No more cooking every day: 15 smart recipes to organize the whole week
Coming home at night and having to cook from scratch every day can become stressful, especially when time is short and the desire even less.
Fortunately, there is an easier way to get organized in the kitchen: prepare smart dishes that you can use several times during the week, without sacrificing taste. With the right recipes, you can cook once and have meals ready for days, drastically reducing your time at the stove. In fact, some preparations keep well in the refrigerator or are easily transformed into new dishes, becoming perfect allies for those who want to eat well without complicating their lives.
In this collection you will find 15 smart, practical and versatile recipes that really help you simplify your week.
Smart omelets: make them once and they save you multiple meals
Frittata is one of the smartest dishes ever: it can be prepared in advance, keeps well and you can eat it either hot or cold. Perfect for lunch, dinner or to take out of the house.
How to use it: quick sandwich for work or last minute dinner.
A very flavorful Italian classic, this recipe combines inexpensive ingredients to create a delicious dish everyone loves. Onion frittata is incredibly easy to make: soften the onions in a pan with the lid on, prepare a mixture of eggs and Parmigiano...
A great idea for a quick, inexpensive dinner, a packed lunch (yes, spinach frittata is delicious cold too!), or a vegetarian main course for a last-minute lunch. Spinach frittata is a tasty, nutritious homemade dish that everyone will enjoy. This...
No-cook pestos: ready in 5 minutes and perfect all week long
Pesto is a genius solution when you're short on time: it can be prepared in minutes and allow you to always have a dressing ready.
How to use them: quick pasta, bruschetta, sandwiches or to enrich salads.
An easy-to-make, tasty savory cream. Zucchini pesto can be used on bruschetta, to fill sandwiches , or as a pasta sauce: we used it to dress a delicious pasta salad . What makes this recipe special is that the zucchini is raw , so you won't even...
Among the original sauces for pasta ... Meet parsley and peanut pesto ! You don't have to use basil to make a delicious pesto with super-fresh flavors that are a change from traditional pesto , in which crunchy peanuts replace the pine nuts! This...
The first time I tasted arugula pesto was by accident. I was convinced it was the classic Genovese pesto , but from the first taste I was struck by its slightly bitter, fresh flavor —different and surprising. Since then, it has become one of my...
Smart savory muffins: make them in advance and they're always ready
Practical, versatile and very easy to store: savory muffins are perfect for those who want something ready-made without sacrificing taste.
How to use them: snack, quick lunch or impromptu dinner.
For a fluffy and original appetizer, try our tuna, tomato, and feta muffins! Easy to make, they will find their place among your chips and peanuts. You can also take them on a picnic or serve them with a mixed salad for a simple dinner. Follow the...
For appetizers, try these savory and vegetarian muffins. A very easy recipe to make and ready in no time. Thanks to the addition of zucchini and goat cheese, this recipe will also be perfect for getting the whole family to eat their vegetables ;-)...
Air fryer zucchini muffins are an easy, quick savory recipe, perfect for any occasion—from a savory breakfast to aperitif hour or as part of a packed lunch for work. Made with grated zucchini , eggs, skyr (or Greek yogurt), Parmesan and fresh...
Spelt salad: the one dish that lasts multiple days
Cereal is perfect for meal planning: it holds up well in the refrigerator and stays good even after several days.
How to use it: office lunch, light dinner or complete one-pot meal.
Farro and tuna salad is a fresh, balanced dish that's perfect for any occasion. Great as a light lunch, a meal to take to work or a quick dinner, it's an ideal choice for those who want to eat healthy without sacrificing taste. In our version,...
Homemade sauces: the real breakthrough of the week
Having ready-made sauces in the refrigerator or freezer is one of the smartest strategies for saving time in the kitchen.
How to use them: quick pasta, rice or base for main courses (eggs, vegetables, polenta)
Fancy a good homemade Bolognese sauce , just like in Italy? This recipe for ragù alla bolognese is simple, authentic and full of flavor :) With finely chopped vegetables, well-seared meat, good red wine and slow cooking, you get a rich, flavorful...
Strategic cold pasta: make it once and use it many times
Cold preparations are among the smartest: they keep well and are ready immediately when you need them.
How to use it: quick lunch, light dinner or dish to take out.
A new creamy cold pasta dish is ready to brighten your warm summer days. This time, we made it with avocado cream, almonds and cherry tomatoes . It’s a great recipe for this season: it’s very quick to make, and you can prepare the dressing...
This classic pasta salad gets an extra-creamy, delicious touch from the addition of cream cheese: it’s one of Italians’ favorite summer cold dishes. The ingredients used in this recipe don’t need to be cooked (apart from the pasta, of course), so...
Alternative hummus: one preparation, a thousand uses
Hummus is one of the most versatile preparations ever: you make it once and use it in so many different ways.
How to use it: cream for sandwiches, dip for vegetables or dressing.
Carrots join our hummus for an appetizer! In addition to adding their orange color, they bring a slightly sweet flavor to your spread. Perfect with vegetable sticks or chips! A great source of plant-based protein when you want to reduce your meat...
A new idea for your appetizer spread: avocado hummus! Not only does it add a vibrant green color, but it also makes your spread creamier and smoother. So grab your veggie sticks or chips and cheers! An easy, quick, and no-cook recipe: simply ideal!...
How about adding some color to your hummus today? Add a beautiful beet to your chickpeas and you'll have a lovely pink hummus! Easy, quick, and no cooking required, this is sure to delight your guests at aperitif time. A recipe rich in plant-based...
Less time at the stove, more time for you
Weekly meal planning is not about complicating your life, it's about simplifying it.
With these clever recipes you can really cook once and have meals ready for the whole week, saving time without sacrificing taste. Once you try this method, you will hardly go back to cooking every day from scratch
Daniele Mainieri
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