There’s nothing worse than having a sink filled with dishes and using frisbees as plates. We’ve got a solution: just cook with fewer pots. That way it’ll save you the effort and time spent washing dishes while letting you enjoy your meals, which are just as good eaten straight out of the pot.
1. Cream Cheese Pasta
Photo by Maris Rosenfeld
Cheese and pasta is always a good idea. Recipe here.
2. Tomato Soup
Photo by Hui Lin
Throw together a few ingredients you probably already have in the fridge, and in ten minutes, you’ve got yourself a soup perfect for cold weather. Recipe here.
3. Ram ‘n Cheese
Photo by Caroline Liu
It’s like easy mac, but made out of ramen. Why wouldn’t you want it? Recipe here.
4. Spicy Pumpkin Soup
Photo by Kendra Valkema
Eat pumpkin year round because, why not (especially when soup is involved)? Make it here.
5. Shakshuka
Photo by Ashley Manning
Pair it with toast and enjoy it during any time of day. Make it here.
6. Peanut Butter and Soy Sauce Noodles
Photo by Rachel Lee
Next time you hit the dining hall, bring tupperwear because all of the ingredients included in this recipe can be found there. Recipe here.
7. Tomato, Onion & Basil Pasta
Photo by Abigail Wang
Bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen. Recipe here.
8. Eggplant Chickpea Stew
Photo by Amanda Shulman
There’s nothing better than getting back to your dorm, popping a few ingredients into a pot, and digging into a bowl (or a pot) of delicious stew. Recipe here.
9. Pasta Primavera
Photo by Lily Allen
Who said eating vegetables was difficult? Recipe here.
10. Tuscan Ribollita Soup
Photo by Shalayne Pulia
This classic Italian soup will help you clean out your fridge. Recipe here.
11. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Oatmeal
Photo by Becky Hughes
If you’re looking for something savory to spice up your dinner (or any meal), this oatmeal will be your next go-to. Recipe here.
12. Turkey Chili
Netflix and chili, amirite? Make it here.
13. One-Pot Roasted Turkey and Gravy
Photo by Helena Lin
It can be Thanksgiving year round with this recipe.
14. Kimchi Fried Rice
Photo by Irene Kim
Fried rice can get boring — spice it up with a touch of kimchi, which will elevate it to the next level. Recipe here.
15. Cajun Chicken with Remoulade Sauce
Photo by Chelsea Hawk
Make this cajun classic and save yourself the trip to New Orleans for comfort food this good. Recipe here.
16. Hot Pot
Photo by Jocelyn Hsu
Hot pot is the perfect meal to make for when you’re looking to have more fun with your food (read: great date idea). Plus, there are so many different ways to make it. Learn how to make it here.
17. Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry
Photo by Helena Lin
Half of the ingredients are already in the name. Recipe here.
18. Beet and Barley Risotto
Photo by Julie Kang
Add some excitement to your dinners with beets, which give it a naturally bright red color. Recipe here.
19. Eggplant Caponata
Photo by Max Bartick
Skip the fancy restaurant and make this 30-minute caponata instead. Recipe here.
20. Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Chunky Tomato Sauce
Photo by Julia Maguire
Get out of your pasta slump and make this spaghetti squash instead. Recipe here.
21. Ginger Curry Egg Drop Soup
Photo by Julia Maguire
Beat the Winter blues with this soup recipe.