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The Complete One Pot: 400 Meals for Your Skillet, Sheet Pan, Instant Pot®, Dutch Oven, and More
The only one-pot cookbook you'll ever need!
Simplify dinner and eat well with hundreds of meals that take full advantage of your favorite pans.
Today's one-pot recipes are more varied than ever. From sheet-pan suppers to no-boil pastas, these flavorful recipes represent the test kitchen's best strategies for successful single-pan cooking, including staggering cooking times so everything finishes at once and developing an arsenal of no-cook sauces to dress up Instant Pot and slow cooker meals.
ATK flips the lid on several one-pot cooking assumptions; first, that it's always slow. More than 130 of the 400+ recipes can be made in 45 minutes or less. Next, that the recipes serve an We paid attention to smaller family sizes by adding scaled-down recipes serving two throughout the book. And we made some of the all-time best recipes more flexible with choose-your-own pan options such as Classic Chicken Soup that can be made in a Dutch oven, slow cooker, or pressure cooker. Finally, we realized that decluttering dinner didn't stop with using just one pot but also meant limiting the number of bowls.
Skip takeout with Sheet Pan Veggie Pizza. Make date-night Classic Arroz Con Pollo for Two in a saucepan. Cook for a crowd using a roasting-pan for Herbed Lamb Shoulder with Fingerling Potatoes and Asparagus. Set and forget Slow Cooker Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Raisin-Almond Couscous, or get dinner on the table fast using an Instant Pot to make Cod with Warm Tabbouleh Salad.
Simplify dinner and eat well with hundreds of meals that take full advantage of your favorite pans.
Today's one-pot recipes are more varied than ever. From sheet-pan suppers to no-boil pastas, these flavorful recipes represent the test kitchen's best strategies for successful single-pan cooking, including staggering cooking times so everything finishes at once and developing an arsenal of no-cook sauces to dress up Instant Pot and slow cooker meals.
ATK flips the lid on several one-pot cooking assumptions; first, that it's always slow. More than 130 of the 400+ recipes can be made in 45 minutes or less. Next, that the recipes serve an We paid attention to smaller family sizes by adding scaled-down recipes serving two throughout the book. And we made some of the all-time best recipes more flexible with choose-your-own pan options such as Classic Chicken Soup that can be made in a Dutch oven, slow cooker, or pressure cooker. Finally, we realized that decluttering dinner didn't stop with using just one pot but also meant limiting the number of bowls.
Skip takeout with Sheet Pan Veggie Pizza. Make date-night Classic Arroz Con Pollo for Two in a saucepan. Cook for a crowd using a roasting-pan for Herbed Lamb Shoulder with Fingerling Potatoes and Asparagus. Set and forget Slow Cooker Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Raisin-Almond Couscous, or get dinner on the table fast using an Instant Pot to make Cod with Warm Tabbouleh Salad.
432 pages, Paperback
First published November 3, 2020
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Discover, learn, and expand your cooking repertoire with Julia Collin Davison, Bridget Lancaster, Jack Bishop, Dan Souza, Lisa McManus, Tucker Shaw, Bryan Roof, and our fabulous team of test cooks!
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July 5, 2023
This cookbook consists of 400 recipes in the following categories: soups, stews and chilis, chicken, beef, pork and lamb, seafood, vegetarian, pasta and noodles and desserts and with these one pot options: dutch oven, saucepan, slow cooker, instant pot, skillet, sheet pan, casserole dish and roasting pan.
What I liked:
~ each category has a list of recipes broken down by which pot or pan to use and with a corresponding page number.
~ notes from the test kitchen, which comprised of storage ways, safe handling and ingredient spotlights.
~ there is one recipe within each category that has 3 different ways to make it, and with make it your way substitution ideas.
~ why this recipe works is included on just about every recipe that states why a certain ingredient was picked or why a certain pot was used or possible substitutions, etc.
~typically the recipes are for 4 servings, but some have a variation for 2 or even crowds of 10-12.
I hate when recipes call for weird ingredients I have never heard or would buy: bulgar, wheat berries, baharat and wondra flour to name a few.
Here's what I could see myself making one day ~ doesn't mean I will though:
~ Classic Beef Stew in a dutch oven
~ Vegetable and Chickpea Stew minus baharat since I don't know what that is and I'm not buying it
~ Crunchy Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops with Glazed Winter Squash minus the squash
~ Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
~ Chocolate Lava Cake ~ I've always wanted to make one of these and it doesn't seem too difficult
~ Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake ~ maybe will do this one in the fall if I remember
Other notable things:
~ total time to make it is included in each recipe
~ there are pictures, but not one for each recipe, which was a great idea since this book already feels heavy, so that would add too many pages
~ nutritional facts are located towards the end and not included with each recipe
~ instructions are thoroughly detailed
Update 4/28/24:
Was giving this a peruse to see if I wanted to make something new this week instead of the same ole same ole and noticed that the page formatting could be a little better. Some recipes start on one page and end on the next. If I’m knee deep in flour and up to my elbow in garlic butter, that I might or might not be repeatedly test tasting, I don’t want to be worrying about flipping the pages. Nothing caught my eye to make, so guess it’ll be chicken, pork, burgers and pasta again this week.
