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. We barbecue at our house most of the year. We don’t get much in the way of snow in the winter so our outdoor grill is perfect for …
30 Minute Meals
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 Mexican meals and the normal version of Mexican rice, but there is no denying that it can be a calorie heavy dish. This skinny cauliflower Mexican rice makes the perfect recipe substitute for the times when you are trying to keep your calorie count lower in your meal planning. It is one of my …
This skinny strawberry banana smoothie is one that I have started making this year. 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 …
This hearty bananas foster oatmeal bowl is my version of a favorite childhood breakfast. One of my fondest memories of my mother was each morning during the potato harvest break in Maine. All the school kids got a 3 week “vacation” from school, but most of us ended up spending it picking potatoes. My mother …
This chocolate hazelnut fruit dip is a healthier version of the traditional flavor but it still has tons of flavor and is so easy to make. I love the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts. This combo is often used in cream cheese dips for easy appetizers. The dip is creamy and delicious. I love to dip …
These strawberry Belgian waffles are my first attempt and they are easier than I ever would have dreamed. They were on the table in less than 15 minutes – so it makes this one of my favorite 30 minute meals! One of my favorite things to order when we have breakfast out is a light …
Peanut butter and chocolate. A match made in cookie heaven. This recipe combines the best of both cookie types. These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies have the best texture of any chocolate chip cookies that I have ever eaten. Are you a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, too? Be sure to check out my …
These chocolate chip caramel muffins are the perfect easy breakfast recipe. They are rich and sweet with the most amazing caramel drizzle on top. Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the cool weather, the changes of colors and all of the tastes and sights of the holidays that take place this …
Hi folks. Time for one of my quick and easy 30 minute meals. Stand back…creamy chicken with cilantro lime sauce is ready to go in a flash. You don’t need a gazillion bowls or ingredients. But don’t let that fool you. This dish is delish! It’s perfect for any special occasion and shhhh…..no one needs …
One of my favorite breakfast choices is granola. I have tried just about every brand of it and generally like them all. But most store bought granola has extra chemicals and I would rather not eat processed food. Making your own is a good choice if you feel this way too. This recipe for stove …
This honey glazed salmon with brown butter lime sauce has a combination of both sweet and sour that makes it really, really tasty. It’s a great addition to my collection of 30 minute meals. I am not much of a fish person. I eat it because I should, but it is not one of my …
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. The dish is full of flavor, but very easy to make, even though it tastes like you spent hours making it. There is no need to head out to a …
This easy weeknight chicken scallopini is perfect for nights like this. It is delicious and so easy to prepare. It’s the best of the best in my collection of 30 minute meals. Weeknights are such a busy time in our house. There seems to be so much going on and not a lot of time left …
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 …
This Coconut Crusted French Toast makes any 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 …
Soups make great 30 minute meals. There is nothing quite like a big bowl of creamy soup on a cold winter’s night. This slimmed down broccoli cheddar soup is rich and delicious but without the calories of a full cream soup. Yet the flavor will make you think that you didn’t skimp on the cream. …
These saucy Asian Meatballs make great party appetizers and your guests will love them. I am always looking for new easy appetizers for party foods, particularly things that can easily be served on a tooth pick and eaten while standing. Keep reading to find out how to make this meatballs recipe. These Saucy Asian Meatballs …
This Ham and Spinach Pinwheel appetizer recipe is super easy to do, cooks in a flash and is also easy to eat and serve. I am always looking for new and interesting easy appetizers to start my parties off with a bang. If you are looking for 30 minute meals or appetizers, this one fits …
This recipe for garlic lemon roasted shrimp could not be easier to make. The flavor is tart and refreshing and it’s a quick and easy meal that will become a family favorite. My husband and daughter love shrimp recipes and like to eat them often. I am always looking for new and (hopefully) easy appetizers. …
If you follow a Paleo diet and like Asian foods, this Paleo Mongolian Beef recipe is the perfect choice. It features thin strips of beef in a deliciously tasty sauce that will become an often cooked recipe and one of your family’s favorites. Best of all? It’s one of my 30 minute meals! Paleo Mongolian …
Looking for 30 minute meals that just scream comfort food? I have you covered! This 30 minute easy beef stroganoff recipe is a real favorite with my family. It is rich and hearty and perfect for a night when the days begin to get shorter and are much cooler. I love it because it only takes …
This recipe is one that is not destined to be included in any healthy cooking cookbook, but it might win you a “best mom” award for tastiest breakfast recipe! These chocolate chip pancakes are loaded with chocolate chips and white chocolate chips and then coated in a chocolate sauce as well as a peanut butter …
I came home from the grocery store yesterday with a huge bag of grapefruit instead of the oranges I thought I was buying. I do like grapefruit but at 1/2 a fruit in the morning, these babies will take a long time to disappear. I love having really special salads as a lunch time meal. …
These oven baked chicken fajitas give all of the flavor of the popular Mexican entreé without the fuss (and mess) of a sizzle platter. They are a delicious combination of sweet peppers, onions and sliced chicken with both fresh and dried herbs. Best of all, this is a 30 minute recipe for those busy weeknights! …
Pizza night takes on a new shape with these spicy pizza cups. Crisp tortillas are baked in muffin cups & made into mini pizzas with your favorite toppings. They make fun shaped easy appetizers for any gathering. There is nothing quite as much fun as a teenage girl’s slumber party. The hair, and make up …