The problem: You want to cook a delicious dinner (that’s seasonal, gorgeous and trendy, darn it), but you don’t want to spend tons of precious time slaving over a stove. The solution: Any one of these meals, which look like they’re straight out of your favorite foodie Instagram account…but are actually ready in 30 minutes or less.
19 Fancy Dinners That Secretly Take 30 Minutes or Less
Published Aug 30, 2018
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Linguine With Bacon, Peaches And Gorgonzola
Our favorite party trick? Pairing salty with sweet.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Cheater’s Vegetarian Pizza With Zucchini And Bell Peppers
Psst, it starts with flatbread.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Make-ahead Aloo Gobi
Yes, you can whip up restaurant-quality Indian food.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
30-minute One-pot Cheater’s Bouillabaisse
Ina, is that you?
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Easy Skillet Linguine With Trumpet Mushroom ‘scallops’
Pretty darn neat.
Weeknight Society
Sage-barley Risotto With Butternut Squash
This quick-cooking grain packs 18 whole grams of protein per serving.
Helen Cathcart/Tuscany
Zucchini & Tomato Ragù
Your Nonna would be proud.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
30-minute Cheater’s Beef Stroganoff
Straight out of the French countryside.
Carmy
Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
Leave room for seconds.
JerneJ Kitchen
Lamb Skewers With Mint Sauce
They’re easier than you think.
Pickles N Honey
30-minute Cucumber Noodle Pad Thai
Boring spinach salad, be gone.
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Simple Vegan Blog
Black Bean Burgers
The most elegant sandwiches we’ve ever encountered.
Gonna Want Seconds
Butter Chicken
No marinating required.
Evolving Table
Easy Blackened Shrimp Tacos With Cilantro Lime Sauce
Gluten-free and glorious.
Sugar and Soul
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
We wish we could lick the page.
Healthy Nibbles and Bits
30-minute Shrimp And Egg Fried Rice
So good we could almost eat the leftovers cold.
The View From Great Island
Whitefish With Cherry Salsa
The most brilliant way to put fresh fruit to work.
Serotonin Fix
Black Pepper And Capsicums Stir-fry
Cool if we make this every night of the week?
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The Modern Proper
Smokey Grilled Salmon With Avocado Salad
Fancy presentation, zero cleanup. Win-win.
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