Update 3/22/26:
Been a few years and still haven’t made anything I said I might, so I gave it another look through. What caught my eye this time is Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. I’ve never in my life made a gumbo, but I’m in the mood to give it a try. It doesn’t seem too difficult to make.
Also, might give South Carolina Shrimp Boil a whirl, although Aldi does sell one for like $9, so that seems easier 🤣 Will update with my results one day, don’t hold your breath, though.
What I liked:
~ each category has a list of recipes broken down by which pot or pan to use and with a corresponding page number.
~ notes from the test kitchen, which comprised of storage ways, safe handling and ingredient spotlights.
~ there is one recipe within each category that has 3 different ways to make it, and with make it your way substitution ideas.
~ why this recipe works is included on just about every recipe that states why a certain ingredient was picked or why a certain pot was used or possible substitutions, etc.
~typically the recipes are for 4 servings, but some have a variation for 2 or even crowds of 10-12.
I hate when recipes call for weird ingredients I have never heard or would buy: bulgar, wheat berries, baharat and wondra flour to name a few.
Here's what I could see myself making one day ~ doesn't mean I will though:
~ Classic Beef Stew in a dutch oven
~ Vegetable and Chickpea Stew minus baharat since I don't know what that is and I'm not buying it
~ Crunchy Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops with Glazed Winter Squash minus the squash
~ Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
~ Chocolate Lava Cake ~ I've always wanted to make one of these and it doesn't seem too difficult
~ Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake ~ maybe will do this one in the fall if I remember
Other notable things:
~ total time to make it is included in each recipe
~ there are pictures, but not one for each recipe, which was a great idea since this book already feels heavy, so that would add too many pages
~ nutritional facts are located towards the end and not included with each recipe
~ instructions are thoroughly detailed
Update 4/28/24:
Was giving this a peruse to see if I wanted to make something new this week instead of the same ole same ole and noticed that the page formatting could be a little better. Some recipes start on one page and end on the next. If I’m knee deep in flour and up to my elbow in garlic butter, that I might or might not be repeatedly test tasting, I don’t want to be worrying about flipping the pages. Nothing caught my eye to make, so guess it’ll be chicken, pork, burgers and pasta again this week.
Update 3/22/26:
Been a few years and still haven’t made anything I said I might, so I gave it another look through. What caught my eye this time is Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. I’ve never in my life made a gumbo, but I’m in the mood to give it a try. It doesn’t seem too difficult to make.
Also, might give South Carolina Shrimp Boil a whirl, although Aldi does sell one for like $9, so that seems easier 🤣 Will update with my results one day, don’t hold your breath, though.
November 22, 2020
I received a copy of this book through the Amazon Vine program in exchange for an honest review.
This is a great cook book!
I usually like when cook books have a picture of each recipe and while this book has pictures of some recipes it doesn't have them all. There are also so many recipes! The book is broken down by dishes - chicken, beef, desserts, etc. and within those chapters by how to cook - with a skillet, casserole dish, pressure cooker, etc. It's very interesting.
The recipes are interesting! The pictures make my mouth water and while some of the recipes are time intensive this is a great book for those learning to cook and already established chefs. There's a good variety and helpful guides for each recipe.
Overall a great find!
This is a great cook book!
I usually like when cook books have a picture of each recipe and while this book has pictures of some recipes it doesn't have them all. There are also so many recipes! The book is broken down by dishes - chicken, beef, desserts, etc. and within those chapters by how to cook - with a skillet, casserole dish, pressure cooker, etc. It's very interesting.
The recipes are interesting! The pictures make my mouth water and while some of the recipes are time intensive this is a great book for those learning to cook and already established chefs. There's a good variety and helpful guides for each recipe.
Overall a great find!
June 5, 2021
A nice assortment of meals that includes the cuisines of many cultures. Detailed cooking instructions and there's also making sides, spice mixes, etc. There's a fair amount of vegetarian and vegan recipes and the serving sizes range from 2 to 8. I saw a good handful recipes to try, I may wind up buying it.
February 18, 2021
Lots of nice pictures but even though there are 400 "one pot" recipes....they still look labor intensive. Didn't copy not one of them.
March 6, 2021
There is a large variety of recipes. Don't let "One Pot" make you think these are simple. Difficulty varies though the book.
