You just can’t go wrong with any of the following simple dishes that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes or less from start to finish. They are perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have the time or the desire to spend a long time cooking. Those hunger pangs aren’t going to take care of themselves though, of course, so choose one of these quick and easy recipes and you’ll be enjoying it in less than half an hour!
Swedish Meatballs
Try making these delicious copycat Ikea Swedish meatballs at home and enjoy the same great taste as the ones you find in the store.
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General Tso Shrimp Stir Fry
General Tso shrimp is an easy Chinese shrimp dish which you can rustle up in less than 30 minutes. It offers sweet, tangy and savoury flavours, along with a hint of spice.
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Beef Yaki Udon Noodle Stir Fry
Grab some steaks and Asian seasonings, along with some fresh vegetables, and you can rustle up authentic beef yaki udon in less than 30 minutes. It’s an easy udon recipe which is sweet, aromatic and utterly delicious.
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Hot Italian Sliders
Looking for a tasty sandwich? Try hot Italian sliders, made with deli meats, cheeses, and slider rolls. Perfect for tailgating or picnics!
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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
This recipe for Hawaiian BBQ chicken is so easy. It’s a delicious combination of chicken, BBQ sauce, pineapple, and more.
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Italian Meatball Marinara Subs
Italian meatball marinara subs are a treat for everyone who loves juicy homemade meatballs, fresh and tangy homemade marinara sauce and fluffy brioche buns. Meatball sandwiches in a toasted bun make a delicious lunch.
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Easy Shrimp Linguine
Enjoy an easy shrimp linguine recipe that is covered in a delicious lemon butter sauce. This 20 minute pasta dish will a family favorite!
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Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are loaded with Thai spices and flavors. Top them will all the goodies and you’ve got yourself a healthy dinner the family will love in under 30 minutes. (gluten free)
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How To Make Caprese Chicken
Caprese Chicken is gluten-free, low carb, and ready in 30 minutes. Full of tangy, smokey flavors, fresh mozzarella, juicy tomato, and fresh basil.
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How To Make The Best Fajita Chicken Mexican Pizza
Enjoy tailgating and college football with this simple and delicious Fajita Chicken Mexican Pizza made with Mission® Flour tortillas.
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Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe
Nothing says comfort food quite like tuna noodle casserole. But is the popular dish really as bad for you as its reputation suggests?
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Perfect for summer BBQs, meal prep, date nights, and picnics, this Mediterranean Orzo Salad can be used as a side dish or tasty main. Click here!
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Easy Chicken Parmesan Pasta
The whole family will love this EASY chicken parmesan pasta. All the delicious flavor of chicken parm, without all the work or fuss.
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Brown Butter Pasta With Toasted Walnuts
Brown butter pasta with toasted walnuts is a super quick and easy pasta dish with a rich flavor and silky texture.
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30 Minute Pesto Pasta With Mushrooms And Tomatoes
This easy pesto pasta is ready in 30 minutes! With garlic, tomatoes, and portobello mushrooms. Vegetarian.
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Easy Crispy Potato Tacos
These Easy Crispy Potato Tacos are a vegetarian taco recipe that the whole family will love! With crispy fried potatoes, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and more, this simple dinner is the perfect option for your next Taco Tuesday!
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Taco Spaghetti
This irresistible Taco Spaghetti Recipe fuses the classic flavors of tacos with the convenience and texture of Italian spaghetti noodles for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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Easy Mexican Beef Tips
The perfect rice companion, Easy Mexican Beef Tips feature tender chunks of garlicky beef swimming in an earthy tomato sauce.
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Easy Pantry Pasta With Evaporated Milk
When you need a quick dinner with simple ingredients, make this Pantry Pasta! It’s creamy, delicious, and great for using up leftovers!
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Greek Shrimp And Orzo Pasta Bake
This Greek shrimp and orzo pasta bake is so delicious. It has olives, it has feta, it is easy to make in less than 30-minutes, what more could you need?
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Chicken Alfredo Recipe
This chicken Alfredo recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make from start to finish and feels like a restaurant-quality meal.
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Easy Orange Chicken Recipe
This Easy Orange Chicken Recipe is a delicious alternative to takeout! Simple crispy chicken bites in a bright citrus sauce with as much….
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Chicken Curry
This easy chicken curry recipe is perfect for a quick night meal. Cooked in a skillet, ready in 30 minutes and is a meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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Fried Chicken Sandwich
This Fried Chicken Sandwich has tender, crispy chicken that’s topped with a homemade honey mustard sauce and sandwiched between toasted buns!
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Cheeseburger Sliders
Juicy, cheese and beefy Cheeseburger Sliders for parties or an easy dinner! All your favorite flavors from classic burgers in sliders.
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15-Minute Mexican Skillet Recipe With Sausage, Rice & Beans
A FAST and EASY Mexican rice and beans recipe! Break out of your chicken rut with this FLAVORFUL dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights!!
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The Best Air Fryer Brats
Cooking brats in the air fryer is the easiest and quickest method for perfectly juicy and tender bratwurst to serve however you like!
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Strawberry Chicken Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
This Strawberry Chicken Salad is the perfect 30-minute meal for summer! Packed full of fresh flavors and a simple homemade poppy seed dressing.
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The Best Easy Nachos Recipe
Make easy and delicious nachos at home! With step by step video, learn how to create nachos your friends and family will rave about!
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Burrata Pasta Salad With Basil Oil
Italian Burrata Pasta Salad recipe with creamy burrata cheese, pasta, tomato, rocket, and basil oil. The perfect summer meal ready in just 15 minutes!
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Linguine Alle Vongole: Pasta With Clam Sauce
This recipe for Linguine alle Vongole, aka pasta with clam sauce, is an easy and delicious classic Italian seafood dinner that uses mostly pantry ingredients and only takes 30 minutes to make.
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Roast Beef Sandwich
Roast Beef Sandwich is hearty comfort food at its finest! Featuring layers of tender roast beef, Swiss cheese, crisp fresh veggies, and a zesty horseradish sauce, each bite offers a well-balanced explosion of flavors and textures.
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Mediterranean Shrimp Salad
a salad packed with a medley of crisp, fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp? I bring you this Mediterranean Shrimp Salad – loaded with juicy shrimp, olives, fresh veggies, and is topped with feta cheese and a beautiful lemony dressing to bring you tons of Mediterranean flavors in a bowl!
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean Orzo Salad recipe is so colorful and fresh, chock full of tender orzo, crunchy veggies, kalamata olives, tangy feta, and capers. Make this healthy pasta salad for your next picnic or side dish, or add a protein and make it for dinner. This 30-minute recipe is even better the next day!
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