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Ideas for food that can be prepared in advance

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NorthFace Sun 16-Jul-23 00:35:49

How about a Massaman curry? It’s my favourite one-pot recipe and very easy to make. Basically, curry paste and coconut milk with vegetables. I throw in tofu and peanuts for protein but you can also make it with chicken. It keeps for 4-5 days. I make mine with a vegan sachet of ready-made paste that I buy in the local ethnic shop but there are plenty of pastes available. Check the ingredients though as some contain shrimp.

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Catterygirl Sun 16-Jul-23 00:29:32

What about lamb shanks in the slow cooker, presuming you have one? Mashed potatoes made fresh on the day or bought in from Marks. Or beef bourginion.

When I have hungry guests I usually make Claudia Rodens lamb sofrito. Can be made in advance.

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Doodledog Sun 16-Jul-23 00:05:19

I'm having people round for supper next week, and the way things have worked out I am out for most of that day at a meeting, so won't be able to spend time preparing in the evening - I'll have just enough time when I get in to set the table and run a hoover round.

I can free up plenty of time the day before, though, so I'm looking for ideas of things that can be pre-prepared and heated successfully on the night. It's friends I've known for years, so whatever I settle on doesn't have to be too formal. I'm thinking probably something in one pot, but I'd rather not have pasta.

There are no special diets to cater for, but if there are veggie-suitable leftovers my husband could eat them the next day. That is not a primary consideration though - just a bonus grin.

Does anyone have a tried and tested suggestion, please? I'm doing my shopping order tomorrow, so can order anything I need then.

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