June 22, 2024
1st off I really like the concept. I have a nice recipe for a 1 sheet pan chicken w/zucchini. And so I was interested in this book. Some of these are quite labor intensive. I want EZ = 1 Pan or Pot or whateverZ, doesn't make it easy. And If I use 5 mixing bowls, is it still "one"? I guess I can overlook that. My mind hits auto ignore when recipes call for weird ingredients I have never heard or would buy: bulgar, wheat berries, baharat and wondra flour = I don't think so.
Not my review but copied from another on GR. Just personal notes for when I review what cookbook to re-borrow from Library.
~ each category has a list of recipes broken down by which pot or pan to use and with a corresponding page number.
~ notes from the test kitchen, which comprised of storage ways, safe handling and ingredient spotlights.
~ there is one recipe within each category that has 3 different ways to make it, and with make it your way substitution ideas.
~ why this recipe works is included on just about every recipe that states why a certain ingredient was picked or why a certain pot was used or possible substitutions, etc.
~typically, the recipes are for 4 servings, but some have a variation for 2 or even crowds of 10-12.
Here's what I could see myself making one day ~ doesn't mean I will though:
~ Classic Beef Stew in a dutch oven
~ Vegetable and Chickpea Stew minus baharat since I don't know what that is and I'm not buying it
~ Crunchy Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops with Glazed Winter Squash minus the squash
~ Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
~ Chocolate Lava Cake ~ I've always wanted to make one of these and it doesn't seem too difficult
~ Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake ~ maybe will do this one in the fall if I remember
Other notable things:
~ total time to make it is included in each recipe
~ there are pictures, but not one for each recipe, which was a great idea since this book already feels heavy, so that would add too many pages
~ nutritional facts are located towards the end and not included with each recipe
~ instructions are thoroughly detailed
Not my review but copied from another on GR. Just personal notes for when I review what cookbook to re-borrow from Library.
~ each category has a list of recipes broken down by which pot or pan to use and with a corresponding page number.
~ notes from the test kitchen, which comprised of storage ways, safe handling and ingredient spotlights.
~ there is one recipe within each category that has 3 different ways to make it, and with make it your way substitution ideas.
~ why this recipe works is included on just about every recipe that states why a certain ingredient was picked or why a certain pot was used or possible substitutions, etc.
~typically, the recipes are for 4 servings, but some have a variation for 2 or even crowds of 10-12.
Here's what I could see myself making one day ~ doesn't mean I will though:
~ Classic Beef Stew in a dutch oven
~ Vegetable and Chickpea Stew minus baharat since I don't know what that is and I'm not buying it
~ Crunchy Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops with Glazed Winter Squash minus the squash
~ Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
~ Chocolate Lava Cake ~ I've always wanted to make one of these and it doesn't seem too difficult
~ Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake ~ maybe will do this one in the fall if I remember
Other notable things:
~ total time to make it is included in each recipe
~ there are pictures, but not one for each recipe, which was a great idea since this book already feels heavy, so that would add too many pages
~ nutritional facts are located towards the end and not included with each recipe
~ instructions are thoroughly detailed
September 23, 2026
Foolproof One-Pot Cooking at Its Absolute Best!
The Complete One Pot by America's Test Kitchen is an absolute lifesaver for busy home cooks who want deep, flavor-packed meals without facing a mountain of dishes afterward. With a massive collection of 400 recipes, it covers every popular cookware option—from Dutch ovens and sheet pans to skillets, slow cookers, and the Instant Pot®.
True to ATK's signature standard, every single recipe is rigorously tested to ensure perfection. The genius of this book is that it doesn't sacrifice flavor or texture for convenience; you get restaurant-quality results using clever techniques designed specifically for single-vessel cooking. The instructions are crystal-clear, timing guidelines are spot-on, and the variety ranges from cozy weekend comfort food to quick weeknight dinners.
Whether you're looking to streamline your cooking, make full use of your kitchen appliances, or simply cut down on cleanup time, this cookbook is an indispensable kitchen staple. A 5-star essential!
The Complete One Pot by America's Test Kitchen is an absolute lifesaver for busy home cooks who want deep, flavor-packed meals without facing a mountain of dishes afterward. With a massive collection of 400 recipes, it covers every popular cookware option—from Dutch ovens and sheet pans to skillets, slow cookers, and the Instant Pot®.
True to ATK's signature standard, every single recipe is rigorously tested to ensure perfection. The genius of this book is that it doesn't sacrifice flavor or texture for convenience; you get restaurant-quality results using clever techniques designed specifically for single-vessel cooking. The instructions are crystal-clear, timing guidelines are spot-on, and the variety ranges from cozy weekend comfort food to quick weeknight dinners.
