One Dish Recipes

In the Oven

GOOD FOR Tenderising meat and bringing out sweetness in veggies.

Cook it: Pork Tenderloin with Winter Vegetables

• Mix two tablespoons mustard with crushed garlic and pepper.
• Spread on a one-pound pork tenderloin.
• Roast in casserole with Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, fennel, and carrots, and 200ml chicken stock at 180°C for 45 minutes.

On the Stovetop

GOOD FOR Adding ingredients at different stages of cooking.

Cook it: Chicken, Rice, and Veggies

• In a cast-iron post, brown four chicken thighs in olive oil; set aside.
• Sauté diced onion and minced garlic, then sauté sliced mushrooms.
• Add a cup of brown rice, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
• Lightly toast.
• Add two cups of stock, then chicken.
• Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
• Add a cup and a half of asparagus tips; simmer 15 minutes.

In the Microwave

GOOD FOR Quick meals that preserve nutrients lost in longer, hotter cooking.

Cook it: Vegetarian Chili

• In a casserole, combine 200g crumbled crumbed soya meat or extra-firm tofu, two cans of beans, one can of Mexican-style tomatoes, one and a half cups of corn, and chili powder.
• Cover; cook eight minutes.
• Stir, then sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
• Cook four more minutes.

In a Slow Cooker

GOOD FOR Tossing in ingredients before you leave for work.

Cook it: Meat and Potatoes

• Cover 500g of cut-up top sirloin with steak rub and garlic powder.
• Line a slow cooker with potatoes, carrots, and red onion wedges.
• Place beef on top.
• Add a can of stock.
• Cook on low for eight hours.