Whenever you need an easy and delicious meal, make one of these one-pot dinners.
with this easy one-skillet pasta recipe.
Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.
Christine Ma
To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.
If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Christine Ma
Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.
Turkey Ma Po Tofu
Ma Po Tofu is a traditional Chinese recipe usually made with ground pork.
Serve with brown rice and make it extra special with a drizzle of sesame oil just before serving.
Low-Country Boil
One pot is all you need for this easy Low-Country boil.
Harissa is a North African hot chile paste–use just a teaspoon if you prefer a mild flavor.
The result is perfectly flaky fish, tender-crisp vegetables, a savory pan sauce and very little cleanup.
Shao Hsing (or Shaoxing) is a seasoned rice wine used in Chinese cooking.
Look for it in Asian specialty markets or with other Asian ingredients in large supermarkets.
They’re quick and easy to make and cleanup is even faster!
Christine Ma
Vegetarian Gumbo
This flavorful vegan dinner is a veggie version of the Louisiana classic.
It’s chock-full of butternut squash, tomatoes, poblano peppers and okra, to name just a few.
This vegetarian gumbo is a quick dinner packed with flavor and spice that’s done in only 30 minutes.
To make it a meal, serve it with cornbread drizzled with olive oil.
Serve with pita or crusty bread to sop up the sauce for a quick dinner or for brunch.
Chipotle-Orange Broccoli & Tofu
Chipotle peppers add kick to this tofu and broccoli stir-fry recipe.
If you’re shy about spice, cut back on the amount or leave them out completely.
Serve over brown basmati rice.
Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Holly Dreesman, Props: Gabe Greco
