Hearty and cozy, a one-pot meal is the quintessential comfort food. Flavor-infused broths, rich sauces, tender meats and vegetables—they warm and nourish us body and soul. And, they’re perfect for casual family dinners as well as entertaining. Plus, they’re simple to make.
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RecipeBeef, Barley & Butternut Squash Stew
You’ll mix a nutty blue-cheese spread for the croutons you’ll serve with the stew in a small bowl, but everything else—from the beef chuck to winter’s tastiest vegetables—braise in your Dutch oven until very tender. -
RecipeCurried Chicken Stew with Squash and Cashews
Just grab chicken thighs and fresh green beans, and you can pull this simple supper together with what you probably already have in your pantry. -
RecipeCajun-Style Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
This traditional Cajun-style (brown) jambalaya is chock full of smoked meats with nary a tomato in sight. It’s the real deal. -
RecipeThai Red Curry with Pork
Thai curries may just be the simplest dinners around. You’ll spend more time chopping than anything else and the flavors in this one-saucepan supper are amazing. Not a fan of pork? Create your own Thai curry recipe. -
RecipeBraised Beef Short Ribs with Salsa Verde & Feta
The beef is braised in red wine and port until its fall-off-the-bone tender. Then, in a surprisingly delicious twist, the ribs are topped with a fresh, feta-spiked salsa verde, taking the dish to a whole new level. -
RecipeBraised Italian Chicken with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Olives
Just grab chicken thighs and fresh green beans, and you can pull this simple supper together with what you probably already have in your pantry. -
RecipeEggplant Ragoût with Tomatoes, Peppers & Chickpeas
No one said you had to stick with just one pot—rice, noodles or polenta can make a one-pot meal glorious. This hearty meatless stew is wonderful served over polenta or rice with some crusty bread. -
RecipeChicken Braised with Red Wine Vinegar & Tomatoes
Deliciously piquant and complex, this one-skillet dish depends on good-quality red wine vinegar, so use the best you have. Recipe-raters swear by it. -
RecipeBeef Rendang
This special-occasion Malaysian dish is made intensely aromatic by coconut milk, chiles, and both fresh and dried spices. -
RecipeRoast Chicken with Fingerling Potatoes, Leeks & Bacon
The cast-iron skillet’s versatility is unmatched here. Bacon is rendered, vegetables are made soft and translucent, and a whole chicken roasts in one workhorse skillet. -
RecipeBeef Stroganoff
OK, let’s call this classic comfort dish almost-one-pot since you’ll need to cook the buttery egg noodles separately. It’s homey, saucy, and oh-so-satisfying, as any good one-pot meal should be. -
RecipeBraised Duck Legs with Figs, Star Anise & Winter Squash
The duck legs in this hearty one-pot are inspired—they make the dish special without being difficult to prepare. Plus, the duck becomes meltingly tender as it braises, soaking up all of the rich flavors of the sauce. -
RecipeBeef Braciola Stuffed with Basil & Mozzarella
This tender braise is a home-style version of the Italian-American classic.
