Quick and Easy One-Pot Family Meals

Quick and Easy One-Pot Family Meals offer a practical way to prepare dinner without spending the entire evening in the kitchen. Everything cooks in a single pot; less preparation, fewer dishes, and more time to sit down and enjoy your meal.

These recipes use everyday ingredients and straightforward steps that suit busy family lifestyles. You will find meals that work just as well on a hectic weeknight as they do on a more relaxed weekend, all filling, delicious, and easy to serve.

Prawn Saganaki

Prawn Saganaki, also known as Garides Saganaki in Greek, is a classic dish where prawns are cooked in a tomato-based sauce and topped with feta cheese. The word "saganaki " refers to the small, two-handled pan traditionally used for dishes like this.

To learn more: Greek Shrimp Saganaki

Orman Kebabi

Orman Kebabi is a traditional Turkish kebab dish originating from the Bolu city of Turkey. This delicious dish is a super easy one-pot stew made with slow-cooked beef (or lamb), and vegetables and is packed with Mediterranean flavours.

To learn more: Orman Kebabi

Youvetsi

Youvetsi, or Giouvetsi, is a classic Greek stew, made with tender beef or lamb and orzo pasta, and is cooked in a rich tomato sauce infused with spices. This one-pot hearty stew is a favourite in Greek kitchens, often served as a special Sunday meal or during festive family gatherings.

To learn more: Youvetsi - Greek Beef and Orzo Stew

Steak Picado

Steak Picado, also known as Bistec Picado, is a Mexican-inspired dish featuring succulent cuts of beef with sautéed vegetables and aromatic spices. This mildly spiced, hearty, and succulent steak dish is extremely easy to prepare with a handful of everyday ingredients.

To learn more: Steak Picado (Bistec Picado) Recipe

Lamb and Chickpea Stew

Turkish Lamb Stew with Chickpeas is a traditional Turkish dish made with diced lamb, chickpeas, and pearl onions. It is an easy, one-pot dish and great comfort food, especially for cold winter days.

To learn more: Turkish Lamb Stew with Chickpeas

Butternut Squash Curry

Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas is a delicious, warming, and affordable Indian dish featuring squash, chickpeas, warming spices, and creamy coconut milk. 

This cosy and healthy one-pot curry is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs nicely with Mushroom Pilau Rice, Guyanese Oil Roti, and Onion Raita.

To learn more: Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas 

Braised Beef Cheeks

Slow Braised Beef Cheeks in red wine is a flavourful, rich, and comforting dish that is elegant enough to serve for a dinner party and easy enough for a mid-week meal. 

This melt-in-the-mouth stew is best when served with Pomme Puree - Creamy Mashed Potatoes or buttery Turkish Rice (Sehriyeli Pilav) and sautéed green vegetables.

To learn more: Braised Beef Cheeks

Green Bean Stew

Etli Taze Fasulye Yemegi, or Green Bean Stew with Meat, is a traditional Turkish vegetable stew where fresh green beans and meat are simmered in a simple tomato sauce until tender. This delicious and simple summer dish has been a family favorite in our household for many years.

To learn more: Etli Taze Fasulye - Green Bean Stew with Meat

Sautéed Chicken

Tavuk Sote (Turkish Chicken Sauté) is a wholesome, simple, and healthy chicken dish full of Mediterranean flavors. It is made by sautéing chicken pieces with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and a variety of spices.

This delightful one-pan chicken dish ticks all the boxes for the ideal weekday meal.

To learn more: Tavuk Sote (Turkish Chicken Sauté)

Shakshuka

Traditional Shakshuka is a delicious egg-based recipe made with peppers, onions, eggs, and tomatoes, topped with cheese and herbs. 

This simple yet satisfying one-pan dish is filling, nutritious, and ready in just half an hour! It originated in North Africa but is also very popular in Middle Eastern countries.

To learn more: Traditional Shakshuka Recipe

Kuru Fasulye

Kuru Fasulye is a hearty and rich Turkish stew made with white beans and diced lamb or beef slowly cooked in a tomato sauce. It is packed with lots of flavors and is the ultimate comfort dish for cold winter nights.

To learn more: Kuru Fasulye

Lamb Goulash

This super Easy Lamb Goulash is a hearty and delicious Hungarian Stew made with slow-cooked lamb in a rich and slightly smoky tomato and paprika sauce. 

It is the perfect warming meal to feed your family on cold winter nights. And if you make it a day ahead, the flavors will develop and become even more prosperous. 

To learn more: Easy Lamb Goulash - Hungarian Stew

Turkish Cabbage Stew

Kapuska is a comforting Turkish Stew made with cabbage, onions, and minced beef gently simmered in a tomato sauce. This popular Turkish Casserole has many versions. You can use ground beef, lamb, or chicken, or omit the meat entirely for a vegan or vegetarian option.

To learn more: Kapuska - Turkish Cabbage Stew