Looking for dinner ideas for tonight? Then quick and easy is the name of the game with these delicious 30-minute meals made for busy weeknights and the back to school season.
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Forget takeout and use this collection of recipes to find just the right dinner options that will become family favorites. From chicken dinners to seafood, from plates of pasta to stir fry, and from tacos to hot dogs there’s something here for everybody.
You'll be amazed at how quick and easy it is to create these delicious 30-minute meals to make for dinner tonight!
There are plenty of cooking methods to choose from, too. How about meals made in just one-pot, skillets, oven-baked or even the ultimate quick meal: your pressure cooker! Let these recipes in.
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plowingthroughlife.com
Easy Meal Idea – Taco Pie
Taco pie is a fun twist on traditional tacos. The crescent rolls make the recipe more filling than regular tacos and this is an easy meal to make.
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www.tosimplyinspire.com
Bang Bang Shrimp and Pasta
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is one of the best shrimp meals ever. It's made with an easy, savory sauce and is ready in less than 30 minutes.
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www.mashupmom.com
Ground Turkey Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice
Ground turkey stir fry with cauliflower rice is an easy 30 minute weeknight dinner in a bowl — Enjoy all of your meat and veggies, together in one handy low carb dish.
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recipesfromapantry.com
Chinese Chicken Salad + Tutorial {Gluten-Free}
This easy-to-make salad is bursting with fresh and tangy flavours.
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recipesfromapantry.com
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken 2 Ways {Spicy and Plain} + Meal Prep Solutions + Tutorial
Use this easy Instant Pot recipe to make spicy or plain shredded chicken.
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recipesfromapantry.com
Pineapple Fried Rice {Vegan, Gluten Free}
This Pineapple Fried Rice is bursting with tons of flavour, tender vegetables and sweet pineapple chunks.
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happykitchen.rocks
Simple Vegan Quinoa Fried Rice • Happy Kitchen
Simple Vegan Quinoa Fried Rice recipe is the healthy and easy alternative to the take-out classic, featuring flavorful vegetables and protein-packed quinoa!
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foodmeanderings.com
Hoisin Orange Chicken
Orange and hoisin flavours wed to create a mouth watering, quick and easy chicken dish in 20 minutes!
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dancingthroughtherain.com
Easy Doritos Chicken Tenders
This easy Doritos Chicken Tenders recipe is the perfect way to get your kids to eat dinner or lunch!
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www.mashupmom.com
BBQ Potato Chip Turkey Cheeseburger Bowls
BBQ Potato Chip Turkey Cheeseburger Bowls are a quick & easy gluten free dinner recipe idea for a hot summer’s night.
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www.tastygalaxy.com
The Best Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe — Low Carb, Keto, GF
Here is the best Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe! Once you try this easy Instant Pot Whole Chicken Recipe, you will never buy the Rotisserie chicken at the grocery store!
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foodmeanderings.com
Greek Pasta Toss
Make this quick and easy healthy Greek pasta dish with Mediterranean flavors like spinach and feta cheese in under 30 minutes!
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lowcarbyum.com
Baked Ranch Cheddar Chicken Bacon Cheese Recipe
An easy baked ranch cheddar chicken bacon cheese recipe turns plain chicken into something special. A little teriyaki and ranch dressing ups the flavor.
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delightfulplate.com
Vietnamese Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac)
Vietnamese Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac) is an easy and delicious one-pan meal that is excellent for everyday meals as well as special occasions.
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foodmeanderings.com
Plum Glazed Pork Chops
Healthy and quick, these easy one pan Plum-Glazed Pork Chops with carrot, peppers and ginger are the perfect meal for after work, make-ahead and are completely company worthy!
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syrupandbiscuits.com
Quick and Easy French Onion Burgers
Quick and Easy French Onion Burgers is a quick fix meal that sure to be a family favorite. Everything you love about French Onion Soup is in this quick and easy Sloppy Joe style burger.
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www.savorytooth.com
Hunan Beef
Hunan beef is a fast Chinese beef stir fry with a spicy sauce, taking less than 20 minutes from start to finish. Low carb and gluten free.
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www.funfoodfrolic.com
30 Minute Minestrone Soup Recipe
The Minestrone Soup is a classic recipe that will work with any combination of pasta, vegetables or meat.
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www.theanthonykitchen.com
BBQ Chicken Sandwich | Recipe
A BBQ chicken sandwich recipe featuring pan-seared chicken, bacon, onions, melty Colby Jack cheese and barbecue sauce.
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www.theanthonykitchen.com
15-Minute Hot Dog Coney Sauce Recipe
A quick-fix coney sauce recipe featuring ground beef, ketchup and the perfect mix of spices.
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peaceloveandlowcarb.com
Low Carb Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl (Crack Slaw)
The ever so addicting Paleo Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl (Crack Slaw). Super easy to make, and oh so satisfying.
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www.theferventmama.com
Pressure Cooker White Chicken Chili, for cheaters
If you're looking for a quick weeknight wonder that the whole family will enjoy, this dump version of pressure cooker white chicken chili is it! It's so easy and really, really yummy!
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