Pan dinner
When it comes to cooking, few things are more convenient than a pan dinner. These one-pan meals have been around for centuries, and their popularity is only increasing. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a hearty and satisfying meal to feed a crowd, there’s a pan dinner recipe out there for you.
Pan dinners got their start in ancient times, when people first began cooking with pots and pans. One-pan meals were likely born out of necessity, as they were an easy way to cook multiple ingredients at once. Over time, pan dinners became more refined, and recipes began to include more than just the basics.
Today, pan dinners are enjoyed all over the world. In America, popular pan dinner recipes include chicken and rice, shepherd’s pie, and lasagna. But no matter where you are, there’s sure to be a local twist on the pan dinner concept.
Advice
When making a pan dinner, it is important to make sure you are using the right type of pan for the type of meal you are making. If you are making a meal that calls for high heat, then you should use a heavy-duty pan such as a cast iron skillet or a stainless steel pan. If you are making something that needs to cook at a lower temperature, then you should use a non-stick pan. Additionally, make sure that the pan is pre-heated before adding your ingredients. Finally, be sure to keep an eye on the pan during the cooking process to make sure that your food does not burn.
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Recipes
Barbecue Chicken and Brussels Sprout Sheet Pan Dinner
- salt
- barbecue sauce
- olive oil
- chili powder
- sweet potato
- brussels sprout
- chicken thigh
Chipotle-Rubbed Chicken Sheet-Pan Dinner
- salt
- lime
- cumin
- honey
- jalapeño
- acorn squash
- tomatillo
- cilantro
- adobo sauce
- green onion
- olive oil
- garlic
- chicken thigh
Chipotle Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner
- garlic
- sour cream
- fingerling potato
- chipotle
- mayonnaise
- liquid smoke
- parsley
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- gala apple
- pork chop
- chipotle sauce
- salt
- salt
Five Spice Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- red pepper flake
- green onion
- green cabbage
- chinese 5-spice powder
- soy sauce
- salt
- garlic
- olive oil
- honey
- carrot
- chicken thigh
Za'atar Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- cauliflower
- za atar spice
- shallot
- chicken thigh
- olive oil
- salt
- Za'atar Oil
- salt
- olive oil
- garlic
- za atar
Tandoori Chicken and Cauliflower Sheet Pan Dinner
- raita
- onion
- garbanzos bean
- ginger
- chili powder
- cumin
- turmeric
- salt
- greek yogurt
- cinnamon
- cilantro
- cayenne powder
- olive oil
- cauliflower
- lemon juice
- garlic
- chicken thigh
Asian Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
- brown sugar
- sesame seed
- ginger
- sesame oil
- soy sauce
- cilantro
- salmon
- garlic
- broccoli
- green onion
- carrot
Ratatouille Sheet Pan Dinner With Sausage
- polenta
- cherry
- eggplant
- yellow squash
- zucchini
- italian sausage
- basil
- thyme
- salt
- onion
- olive oil
- garlic
Baked Sea Bass Sheet Pan Dinner
- yukon gold potato
- thyme
- kalamata olife
- spanish romesco sauce
- smoky paprika
- black pepper
- olive oil
- salt
- bass
- cipollini onion
- grape tomato
- thyme
- lemon quarter
- lemon zest
Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
- grape tomato
- white
- olive oil
- italian seasoning
- salt
- italian turkey sausage
- parmesan cheese
- pepper
- zucchini
Baked Pork Chop and Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner
- asparagus
- worcestershire sauce
- salt
- chili flake
- green onion
- stone mustard
- garlic
- mayonnaise
- pork chop
Apricot Pork Chop Sheet Pan Dinner
- salt
- apple cider vinegar
- black pepper
- apricot jam preserve
- butter
- mustard
- olive oil
- potato
- brussels sprout
- pork chop
- apricot
Chicken Shawarma Sheet Pan Dinner
- purple onion
- greek yogurt
- peppadew pepper
- bell pepper
- olive oil
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- cumin
- salt
- tumeric
- chicken breast
- For Serving
- tomato
- english cucumber
- pita bread
- Tahini Sauce
- tahini
- lemon juice
- salt
- olive oil
- water
- garlic
Old Bay Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
- pepper
- lemon
- asparagus
- chicken sausage
- shrimp
- olive oil
- salt
- shallot
- bay seasoning
- Lemon Garlic Aioli
- lemon zest
- egg
- garlic
- oil
- lemon juice
- salt
Pesto Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner with Potatoes and Green Beans
- green bean
- potato
- olive oil
- salt
- salmon
- pepper
- parmesan cheese
- pesto
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- salt
- olive oil
Common Ingredients
- salt 87%
- olive oil 80%
Usual Ingredients
- garlic 67%
Rarey Ingredients
- chicken thigh 33%