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 [2]
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup with Tortellini
Get the recipe: cheesy chicken enchilada soup with tortellini [3]
Roast Chicken With Vegetables
Get the recipe: mustardy roast chicken with Spring vegetables [4]
Vegan Chickpea Soup
Get the recipe: chickpea, garlic, and rosemary soup [5]
Pan-Seared Salmon With Asparagus, Arugula, and Zucchini
Get the recipe: pan-seared salmon with arugula, asparagus, and zucchini [6]
Pasta With Fava Greens
Get the recipe: pasta with fava greens [7]
Tex-Mex Ground Beef Tacos
Get the recipe: Tex-Mex ground beef tacos [8]
Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Get the recipe: balsamic chicken with asparagus and tomatoes [9]
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Get the recipe: cream of butternut squash soup [10]
Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale
Get the recipe: salmon with crispy cabbage and kale [11]
Cheeseburger Casserole
Get the recipe: cheeseburger casserole [12]
Lemon Chicken With Asparagus and Potatoes
Get the recipe: lemon chicken with asparagus and potatoes [13]
Moules à la Marinière
Get the recipe: white-wine-steamed mussels [14]
Squash Casserole
Get the recipe: Southern Summer squash casserole [15]
Vegan Pumpkin Chili
Get the recipe: vegan pumpkin chili [16]
Lemon Orzo Shrimp
Get the recipe: lemon orzo shrimp [17]
Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry With Asparagus
Get the recipe: ginger chicken stir-fry with asparagus and mushrooms [18]
Vegan Pea Soup
Get the recipe: vegan pea soup [19]
Salmon En Papillote With Cherry Tomatoes and Fennel
Get the recipe: salmon en papillote with cherry tomatoes and fennel [20]
Upgraded Grilled Ham and Cheese
Get the recipe: goat cheese and ham grilled cheese [21]
Vegan Miso Soup With Soba and Mushrooms
Get the recipe: vegan miso soup with soba, mushrooms, and bok choy [22]
One Pan Lemon Butter Chicken and Potatoes
Get the recipe: one pan lemon butter chicken and potatoes [23]
Pasta With Nettles and Feta
Get the recipe: pasta with nettles, feta, and almonds [24]
One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
Get the recipe: one pot chili mac and cheese [25]
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Get the recipe: garlic butter shrimp [26]
Baked Sweet Potato With Cannellini Beans and Spinach
Get the recipe: baked sweet potato with cannellini beans and spinach [27]
Salmon and Asparagus
Get the recipe: salmon and asparagus baked in foil with lemon [28]
Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chili
Get the recipe: spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and chili [29]
Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Get the recipe: shrimp and broccoli stir-fry [30]
Spicy Soba Noodles With Watercress
Get the recipe: spicy soba noodles with watercress [31]
Steamed Mussels With Lime Leaf
Get the recipe: steamed mussels with lime leaf [32]
Green Garlic Soup
Get the recipe: green garlic soup [33]
Roasted Italian Sausage, Peppers, Potatoes, and Onion
Get the recipe: roasted Italian sausage, peppers, potatoes, and onion [34]
Cod With Asparagus
Get the recipe: cod en papillote with asparagus and Spring onions [35]
Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
Get the recipe: cheddar, bacon, and leek frittata [36]
