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One-Pot Recipes
Dinners cooked in a single pot, pan or dish. Less mess, less washing up and plenty of comfort.
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About One-Pot
Everything cooks together in one pot, Dutch oven or large skillet. Flavors build as you brown, add liquid and simmer. Soups, stews, chili, pasta, rice dishes and skillet suppers all fit here.
What sets this group apart is the cleanup, not the speed or ingredient count. Some dishes are quick and some simmer slowly. Sheet pan meals are close cousins, but here the food cooks in liquid or on the stove.
Questions folks ask
Can pasta cook right in the sauce?
Yes, in many recipes. Use enough liquid and stir often so it cooks evenly.
What pot works best?
A heavy Dutch oven or a large deep skillet with a lid works well.
Do one-pot meals reheat well?
Most do. Soups and stews often taste even better the next day.
Kitchen tips
- Brown meat and onions first to build flavor.
- Scrape up the browned bits when you add liquid.
- Add quick-cooking items like peas or spinach near the end.
- Use a pot with a tight lid for rice and pasta dishes.
- Stir now and then so nothing sticks.