30 Minute Dinner Recipes

Life can be demanding. Between jobs, school, kids, family, social obligations and hobbies, you don’t always have time to put a meal on the table. Instead of heading for the nearest drive through, check out this compilation of over fifty 30 minute dinner ideas.

Each of these recipes can be prepared from start to finish in less than half an hour. Don’t think just because these 30 minute meals are quick that they aren’t big on flavor. I feed each of these 30 minute dinner recipes to my own family and they are definitely kid approved.

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overhead shot of two white bowls of meatball tortellini soup with a pot of soup, parmesan cheese an sliced of cheese toast to the side

Garden Vegetable Meatball Tortellini Soup

Last updated on May 22nd, 2023 Quick and easy meatball tortellini soup is loaded with diced tomatoes, basil, fresh veggies, sausage meatballs, and cheese tortellini. I have been making this meatball tortellini soup for a long time. It’s one of the first recipes I added to my arsenal waaaay back […]

stuffed zucchini boats

Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Last updated on March 30th, 2023 Stuffed zucchini boats are filled with Italian sausage and tomato sauce, then topped with mozzarella cheese for a quick, low carb weeknight meal. When I was pregnant with Big Brother, I really made an effort to eat healthy. When I was pregnant with Little […]

Baked Teriyaki Salmon

Baked Teriyaki Salmon

Last updated on March 29th, 2023 Healthy baked teriyaki salmon is quick, easy and delicious. Salmon filets are marinated in a flavorful spicy homemade chili garlic infused teriyaki sauce. So, it’s been awhile. A little over 10 months to be exact. I never thought I could stay away that long. I […]

This simple and delicious Creole inspired blackened catfish recipe is seasoned with homemade spice rub then topped with a savory tomato sauce.

Blackened Catfish with Creole Sauce

Last updated on May 22nd, 2023 This simple and delicious Creole inspired blackened catfish recipe is seasoned with homemade spice rub then topped with a savory tomato sauce.   This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. A version […]

Sauteed Catfish Fillet with Creole Mustard Sauce

Sauteed Catfish Fillet with Creole Mustard Sauce

Last updated on March 29th, 2023 Catfish fillet is seasoned with a zesty combination of herbs and spices, skillet sauteed, then topped with a zesty and creamy Creole mustard sauce. Three weeks ago, The Husband went on an all guy’s fishing trip and came home with a cooler full of […]