14 Genius Recipes That Prove Dinner Doesn’t Need a Pile of Dishes
If you love a good homemade dinner but dread the mountain of dishes that follows, this roundup is your new best friend. These 14 genius recipes are proof that you can enjoy delicious, satisfying meals without turning your kitchen into a war zone. From one-pan pastas to sheet-pan dinners and skillet favorites, every dish packs big flavor with minimal mess. So go ahead—cook, eat, and relax knowing cleanup will be a breeze.
Sheet Pan Maple Salmon
Sheet Pan Maple Salmon is oven roasted to perfection with a smoky maple glaze and a side of potatoes! This weeknight salmon recipe is ready in only 30 minutes!
Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
Looking for a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dinner? This Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables recipe is the ultimate one-pan meal! Juicy marinated chicken, perfectly roasted vegetables, and a rich balsamic glaze come together for a satisfying dish. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or need a 30-minute sheet pan dinner, this oven-baked balsamic chicken is a family favorite.
Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin Dinner
This easy recipe for Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin Dinner with vegetables is the perfect winter weeknight meal. Pork, green beans and potatoes are roasted on a sheet pan for a healthy meal in 30 minutes.
One Pan Vegan Quinoa Chili
Everything you love about chili, but healthier – One Pan Vegan Quinoa Chili is packed with protein-rich quinoa and made meatless with Gardein The Ultimate Beefless Ground (but you can’t even tell!
Easy Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken
A takeout favorite made super easy at home in 30 minutes with only ONE PAN! Tender, juicy chicken paired with broccoli and red peppers in an amazing flavor packed Asian style sauce.
Skillet Zucchini Parmesan (Gluten Free)
Zucchini Parmesan is a simple healthy meal to have on hand when you’ve only got yourself to feed.
Skillet Lemon Chicken & Rice
This Skillet Lemon Chicken & Rice is a quick, easy weeknight dinner that is loaded with bright, fresh flavors and made in one pan for minimal clean up and fuss!
Instant Pot Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs
Fall apart tender, Instant Pot Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs are ready to eat in about an hour. Boneless country Style Pork Ribs, prepared in your pressure cooker, then glazed with Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce on your grill or in your oven. Grab the napkins and dig in!
Easy Sheet Pan Beef Teriyaki
An Asian-inspired easy sheet pan beef teriyaki that is quick and easy. You can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Sheet pan meals make easy work of dinner with fewer dishes and little effort. You have juicy, tender beef smothered in a homemade teriyaki sauce.
Sheet Pan Sweet and Sour Chicken
Skip takeout and make this fast and easy sweet and sour chicken recipe for dinner tonight. Tender and juicy chicken and veggies all baked on one sheet pan with a sweet and tangy homemade sauce. Perfect for serving over a bed of rice.
One Pan Turkey Casserole
One Pan Turkey Casserole is a mouthwatering family favorite way to use up leftover turkey! This creamy and cheesy turkey casserole with pasta is so easy to make in one pan!
One pot braised lamb shoulder chops and vegetables
This one pot braised lamb shoulder chops and vegetables is a delicious, comforting & easy one pot meal perfect for dinner on a colder night. Full of fantastic flavor.
Instant Pot Jambalaya Recipe
This Instant Pot Jambalaya Recipe is a delicious and quick dinner that will transport you right to New Orleans! This is a complete meal all in one, with protein, rice, and vegetables in one pot.
One Pot Hamburger Helper
Skip the box and make this Homemade Hamburger Helper from scratch. A super creamy, cheesy, and easy dinner idea that’s ready in less than 20 minutes. This one-pot meal is perfect for the whole family on busy weeknights.
