After a long day of work, the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time preparing a home-cooked meal. We often find ourselves too tired to spend hours in the kitchen and instead opt for a frozen meal or takeout. An all-in-one meal that can be prepared with little effort and fewer pots is way more appealing. Believe it or not, using just one pot, you can sauté, toss, bake, simmer, or roast an easy and delicious meal for the entire family.
Below are a few of our favorite one pot recipes to help you streamline your dinner prep and satisfy your family’s craving for a home-cooked meal after a busy day.
Toss It
For a twist on the traditional pot pie recipe, make this Skillet Chicken Pot Pie using Libby’s® Mixed Vegetables, which is ready in less than one hour.
Bake It
Prepare a delicious warm, cheesy dish in under thirty minutes. In one casserole dish or baking pan, try this Creamy Potato and Tuna Bake with Libby’s® Sliced White Potatoes and Sweet Peas for a dinner that is sure to impress the entire family.
Simmer It
A slow cooker can be your best friend, especially when preparing this flavorful Herbed Chicken and Veggies dish with Libby’s® Sliced Carrots and Sweet Peas. Combine all ingredients in your favorite crockpot in the morning and allow the meal to cook while you are at work. Dinner will be ready after a long day without spending hours in the kitchen.
Yesterday, I joined Libby’s Vegetables to celebrate Get Back to the Table Month at South Street Seaport in New York! It’s always fun to meet fans, and judging the Libby’s Table-gating Recipe Contest was a great experience! All of the finalists were a delight and I definitely have a lot of new ideas for recipes to make for Jay and the kids when I get home. Everything was delicious, and I want to extend a special congratulations to Karen Fausz, who won a trip to Daytona Beach, FL for her family! My most cherished memories from my childhood took place during family dinners. My mom prepared a home cooked meal every night and there never was any question that we’d all come together at the end of the day to eat and share stories. I just couldn’t imagine not providing the same experience for my own children. As a mom, dinnertime is still a tradition that is near and dear to my heart and there are a lot of benefits to eating as a family. I’ve made it a personal goal to eat dinner at home with my family at least three times a week. You can read my own family dinnertime tips and stories