35 1-Pot and -Pan Meals (the Smart Cook's Solution to Weeknight Dinners)
Cooking a homemade meal is wonderful, but the resulting war zone of dirty dishes is not. That's why we turn to one-pot and -pan meals that minimize the mess. Keep reading for 35 recipes that cut down on cleanup without sacrificing flavor, like steamed mussels, spicy soba noodles, and a bacon-cheddar-leek frittata.
Bang Bang Shrimp With Napa Cabbage Slaw
Get the recipe: bang bang shrimp with napa cabbage slaw
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup with Tortellini
Get the recipe: cheesy chicken enchilada soup with tortellini
Roast Chicken With Vegetables
Get the recipe: mustardy roast chicken with Spring vegetables
Vegan Chickpea Soup
Get the recipe: chickpea, garlic, and rosemary soup
Pan-Seared Salmon With Asparagus, Arugula, and Zucchini
Get the recipe: pan-seared salmon with arugula, asparagus, and zucchini
Pasta With Fava Greens
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Tex-Mex Ground Beef Tacos
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Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Get the recipe: balsamic chicken with asparagus and tomatoes
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
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Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale
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Cheeseburger Casserole
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Lemon Chicken With Asparagus and Potatoes
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Moules à la Marinière
Get the recipe: white-wine-steamed mussels
Squash Casserole
Get the recipe: Southern Summer squash casserole
Vegan Pumpkin Chili
Get the recipe: vegan pumpkin chili
Lemon Orzo Shrimp
Get the recipe: lemon orzo shrimp
Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry With Asparagus
Get the recipe: ginger chicken stir-fry with asparagus and mushrooms
Vegan Pea Soup
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Salmon En Papillote With Cherry Tomatoes and Fennel
Get the recipe: salmon en papillote with cherry tomatoes and fennel
Upgraded Grilled Ham and Cheese
Get the recipe: goat cheese and ham grilled cheese
Vegan Miso Soup With Soba and Mushrooms
Get the recipe: vegan miso soup with soba, mushrooms, and bok choy
One Pan Lemon Butter Chicken and Potatoes
Get the recipe: one pan lemon butter chicken and potatoes
Pasta With Nettles and Feta
Get the recipe: pasta with nettles, feta, and almonds
One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
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Garlic Butter Shrimp
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Baked Sweet Potato With Cannellini Beans and Spinach
Get the recipe: baked sweet potato with cannellini beans and spinach
Salmon and Asparagus
Get the recipe: salmon and asparagus baked in foil with lemon
Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chili
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Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry
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Spicy Soba Noodles With Watercress
Get the recipe: spicy soba noodles with watercress
Steamed Mussels With Lime Leaf
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Green Garlic Soup
Get the recipe: green garlic soup
Roasted Italian Sausage, Peppers, Potatoes, and Onion
Get the recipe: roasted Italian sausage, peppers, potatoes, and onion
Cod With Asparagus
Get the recipe: cod en papillote with asparagus and Spring onions
Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
Get the recipe: cheddar, bacon, and leek frittata