So much aspirational frugal cooking quietly assumes you have endless time, energy and executive function to devote to homemade bread, all-day braises and deeply involved kitchen projects. Sometimes what you actually need is a recipe that respects your exhaustion while still delivering something nuanced, comforting and genuinely craveable.
This week, I have three I want to share with you, all built with pantry ingredients and budget in mind, and all actually cooked in a single skillet. They each come together in an hour or under, perfect for weeknights.
