This week's meals are all made in a single pan (or slow cooker!) for maximum ease and minimum clean-up. But, even better—these recipes are so scrumptious that you'll want to share them with your friends. I'm talking about banh mi sandwiches bursting with flavor, comforting deep dish pizza, and toasts topped with zesty shrimp and summer's best produce. These recipes prove that dinner can be real simple AND real delicious.

Jenna Helwig

Food Director

Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Deep Dish Pizza

Prepare to have your mind blown: yes, you can make pizza in the slow-cooker! And summer is the ideal time to do it, since using this all-star appliance means you won't need to heat up your kitchen.

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One-Pan

Dairy-Free

Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches

These sandwiches, made with juicy pork tenderloin and crisp veggies, are generously portioned, so no side dishes are necessary. But, you might want to get extra napkins ready, since the messiness is in direct proportion to the sandwiches' deliciousness.

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Vegetarian

Gluten-Free

Zucchini Frittata with Parmesan

This light, yet satisfying—and budget-friendly— frittata is all about flexibility. It's ready in under 30 minutes and can be enjoyed hot, warm, at room temperature, or cold. I've also added lots of ingredient variations to the recipe, so you can basically use whatever's in your fridge.

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No-Cook

Marinated Shrimp and Succotash Toasts

Pre-cooked shrimp and jarred pesto make this recipe a weeknight dream. The shrimp is dressed in a punchy marinade and then tossed with a mixture of cherry tomatoes, fresh corn, edamame, and roasted red peppers. A schmear of basil pesto on the toast anchors the vibrant topping and adds another layer of flavor.

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One-Pan

Chicken Orzo Skillet

Yes, the chicken and orzo pasta cook in the SAME POT in this recipe! You'll start by searing chicken breasts and then toasting orzo in the flavorful drippings before adding stock and sun-dried tomatoes. It all simmers in the skillet until the orzo is creamy and the chicken is cooked through. And it's got greens too! Basically the perfect weeknight dinner.

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Bonus!

Stonefruit Sangria

If you're collecting hacks on how to make hosting fun and easy, this is a marvelous one: prep a pitcher of this crowd-pleaser the day before your shindig. It's an excellent way to celebrate stone fruit season while kicking back and enjoying your own party.

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