We get it: The last thing you want to do on a busy night is cook dinner. Enter these nine recipes, all of which are ready in 30 minutes or less. So in the time it takes to watch a repeat of Friends, you can make an entire meal--probably even with leftovers to spare for tomorrow’s lunch.
How to Get Dinner on the Table in 30 Minutes or Less
9 recipes for busy nights
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Published Jun 15, 2015
Erin McDowell
Spaghetti With Avocado Sauce (30 Minutes)
Slather pasta in a rich but totally virtuous sauce.
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Slow-cooked Salmon (25 Minutes)
Don’t let the name deceive you, OK?
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Triple-decker Grilled Cheese (25 Minutes)
One sandwich. Three types of cheese.
Chicken, Basil And Bok Choy Stir-fry (30 Minutes)
One-pan meals are the ultimate time-saver.
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Stovetop Mac And Cheese (30 Minutes)
We repeat: One-pot meals are the ultimate time-saver.
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Raw Zucchini Salad (20 Minutes)
Sometimes, all you need is fresh vegetables (and Parmesan cheese).
Smoky Chicken Tacos (25 Minutes)
Hey, even Martha Stewart takes shortcuts from time to time.
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Bacon-and-egg Fried Rice (20 Minutes)
A little bit breakfast, a little bit dinner.
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Lemon And Spinach Orzotto (30 Minutes)
This bright dish tastes just like risotto but cooks in a fraction of the time.