Author: Reluctant Retiree

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93 One-Pot Meals You’ll Keep Coming Back To

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Our Favorite One-Pot Dinners

There’s no denying that the least exciting part of cooking is cleaning up the mess afterwards. Whether you tackle a good, old-fashioned Sunday supper or a simple weeknight meal, it feels like the dirty pots, pans and plates always pile up fast. That’s where these one-pan mealscome in. Grab your favorite casserole dish to make a dump dinner, break out the cast-iron skillet and whip up rustic chicken and dumplings or turn to your Instant Pot for shrimp scampi in just 20 minutes; whatever you decide, you’ll find that these one-pot dinners are wonderfully delicious — and make cleanup a breeze. Take this American version of goulash, for example. It features hearty pasta and plenty of aromatic spices (including paprika as a nod to the traditional Hungarian dish) for a comforting and complete meal that can be made entirely in your Dutch oven. What could be easier?

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29 Meat Loaf Sides for a Comforting Meal

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When it comes to comfort food, meat loaf is a true American classic. It’s hearty, nostalgic and endlessly adaptable. Whether using a decades-old family recipe or trying new meat loaf recipes, the right sides can bring the whole meal together. This collection of meat loaf sides includes family favorites, fresh ideas and healthy twists perfect for a slow day at home or when you need 30-minute Sunday dinner recipes.

Some of these classic meat loaf accompaniments never go out of style, like creamy mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans or soft dinner rolls warm from the oven. But variety keeps the table exciting. Try mashed cauliflower for a low-carb option, honey-glazed carrots for a pop of sweetness or crisp Parmesan-crusted zucchini.

If you are short on time, many of these quick and easy side dishes can be assembled while the meat loaf bakes or prepped ahead, so you’re not left scrambling when it’s time to eat. Meat loaf night will always be interesting if you keep the main attraction but change the side dishes, so every meal is fresh and unique.

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