Need dinner fast? These 80 easy 30-minute meal recipes are here to save busy weeknights! From quick pastas and hearty bowls to simple skillet dinners, every recipe is packed with flavor and ready in half an hour or less. Whether you’re cooking for family or just need something quick for yourself, these meals prove that fast food can still be fresh, healthy, and totally satisfying.
The secret to quick dinners? Keep it simple! A few pantry staples, prepped veggies, and one good pan are all you really need for a satisfying 30-minute meal.
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30-Minute Meals
Cabbage Roll Soup
Healthy Cabbage Roll Soup with Turkey is a hearty, wholesome meal packed with veggies and lean protein. It’s an easy, flavorful dinner that’s perfect for cozy, nutritious weeknight meals.
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Spiced Sweet Potato Soup (With Coconut Lime and White Beans)
This vegetarian Spiced Sweet Potato Soup with coconut milk is a nourishing, comforting, and healthy meal made from pantry staples! It's vegan, gluten-free, and low-fat, making it a simple yet satisfying option.
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Cherry Tomato Shrimp with Basil and Feta
This fresh cherry tomato shrimp with basil and feta is a quick and easy dinner ready in 20 minutes. Juicy shrimp, sweet tomatoes, and salty feta make it a healthy, family-friendly meal.
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30 Minute Zuppa Toscana Soup (Better Than Olive Garden's)
It’s my version of Olive Garden’s most popular soup - One Pot Zuppa Toscana. You gonna love this, as the entire recipe is made in one pot and requires less than 30 minutes of your time. The recipe uses simple ingredients, yet the Tuscany soup has such a great flavor.
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Spicy Sauteed Cabbage, Kale and Chickpeas Skillet (Vegetarian)
This easy sautéed cabbage, kale, and chickpeas skillet is a quick, flavorful one-pot vegetarian meal with a spicy twist. Easily made vegan, is gluten-free, and ready in 30 minutes.
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15 Minute Air Fryer Chicken With Vegetables
Air fryer chicken with vegetables is a an easy and quick dinner recipe. Simple to prepare, make ahead and it is ready in 10 minutes!
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Easy One Pot Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Dinner
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal with my easy Kielbasa and Sauerkraut recipe - effortlessly bringing dinner to the table. This sweet and savory Polish sausage delight, featuring old-world European flavors, with tart sauerkraut is a frequent family favorite on our menu. Dinner ready in less than 30-minutes!
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Hot Honey Salmon
Sweet, spicy, and irresistibly crispy, these Hot Honey Salmon Bites are the perfect quick and easy dinner. Ready in 15 minutes with simple ingredients!
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Quick Crispy Chicken Wrap Recipe (With Video and Photos!)
Crispy Chicken Wrap recipe is loaded with crunchy lettuce, vegetables, breaded tender chicken, crispy bacon, and avocado crema. A super tasty tortilla wrap recipe for your snack, meal prep, or a healthy lunch.
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Chicken Lo Mein Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes!)
A hearty one-pot meal made with thick noodles, marinated chicken, and tossed in a rich and flavorful Lo Mein dark sauce. This quick takeout favorite is ready in less than 30 minutes and is way better than take out!
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Mexican Chicken Skillet Recipe
Whip up this Mexican Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet for a quick, flavorful one-pan meal! Packed with tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and bold Mexican spices, it’s healthy, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Chicken Souvlaki
Enjoy crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Souvlaki with this easy recipe! Made with tender chicken, oregano, garlic, paprika, and a hint of lemon, this dish is perfect for a quick meal. I also provide stovetop and oven methods, so you can make it your way!
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18 Minute Air Fryer Sausages Recipe
Cooking sausages in the air fryer is super easy and oh-so-tasty! In just 15 minutes, you'll have perfectly cooked air fryer sausages that are bursting with flavor. It's seriously the best!
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Cabbage Ground Beef and Rice
This cabbage, ground beef, and rice skillet is a quick and hearty one-pan meal! Packed with flavor, it's an easy, budget-friendly dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Healthy Ground Turkey Patties
These juicy Ground Turkey Patties with Zucchini are healthy, kid-friendly, and ready in 30 minutes. A quick and tender dinner perfect for busy weeknights!
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Creamy Mushroom Broccoli Pasta
Creamy Mushroom Broccoli Pasta is a quick, healthy vegan dinner made with coconut milk, mushrooms, and broccoli—ready in just 25 minutes!
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THE BEST Drunken Noodles Recipe
If you love Thai cuisine, you probably know about Drunken Noodles, otherwise known as Pad Kee Mao. They are simply delicious and making them homemade is so much healthier!
