30 minute dinners

Easy 30 minute dinners!

chimichurri steak kabobs with peppers & pineapple

Chimichurri Steak Kabobs with Peppers & Pineapple (A Must-Make Summer Dinner!)

These chimichurri steak kabobs with bell peppers and pineapple are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for grilling season. Served with cilantro lime rice and asparagus, this healthy, high-protein meal is a summer dinner win!    Creator: Leslie Stokes If I could bottle up the feeling of a warm summer night, it would taste exactly like these […]

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Family-Style Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma with Pita Pockets

Family-Style Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma with Pita Pockets

This easy family-style sheet pan chicken shawarma is a flavorful weeknight dinner made with a tangy yogurt marinade and loaded into warm pita pockets with tzatziki, fresh veggies, and bold Mediterranean flavor.    Creator: Leslie Stokes This sheet pan chicken shawarma is a  Mediterranean dinner staple that doubles as the easiest meal prep you’ll crave

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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Bowls

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Bowls – Tropical Meal That Feels Like a Vacation

Let’s just say this: when dinner tastes like a beach vacation, it’s an automatic win.   These Hawaiian Chicken Bowls have become a staple in our weeknight rotation — and I honestly didn’t expect them to be such a hit. I made them on a whim one evening, craving something fresh and light but still

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Citrus Dijon Salmon en Papillote in a bowl

Citrus Dijon Salmon en Papillote

This parchment-wrapped salmon—or salmon en papillote (don’t worry, I butchered the pronunciation too at first)—is the perfect compromise. It feels fancy, but it’s secretly foolproof. Everything steams to perfection inside its parchment paper cocoon: the salmon comes out moist and flaky, the green beans tender, and the citrus, garlic, and thyme infuse everything with flavor.

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Green Enchilada Skillet

Green Enchilada Skillet (One Pan Nacho-Inspired Dinner)

You know I’m all about easy, fast, and actually delicious weeknight dinners, and this Chicken Enchilada Skillet checks all the boxes. We’re talking one pan, under 30 minutes, minimal cleanup, and the kind of cheesy, saucy comfort food that makes everyone at the table happy. Plus, it’s packed with protein, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for

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BBQ Pulled Pork

Weeknight BBQ Pulled Pork Bowls with Dill Pickle Slaw (Kid-Friendly Too!)

Who else is constantly trying to come up with dinner ideas that the whole crew will eat—without you spending all night in the kitchen? Same. This BBQ Shredded Pork recipe has become a go-to in our house because it’s packed with flavor, ridiculously easy, and makes enough for leftovers (hallelujah).     Creator: Leslie Stokes

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