diff --git a/scone/default/recipes/docker.py b/scone/default/recipes/docker.py
index 48fb504..5596214 100644
--- a/scone/default/recipes/docker.py
+++ b/scone/default/recipes/docker.py
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@ from scone.default.utensils.docker_utensils import (
     DockerNetworkCreate,
     DockerVolumeCreate,
 )
-from scone.head.kitchen import Kitchen
+from scone.head.head import Head
+from scone.head.kitchen import Kitchen, Preparation
 from scone.head.recipe import Recipe, RecipeContext
 from scone.head.utils import check_type, check_type_opt
 
@@ -25,6 +26,10 @@ class DockerContainer(Recipe):
         self.environment = check_type(args.get("environment", dict()), dict)
         self.restart_policy = check_type(args.get("restart_policy", "on-failure"), str)
 
+    def prepare(self, preparation: Preparation, head: Head) -> None:
+        super().prepare(preparation, head)
+        preparation.provides("docker-container", self.name)
+
     async def cook(self, kitchen: Kitchen) -> None:
         kitchen.get_dependency_tracker()