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Learn how to make classic Italian Aglio e Olio, a simple and flavorful pasta dish with garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Ready in just 20 minutes for a quick, delicious meal!
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Marry Me Chickpeas with Coconut Milk
Marry Me Chickpeas with Coconut Milk is a creamy, one-pan chickpea recipe packed with garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes—ready in 25 minutes.
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One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
This cheesy one-pot taco pasta is ready in 30 minutes! Made with ground beef, beans, salsa, and pasta—it's a weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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Spicy Rigatoni (Easy One Pot Recipe)
This spicy rigatoni carbonara is a delicious mix rigatoni psta, cream, homemade marinara sauce, and red pepper flakes. It’s a quick and easy dinner that you can whip up in under 30 minutes!
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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup serves as the ideal effortless weeknight dinner. Packed with shredded chicken, corn, beans, and homemade tortilla strips, this soup constitutes a satisfying meal on its own. It's a comforting, substantial, and hearty option.
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Cabbage Curry
Quick and flavorful Indian Cabbage Curry ready in just 20 minutes! Made with simple ingredients like cabbage, peas, and aromatic spices, it's perfect for a healthy, delicious meal.
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Easy Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe
Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes made with ground beef in a sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for a quick, family-friendly meal in 30 minutes!
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Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Patties
These Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Fritters are crispy, protein-packed, and ready in just 30 minutes! Easy, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Easy Mozzarella Spinach Quesadilla
Make delicious, healthy spinach quesadillas in just 20 minutes! This easy recipe uses fresh spinach, mozzarella, and feta for a flavorful, light twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for a quick meal or party dish!
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Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice
Quick and easy Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice ready in just 20 minutes! Made with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a simple homemade teriyaki sauce, this one-pan dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Tips for Cooking Fast Meals
- Prep ingredients ahead – Chop veggies, cook grains, or marinate proteins the night before so dinner comes together in minutes.
- Keep your pantry stocked – Having basics like canned beans, pasta, rice, and sauces on hand makes last-minute meals stress-free.
- Use one-pan or one-pot recipes – Less cleanup, faster cooking, and all the flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Preheat early – Turn on your oven or heat your skillet while prepping ingredients so there’s no waiting time.
- Cook proteins first – Start with your main ingredient (like chicken, shrimp, or tofu), then toss in veggies or grains to soak up all that flavor.
- Make sauces simple – Mix olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice or soy sauce with honey for instant flavor boosters.
- Try sheet pan meals – Toss everything with seasoning, bake, and dinner’s done—no babysitting required.
- Double up – Make extra portions of rice, roasted veggies, or cooked protein to reuse in quick lunches later in the week.
- Invest in a few tools – A sharp knife, a good nonstick skillet, and a silicone spatula will make cooking faster and easier.
- Don’t overthink it – Fast meals don’t need to be fancy. Simple ingredients cooked well always taste great!
Italian Vegetable Stew
This easy Italian vegetable stew is a hearty, healthy one-pot dinner packed with zucchini, carrots, and bell pepper. Perfect for summer and totally plant-based!
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Creamy Tomato Ground Beef Pasta
This creamy tomato ground beef pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner, ready in 30 minutes with a rich, cheesy sauce the whole family will love.
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Easy Steak Fajita Recipe With The BEST Marinade
Enjoy this quick and easy steak fajitas recipe with tender strips of beef, charred peppers, and onions, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. A perfect weeknight dish that the whole family will love.
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Ground Beef Quinoa Skillet With Vegetables
This Healthy Ground Beef and Quinoa Skillet is a quick, one-pan dinner packed with veggies, protein, and flavor—perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep!
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Sausage Pasta Recipe
The 4-ingredient sausage pasta is a delightful one-pan meal you'll crave repeatedly! Ideal for busy nights, it's a hearty, comforting dish that is cooked in one single pan.
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Gigi Hadid Pasta Recipe (Spicy Vodka Pasta)
This Gigi Hadid Pasta recipe has become viral since 2020 and without a doubt, I am not surprised! Spicy vodka pasta tastes unbelievably good, it's a restaurant-quality meal. Make it with or without vodka, you're gonna be blown away by the flavor!
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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish made with tender shrimp, garlic, Parmesan, and a hint of lemon. Ready in 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe
This chicken fajita pasta recipe is a tasty twist to traditional steak fajitas that the whole family will love. This easy dinner is made with chicken breasts, fresh veggies, Ro-Tel tomatoes, al dente pasta, and cooked in a creamy fajita sauce seasoned with various spices and fajita seasonings.
