No one likes to slave over a hot stove to make dinner — not in the summer, and not when the days get shorter for winter either. So if you have neither the time nor the money to be ordering delivery, what can you do?

Easy: Consult these one-pot recipes. Whether it’s in a crock pot or Dutch oven, you might be surprised to know just how many healthy, hearty meals you can prepare without the usual army of pots and pans. You can thank us later.

One-pot meals
No muss, no fuss, but definitely healthy and delicious: Check out these one-pot meals and side dishes! From L to R: Lee Hersh, Gina Homolka, Meagan Wied