30 Sunday lunch dishes that we never get tired of

With family or friends, we have the recipe you need for Sunday lunch.

The two commandments of the Sunday lunch dish

Choose seasonal products

“We rely on seasonal products”, “they are also tastier, and better provided with nutrients”, “eating tomatoes in winter is heresy”… You have the impression that we are playing parrots and you have reason. But we will never stop praising the merits of consumption that respects the seasons. The products are more affordable, more loaded with vitamins, minerals, etc. and their culture pollutes less. We therefore reserve tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and melons for our summer recipes, while leeks, cabbage, mushrooms and apples will be the prerogative of colder days.
Each fruit and vegetable in its respective season(s), and the sheep will be well looked after!

Another argument in favor of plants is that they bring lightness to an often hearty family meal. You can therefore replace the traditional dauphinois gratin with a vegetable gratin, or offer a salad as a starter. It is often beneficial to consume fiber before carbohydrates and proteins for better digestion.
On Sunday evening, we compensate for the excesses of lunch by planning a more balanced dinner rich in fiber, without removing the other nutrients from your plate.

Focus on simple but friendly dishes

Because the Sunday lunch is often an opportunity to get together, we tend to offer all-in-one family meals. They have the merit of being both user-friendly and not requiring lots of different preparations. Remember that this time of the week is an opportunity to get together with your loved ones, so there is no question of spending the entire lunch in the kitchen, your nose in the pots. This is why we choose dishes to prepare in advance and which cook on their own in the oven or in a casserole dish. Finally, you will note that family dishes easily adapt to the number of guests and are therefore the allies of large tables.
What are these dishes full of promise you ask us? Little clue, you have to see “large” and “family”. To do this, we rely on simmered dishes, pies, roast meats, dishes with sauces… tireless classics that will delight young and old alike. As proof, a survey carried out by the CSA in 2022 indicates that chicken and fries is neither more nor less than the favorite dish of the French. Admit that it’s hard to do more Sunday meals. Lower in the ranking, we find many regional specialties such as beef bourguignon, blanquette or cassoulet. The tradition still has a bright future ahead of it.

Our meal ideas for Sunday lunch

Homemade shepherd’s pie, chicken with cream and mushrooms, veal osso buco, seafood stew… Discover our selection of recipes for entertaining on Sunday lunch.

Chicken and beef, pepper and cheese sauce (cock and bull)

  • 4 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 10 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Chicken and beef, pepper and cheese sauce (cock and bull)

Sunday Roasted Vegetables

Sunday Roasted Vegetables
  • 4 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 15 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Sunday Roasted Vegetables

Pumpkin pie, duck confit and prunes

Pumpkin pie, duck confit and prunes
  • 8 people
  • Level: Quite difficult
  • 60 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Pumpkin pie, duck confit and prunes

Milanese Osso Buco

Milanese Osso Buco
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Easy
  • 25 minutes of preparation
  • Pretty expensive
  • See the recipe: Milanese osso-buco

Honey caramelized chicken and roasted carrots

Honey caramelized chicken and roasted carrots
  • 4 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 15 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Caramelized chicken with honey and roasted carrots

Conchiglioni stuffed with Comté and Tomme de Savoie

Conchiglioni stuffed with Comté and Tomme de Savoie
  • 4 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 20 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Conchiglioni stuffed with Comté and Tomme de Savoie

Toulouse cassoulet

Toulouse cassoulet
  • 8 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 45 minutes of preparation
  • Pretty expensive
  • See the recipe: Toulouse cassoulet

Chicken stew

Chicken stew
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Very easy
  • 30 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Chicken blanquette

Rabbit saltimbocca

Rabbit saltimbocca
  • 4 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 45 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Rabbit Saltimbocca

Oxtail shepherd’s mince

Oxtail shepherd’s mince
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Easy
  • 40 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Oxtail shepherd’s mince

Sea stew

Sea stew
  • 4 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 20 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Sea stew

Vegetable gratin with cumin

Vegetable gratin with cumin
  • 10 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 15 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Vegetable gratin with cumin

Cabbage stuffed with pumpkin and smoked brisket

Cabbage stuffed with pumpkin and smoked brisket
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Easy
  • 20 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Cabbage stuffed with pumpkin and smoked brisket

Roast chicken with honey, lemon and spices

Roast chicken with honey, lemon and spices
  • 4 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 15 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Roast chicken with honey, lemon and spices

Beef cheek with cider and apples

Beef cheek with cider and apples
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Easy
  • 20 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Beef cheek with cider and apples

Roast veal and roasted pears

Roast veal and roasted pears
  • 5 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 20 minutes of preparation
  • Pretty expensive
  • See the recipe: Roast veal and roasted pears

Normandy-style free-range chicken

Normandy-style free-range chicken
  • 4 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 10 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Normandy-style free-range chicken

Mémé Cocard’s creamed chicken

Mémé Cocard’s creamed chicken
  • 4 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 30 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Mémé Cocard’s creamed chicken

Vosges tofaye with leeks

Vosges tofaye with leeks
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Easy
  • 30 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Vosges tofaye with leeks

Coq au vin en croute

Coq au vin en croute
  • 8 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 40 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Coq au vin en croute

Duck, carrot and cheese parmentier

Duck, carrot and cheese parmentier
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Easy
  • 30 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Duck, carrot and cheese parmentier

Rabbit with Cantillon beer and prunes

Rabbit with Cantillon beer and prunes
  • 4 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 30 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Rabbit with Cantillon beer and prunes

Swiss chard and feta pie

Swiss chard and feta pie
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Very easy
  • 30 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Chard and feta pie

Beef bourguignon

Beef bourguignon
  • 4 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 20 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Beef bourguignon

Chicken and grilled cabbage rolls

Chicken and grilled cabbage rolls
  • 4 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 20 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Chicken and grilled cabbage rolls

Norman fish

Norman fish
  • 4 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 15 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Norman fish

Kidneys with cream and chestnuts

Kidneys with cream and chestnuts
  • 6 persons
  • Level: Very easy
  • 30 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Kidneys with cream and chestnuts

Butternut risotto, hazelnuts

Butternut risotto, hazelnuts
  • 4 people
  • Level: Very easy
  • 30 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Butternut risotto, hazelnuts

Pork tenderloin with apples and mustard

Pork tenderloin with apples and mustard
  • 4 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 15 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Pork tenderloin with apples and mustard

Vegetarian Quebecois shepherd’s pie

Vegetarian Quebecois shepherd’s pie
  • 7 people
  • Level: Easy
  • 30 minutes of preparation
  • Cheap
  • See the recipe: Vegetarian Quebecois Parmentier Hash

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