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More than 200 family-friendly, delicious recipes for complete meals made in one pot.
With this book, home cooks have all they need to create mouth-watering one-pot dinners with ease. Filled with more than 200 tasty recipes and 100 full-color photos, it offers up meals like Slow Cooker Fire-Roasted Tomato Pot Roast, Hearty Chicken Pot Pie, and Curried Lentil and Vegetable Stew that are sure to become family favorites.
Also included is an informative introduction to choosing and working with various types of cookware, and advice on techniques to make dinner a cinch. Plus, handy icons call out meatless options, crowd-pleasing solutions, and dishes that are lower in calorie count, making one-dish dinners a great choice for everyone. With a variety of flavors and pots, from skillets and saucepans to baking dishes and Dutch ovens, there is a complete dinner idea for every night of the week.
Betty Crocker
With more than 75 million cookbooks sold since 1950, Betty Crocker is the name Americans trust most to level the culinary playing field with innovative new ways to make delicious simple through reliably tasty and intuitive kitchen solutions. For 100 years, Betty Crocker has provided advice to millions of Americans through cookbooks, magazines, and social media.
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The Big Book of One-Pot Dinners - Betty Crocker
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Crocker, Betty.
The big book of one-pot dinners / Betty Crocker.
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Dear Friends,
Dinner does not get much easier than a meal cooked all in one pot. And, in this book filled with a variety of delicious recipes, you’re sure to find foods, flavors and cooking methods that suit your mood and meal occasion. Plus, because all of the meal is in one dish, nothing more is needed to complete dinner — if you choose to add a salad or bread, it’s just an added bonus!
So for a hearty dinner cooked all in one pot, look no further. There are easy skillet meals and soups that can be made at the last minute, and satisfying casseroles, roasted meals and pot pies to pop into the oven for later. Plus, go ahead and savor fabulously tasty slow cooker dinners that allow your time to be freed up until just before dinner.
The Big Book of One-Pot Dinners is filled with more than 200 easy, delicious recipes chosen to please, all with the easy preparation and minimal cleanup that cooking in one dish offers. You’ll love the familiar but trendy flavors and the fabulous variety throughout the recipes. Plus, as a special feature, each chapter includes a favorite heirloom
recipe with a companion new twist
recipe for you to try. The new twist
is similar to the original but offers something new and different — be sure to try them all!
This cookbook answers the question What’s for dinner?
with an amazing array of recipe choices, each one creatively made in just one pot.
contents
Just One Pot
1 Casseroles
2 Pot Pies
3 Oven-Roasted Dinners
4 Stovetop Meals
5 Slow-Cooker Choices
6 Soups, Stews & Chilies
Metric Conversion Guide
Index
just one pot
One-Pot Cookware for All Cooks
Consider the varieties of one-pot cookware that are available, and you might be overwhelmed by the magnitude of what you can use. If you are an experienced cook, you might already have favorites, but it’s always fun to dream about that new beautiful casserole or a better-quality skillet. Plus, for one-pot dinners, you might want to serve the meal right from the pot, so appearance might make a difference.
When you are choosing new cookware for your one-pot dinners, expect prices to vary widely, all based on materials, use and sometimes even brand. In general, higher-quality materials will demand a higher price, but often you can purchase cookware that is quite nice in the medium price range. Also consider weight — lighter, easier-to-handle cookware may be easier for you to use, and heaviness does not necessarily mean better. You’ll want to choose pieces that are easy to keep clean, cook evenly and are the correct size for your family and the recipes that you are using.
Skillet and Saucepan Choices
It’s nice to have a variety of skillets and saucepans for different uses. You can choose to purchase sets of pans or individual pieces in different materials.
Stainless Steel
Nonstick
Cast Iron
Dutch Oven Choices
These heavy pots with thick walls are ideal for cooking soups and stews and can be used on the stovetop and in the oven. If you don’t have a Dutch oven, a stainless steel stockpot or other large pot can be substituted with most foods. These elegant cooking pots come fitted with a tight cover.
Cast Iron
Enameled Cast Iron
Casserole Choices
Mainly for use in the oven, this bakeware comes in a variety of sizes and materials. If you are not sure of the size of your casserole dish, simply fill with water, then measure the water to get a cup amount. Many casserole dishes come with a cover, but foil can be used if you don’t have one for the dish you are using. Soufflé dishes with high sides as well as gratin dishes can be used for casseroles too and are attractive for serving at the table.
Stoneware
Glass
Ceramic
Pie Plate and Pan Choices
These typically round dishes come in a variety of sizes, but 9-inch and 10-inch are the most common. Deep-dish pie plates are available too and are nice to have on hand for recipes that require a little more depth. Just for fun, look for colorful pie plates or those with scalloped or other decorative edges.
