15 Delicious 1-Hour Recipes That'll Help You Unplug Every Day (2024)

If these won't inspire you to put down your smartphone, nothing will.

We live in a screen culture. There are TV screens in bars, waiting rooms, gas stations and even taxi cabs. Computers are in virtually every home and office. And then there's the little screen many of us carry around in our pockets or purses, never to leave home without. Bloomberg reports that people with access to smartphones or tablets spend an average of 2 hours and 57 minutes on them every single day. Startling, right?

If this fact-- on top of the possibility that they might be terrible for our health -- has scared you enough to put down the screen, we have a solution for you. We're not talking about giving up your devices cold turkey. In our society, that's nearly impossible. But we're up for putting them down for an hour each day to take the time to cook ourselves and our loved ones something delicious.

We've found 15 recipes that should inspire you to take the unplugging plunge. Each of them takes just 60 minutes, a reasonable amount of time to go screen-free. You've got this.

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Mrs. Mooney's Gumbo

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Mongolian Beef

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Pan-Seared Fish With New Potatoes And Pea Sauce

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4

Pad Thai Spring Rolls

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5

Skillet Grilled Seafood and Chorizo Paella

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6

Thai Chicken Street Noodles

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Orange Chicken

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Italian Turkey And Tomato Basil Eggplant Roll Pasta Bake

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Pork Chive Dumplings

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Spatchco*ck Braise-Roasted Chicken

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Lobster Bisque Pot Pies

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Nutella S'mores Puff Pastry Pop Tarts

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Honey Butter Stone Fruit And Blackberry Meringue Tart

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14

Mini Lavender Pavlovas With Summer Berries

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Baba Ganoush

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What to cook in 1 hour? ›

Recipe that Take about an Hour to Make
  • Chicken. Chicken Meatballs.
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  • Vegetable Sides. Brussels Sprouts in the Oven.
  • Snacks. Sweet Potato Chips.
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What should I cook if I'm bored? ›

Soups, stews, bolognese sauces, white sauces, beans and lentils are all good big batch foods that can be transformed into a variety of dishes.

How do you cook for one and not waste food? ›

Cooking for One with Zero Waste
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What is the best food to cook in an air fryer? ›

We're talking omelets, muffins, avocado toast, sausage, bacon, pancakes… We know, WILD, right? It's just as good at helping you make delicious lunches and dinners too. If you've got a main dish you want to spend more hands-on time with, pop your sides in the air fryer and let it do all the work.

What food fills you up for hours? ›

"Protein is the macronutrient that will likely leave you feeling more sated, but fiber-rich carbohydrates — whole grains, beans, lentils, oatmeal, raspberries and even some vegetables like collard greens, kale and artichokes — are a close second," says Arrindell.

What is the most easiest food to cook? ›

17 Of The Easiest Recipes Of All Time (Seriously)
  • Honey Balsamic Chicken. ...
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What can I cook in 5 minutes? ›

25 healthy recipes you can cook in 5 minutes or less
  • Pea and broad bean couscous.
  • Fast home-made baked beans.
  • Porridge.
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  • Home-made hummus.
  • Smashed avocado and wilted spinach.
  • Cucumber (or potato) raitha.
  • Quick pitta pizzas.

What can you cook in 8 minutes? ›

8-minute recipes (91)
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What is the zero waste diet? ›

A zero waste meal plan is just like any other meal plan except it prioritizes reducing food waste along with saving time and money. It helps you to be very mindful about what you have in your kitchen so there's less likelihood something goes to waste.

How to eat cheaply for one? ›

Budget meals for one
  1. Dhal with garam masala carrots. ...
  2. Pea & ham pot pie. ...
  3. Super-quick sesame ramen. ...
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  5. Brown butter linguine. ...
  6. Chorizo hummus bowl. ...
  7. Microwave shakshuka. ...
  8. Sardines & tomatoes on toast.

Why are people getting rid of air fryers? ›

And because they also use little to no oil compared to other traditional cooking methods, they're also seen as a healthy alternative. But now, shoppers have been ditching their air fryers in favour of a different gadget that's said to be even cheaper - and even healthier - when it comes to preparing meals.

What cannot be cooked in an air fryer? ›

7 Foods You Should Never Cook In Your Air Fryer
  1. Wet Batters. Those beer-battered onion rings, fries, fish cutlets, plus tempura veggies and more are not well suited for a crisp in the air fryer. ...
  2. Cheesy Items. ...
  3. Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
  4. Baked Goods. ...
  5. Greens. ...
  6. Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
  7. Too Much of Anything.
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What meat is best in Airfryer? ›

As with all dry-heat cooker methods (grilling, broiling, pan frying and oven roasting), tender beef cuts perform best in the air fryer. Those cuts include Top Sirloin, KC Strip, Ribeye, Tenderloin and Tri Tip. Ground beef also can be easily prepared in an air fryer.

What can I cook in short time? ›

25 healthy recipes you can cook in 5 minutes or less
  • Pea and broad bean couscous.
  • Fast home-made baked beans.
  • Porridge.
  • Pasta with cherry tomatoes and rocket.
  • Home-made hummus.
  • Smashed avocado and wilted spinach.
  • Cucumber (or potato) raitha.
  • Quick pitta pizzas.

What cooks food in a short amount of time? ›

Dry-heat cooking methods such as airfrying, baking, roasting, microwaving and stir-frying work well when cooking vegetables quickly as do certain wet heat cooking methods such as blanching and boiling.

What is a good hour for dinner? ›

While studies suggest that eating between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. is beneficial for overall health, if that doesn't fit your schedule, she says to try to stop eating at least three hours before bed to avoid issues like acid reflux.

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