https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:15:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-one-pot-meals#post-2269952 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:05:30 +0000 gingerbebe 2269952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.plainchicken.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.plainchicken.com</a></p> <p>Everything this lady makes is like meat, cheese, potatoes, etc. BUT her recipes tend to be very simple and easy to pull together. In her search section, search for "skillet" - she makes a LOT of different no-boil pasta skillets that are done in like 20-30 minutes and she posts a weekly meal plan based on her recipes. She also does a fair amount of crockpotting.</p> <p>Another website is <a href="http://www.mommyskitchen.net" rel="nofollow">http://www.mommyskitchen.net</a>. Same thing - ribsticking food, but usually very straightforward recipes and she has archives of monthly meal plans she makes with links to the recipes. </p> <p>For us, we usually keep pork shoulder, chicken thighs, and chuck roast in the freezer because they crockpot the best. We make a lot of shredded pork, beef, and chicken and then use it for all kinds of Mexican food, BBQ sandwiches, etc. Its just a matter of adding taco spices or BBQ sauce or teriyaki sauce and throwing it on buns, pizza crust, tortillas, chips, salads, etc. After you cook a big batch of the meat, you can just freeze it in portions and have pre-cooked meat. You can obviously do that for ground beef too.</p> <p>We like to make big batches of pasta sauce (with or without meat) and chili (with or without beans) in the crockpot, chill it overnight, and then portion them into gallon size freezer bags. Freeze them flat and you can stack them neatly in the freezer. </p> <p>As a general rule, we like to have pre-cooked food in the freezer. So we usually cook double or triple what we make and then freeze a meal for later. We just pull a meal out of the freezer and let it thaw on the counter or pull it at bedtime the night before and let thaw in the fridge and then reheat when we get home. </p> <p>One meal we make that guests love is baking those frozen spinach and cheese ravioli from Costco into a lasagna. We take half of the bag, a jar of your favorite sauce, and a cup of shredded mozzarella. A little sauce on the bottom of your pan (I like using disposable aluminum ones), layer the ravioli, sprinkle the cheese packet that comes with it, then more sauce on top and a layer of cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes at 400F. Remove the foil the last few minutes, let the cheese bubble, and serve! If you want a faster version, use the fresh ravioli or tortellini and you'll be done in 30. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-one-pot-meals#post-2269864 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:42:07 +0000 josina 2269864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is our fav: <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2013/09/22/one-pot-mexican-skillet-pasta/" rel="nofollow">http://damndelicious.net/2013/09/22/one-pot-mexican-skillet-pasta/</a><br /> I usually make it with hamburger, but the recipe calls for turkey. Very quick, easy, yummy, and tastes great the next day also. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-one-pot-meals#post-2269797 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:00:28 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2269797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am hoping to make some meatloaf that can be reheated by the slice to store in the freezer. So not really "one pot" but add some simple sides (green beans and potatoes or something) and you'd be set. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-one-pot-meals#post-2269316 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 07:19:41 +0000 MtnBiker 2269316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make this chili at least once a week from fall to spring and it reheats really well. Very customizable too, I add extra sweet peppers. <a href="http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000000554690,00.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000000554690,00.html</a></p> <p>@Mrs Panda: I love that cookbook! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-one-pot-meals#post-2269239 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 23:31:59 +0000 Mrs Panda 2269239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have this cookbook and use it all the time (at least once a week, but often more). I don't follow the specific days but sometimes it's nice to look in summer months when you're looking for something summery, etc.<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Pot-Day-Williams-Sonoma-recipes/dp/1616284331" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/One-Pot-Day-Williams-Sonoma-recipes/dp/1616284331</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-one-pot-meals#post-2268669 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:46:01 +0000 ldh112 2268669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love this for taco nights: </p> <p><a href="http://www.pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/2011/11/18/slow-cooker-cilantro-lime-chicken.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/2011/11/18/slow-cooker-cilantro-lime-chicken.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-one-pot-meals#post-2268573 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:08:53 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2268573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: We love the turkey chili from Dinner: A Love Story - <a href="http://www.dinneralovestory.com/my-8-year-old-made-this-chili/" rel="nofollow">http://www.dinneralovestory.com/my-8-year-old-made-this-chili/</a></p> <p>I make a double batch and freeze it. It's a little spicy as written - we cut the chili powder down to more like 3 tablespoons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-one-pot-meals#post-2268504 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 13:34:12 +0000 Bao 2268504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a very busy fall coming up, DH will be swamped with work and LO is starting school. I want to find some new recipes for meals that are quick and easy but also healthy. I prefer things that can go in the crock pot so they can be ready at any time throughout the day, or casserole type meals that I can prep, and then cook later. Bonus if it heats up well for the next day. </p>