Yotam Ottolenghi’s traybake recipes

One-pot wonders to soothe the soul (and save on the washing-up): chickpeas with dates and marinated feta; spicy chicken and split peas; and pork and mushroom pasta

I get the impression that my most popular recipes are the ones where a whole dish is cooked, from start to finish, in a single vessel. Traybakes, or braises, aren’t necessarily the simplest to prepare (though they very often are), but they are definitely the ones in which the ratio of effort to outcome works best for you. Ingredients spend a long time together, resulting in rounder, more comforting flavours; it’s harder to over- or under-cook your food, so there’s less room for anxiety; and the washing-up is a cinch. It’s cold outside, so do yourself a favour and cook something soothing.

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