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30 Minute Everyday Dishes

30 Minute Everyday Dishes

If you are looking for a good home cooked meal that isn't fancy but doesn't use a lot of pre-packaged ingredients, and is ready in under 30 minutes - then we've got the perfect recipe collection for you.

The recipes here are quick, easy, but not boring. They are family friendly and will become your everyday favorites.



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recipe for broiled salmon with dijon-caper cream sauce

Broiled Salmon with Dijon-Caper Cream Sauce

Quick way to elevate some ordinary salmon fillets. Sour cream, Dijon mustard, and capers make a creamy sauce perfect for topping broiled salmon.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked sole with sundried tomatoes and kalamata olives

Baked Sole With Sundried Tomatoes And Kalamata Olives

Made with sole fillets, olive oil, lime, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh thyme, capers, kosher salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat hungry tarpon's fried shrimp burrito

Copycat Hungry Tarpon's Fried Shrimp Burrito

Fried shrimp, coleslaw, tartar sauce and flour tortillas make these copycat burritos a dinner you'll want to repeat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cashew pork

Cashew Pork

Pork chops are pan seared and served with a delicious cashew sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for skillet shrimp

Skillet Shrimp

This dish features shrimp cooked in a flavorful blend of garlic, lemon juice, and spices, resulting in a quick and delicious seafood treat. Ideal for a speedy dinner or a tasty...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for pork steaks and baked apples

Pork Steaks And Baked Apples

Red wine cooked pork steak meets white wine baked apples for a delicious encounter.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salmon and mushrooms

Salmon And Mushrooms

Made with swiss chard, mushrooms, butter, onion, garlic, dried savory, black pepper, salt, dry sherry or madeira, salmon fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mediterranean cod

Mediterranean Cod

Made with dried basil, cod fillets, salt and pepper, olive oil, plum tomatoes, kalamata olives, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for zesty turkey tenderloin with vegetables

Zesty Turkey Tenderloin With Vegetables

Made with onion, boneless and skinless turkey breast tenderloin, cumin, garlic, red wine vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stir-fried lemongrass beef with holy basil

Stir-Fried Lemongrass Beef with Holy Basil

Bring a little life to your beef stir-fry. Keep the staples like garlic, chiles, and shallots but throw in lemongrass, thai basil, and fish sauce to add some...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey and mushroom marsala

Turkey And Mushroom Marsala

Made with parsley, turkey or chicken broth, marsala wine, olive oil, turkey cutlets, salt, black pepper, flour, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for olive garden neapolitan ziti

Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti

Made with garlic, tomato puree, Italian link sausage, green bell pepper, olive oil, ziti pasta, Parmesan cheese, parsley, marinara sauce, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sauteed tilapia with lime

Sauteed Tilapia With Lime

Made with salt and black pepper, lime juice, olive oil, tilapia, green onions, garlic, white wine, all-purpose flour, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for angel hair pasta with chicken

Angel Hair Pasta With Chicken

Made with Parmesan cheese, dried basil, chicken broth, olive oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, carrot, frozen broccoli florets, garlic, angel hair pasta

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chili crusted turkey cutlets with enchilada sauce

Chili Crusted Turkey Cutlets With Enchilada Sauce

Made with taco cheese, enchilada sauce, cornmeal, chili powder, boneless turkey breast cutlets, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for imitation crabmeat au gratin

Imitation Crabmeat Au Gratin

Made with cajun spice seasoning, bell pepper, onion, margarine, flour, evaporated milk, egg yolks, imitation crabmeat, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for citrus orange roughy

Citrus Orange Roughy

Made with lemon pepper seasoning, orange roughy, butter, onion, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chinese shrimp and scallops with garlic sauce

Chinese Shrimp And Scallops With Garlic Sauce

Made with soy sauce, oil, starch, scallops, shrimp, snow peas, broccoli, garlic, chicken bouillon powder, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for scallops mornay

Scallops Mornay

Made with parsley or paprika, mashed potatoes, black pepper, scallops, butter, flour, milk, Cheddar cheese, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spam pizza

Spam Pizza

Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza crust, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, vegetable oil, Spam, spaghetti sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian beef stir-fry with pasta

Italian Beef Stir-Fry With Pasta

Made with Parmesan cheese, Italian salad dressing, round tip steak, farfalle pasta, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat carrabba's chicken alfredo pizza

Copycat Carrabba's Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Made with pizza crust, salt, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, flour, black pepper, olive oil, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, Asiago cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for honey pecan crusted chicken

Honey Pecan Crusted Chicken

Made with black pepper, salt, honey, soy sauce, pecans, boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for apple-topped ham steak