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Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
This skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is one of the most requested meals in our family and the reasons are obvious. It’s hearty, cheesy, and savory and has all flavors of a cheeseburger.
Once you try this cheeseburger casserole, you’ll be hooked! This easy casserole takes less than 30 minutes to make and is the same delicious as my similar family favorite Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole baked in the oven.
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Ground Turkey Zucchini Skillet
Quick and healthy, this easy ground turkey zucchini skillet is a family-friendly one-pan dinner made in 30 minutes. Great for meal prep or low-carb nights!
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30 Minute Pork Stir Fry Recipe
A simple pork stir-fry is a speedy dish featuring tender pork and an abundance of fresh veggies, all tossed in a homemade savory sauce for a burst of flavor!
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Juicy Pan Seared Chicken Breast (With Perfect Seasoning)
Juicy pan-seared chicken breast with perfect seasoning and a flavorful honey garlic sauce. A quick, easy, and delicious recipe for busy weeknights!
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Ground Beef and Cabbage (Ready in 20 Minutes!)
Enjoy an easy and quick ground beef and cabbage stir fry made in a skillet with carrots and a lot of cabbage. Perfect for a quick and easy meal! Ready in 20 minutes!
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Asian Cabbage Stir Fry
Try this quick and delicious Cabbage Stir Fry for a tasty meal! With eggs, crisp cabbage, and a flavorful sauce, it’s an easy way to enjoy a veggie-packed dish.
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Cashew Chicken (So Easy)
This Cashew Chicken recipe brings the delicious flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen! With crunchy cashews, tender chicken, and a savory dark sauce, it's a satisfying chicken stir fry that's easy to make at home. Skip the Chinese restaurant and whip up this simple and flavorful dish in a wok or skillet using soy sauce and roasted cashews for the perfect finish.
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Easy Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet Recipe
Chicken breasts are coated in an irresistible creamy sun dried tomato sauce filled with spinach, delicious smoked paprika, parmesan, and topped up with salty crispy bacon. This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is an excellent restaurant quality dish and is definitely a winner of a chicken dinner!
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15 Minute Greek Rice Bowl With Turkey Meatballs
Enjoy this healthy Greek Rice Bowl with tzatziki sauce, packed with vibrant Mediterranean taste! Perfect for meal prep, these bowls offer a week of clean, nutritious eating with fresh ingredients.
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Thai Pumpkin Curry
A simple 30-minute vegetable curry that is loaded with pumpkin, Thai flavors, spinach, chickpea and peppers. You'll love how fragrant, nutritious and spicy this Thai Red Curry Pumpkin is!
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Tortellini alla Panna
Tortellini alla panna is a delicious classic Italian tortellini with cream sauce recipe. It’s very easy to make and needs few ingredients.
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Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans Recipe
This Vegan Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans recipe is a delicious vegetarian dinner recipe! It only requires 9 ingredients and 15 minutes to make.
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Vegan Spinach Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Vegan Spinach Pasta recipe features a delightful twist using fresh spinach leaves as the base instead of usual basil leaves.
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Thai Basil Tempeh and Tofu
Quick and easy Thai Basil with Tofu and Tempeh that’s better than takeout. A healthy, flavorful stir fry you can whip up in under 30 minutes.
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Ham and Pea Pasta
An easy to make pasta dish that’s ready in 20 minutes. This Ham and Pea Pasta is perfect for a quick dinner or lunch.
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Anchovies and Shrimp Pasta
Craving a quick and flavorful pasta dish? Look no further! This anchovy and shrimp pasta is packed with umami flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. Anchovies may seem intimidating, but they’re a secret weapon in
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Easy Chicken Asado Recipe
Filipino comfort in a flash! Skip the takeout and say hello to Chicken Asado, Filipino-style - tender bites simmered in savory tomato-soy sauce with a citrusy kick. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor - your
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Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy (Bok Choy Soup)
Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy (Bok Choy Soup) is a comforting, flu-fighting twenty-minute recipe made with homemade broth, noodles, and bok choy.
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Vegan Hamburger Helper
This one-pot vegetable orzo soup is simple yet flavorful. With tiny rice-shaped pasta and small veggies, you can have a light dinner or a nourishing lunch in less than 30 minutes. This tomato-based soup is a healthy, simple, quick to make, nourishing, flexible, and delicious soup you could cozy up to it with crusty bread and a spoon.
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Baked Salmon with Greek Salsa
Make this 30-minute baked salmon with Greek salsa recipe for a fresh and simple quick meal that is oh-so-satisfying.
