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30-Minute Recipes

Need to get food on the table, now? I've got you. These 30-minute or less recipes are easy enough for busy weekdays but tasty enough to share with friends or family. And I promise that they're just as easy as they are quick. Two of my favorites are this delicious baked salmon and this zesty Parmesan crusted chicken.

Dinner

  • Greek salad on a ceramic beige platter.
    Simple Greek Salad with Feta
  • Oven baked salmon fillets on a white plate with a side of asparagus.
    Easy Oven Baked Salmon for Two (Ready in 25 Minutes)
  • Turkey burger and potato chips on a white plate.
    Juicy Turkey Burgers with Red Peppers and Onions (Easy Recipe)
  • Pan seared chicken thighs and broccolini in a stainless steel skillet.
    Pan Seared Chicken Thighs with Broccolini (For One)

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Sides

  • Asian sautéed Swiss chard in a tan ceramic bowl.
    Asian Sauteed Swiss Chard
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts in a tan ceramic serving bowl.
    Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Parmesan crusted Brussels sprouts in a tan ceramic bowl.
    Parmesan Crusted Brussels Sprouts
  • Jicama fries with ketchup.
    Crispy Baked Jicama Fries

More easy side dishes →

Breakfast & brunch

  • Stack of gluten free pancakes on a white plate.
    Best Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes (Small Batch Recipe)
  • Mini pancakes on a white plate with a bowl of fresh strawberries.
    Mini Pancakes with Yogurt
  • Banana Nutella crepes on a white plate.
    Banana Nutella Crepes
  • Yogurt charcuterie board with individual yogurt cups, fruit and toppings.
    Yogurt Charcuterie Board

More easy breakfasts →

More 30-minute recipes

  • A white bowl filled with roasted sweet potato cubes sits on a white napkin next to a silver fork.
    Small Batch Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Black bean soup topped with avocado, sour cream and cilantro in a white bowl.
    Easy Black Bean Soup for One
  • Fresh cranberry orange muffins on a red and white plaid napkin.
    Best Cranberry Orange Muffins (Small Batch, with Greek Yogurt)
  • Jicama salad in a white bowl.
    Jicama Salad with Black Beans and Avocado
  • Red potato salad with dill in a white salad bowl.
    Red Potato Salad with Dill
  • A plate with a stacked egg salad sandwich on whole wheat bread, featuring layers of chopped egg salad and green lettuce.
    Best Egg Salad Recipe (Crunchy & Refreshing)
  • Herb and walnut crusted chicken thighs on a white plate.
    Easy Walnut Crusted Chicken Thighs
  • Homemade Niçoise salad in a ceramic beige serving platter.
    Classic French Niçoise Salad with Tuna
  • Eggs, arugula and tomatoes in a skillet.
    10 Easy Egg Recipes for One
  • Mini chocolate chip muffins on a blue and tan plaid napkin.
    Moist Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins (Small Batch Recipe)
  • Dill pickled deviled eggs on a white serving plate.
    Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs (Easy Small Batch Recipe)
  • Oven roasted asparagus with maple miso glaze on a white plate.
    Maple Miso Roasted Asparagus (Easy Sweet & Savory Side)
  • Cheese calzone sliced in half on a white plate.
    Easy Calzone for One (Crispy & Cheesy)
  • Sliced, cooked air fryer chicken breast seasoned with spices is arranged on a white cutting board. The chicken looks juicy and tender with a light golden-brown exterior.
    Air Fryer Chicken Breast for One
  • 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies on white plate atop a white napkin.
    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (with Brown Sugar)
  • A close-up of a tuna melt sandwich with toasted bread, melted cheese, tomato slices and tuna salad, placed on a white plate.
    Classic Tuna Melt for One
  • A white plate with baked salmon topped with a lemon slice and roasted potato and green beans, set on a blue striped napkin. A fork is placed beside the plate.
    Easy Salmon Dinner for One (Sheet Pan)
  • French toast with fresh orange slices on a white plate.
    Easy French Toast for One (10 Minutes)
  • Chicken burrito bowl with a blue and tan striped napkin.
    Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl for One (20 Minutes)
  • A white bowl filled with creamy penne pasta, topped with sliced grilled chicken breast and garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese. A fork is beside the bowl on a marble countertop.
    Creamy Chicken Pasta for One (Stovetop, 25 Minutes)
  • A bowl of creamy broccoli cheese soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese, with a spoon inside, placed on a striped beige and blue cloth.
    Broccoli Cheddar Soup for One (Panera Copycat)
  • Eight square chocolate brownies are arranged in a scattered pattern on crinkled white tissue paper.
    Small Batch Brownies (One Bowl, Extra Fudgy)
  • Two Parmesan crusted chicken breasts on a white plate.
    Parmesan Crusted Chicken
  • Roasted fingerling potatoes in a tan serving bowl.
    Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon in a ceramic bowl.
    Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
  • Homemade cranberry sauce in a glass serving dish.
    Classic Cranberry Sauce
  • Homemade mashed potatoes garnished with fresh chives in a glass bowl.
    Best Homemade Mashed Potatoes
  • Miso mashed sweet potatoes garnished with fresh thyme.
    Miso Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Garlic mashed cauliflower garnished with fresh parsley.
    Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
  • Dessert crepes with berries and cream on a blue and white plate
    Dessert Crepes with Berries and Cream
  • Kimchi noodles garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions on a white plate.
    Quick Kimchi Noodles
  • Quick and easy chili with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese.
    Quick and Easy Chili
  • Mini Almond Flour Crepes with Strawberries

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