Whether you're looking to streamline your cooking, make full use of your kitchen appliances, or simply cut down on cleanup time, this cookbook is an indispensable kitchen staple. A 5-star essential!
September 29, 2026
★★★★★
Delicious Meals Without the Kitchen Cleanup!
This is a fantastic cookbook for anyone who loves flavorful home-cooked meals but wants to keep things simple. With 400 complete meals and so many different cooking methods, there’s an incredible variety of recipes to choose from.
I especially love the one-pot and one-pan approach. The recipes are practical, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want a homemade meal without a sink full of dishes afterward. The variety of skillets, Dutch ovens, sheet pans, roasting pans, Instant Pot®, and slow-cooker recipes keeps cooking interesting.
The recipes are easy to follow and provide plenty of inspiration for everyday meals. This is quickly becoming one of those cookbooks I reach for whenever I need an easy, delicious dinner idea.
Five stars! A practical, versatile cookbook that makes cooking and cleanup much easier.
Delicious Meals Without the Kitchen Cleanup!
This is a fantastic cookbook for anyone who loves flavorful home-cooked meals but wants to keep things simple. With 400 complete meals and so many different cooking methods, there’s an incredible variety of recipes to choose from.
I especially love the one-pot and one-pan approach. The recipes are practical, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want a homemade meal without a sink full of dishes afterward. The variety of skillets, Dutch ovens, sheet pans, roasting pans, Instant Pot®, and slow-cooker recipes keeps cooking interesting.
The recipes are easy to follow and provide plenty of inspiration for everyday meals. This is quickly becoming one of those cookbooks I reach for whenever I need an easy, delicious dinner idea.
Five stars! A practical, versatile cookbook that makes cooking and cleanup much easier.
October 3, 2025
Wow, so many recipes. What I do like about the Cookbook is there are recipes for say 6-8 people and then a recipe for 2 people which makes it easier than having to try to cut it down yourself. A lot of good ideas and a lot of good help on How to cook And other good information I don't like to try new recipes that have too many ingredients. But I was able to find a few that I would like to try. And yes I did read through all the information and each recipe.
January 20, 2021
I really wanted to like this book, but it is way too text heavy for me (more pictures please). When I mainly want to cook with an Instant pot it is also frustrating that the majority of the recipes seem to be made for Skillets and pans, which isn't quite what I expected.
My main takeaway is which coconut milk to buy, and I also liked other Test kitchen highlights.
My main takeaway is which coconut milk to buy, and I also liked other Test kitchen highlights.
May 16, 2022
Meh. Only a few recipes sounded good to me.
Also, the formatting of this ebook (via Libby) was terrible. Words and numbers ran together, page breaks were in nonsensical places, and the contents in each section didn't match the actual order of the recipes. When will cookbook publishers learn that ebook formatting matters?
Also, the formatting of this ebook (via Libby) was terrible. Words and numbers ran together, page breaks were in nonsensical places, and the contents in each section didn't match the actual order of the recipes. When will cookbook publishers learn that ebook formatting matters?
December 31, 2022
A wonderful variety?
There are so many interesting and yummy recipes in here. The selection is diverse, the recipes themselves are very straight forward with easy to follow instructions. This is a great book to have on hand in print form, I’m ordering it now and feel it will be heavily relied upon. The possible variation listed for each recipe make it an even better find
There are so many interesting and yummy recipes in here. The selection is diverse, the recipes themselves are very straight forward with easy to follow instructions. This is a great book to have on hand in print form, I’m ordering it now and feel it will be heavily relied upon. The possible variation listed for each recipe make it an even better find
September 21, 2026
The Complete One Pot is an excellent cookbook for making delicious meals without creating a sink full of dishes. The recipes are practical, varied, and easy to follow, with plenty of options for busy weeknights. I love the variety of cooking methods and dependable meal ideas throughout this collection.
June 4, 2021
I guess the thing I need to remember is that "One Pot" does not necessarily mean easier/faster. I wish there were more slow cooker and instant pot options, and also that the slow cooker recipes did not require previous cooking prep before becoming a one pot meal.
December 26, 2022
I'm excited about this one! I like almost everything the ATK does. I love that they include multiple ways to cook one pot wonders--the only thing missing is the air fryer. I can see myself mixing some f the mains and sides that are suggested together--overall I am planning to try many of these.
May 10, 2025
Never used a dutch oven before
There are so many recipes that I am excited to try. Reading through the recipes tells me this will be perfect for a small household and not too difficult.
There are so many recipes that I am excited to try. Reading through the recipes tells me this will be perfect for a small household and not too difficult.
March 10, 2021
Oh my so many recipes to do!
May 12, 2021
Meh. They tried too hard to force recipes to fit.
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