After a long day at work, the last place you want to be is in the kitchen trying to make dinner for everyone. Here’s an idea, grab just one pot and these recipes which will last the whole week.
Time is really of the essence these days. It seems like it goes by so fast that we don’t have a spare moment to relax. We’re always caught up in a mix of routines like work, school runs, cleaning, shopping, and squeezing in the gym, the list is endless.
Cooking meals is the one, love it or hate it task that we all have to do. As parents, we have no choice but to do our best and rustle up something healthy-ish for our kids. The short time we get after work (9 to 5 workers) can prove challenging. Honestly speaking, in my household, we just about manage it and barely sit at the dinner table to eat together.
“This is where the magic of one-pot meals that save you time can be a godsend.”
I truly fail to find the downside, it’s less energy, less washing, less prep, and less complex which is a bonus if cooking isn’t your thing. One-pot meals often require minimal preparation and cooking time since all the ingredients are cooked together.
Fish, Meat Or Veg? Grab Your Pot And Get Cooking
Monday
Cost Per Serving £2.45
Chicken Cacciatore, also known as “Hunter’s Chicken,” is an Italian dish that originated as a rustic, farmhouse-style preparation. The name “cacciatore” means “hunter” in Italian, and the dish traditionally includes chicken, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs. It is often cooked with wine and sometimes mushrooms.
Tuesday
Cost Per Serving £1.95
Prawn and noodle stir-fry is a popular and delicious dish in many Asian cuisines. It typically involves stir-frying prawns and noodles together with a variety of vegetables and flavorful sauces. This dish is versatile, and you can modify it based on your preferences. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables, sauces, or types of noodles to create your delicious variation.
Wednesday
Cost Per Serving £1.86
Meatball stew is a comforting and filling meal enjoyed in many cultures around the world, with variations in ingredients and seasonings based on local traditions. The dish is typically prepared by forming meatballs and then cooking them in the broth or sauce along with the vegetables until everything is tender and flavorful.
Thursday
Cost Per Serving £1.53
This dish is known for its rich and comforting flavours, combining the creaminess of the sauce with the savoury taste of sausage. Feel free to customise the recipe by adding vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for added texture and flavour.
Friday
Cost Per Serving £2.05
Smoked salmon spaghetti is a delicious pasta dish that features smoked salmon as one of its key ingredients. This dish is known for its luxurious flavours and can be a great choice for a special occasion or a quick weeknight dinner. It’s a quick and easy recipe that combines the rich and savoury flavours of smoked salmon with a creamy pasta sauce
Saturday
Cost Per Serving £2.30
Traditionally, Coq au Vin is a French dish that consists of chicken braised in wine, lardons (cured pork fat), mushrooms, and garlic. The dish is known for its rich and flavorful sauce, which is created by slow-cooking the chicken in wine.
Sunday
Cost Per Serving £2.14
Not only does a one-pan roast dinner simplify the cooking process, but it also allows the flavours of the different ingredients to mingle and enhance each other during the roasting process. It’s a versatile and efficient way to prepare a complete and satisfying meal with minimal effort.
These meals can be so helpful for busy families with hectic schedules and can be made in advance by batch cooking. The beauty of this is that they can be very cost-effective and leave plenty of room for leftovers. There are hundreds of one-pot meal recipes to suit almost any dietary choice.
