Refresh your routine with some of these simple, one-pot meals.
I call it “Mom’s Skillet Pasta” and she called it “Devon’s Favorite Pasta.”
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Victor Protasio
A drizzle of olive oil to finish pulls together the flavors of this easy vegan crock-pot stew.
Serve with crusty whole-grain bread to soak up the broth.
To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.
Victor Protasio
If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
Vegan Cabbage Soup
This vegan soup recipe is surprisingly easy to make.
The flavorful broth is spiked with garlic, tomatoes and a hint of coriander.
Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy, one-skillet dinner.
Try Kalamata olives in place of the green Sicilians or a combination of both.
Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles with a mixed green salad on the side.
Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.
Using bone-in chicken is the key to making rich soup without adding broth.
To make a vegetarian version use vegetable rather than chicken broth.
Top each bowl with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for a zesty burst of flavor.
Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
This load-and-go recipe makes a complete and satisfying meal; just add a green salad.
Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.
The garlic mellows as it cooks and infuses its flavor into the sweet shrimp and rice in the pan.
A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens up the dish.
Victor Protasio
Make it a day ahead, if you could, to give the spices time to mingle and develop.
This easy slow-cooker recipe makes it a cinch to get the soup cooking while you do other things.
Don’t shy away from the poblano peppers.
The roasted red peppers, lemon, olives and feta add texture and flavor to this Mediterranean diet recipe.
Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.
Frozen squash is a super-easy topping.
Serve with pita or crusty bread to sop up the sauce for a quick dinner or for brunch.
Caitlin Bensel
