30 Minute Meals

This teriyaki chicken with vegetables is an Asian inspired dish that I love to make at home. It’s one of my favorite 30 minute meals! This tasty dish is one of my favorite one pot meals. Other than the rice, everything comes together in one pan to give great layers of flavor to the recipe. …

Looking for a delicious and easy appetizer to make for a party? Your guests will love these saucy Asian meatballs! They make a great party foods because they can easily be served on a tooth pick and eaten while standing. One of the best things about these meatballs is that they are ready in less then …

This basil garlic chicken is rich and easy to make. It’s pretty enough for company but comes together quickly for any weeknight meal. I am always trying new recipes that feature chicken. We eat it several times a week and get tired of the same recipes, even if we love them the first time I …

This beef, broccoli and couscous stir fry is a great way to use up left over steak or roast beef. It is a tasty 30 minute meal that will make you think you are at your favorite Chinese restaurant. It is rare for me to make steak or roast beef without having some left over …

These phyllo cup appetizers are easy to make and will be a big hit at any BBQ gathering. Tender pulled pork and a tangy BBQ sauce add just the right amount of kick to these little bites. They are quick to make and versatile. You can fill them up with all sorts of tasty fillings …

These pretzel crusted chicken bites are a great party appetizer but the family will love them for a main course, too! This recipe is one of my favorite 30 minute meals. It’s quick, easy and super tasty! I recently saw a recipe for pretzel crusted chicken breasts on Rachel Ray. It inspired me to make …

This coconut crusted French toast makes breakfast special! For you busy cooks – this is one of my most cherished 30 minute meals. For weeks, when my husband and I go out for breakfast on Sunday morning, I have been saying that I should make French toast at home. And I am so glad I …

This one pot balsamic chicken recipe is one of my favorite 30 minute meals. Tender and juicy chicken is flavored with a tasty balsamic sauce that brings the vegetable to life. And even better, this delicious chicken recipe is a one pan meal, as well! We are all busy and most of us don’t have …

This chocolate hazelnut fruit dip is a healthier version of the traditional cream cheese dip. This easy appetizer still has tons of flavor and is so quick to make. I love the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts in this creamy and delicious dip. It gives a luscious dessert taste but still fits into a health …

This spicy shrimp and tomato pasta is my latest addition to my collection of shrimp recipes. It will tempt even the most ardent Italian foodie. Shrimp is one of my favorite seafoods. I love how quick and easy it is to prepare and adding spices to it bumps up the heat but still tastes great.  The …

For today’s recipe, I will be showing you how to make salmon in parchment paper. You won’t believe the flavor that comes from such an easy process. The culinary word for this type of cooking is “fish en papillote.” It comes from a French word meaning paper and cooks any type of fish beautifully, even …

Normally, it’s chicken or beef that lands on the grill, but today I decided to add to my shrimp recipes with these grilled cilantro lime shrimp kebabs. These kebabs are so easy to make and they taste just amazing. Not only are they tasty, but they are also gluten-free, Paleo and Whole30 compliant. Using fresh …

If you follow a Paleo diet and like Asian foods, this Paleo Mongolian Beef recipe is the perfect choice. It has thin strips of beef and carrots in a tasty sauce that’s better than take-out food. The sauce has a bit of spice from the red pepper flakes but the raw honey cuts the spice …

It’s time for some grilled pork with mango salsa! We love to grill at our house. My husband is a wonderful grill master, and everything he puts on the grill comes out beautifully. It’s up to me to come up with whatever it is that I hand over to him to cook. Since we grill …

Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights? Look no further! This easy lemon garlic shrimp recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and combines lemons, garlic, and red pepper flakes for a zesty shrimp dish that your family will love. With a 5-minute preparation time and the …

These strawberry Belgian waffles are on the table in less than 15 minutes. It makes them the newest addition to my list of 30 minute meals! One of my favorite things to order when we have breakfast out is a light and fluffy Belgian waffle. Surprisingly, though, I have never made them until today. I …

When busy weeknights roll around, it’s great to have some 30 minute meal ideas on hand. This teriyaki beef stir fry is one of my favorites! Not only is this dinner recipe easy to make, but it’s nutritious too. This teriyaki beef stir fry is loaded healthy vegetables and is on the table in less …

This skinny strawberry banana smoothie makes a great summer breakfast recipe! Instead of normal milk, I use almond milk and a brown sugar substitute to help keep the calories lower. It’s fast and easy to make and ready in a flash! We all know how taxing it can be in the morning to get a …

This recipe for taco wraps takes the tastes of cheeseburgers and spicy tacos and combines them into one tasty Mexican tortilla recipe.  This is one of my husband’s favorite 30-minute meals. Do you love the taste of tacos?  If so, you’ll love this delicious lunchtime meal.  (See my easy taco melts for another tasty taco-flavored …

This Strawberry peach jalapeño salsa makes a great easy appetizer. I love to serve it with home made tortilla chips. I love easy party food.  My husband and I often entertain with no notice and it’s great to have a few recipes that are perfect party food, but that can be put together quickly.  If you …

This crunchy baked cod recipe has a buttery Parmesan Ritz Cracker topping. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and grated lemon rind give the topping a light, smoky taste with a hint of citrus. If you are looking for an easy baked cod recipe that will be on the table in less than 30 minutes, look no further. …

This delicious cucumber melon salad is my latest addition to my salad recipe collection and my family just loves it. When summer hits and the temperatures rise, the last thing I want to be doing is cooking in a hot kitchen.  For me, summertime means lots of different salads. They are refreshing and light and …

This breakfast chicken hash with peppers and mushrooms is quick and easy to make and has a lovely flavor.  The recipe is Clean Eating, Whole30, and fits right into a Mediterranean diet. (If you substitute sweet potatoes, it is also Paleo.) It is the perfect combination of fresh flavors and hearty comfort food goodness. This recipe makes …

This Greek chopped salad has a summer time taste that pairs well with grilled meats or fish and it makes a really popular pot luck take along.  The salad is full of bite sized ingredients that are so pleasing to the eye. You’ll be transported to the Mediterranean with every bite! Keep reading to find …

This recipe for red pepper and Toasted Pine Nut Hummus is super easy to make and is creamy and delicious. It is so much better for you that cream cheese dips and you will love the taste of it. It has become one of my favorite easy appetizers. Whenever I used to go to pot luck …

We love any Mexican food recipe at our house, and I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. This recipe for Grilled Shrimp Tostadas is ready in a flash and combines heart healthy grilled shrimp to a traditional tostada recipe. It is one of my husband’s favorite shrimp recipes.  And if you are …