One-Pot Comfort

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 8 cup chicken broth
• 2 cup shredded cooked chicken
• 2 cup egg noodles
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• salt and pepper

Steps

1. Soften onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil, about 5 minutes.
2. Add broth and thyme; bring to a boil.
3. Add noodles and simmer 8 minutes.
4. Stir in chicken, season, and simmer 2 more minutes.

Ingredients

• 1½ lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 15 oz kidney beans, drained
• 15 oz black beans, drained
• 1 cup beef broth

Steps

1. Brown beef with onion; drain excess fat.
2. Add garlic and spices; cook 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes, beans, and broth; simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Season and serve with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 cup baby spinach
• ½ cup grated Parmesan

Steps

1. Sear seasoned chicken in oil 6-7 minutes per side; remove.
2. Cook garlic 30 seconds, then add cream, broth, and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer 3 minutes.
3. Stir in Parmesan and spinach until wilted.
4. Return chicken and simmer 5 minutes in the sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 28 oz chickpeas, drained
• 14 oz coconut milk
• 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 3 cup baby spinach

Steps

1. Soften onion in coconut oil; add garlic, ginger, and curry powder and cook 1 minute.
2. Add chickpeas, coconut milk, and tomatoes; simmer 15 minutes.
3. Stir in spinach until wilted.
4. Serve over rice with naan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz ziti
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 3 cup marinara sauce
• 2 cup water
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Steps

1. Brown sausage in an oven-safe skillet.
2. Add dry ziti, marinara, and water; cover and simmer 12-14 minutes until tender.
3. Dollop with ricotta, top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
4. Broil 3-4 minutes until bubbling and spotted brown.

Ingredients

• 2 lb beef chuck, cubed
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, chunked
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 4 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves

Steps

1. Toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper; brown in batches in oil.
2. Add onion and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes.
3. Add broth, bay leaves, and beef; cover and simmer gently 1.5 hours.
4. Add carrots and potatoes; simmer 30 more minutes until everything is tender.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1½ cup red lentils
• 6 cup vegetable broth
• 14 oz coconut milk
• 1 lemon, juiced

Steps

1. Soften onion and carrots in oil; add garlic and curry powder for 1 minute.
2. Add lentils and broth; simmer 20-25 minutes until the lentils break down.
3. Stir in coconut milk and lemon juice.
4. Season and serve with crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1½ cup long-grain rice
• 3 cup chicken broth
• 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning

Steps

1. Brown sausage and chicken; remove.
2. Soften onion, pepper, and celery in the drippings.
3. Add rice, broth, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, and the meats; bring to a boil.
4. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender.