Leslie Cooks In a Van

Cooking Adventures on the Road — Delicious Food, Tiny Space, Big Flavors

Category: One-Pot Meals


  • Salsa Verde Eggs with Black Beans

    Salsa Verde Eggs with Black Beans 🍳🌶️ To be honest, eggs aren’t my favorite—🌱🙅‍♀️—but I will eat just about anything with Salsa Verde on it. At home, I make my own salsa, but when we’re bouncing from spot to spot every day, ain’t nobody got time for that! ⏰ So, I found a brand I…

  • Chicken, Corn, and Cheese Skillet

    Festive & Light Chicken, Corn, and Cheese Southwest Skillet Hey friends!Today I’m sharing a dish that’s been a family favorite for years — my Chicken, Corn, and Cheese Southwest Skillet! It’s loaded with bold flavors and just the right amount of festive flair. My hubs and daughter always asked for it, and recently, my husband…

  • Amazing White Beans, Pancetta, and Parm

    White Beans, Pancetta, and Parm This one’s another NYT-inspired gem that I’ve tweaked to fit my own kitchen (or, let’s be real—my van). And let me tell you, it’s a huge hit with hubs. He doesn’t mind playing sous chef for this one at all—probably because he knows he gets to eat half the pan.…

  • Chilaquiles Verde with Eggs

    Making Chilaquiles with Eggs in a Tiny Kitchen My family and I have spent many holidays at a time share in Mexico and this dish has called to me since. This classic Mexican comfort dish is quick, hearty, and incredibly satisfying—even when you’re cooking in a tiny space. I made this over the weekend in…