12 packet recipes

Asian-style grilled pork tenderloin foil packets with broccoli, water chestnuts, carrots, and red pepper seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh ginger.

Crockpot corned beef and cabbage braised low in beer with brown sugar and mustard, then the cabbage wedges go in at the end so they stay crisp-tender. The easy St. Patrick's Day classic.

Crunchy ramen chicken salad with shredded cabbage, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and a tangy soy-vinegar dressing made from the ramen seasoning packets.

Bread machine beer cheese bread loaded with cheddar and American cheese cubes in a malty, tender loaf. Just dump the ingredients in and let the machine do the work.

Grilled sausage foil packet with red potatoes, green beans, and onion sealed up and cooked right on the grill. Smoky sausage and tender vegetables in one no-cleanup hobo dinner for camping or the backyard.

Homemade beef foldovers with seasoned ground beef, rice, cheddar, and tomato sauce wrapped in yeasted whole wheat dough. Freezer-friendly and perfect for picnics.

Rye sourdough starter made the old Jewish bakery way: rye flour, water, a packet of yeast, and a halved onion that pulls in the wild flavor for classic deli-style rye bread.

Upgraded ramen noodles stir-fried with cabbage, bell pepper, onion, and diced ham or Spam with red pepper flakes. A budget-friendly, filling dinner that turns instant noodle packets into a real meal.

Bluefish baked en papillote over wild rice, barley, and snow peas with sauteed mushrooms and red peppers. A light, herb-seasoned parchment packet dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Pasta with zucchini and roasted garlic tossed with thyme and rosemary. The garlic roasts in a foil packet while the pasta cooks, then gets mashed into a creamy sauce. Simple and vegan.

Parchment-wrapped potato parcels: microwave papillote packets of sliced ham, potato, zucchini, winter squash, and red pepper with lemon and basil. A 15-minute single-serve dinner, no dishes to wash.

Tuna en papillote with fresh orange segments, shiitake mushrooms, thyme, and a touch of soy sauce, baked in parchment packets until puffed. A 40-minute French technique that steams the fish in its own juices.