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

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.

Erin McDowell

Spaghetti With Avocado Sauce (30 Minutes)

Slather pasta in a rich but totally virtuous sauce.

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Erin McDowell

Slow-cooked Salmon (25 Minutes)

Don’t let the name deceive you, OK?

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Erin McDowell

Triple-decker Grilled Cheese (25 Minutes)

One sandwich. Three types of cheese.

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Chicken, Basil And Bok Choy Stir-fry (30 Minutes)

One-pan meals are the ultimate time-saver.

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Erin McDowell

Stovetop Mac And Cheese (30 Minutes)

We repeat: One-pot meals are the ultimate time-saver.

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Erin McDowell

Raw Zucchini Salad (20 Minutes)

Sometimes, all you need is fresh vegetables (and Parmesan cheese).

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Smoky Chicken Tacos (25 Minutes)

Hey, even Martha Stewart takes shortcuts from time to time.

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Erin McDowell

Bacon-and-egg Fried Rice (20 Minutes)

A little bit breakfast, a little bit dinner.

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Erin McDowell

Lemon And Spinach Orzotto (30 Minutes)

This bright dish tastes just like risotto but cooks in a fraction of the time.

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