Category Archives: One Pot Gourmet Meals

Recipes for one pot or pan meals including casseroles, stews, slow cookers and skillet dishes

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Spinach and Tortellini Soup

INGREDIENTS •  1 pound of fresh baby spinach •  1 medium yellow onion, chopped •  2 cloves of garlic, chopped •  3 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil •  1 Tablespoons of butter •  1 quart of chicken broth or stock •  1/2 teaspoons of … Read More

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Cioppino Fisherman’s Warf Style

Ingredients: STEW BASE 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups sliced onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 cup dry white wine 2 1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1 red bell pepper, … Read More

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The Ultimate Bouillabaisse Or Market Fresh Fish Chowder

This is the ultimate one dish seafood dinner. Use the suggested seafood or make a combination of what is available fresh in your area. Just watch your cooking times. Serve with crusty French Bread.   Ingredients: • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1/4 cup finely … Read More

Artichoke & Lemon Soup with Ricotta Dumplings

Artichoke & Lemon Soup with Ricotta Dumplings

Ingredients: 3 Onions (sliced) 2 Cups Garlic (sliced) 5 Stalks Celery (sliced) 1 Large Leek (sliced) 4 Lemons (zest & juice) 1⁄2 Bunch Parsley (washed) 1 Bay Leaf 1 Tbsp Peppercorns, Black Salt (to taste) 1 Can (12-15 large pieces) Artichokes (reserve juice as well) … Read More

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Chicken Chili with White Beans

Ingredients 4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions) 1/8 cup good olive oil, plus extra for chicken 1/8 cup minced garlic (2 cloves) 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced 2 yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced 1 bay leaf 2  15 oz … Read More

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Brandied Tutti-Frutti

Brandied tutti-frutti is an orchard in a crock. The time to start it is when the first perfect , firm-ripe fruit of summer comes on the market. As other fruits appear they are added to the crock and the end result is a fantastic dessert … Read More

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed 1 pound potatoes peeled and cut into cubes 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup frozen green peas 1/2 cup sliced celery ½ fresh mushroom pieces 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup all-purpose … Read More

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Cock a Leekie Soup

Ingredients One whole chicken or 8 chicken pieces 8 prunes, pitted 4 tablespoons Scotch 1 cup of rice 8 cups of water or soup stock 1 teaspoon of brown sugar Salt and pepper to taste 1 bay leaf 4 sprigs thyme Parsley for the garnish … Read More

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A Cheesy Ham with Mac

Ingredients Butter, for greasing dish 16 ounces elbow  macaroni 2 ¼ cups heavy cream 2 ½ cups whole milk 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cups (packed) … Read More

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Black Beans and Rice

    1 cup Thai Jasmine rice, uncooked 1 Tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Tapatio Hot Sauce (or Tabasco or other spicy sauce) 1 ¾ cups water (you may need to adjust if using a different type of rice) 1 teaspoon olive oil … Read More

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Chinese Chile Beef Stir-fry

Ingredients: 3 tbsp soy sauce, preferably dark sauce 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder 1lb (450g) beef round steak, cut into thin strips freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp vegetable oil 1 / 2 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced … Read More

Irish Stew in bowl

Irish Stew

Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients 3 lbs Lamb chops  or lamb stew meat 2  medium carrots 3 medium  onions 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon Lamb fat or beef dripping 4- 5 medium potatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2  cups veal  stock or water 1 … Read More