Beginner Cook One-Dish Meal Recipes

"This recipe derived from the need to use leftover grilled chicken when I was really in the mood for lasagna! The grill flavor really lent it a good flavor- so I suggest using leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken for this."

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Ingredients: fat-free cottage cheese, fresh parsley...

"This is used to make burritos, tacos, or even a Mexican style pot roast. Although it makes a lot, it freezes well; and the broth makes a nice base for posole soup. Quantities are inexact but strict adherence to the recipe is not that crucial; I make this in restaurants and just "go by eye". Props to GaylaJ for shaming me into posting my..."

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Ingredients: chicken bouillon powder, diced tomatoes...

"This has been my pinto bean recipe for the past many, many years. Tried and true! Time does not include soaking for dried beans."

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Ingredients: dry pinto beans, tomatoes and green chilies...

"My most favorite dish I ever made. It was handed down from my mom who made it slightly different. My family begs me to make it. It is very easy to make and prep time is not long. One bite and you will be hooked."

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Ingredients: pepper, frozen tater tots...

"I have made this many times and everyone loves it, especially the kids...Try it...You will love it too! Serving size really depends on how small or lg. you cut your wedges. If you want a great sauce to use with this recipe, try my recipe for Recipe #258679. It's a delicious sauce and sure to please!"

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Ingredients: eggs, italian seasoning...

"I actually think my mom got this from an aunt of mine...so simple and you can add anything! We added a couple of things to the original..."

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Ingredients: lean hamburger, elbow macaroni...

"So easy to prepare the night before and just bake the next morning."

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Ingredients: eggs, ham, milk...

"This is one that I adapted from Recipe #199636 after I scored 4 huge chicken leg quarters on sale. ($0.39 a pound!). I added a few things and adjusted the cooking time and temp to to what worked for me. The skin got SO crispy and the chicken was moist and retained the flavors. It also fell off the bone. I hope you enjoy!"

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Ingredients: dill weed, garlic powder...

"Quick, tasty, nourishing, soup, add a little zip, if you like, a dash of red pepper flakes."

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Ingredients: mixed vegetables, Italian-style stewed tomatoes...

"I've put together a few different recipes to come up with something our family likes. Hope you enjoy it too! *I usually cut my potatoes into eighths unless they are small potatoes. *Using the crockpot on a low setting makes the meat so much more tender. *I have a 6 quart crockpot, so I can fit a lot into it."

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Ingredients: chives, pepper...

"Quick and easy to do when in a hurry and not much time. It turns out delicious everytime. I hope you like it as much as my family!"

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Ingredients: cheese ravioli, mozzarella cheese...