One Pan Wonders for quick midweek dinners

These one pan dishes will make weeknight dinners stress free!

The question “What’s for dinner?” is often the last thing you want to hear at the end of a long day when you’re struggling to find the time and motivation to cook, let alone wash up.

That’s where one pan recipes come in. There’s a lot to love about one pan meals – less clutter, less fuss, and of course, fewer dishes to wash at the end of the night – your answer to quick and easy weeknight dinners!

These recipes eliminate the need to figure out what sides to cook with your main dish, because each recipe provides your protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates in one dish!

One pan meals are different in every culture: Italians stir up a creamy risotto, while Spanish steam a fragrant paella, but what they all have in common is the gift of home cooking accompanied by little fuss and minimal clean-up, with delicious ingredients all rolled into one big happy dish.

Just like all of our other recipes, these one pan wonders can be on your table in 30 minutes or less. Some of our favourite one pan ideas include pastas, curries, and so much more; our menu is always bursting with one pan recipes to help make mealtimes a breeze. 

Look no further, we’ve got your weeknight meals covered. Read on for some examples of our most popular one pan wonders. 


Butternut Squash Lasagna Skillet with Three Cheese White Sauce & Spinach

A simple comfort food dish that traditionally takes far longer to cook than 30 minutes! Enjoy the satisfaction of a freshly baked lasagna, without the frustration OR the dishes!

Bengali Style Fried Eggplant with Coconut Curry & Garlic Naan

A fragrant Bengali-inspired eggplant curry served with a generous portion of garlic naan, perfect for sopping up every last bite. Need we say more? 

Turkey Shawarma Pita with Garlic Yogurt, Feta & Arabic Salad

This turkey recipe made in one pan is probably the smartest and easiest way to get your pita fix while warming your heart and taste buds with some delicious spices.

Looking for more one pan dinners to make your weeknights a breeze? Keep an eye out for the ‘1 Pan’ badge on our menu! But be warned – once you go one pan, you won’t go back.

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