If the thought of washing up fills you with dread, we have some nifty solutions!
Who can’t wait to do the washing up today?
No one? What a surprise!
Let’s face it, it’s not much fun. But the good news is, you can avoid most of it by cooking with just one pot!
With most of the following recipes, you can mix everything together and they will take care of themselves while you relax.
You might even forget that you are cooking altogether – until the delicious smells start wafting in from the kitchen, that is...
Rachel Green’s beef rendang
This dish brings together the spiciness of the chillies, the sweetness of the sweet potato and the freshness from the lemon to create an exciting burst of flavours.
Simmering the dish for an hour makes the beef meltingly tender, but even better, means you can put your feet up and let the oven do all the work!
Feel free to vary the heat of this dish – if you like things spicy, add some extra chilli or reduce the quantity if your mouth is a bit on the sensitive side. This is great served with Thai rice or basmati.
Read Rachel Green’s recipe for beef rending recipe
Valentine Warner’s lamb stew
This stew manages to be filling and warming without being too heavy – a clever little dish. You don’t even need to make mash to go alongside it as the potatoes in the stew make it nice and hearty. If you want to make mash though, who are we to stop you?!
The only prep that needs doing is to seal the meat and then the only other time you need to lift a finger is to pop the potatoes in towards the end. Sounds good to us...
Read Valentine Warner’s recipe for lamb stew
Henry Dimbleby’s pot roast
If you have some veg lying around, then this dish is a great way to use it up. It is an extremely economic dinner and is so tasty, even carnivores will love it!
The hearty collection of root veg and flageolet beans means it is nice and filling but the flash of garlic and parsley at the end lifts everything up. The white wine also helps to keep the flavours light and gives the hearty vegetables a mini makeover.
Read Henry Dimbleby’s recipe for pot roast
Phil Vickery’s one pot turkey pilau
This recipe even has ‘one pot’ in the title, so it seemed sacrilege not to include it! Broccoli, peas and coriander give a lovely fresh flavour while the sultanas are little sweet gems just waiting to be discovered.
Turkey is a great meat to incorporate into your diet; it is rich in protein and low in fat, making it perfect for those that are trying to be good. If you’re a die-hard chicken fan though, feel free to substitute.
Read Phil Vickery’s recipe for one pot turkey pilau
Lesley Water’s risotto
Risottos require a little more work which is why we have included it at the end, when you’ve mastered all the rest.
As well as tasting delicious, this recipe uses lactose free cheese meaning those that are lactose intolerant can indulge.
You will need to add the stock bit by bit until the rice is cooked, so no leaving the kitchen! Turn on the radio, read a book or drag someone in to entertain you – just don’t wander off and let your rice boil dry!
Don’t worry though, it’s worth the effort...
Read Lesley Water’s recipe for risotto
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