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30-Minute Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Rich-flavored, meaty and very tasty, this Philly cheesesteak casserole is definitely a winning dish. It’s everything you love about Philly cheesesteak but in casserole format.
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Italian Cannellini Bean and Sausage Skillet
Grab your skillet and get ready for a wonderful flavor experience. Italian sausage, cannellini beans and more combine to make a quick, easy and very satisfying dinner.
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Vegan Coconut Pineapple Thai Curry
Try this awesome vegan coconut pineapple thai curry and be rewarded with the most flavorful and unique taste that you won’t find anywhere else! #Yum #VeganFood
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Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Juicy chicken breasts are paired with a homemade fresh pineapple salsa that boasts sweet, spicy and savory flavors. This colorful 30-minute dish is really easy to make.
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Thai Red Curry With Fish (Super Easy Recipe)
An easy Thai red curry fish recipe with coconut milk for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. Only 5 ingredients and no chopping required!
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The Spicy Korean Tofu Stew I Can’t Stop Making
Spicy Korean soft tofu stew (sundubu jjigae) is a comforting soupy stew consisting of soft tofu cooked in a flavourful broth.
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Chicken Limone
Chicken limone is a classic Italian dish that’s bright and savory! It features tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich, lemon butter sauce.
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Ricotta Pesto Pasta
Ricotta pesto pasta is creamy and delicious! It has a no-cook sauce that bursts with rich ricotta, fresh basil pesto, and bright lemon zest.
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Lemon Basil Pasta (with Chicken) - In the Kitch
In this lemon basil pasta, thin angel hair noodles are paired with a creamy, white wine sauce, fresh basil, Parmesan and chicken breast.
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Stovetop Broccoli Mac and Cheese - The Jam Jar Kitchen
This insanely creamy Stovetop Broccoli Mac and Cheese with cavatappi pasta is classic comfort food that comes together fast!
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Pesto Crusted Salmon - The Jam Jar Kitchen
This simple and delicious cream cheese and Pesto Crusted Salmon has a crispy Panko topping and takes less than 30 minutes to make!
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Steak Fried Rice | 20 Minutes & Gluten Free
This easy steak fried rice is an easy, Asian-inspired recipe made with leftover rice, fresh or frozen veggies, eggs, and steak cubes.
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Simple Italian Tomato Spaghetti — Love Incredible Recipes
Grab your fork and enjoy this delightful, fun and flavourful spaghetti – perfect with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and fresh basil! This spaghetti is so simple to make and is bursting with delicious flavours!
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Stir-Fried Veggies With Tofu
This Stir-Fried Veggies With Tofu recipe is super simple to make and super delicious! It’s packed with flavor and plant-based protein in every bite. Enjoy this Stir-Fried Veggies With Tofu dish for dinner this week.
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Spicy Tomato Basil Pasta
Simple, spicy, and delicious! This tomato basil pasta dinner works well with both wheat and gluten-free pasta to fit your family’s needs.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs Dinner
Our quick sheet pan chicken thighs dinner recipe makes a delicious and healthy 30 minute meal. You’ll love this baked chicken thighs recipe!
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30-Minute Salmon Stir Fry with Gluten-Free Teriyaki Sauce
This healthy salmon stir fry combines flaky salmon & stir-fried veggies in a homemade gluten-free teriyaki sauce. A quick & easy, 30 minute meal!
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Venison Stir Fry
If you are looking for a new easy venison dinner option this venison stir fry is for you. Packed with delicious flavour, lean venison and vegetables for a quick and healthy weekday dinner.
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Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi
A 30-minute dinner with crispy pan sautéed gnocchi and a simple brown butter sage sauce tossed together with baby broccoli.
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30 Minute Pistachio Crusted Salmon
This fast, easy pistachio crusted salmon is full of flavor from a delicious pistachio, garlic, oregano, and honey-mustard topping.
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Chicken Kofta Recipe
You’re going to love this Chicken Kofta Recipe! It’s super easy to make, ready in just 20 minutes, and packed with Mediterranean flavors.
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Enchilada Pasta
This cheesy, beefy Enchilada Pasta cooks right in the enchilada sauce to create a one pot meal that’s on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Chicken Florentine
Chicken Florentine combines lightly breaded golden brown chicken breasts, shallots, spinach, and garlic in a creamy white wine sauce, all sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese. This dish is elegant enough for company yet easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
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How to Make Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi fried rice is a weeknight staple for us, and simple is best. Spicy, tangy, and a bit sweet, it’s the complete package. Ready in under half an hour.
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Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
Made in under 30 minutes, this easy sheet pan meal combines potatoes, green beans, smoked sausage and seasoning for a quick and delicious meal.
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