Apple-Topped Ham Steak

Made with black pepper, fully cooked ham steak, onion, apple juice, Dijon mustard, green apples, red apples, cornstarch, water, fresh sage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crawfish tortellini

Crawfish Tortellini

Made with crawfish, 3-cheese tortellini, mozzarella cheese, garlic, butter, margarine, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cod baked in tomatoes and cilantro

Cod Baked In Tomatoes and Cilantro

Made with salt, cod fillets, plum tomatoes, olive oil, cilantro, red onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cod fillets with red pepper and onion

Cod Fillets With Red Pepper and Onion

Made with black pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, dried oregano, cod fillets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramelized pork tenderloin

Caramelized Pork Tenderloin

Made with black pepper, salt, pork tenderloin, garlic, brown sugar, orange juice, molasses

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crispy fried fish sandwiches

Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches

Made with fish fillets, egg, crumbs, vegetable oil, sandwich buns, tartar sauce

Method:   electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef and pepper linguine

Beef And Pepper Linguine

Made with ground beef, onion, green bell peppers, linguine, soy sauce, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushroom baked cod

Mushroom Baked Cod

Made with parsley, bread crumbs, cornstarch, cod fillets, mushrooms, butter or margarine, salt, black pepper, dry white wine or water, whipping cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for elk tenderloin garlic steaks

Elk Tenderloin Garlic Steaks

Made with vermouth, black pepper, elk tenderloin steak, margarine, garlic powder, seasoned salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for smoked turkey fettucine

Smoked Turkey Fettucine

Made with fresh chives, butter, shallot, peppercorns, white wine, whipping cream, ground nutmeg, salt, fettuccine pasta, smoked turkey breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy salmon with brown sugar with bourbon glaze

Easy Salmon with Brown Sugar with Bourbon Glaze

Made with brown sugar, salmon, bourbon, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salmon with green peppercorn sauce

Salmon with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Made with whipping cream, chicken broth, salmon fillet, salt, black pepper, shallots, green peppercorns in brine, butter, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for broiled italian sausage

Broiled Italian Sausage

Made with dried oregano, sweet Italian sausages, white wine

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet and spicy shrimp

Sweet And Spicy Shrimp

Made with soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, sesame or vegetable oil, vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled ham steak with mustard-ginger ale sauce

Grilled Ham Steak With Mustard-Ginger Ale Sauce

Made with ground coriander, Tabasco sauce, ham steak, ginger ale, honey, Dijon mustard, mint

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mushroom enchiladas

Mushroom Enchiladas

Made with sour cream, black olives, mushrooms, onion, butter, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, Monterey jack cheese, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butternut squash, chicken, and white bean chili

Butternut Squash, Chicken, and White Bean Chili

Made with chicken broth, vegetable oil, ground chicken, onion, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, butternut squash, cannellini beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blackened salmon

Blackened Salmon

Made with parsley, lemon, salmon fillets, butter or margarine, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for maple-balsamic glazed salmon

Maple-Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Made with salmon fillet, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, pancake syrup, garlic, salt

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fettucine with shrimp and snow peas

Fettucine with Shrimp and Snow Peas

Made with Parmesan cheese, basil, fettucine pasta, olive oil, garlic, shrimp, snow peas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pasta & cajun chicken

Pasta & Cajun Chicken

Made with red bell pepper, green bell pepper, fresh mushrooms, green onion, heavy cream, lemon pepper, dried basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for haystack dinner

Haystack Dinner

Made with spaghetti or sloppy joe sauce, soda crackers, tortilla chips, cooked rice, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, onions, ripe olives, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot n' spicy burgers

Hot n' Spicy Burgers

Made with hamburger buns, tomato, ground beef, jalapeno peppers, cumin, salt, black pepper, monterey jack cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef tenderloin steaks

Beef Tenderloin Steaks

Made with steak sauce, dry red wine, onion, black pepper, salt, garlic, beef tenderloin steaks, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cod with herbed white wine lemon sauce

Cod With Herbed White Wine Lemon Sauce

Made with codfish fillets, shallot, white wine, lemon, butter, capers, salt, black pepper, mixed fresh herbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white chicken and broccoli pizza

White Chicken And Broccoli Pizza

Made with garlic salt, dried oregano, broccoli florets, chicken, mushrooms, Alfredo sauce, pizza crust, Italian-blend cheese, Swiss cheese, dried basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked fish and vegetables

Baked Fish And Vegetables

Made with parsley, Pernod, white wine, whole red snapper or whole sea bass, lemons, dried fennel seeds, butter or margarine, onion, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for barbecue chicken naan pizza

Barbecue Chicken Naan Pizza

Made with green onions, Monterey jack cheese, barbecue sauce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, cumin, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper...

Method:   oven, indoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes




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