One Pan Food

ONE-PAN PASTA

Steps:

• Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red-pepper flakes, basil, oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and water in a large straight-sided skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil mixture, stirring and turning pasta frequently with tongs, until pasta is al dente and water has nearly evaporated, about 9 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, divide among 4 bowls, and garnish with basil. Serve with oil and Parmesan.

ONE PAN MEXICAN QUINOA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and jalapeno, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Stir in avocado, lime juice and cilantro. Serve immediately.

ONE-PAN CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Mix breadcrumbs and cornmeal (cornmeal adds a nice texture) and press chicken in crumbs, evenly coating both sides.
• Line baking dish with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Bake chicken for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and spoon sauce over the meat, using as much or as little as you like. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake another 10-15 minutes, until cheese melts.

ONE PAN CHICKEN AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• In large 9 x 13 baking dish, add potatoes, chicken, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Using your hands mix to combine and then level in a single layer.
• Bake uncovered on a bottom rack for 30 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, gently stir with a spoon and sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley. Serve hot.

ONE PAN BURGER SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• To begin, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, and salt in a bowl. For this step, it's best to use your hands to work all the ingredients together.
• Next, line a 9-by-13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, then gently press the meat onto it in an even layer. Not only does the parchment paper prevent the beef from sticking to the pan, but it also makes cleanup easier.
• Bake the giant patty for 30 minutes.
• Then, lay the cheese of your choice over the beef. Do your best to ensure every inch is covered. Once you're satisfied with how it looks, stick the whole thing back in the oven for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted to your satisfaction.
• Slice into 2-inch squares, then carefully place them into their buns.
• Lastly, top with your favorite condiments and serve!

ONE-PAN CHICKEN AND RICE WITH PRESERVED LEMON

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the rice 3 to 5 times to get rid of excess starch. Set aside.
• Combine the cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and sprinkle them on both sides with half of the spice mixture.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large (12-inch) pan or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When hot (but not smoking), add the chicken and sear until it forms a golden brown crust, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
• Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the same pan and place over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the rice and the remaining spice mix and stir to combine.
• Remove the flesh of the preserved lemon (discard the seeds and save the flesh for another use). Finely chop the lemon rind (peel). Add the rind to the rice followed by the olives. Stir to evenly distribute the olives. Pour the broth and 1 1/2 cups water into the pan and increase the heat to medium high. Bring to a simmer, place the chicken breasts back in the pan and cover the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes (see Cook's Note).
• You can serve the chicken as is, or shred it and add it back to the rice. Serve sprinkled with parsley.