10 easy gratins to organize your meals in the return to routine

Friday 19 September 2025 21:00 - Patricia González
10 easy gratins to organize your meals in the return to routine

Back to school, back to work and back to routine always brings more intense days and less time to think about what to cook. In the midst of the daily marathon, having ready-made dishes that can be frozen well and only need a quick hit in the oven is a real lifesaver. And that's where gratin comes in: simple, comforting and perfect for organizing meals in advance.


The gratin, your great ally

Preparing a gratin the day before, or even in advance and storing it in the freezer, means coming home with dinner or lunch resolved and stress-free. Vegetables, pasta or even leftovers from the day before are transformed into golden and tasty dishes that everyone likes. Plus, they freeze very well and regain their texture and flavor after a few minutes in the oven.

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Patricia GonzálezPatricia González
Passionate about cooking and good food, my life revolves around carefully chosen words and wooden spoons. Responsible, yet forgetful. I am a journalist and writer with years of experience, and I found my ideal corner in France, where I work as a writer for Petitchef. I love bœuf bourguignon, but I miss my mother's salmorejo. Here, I combine my love for writing and delicious flavors to share recipes and kitchen stories that I hope will inspire you. I like my tortilla with onions and slightly undercooked :)

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