Simplify dinnertime with easy one-dish meals that require only one pan. Each of these comforting dishes is a complete meal, made entirely in one cooking vessel from start to finish. That means no more complicated cooking methods or decisions about what sides to serve when you rely on these one-stop-shop meals featuring protein, veggies, and whole grains. And because these are Cooking Light recipes, you can be assured that, instead of highly processed convenience foods, the ingredients are fresh, wholesome, and packed with nutrients that support your healthy eating lifestyle.
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EDITOR’S LETTER
WHAT HEALTHY MEANS NOW
HEALTHY EATING GUIDELINES
WHAT TO EAT TO STAY YOUNG • Researchers say that only 20 to 25 percent of our longevity is due to genetics and that much of how we age is determined by environment, lifestyle choices, and diet. When it comes to an anti-aging diet, the science is showing that there are some specific foods worth putting on your plate.
4 SAUCES FOR ANY PROTEIN • Make these easy sauces and keep them on hand to add flavor to a variety of proteins, including tofu, fish, poultry, beef, and pork.
HERB PREP 101 • When you’re working with fresh herbs, how you serve them varies with the dish and the herb. Here are four common prep methods and when to use them.
HOW TO MAKE NO-COOK ICE CREAM
NO-COOK MEALS • ALL YOU NEED IS A KNIFE OR A BLENDER TO MAKE THESE MAIN-DISH CHILLED SOUPS, SANDWICHES, AND SALADS.
SKILLET SUPPERS • SAUTÉ, STIR-FRY, OR SEAR YOUR WAY TO DINNER SUCCESS USING THIS VERSATILE PAN THAT IS A MAINSTAY OF EVERY KITCHEN.
FLASH IN THE PAN • NOT JUST FOR COOKIES, A SHEET PAN IS IDEAL FOR COOKING MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, AND VEGGIES.
DISH IT OUT • SOME CALL IT A BAKING DISH; OTHERS CALL IT A CASSEROLE. WE CALL IT DINNER.
GOING DUTCH • LET THE DUTCH OVEN DELIVER THE MAGIC TO SIMMERING STEWS, SPICY SAUCES, AND CREAMY PASTA DISHES. FROM THE STOVETOP TO THE OVEN, THIS ADAPTABLE POT IS A MUST-HAVE FOR HEARTY ONE-DISH MEALS.
PRESSURE POINTS • USE A PROGRAMMABLE PRESSURE MULTICOOKER TO CREATE AMAZING TENDERNESS AND FLAVOR WITH VERY LITTLE EFFORT.
RECIPE INDEX • COOKING LIGHT | ONE-DISH MEALS
