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Simple & Delicious 30-Minute Dinner Recipes

  • Two bowls of pasta next to a glass of wine.
    Easy Italian Puttanesca Sauce (30-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Bowl of chicken fried rice with chopsticks, accompanied by a small dish of soy sauce and a striped napkin.
    Simple Chicken Fried Rice (20-Minute Recipe!)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Lemon chicken pasta, garnished with grated parmesan and lemon slices.
    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta (One Pan, 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time33 Minutes
  • A spoon serving chicken piccata meatballs.
    One-pan Chicken Piccata Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Ricotta pasta with arugula.
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula (20-Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Meatballs in a cast iron skillet topped with mozzarella cheese and parsley.
    Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A table set with creamy chicken taco soup, topped with green onions and a side of tortilla chips.
    Creamy Chicken Taco Soup (No Beans)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Three shrimp tacos on wax paper garnished with lime wedges.
    Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • A plated serving of Tuscan chicken topped with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh basil and shredded Parmesan cheese. Served alongside crusty bread for dipping.
    One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Skillet filled with creamy chicken enchilada dip topped with melted cheese, garnished with chopped scallions, and surrounded by tortilla chips.
    Baked Chicken Enchilada Dip (No Cream Cheese)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Close-up of sesame chicken garnished with green onions alongside vibrant roasted vegetables on a sheet pan, ready to serve.
    Sheet Pan Sesame Chicken and Veggies
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • A plate of breaded orange chicken with white rice and steamed broccoli.
    Quick Air Fryer Orange Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Buffalo chicken meatballs on a plate topped with scallions.
    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Three sausages topped with caramelized onions with a bowl of Dijon mustard.
    Air Fryer Brats
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • fried chicken tenders with ketchup and honey mustard
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Cut chicken sausages in a bowl with toothpicks.
    Air Fryer Chicken Sausage (Crispy in Just 20 Minutes)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Bowl of tortellini soup.
    Instant Pot Tortellini Soup (with Chicken Sausage)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Tacos with salsa and guacamole.
    Ground Chicken Tacos
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A bowl of minestrone soup with parmesan and parsley.
    Instant Pot Minestrone Soup (No Beans)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Shrimp on a plate with lemon wedges.
    Pan Seared Shrimp
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Red and yellow tomatoes in a salad with bread and cucumbers.
    Panzanella Toscana
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • A bowl of cannellini bean salad.
    Cannellini Bean Salad
    Cook Time15 Minutes

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Sarah Hill, food blogger behind Real Food with Sarah, in her kitchen preparing fresh ingredients for a weeknight dinner.

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Hi, I'm Sarah! I create cozy, reliable dinner recipes for busy weeknights - creamy pastas, chicken dinners, hearty soups, and beef and turkey recipes made with ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Real food that actually tastes good, without spending all night cooking.

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