One-Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add dry pasta, canned tomatoes, broth, a splash of cream, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until pasta is al dente. Stir in Parmesan and fresh basil. Finish with black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

Chicken and Rice with Lemon and Herbs: Brown seasoned chicken thighs. Add onion, garlic, rice, and broth. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through. Stir in lemon zest, juice, and chopped parsley. Add peas for color.

Sausage and Pepper Orzo Skillet: Brown Italian sausage. Add sliced peppers, onion, and garlic. Stir in orzo, crushed tomatoes, and broth. Simmer until orzo is tender. Finish with mozzarella or Parmesan and fresh basil.

Beefy Taco Skillet: Cook ground beef with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and a handful of rice or broken pasta. Pour in broth and simmer until tender. Top with cheese, scallions, and a squeeze of lime.

Thai-Inspired Coconut Curry Shrimp: Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir in curry paste and toast briefly. Add coconut milk, a splash of fish sauce, and vegetables like zucchini and bell pepper. Simmer, then add shrimp and cook just until pink. Finish with lime and cilantro.

Chickpea Spinach Stew: Sauté onion and garlic with cumin and smoked paprika. Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and broth. Simmer to thicken, then stir in spinach until wilted. Swirl in yogurt or a knob of butter. Serve with lemon and crusty bread.

Creamy Tuscan Tortellini: Warm olive oil and sauté garlic and cherry tomatoes. Add broth and refrigerated cheese tortellini; simmer until tender. Stir in spinach and a splash of cream. Finish with Parmesan and red pepper flakes.

One-Pot Lemon Garlic Orzo with Salmon: Sear salmon fillets and set aside. Sauté garlic and scallions, add orzo and toast briefly. Pour in broth and simmer until nearly tender. Stir in lemon zest and a handful of spinach, then nestle salmon back in to finish. Splash with lemon juice.

Hearty Minestrone Soup: Sauté onion, carrot, and celery with oregano. Add garlic, diced tomatoes, broth, beans, and small pasta. Simmer, then add zucchini and spinach. Finish with Parmesan rind if you have it, and fresh parsley.

Simple Shakshuka: Sauté onion and peppers with cumin and paprika. Add garlic, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes; simmer to thicken. Make wells and crack in eggs. Cover and cook until whites set. Top with feta and cilantro.