Easy 30 Minute Recipes (or Less!)

Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:36:36 +0000

Cheesy shrimp and grits are a cozy Southern classic with rich, creamy grits and buttery, lemon-garlic shrimp. There’s something deeply comforting about a bowl of cheesy shrimp and grits. For me, it’s the kind of dish that feels like home—simple ingredients, bold flavors, and a creamy base that hugs every bite. This version leans into...

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Food Court Bourbon Chicken

Jaclyn Shimmel — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:26:19 +0000

Food court bourbon chicken is a sweet and saucy favorite you can recreate at home. This easy 30-minute recipe delivers bold flavor—with or without actual bourbon! The mall food court was the hang out spot when I was a teenager, and one dish I couldn’t resist was bourbon chicken. Sweet, sticky, and perfectly saucy, it’s...

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Open Faced Turkey Sandwich

Jaclyn Shimmel — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:58:27 +0000

An open faced turkey sandwich is the ultimate comfort meal, with tender turkey slices smothered in hot gravy and served over toasted bread. It’s perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner or for using up your Thanksgiving leftovers. Whether you use deli-sliced turkey or roasted turkey from a holiday feast, these hot turkey sandwiches come...

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Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Jaclyn Shimmel — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:38:51 +0000

Garlic butter steak bites are tender, juicy pieces of steak that are perfectly seasoned and seared before being tossed in garlic-infused melted butter. Ready to eat in 20 minutes, they pair perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, or macaroni and cheese. This will be your new favorite protein to cook on busy weeknights. This recipe for...

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Big Mac Smash Tacos

Jaclyn Shimmel — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:39:34 +0000

Big Mac Smash Tacos have all the flavors of a Big Mac but are served on a tortilla instead of a bun. The seasoned ground beef is topped with American cheese, lettuce, pickles, and that infamous special sauce. In under 30 minutes, you will have an amazing dinner the whole family will love. There are not...

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Penne alla Vodka

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:22:56 +0000

Penne alla Vodka is a classic Italian pasta dish that everyone loves. It’s made with penne pasta and a creamy vodka sauce with prosciutto. The combination of flavors is simply irresistible. This family recipe is one of my favorites. I loved it growing up, and now I’m excited to share it with you. You’ll love...

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Easy Ramen Stir Fry

Jaclyn Shimmel — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:15:23 +0000

This easy ramen stir fry recipe made with frozen vegetables comes together in less than 30 minutes for a delicious meal or side dish that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family. Ramen Vegetable Stir Fry Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal? This ramen noodle recipe effortlessly turns simple ingredients into...

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Air Fryer Pizza Bagels

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 22:44:02 +0000

Air fryer pizza bagels are quick and easy to make in 10 minutes with just 5 simple ingredients. They have the ideal crispy texture and are a perfect easy meal or easy snack to satisfy your pizza cravings. If you’re a fan of simple recipes that are a hit with the whole family, you’re going...

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4 Ingredient Oven Baked Pork Chops

Jaclyn Shimmel — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:41:02 +0000

Ready for an easy dinner without the fuss? These 4 Ingredient Oven Baked Pork Chops come together quickly, smothered in a creamy mushroom-ranch sauce that’s pure deliciousness over mashed potatoes or rice. It’s a fast, flavor-packed meal for busy weeknights that your family will ask for again and again. Need another quick and easy recipe...

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Panko Shrimp

Jaclyn Shimmel — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:45:17 +0000

Crispy, golden brown panko shrimp make for the ultimate party appetizer or a quick and easy main course for dinner. Perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection, you’ll make them again and again! Nothing beats a good appetizer, whether you’re throwing a party at home or tailgating before the big game. This panko shrimp recipe will...

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Easy Homemade Mini Corn Dogs

Jaclyn Shimmel — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:15:54 +0000

Anybody who loves corn dogs- this post is for you! Ditch the frozen corn dogs and learn how to make your own homemade mini corn dogs with this super simple recipe! I am a huge sucker for food truck and fair food. Fried Oreos, funnel cakes, fried pickles, corn dogs–I can’t get enough. That is...

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Cuban Sliders

Jaclyn Shimmel — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:15:26 +0000

Cuban sliders are a fun, finger-food spin on a classic hot sandwich. Perfect as a shareable appetizer or easily made into a filling lunch or dinner, these Cuban pork sliders are versatile, tangy, hearty, and super tasty! If you’re a fan of my hot Italian sliders, ground beef Philly cheesesteak sliders, or chicken parm sliders,...

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