Who is One Pan Dad?

The fundamental concept behind One Pan Dad is that because our lives can be so chaotic, preparing meals shouldn’t be. I’ve found over time as a dad who loves to cook for his family, that the best meals are the ones that bring everyone around the table together to eat while leaving no mess. At One Pan Dad, I’m going to share some quick, easy and delicious recipes that require only one pan to prepare. These recipes won't require any extra steps or cleaning up. You won't have to worry about managing several pots/pans at once. I'm going to offer you easy ways to solve problems related to daily life. Whether you're a busy working parent trying to figure out what to feed your kids after a long day of work, whether you're new to cooking and want to learn how, or whether you just enjoy eating well without having to spend hours cleaning up afterward, you've come to the right place. One Pan Dad is more than just a site with recipes - it's a celebration of simplicity, family and enjoying cooking without all the chaos. So pull up a seat, grab your favorite pan and let's start making dinner easier.

My Favorite Recipes

Although One Pan Dad has a large number of recipes, I’m not crazy about all of them. Some of the recipes I put on One Pan Dad were based on my wife’s or my son’s favorite foods. I post other recipes to show what we have cooked as part of our cooking adventures (e.g., successful dishes as well as those that didn’t turn out so great). Feel free to look through the entire One Pan Dad recipe list to find the type of food you like.

Pork and Mushroom Dopiaza

Prep10 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total30 minutes
Servings6
CuisineIndian, Mughlai
CourseDinner, Lunch
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My first attempt at Indian food started with a jar of Dopiaza sauce, pork chops and fresh mushrooms. While it turned out well and there were no leftovers, I do plan to make a few tweaks on future attempts.

Beef Noodle

Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total25 minutes
Servings6
CuisineAmerican
CourseDinner
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This favorite recipe is quick and simple and makes enough to feed the whole family. It's creamy texture pairs well with biscuits or even just a slice of buttered bread.

Tips for Cooking

How to Estimate Liquids When Adding Uncooked Rice or Pasta to a One‑Pan Dish

Building flavorful, perfectly cooked dishes with One-Pan Meals and without the need of measuring cups or anxiety when estimating liquids for cooking rice or pasta, is possible. By following a few basic guidelines for estimating liquids while building flavors and adjusting to your pan's natural cooking process will allow you to make consistent and easy One-Pan Dinners.

Tips for Shopping

Tips for Shopping for One Pan Cooking

The process of making One-Pan Dinners is not just about cooking; it begins when you're grocery shopping. If you'll use a little planning and some multi-purpose ingredients while grocery shopping, then creating your own delicious and simple dinner will be easy. Using the following suggestions will allow busy parents to create satisfying meals in less time, less cleanup, and more confidently.