Stoneware
Glass
Ceramic
Aluminum
Slow Cooker How-To
Wouldn’t it be great to walk in the front door after a long day to find a warm, hearty meal ready and waiting? That homemade dinner dream can be a reality when you rely on the convenience of your slow cooker. Just check out our tips and the great recipes starting here, and you’ll be on the way to delicious, easy meals.
Slow Cooker Features
Manufacturers offer slow cookers in a variety of shapes and sizes, and with an array of features. Most models range in size from 3½ to 8 quarts. For the best results, use the size recommended in the recipe you are using. Here are some of the most common features:
Continuous— The majority of slow cookers are continuous, meaning they cook foods continuously using very low wattage. The heating coils are on constantly to heat the ceramic insert. These models have two to four fixed settings (Low, High, Warm and sometimes Auto).
Programmable— These models offer one-touch control with multiple time and temperature settings.
Multi-compartment— These slow cookers have either two or three cooking compartments with individual heat settings.
Portable— These models have locking lids, carrying handles and even travel bags to transport the slow cooker.
Intermittent— These cookers have a heating element in the base and a separate cooking container on the base. The heat cycles on and off to maintain a constant temperature.
Tips for Slow Cooker Success
Follow these easy tips and you’ll be a slow cooking expert in no time!
For easy cleanup, coat the inside of the slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
Slow cookers are the most efficient when they are two-thirds to three-fourths full.
Always keep the slow cooker covered for the time stated in the recipe. Removing the cover allows heat to escape, adding 15 to 20 minutes to the cook time. Only remove the cover if a recipe specifies and only after the first 2 hours of cooking.
Cut most ingredients into uniform sizes for the best cooking results.
Root vegetables take longer to cook than other vegetables, so cut them into smaller pieces and place at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Make sure raw potatoes are covered with liquid to prevent them from darkening.
Don’t add more liquid than specified. Liquids don’t evaporate from a slow cooker and food will remain moist.
Remove poultry skin and excess fat from meats before cooking to reduce fat in the dish.
Brown meat and poultry in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker to add flavor and color.
Jazzing Up Slow Cooked Dinners
Long slow cooking times often cause colors to dull and flavors to merge. To add some spark to your finished meal, try one of these easy toppers.
Chopped fresh herbs, whole herb leaves or herb sprigs
Chopped or sliced avocado, onion, bell pepper, chiles or tomato
Citrus zest or strips
Cubed, diced, shaved, shredded, grated or crumbled cheese
Coarsely broken or crushed potato, tortilla or corn chips
Whole or coarsely crushed croutons
Small-size savory snack mixes
Crumbled, crisply cooked bacon
Toasted or untoasted nuts
Sour cream or plain yogurt
Chapter
1
casseroles
chicken-artichoke casserole
cheesy chicken enchilada casserole
chicken enchilada casserole
creamy pesto-chicken casserole
country chicken and pasta bake
easy herb-chicken bake
country french chicken and rice
buffalo chicken and potatoes
chicken-vegetable tetrazzini
fiesta taco casserole
potato-topped meat loaf casserole
philly cheese and ground beef casserole
cheesy lasagna-stuffed peppers
spinach and beef enchiladas
barbecue beef and bow-tie dinner
italian three-bean and sausage casserole
andouille sausage, squash and wild rice casserole
pepperoni pizza pasta bake
four-ingredient pizza bake
sausage ’n apple cheddar biscuit bake
italian sausage lasagna
ravioli-sausage lasagna
loaded baked potato casserole
muffuletta egg bake
bacon, kale and tomato mac and cheese
contemporary tuna-noodle casserole
chunky vegetable lasagna
roasted-vegetable lasagna with goat cheese
artichoke-spinach lasagna
cheesy rigatoni with eggplant sauce
three-cheese spinach and pasta bake
butternut squash–pasta bake
microwave risotto with winter squash, maple syrup and sage
black bean and veggie enchiladas
cheese enchiladas verde
moussaka
chicken-artichoke casserole
prep time: 15 Minutes || start to finish: 50 Minutes || 6 servings (1⅓ cups each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (¼ cup)
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1 container (10 oz) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo pasta sauce
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese (4 oz)
½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1½ cups Romano cheese croutons (from 5-oz bag), coarsely crushed
Additional sliced green onions, if desired
1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2 In 6- to 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper and green onions; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften. In large bowl, mix bell pepper mixture and all remaining ingredients except croutons and additional green onions. Spoon into baking dish. Top with croutons.
3 Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with additional sliced green onions before serving.
1 Serving: Calories 460; Total Fat 28g (Saturated Fat 11g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 105mg; Sodium 890mg; Total Carbohydrate 20g (Dietary Fiber 4g); Protein 30g Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 3½ Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
Quick Variation If refrigerated Alfredo sauce is not available, use about 1 cup of Alfredo sauce from a jar.
chicken-artichoke casserole
crowd-pleasingcheesy chicken enchilada casserole
prep time: 20 Minutes || start to finish: 55 Minutes || 8 servings
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
½ cup chunky-style salsa
3 teaspoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ loaf (16-oz size) prepared cheese product, cut into cubes
1 cup Original Bisquick ™ mix
¾ cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 plum (Roma) tomato, diced (½ cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (¼ cup)
Guacamole, if desired
Sour cream, if desired
Sliced pickled jalapeño chiles, if desired
1 Heat oven to 425°F. Spray round 2-quart casserole or 11x7-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2 In large bowl, mix chicken, beans, salsa, chili powder and garlic powder; stir in cheese. Spoon into casserole. In small bowl, mix Bisquick mix, milk and butter. Pour and spoon evenly over chicken mixture.
3 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Top with lettuce, tomato and green onions. Serve with guacamole, sour cream and sliced pickled jalapeño chiles.
1 Serving: Calories 350; Total Fat 16g (Saturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 610mg; Total Carbohydrate 28g (Dietary Fiber 6g); Protein 24g Exchanges: 1½ Starch, ½ Vegetable, 2½ Medium-Fat Meat, ½ Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
Quick Variations Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken in this recipe, or look for diced cooked chicken in the refrigerator or freezer case of the grocery store.
Try 1 can (15 oz) black beans in place of the pinto beans.
cheesy chicken enchilada casserole
calorie-controlledchicken enchilada casserole
prep time: 20 Minutes || start to finish: 55 Minutes || 3 servings
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin bite-size strips
½ medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (18.5 oz) ready-to-serve light Southwestern-style vegetable soup
¼ cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 oz fat-free cream cheese, cut into cubes
3 tablespoons fat-free refried beans (from 16-oz can)
4 corn tortillas (6-inch)
⅓ cup shredded reduced-fat mild Cheddar cheese
1 Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken and bell pepper over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until chicken begins to brown and bell pepper is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with cumin.
2 Stir in soup. Heat to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
3 Stir cream cheese into chicken mixture until well blended. Spread 1 tablespoon of the refried beans on 1 tortilla; place, beans side up, in bottom of ungreased 1-quart casserole. Top with 1 cup of the chicken mixture; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the cheese. Repeat 2 times. Top with remaining tortilla; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4 Cover; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is hot and cheese is melted.
1 Serving: Calories 250; Total Fat 35g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 880mg; Total Carbohydrate 35g (Dietary Fiber 6g); Protein 19g Exchanges: 2 Starch, ½ Other Carbohydrate, 2 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
make it ahead Make the casserole up to 24 hours ahead of baking and store covered in the refrigerator. Since you’ll be baking a cold casserole, expect the bake time to be a few minutes longer.
creamy pesto-chicken casserole
prep time: 20 Minutes || start to finish: 55 Minutes || 4 servings (1½ cups each)
2 cups uncooked radiatore (nuggets) pasta (6 oz)
½ cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
⅓ cup basil pesto
¼ cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 container (10 oz) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo pasta sauce
2 packages (6 oz each) refrigerated grilled chicken breast strips, chopped
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2 Cook pasta 9 minutes as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese. Spoon into baking dish.
3 Cover with foil. Bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.
1 Serving: Calories 560; Total Fat 25g (Saturated Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 90mg; Sodium 1210mg; Total Carbohydrate 46g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 37g Exchanges: 3 Starch, 4 Lean Meat, 2½ Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3
Quick Variation Although using the refrigerated chicken strips is convenient, you can also use 2½ cups of any cooked chicken.
make it ahead Go ahead and cook the pasta the night (or morning) before dinner as directed in step 2. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and refrigerate in a large food-storage plastic bag or container. You can assemble the casserole in 5 minutes!
country chicken and pasta bake
prep time: 10 Minutes || start to finish: 40 Minutes || 6 servings
2 cups uncooked radiatore (nuggets) pasta (6 oz)
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 jars (12 oz each) chicken gravy
1 bag (1 lb) frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup herb-seasoned stuffing crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
2 In ungreased 2½-quart casserole, mix pasta and all remaining ingredients except stuffing and butter.
3 Cover; bake 20 minutes. Uncover; stir casserole. In small bowl, mix stuffing and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes longer or until hot and topping is browned.
1 Serving: Calories 410; Total Fat 16g (Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 1030mg; Total Carbohydrate 38g (Dietary Fiber 4g); Protein 28g Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 3 Medium-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2½
Quick Variation Any frozen vegetable mixture can be used, and with so many choices now available, we know you’re likely to keep your favorites on hand.
country chicken and pasta bake
crowd-pleasingcalorie-controlledeasy herb-chicken bake
prep time: 20 Minutes || start to finish: 50 Minutes || 8 servings
Filling
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup chopped onion (1 medium)
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
1 bag (12