Craving a good meal but can't be bothered doing the washing up? It's okay – we get like that, too! That's why we have one-pan (or pot!) wonders. Here are some of our favourites:
This dish, shared by Adam Liaw on The Cook Up, originates from Yunnan, in the south of China, a very ethnically diverse region including the Dai peoples. Though it bears a striking resemblance to Southeast Asian cuisine, this herbaceous beef dish is distinctly Dai in origin.
Source: Jiwon Kim
"My mamma kept this soup on high rotation when we were growing up, not only because it’s delicious and nutritious, but also because it’s cooked in one pot: no straining, no mess, no extra washing up," says Silvia Colloca of this excellent comfort food.
Source: Rob Palmer
Cooked low and slow, with minimal prep, this is a wonderfully tender lamb dinner. Serve with bread to mop up the juices!
Source: Tammi Kwok
Everything (including sausages squeezed into little quick meatballs) goes into a pan and into the oven, and is finished with a shower of grated parmesan.
Source: Adam Liaw
This super simple recipe is a one-pan track to sticky, finger-licking pork. You're basically boiling a piece of pork neck into sticky, tender submission. Can't get any easier than that!
Sticky caramelised black pepper pork Source: Alan Benson
This one-pan dinner is a simple stew with tender chicken thighs and great flavour from tomato, capsicums, olives and a herby salsa verde.
One-pan Roman chicken with salsa verde. Source: Donal's Real Time Recipes
Inspired by his travels in Corsica, Ainsley Harriott created this delicious vegetarian one-dish dinner.
Source: Ebury Press / Dan Jones
A really fast feast: thin pieces of pork cook quickly in a hot pan, and the maple syrup creates a georgeous sticky glaze.
Source: Donal's Meals in Minutes
This French dish is cooked and served in a cast-iron skillet. Put it on the table with crusty bread and salad and let everyone serve themselves.
Source: Alan Benson
This takes only a handful of ingredients and happens all in one pan!
Source: Donal's Meals in Minutes
Paella is one of the original one-pan wonders. Its trademark soccarat - that crunchy layer of rice at the base of the pan - infuses the saffron rice with a caramelised flavour. This feeds eight, so it's good for a crowd!
Paella Valenciana Source: China Squirrel
A dry rub used on the chicken adds flavour before it's cooked in the oven 'til tender, with feta added when the chicken is almost done.
Source: Donal's Meals in Minutes
Comedian Becky Lucas cooked up this mince bowl on The Cook Up. Ready in just 20 minutes and with a sauce made from pantry staples, it’s sure to be a new weekly favourite!
Source: Jiwon Kim
For those breakfast-for-dinner feels: this Middle-eastern method of having poached eggs for breakfast involves baking the eggs in an earthy paprika tomato sauce, spiced lightly with chilli and capsicum.
Shakshuka Source: Bondi Harvest
This warming one-pan curry makes a simple and hearty weeknight meal. Use 90-second packet rice if you want to minimise the washing up!
