24 recipes for a small, poorly equipped kitchen

Behind this single cooking plate available on your almost non-existent work surface, there is actually a potential for recipes that could surprise you. Because yes, the size of your kitchen should never be an obstacle to your desires. If certain spaces do not necessarily invite the creation of XXL meals, there are many tips to remedy this size problem. Many recipes lend themselves perfectly to the kitchenette format, starting of course with no-cook dishes. Easy to make, they require little dishes or equipment. Although this option may seem less attractive when temperatures begin to drop, there are still autumn salads, or tabbouleh with seasonal vegetables. Dishes that perfectly meet the nutritional needs of our body thanks to the seasonal products they contain.

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How to cook in a small kitchen?

For those lucky enough to have an oven, gratins could very quickly become your best friends, as they are so versatile and easy to make. The ingredients are all arranged in the same dish, before starting to cook. On the other hand, we avoid at all costs dishes with multiple components, whose preparation stages are diverse and numerous. For example, lasagna, shepherd’s pie or even pastries with several different layers could very quickly transform your kitchen into a construction site without head or tail.

Instead, we focus on all-in-one recipes, like the famous one pot pasta, which only requires one pan. Fall soups and stews are also welcome. Before starting a recipe, we try to group the tasks each time, checking in advance how each ingredient is prepared. For example, if you can cut all the vegetables at the same time, this will avoid cluttering the work surface. Why not even buy pre-cut vegetables to save even more space (and time).
For lovers of world cuisine, many recipes such as curries or tagines are characterized by long cooking, all in one and the same pan. Chakchouka is also an all-in-one dish, in which the ingredients (egg, crushed tomatoes and spices) simmer together, covered, in a large skillet. A vegetarian dish, rich in protein, which can even be garnished with ground beef or sausages. Finally, when it comes to dessert, there’s no need to look any further than the iconic mug cake to finish in style. Only a mug and a microwave will be needed, not bad right?

Ready to put on your apron? Here are 24 recipes that will fit even the smallest kitchen.