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    Under 30 Minutes

    When you need to get food on the table fast, these quick and easy recipes come together in 30 minutes or less! Because making great tasting food doesn't have to take a ton of time.

    Check out reader favorite speedy dinner recipes like spicy chicken rigatoni and these tender and juicy turkey burgers. I also have a handful of riffs on a simple egg breakfast like this paprika fried egg and these cacio e pepe eggs in a basket which can make your morning feel just a little fancier with minimal effort.

    • Arugula And Prosciutto Pizza
    • an overhead shot of a glass bowl with fried rice in it sitting on top of a white linen napkin. a pair of chopsticks is on the left of the bowl. a wooden spoon sticks out of the rice.
      Breakfast Fried Rice with Egg, Bacon and Potatoes
    • a close up of a paprika fried egg
      Paprika Fried Egg
    • two bowls of garlic parmesan chicken pasta
      One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken
    • an overhead shot of chopped caprese salad on a white plate. on the distressed white wood table around it are two slices of tomato, a bunch of fresh basil, a small bowl of salt, and two empty avocado skins.
      Fresh Chopped Caprese Salad with Avocado
    • a fork pierces through the side of a poached egg perched on top of guacamole on a small potato pancake
      How to Poach an Egg (Tiny Pot Method)
    • single pancake in a cast iron skillet topped with a pat of butter.
      Single Small Batch Pancake (1 Cup of Flour)
    • an overhead shot of an open face pulled pork sandwich with a zig zag of bbq sauce over the pulled pork and red onion and coleslaw on the other half of the bun
      15-Minute South Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce
    • roasted asparagus on a rectangular serving platter. a small bowl of roasted garlic soy sauce is in front of it. a bottle of soy sauce is behind it.
      Quick 20-Minute Asparagus with Soy Sauce
    • Chicken with Angel Hair pasta is served inside a skillet. There are carrots and broccoli and peas in with the tangled noodles.
      Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken
    • close up of cumin roasted broccolini on a platter with lemon wedges and a jar of lemon yogurt dipping sauce
      Cumin Roasted Broccolini with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
    • cast iron pork tenderloin with carrots and potatoes.
      Cast Iron Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Potatoes and Gravy
    • a bowl of spicy chicken rigatoni
      Easy 30-Minute Spicy Chicken Rigatoni Pasta
    • two grilled cheese sandwiches on a tarnished metal sheet pan lined with parchment paper. one has been cut in half. there are sprigs of thyme decorating the scene.
      Chicken and Prosciutto Grilled Cheese (Chicken Cordon Bleu Grilled Cheese)
    • a close up of a bowl of rice topped with basil, lemon, and feta
      Lemon Basil Feta Rice
    • a variety of bagel bites on a wooden serving board.
      15-Minute DIY Bagel Bites
    • a turkey burger on a bun with bacon, red onion, and havarti cheese with a bite taken out of it
      Juicy & Tender Homemade Turkey Burgers
    • a small bottle of strawberry syrup lies next to a strawberry soda with lemon and strawberry garnish\
      30-Minute Simple Strawberry Syrup for Drinks
    • a small cocotte of guacamole garnished with cilantro.
      How to Make Guacamole with One Avocado
    • a mug of broth with a spoon resting across the top filled with alphabet noodles
      Soothing Broth for a Sore Throat
    • cheeseburger pizza
      Cheeseburger Pizza (Back Bay Social Club Copycat)
    • a small white ramekin of homemade butter on a wooden board with a butter knife and slices of bread
      Homemade Stand Mixer Butter and Buttermilk
    • a papermoon cheesesteak on a small plate
      Papermoon Cheesesteak Sandwiches on Ciabatta bread
    • close up of ciabatta garlic bread
      Ciabatta Garlic Bread
    • charcuterie board pizza
      Charcuterie Board Pizza
    • a bowl of salsa in the middle of a bunch of tortilla chips.
      25 Minute Fresh Homemade Salsa Roja (Roasted Tomato Salsa)
    • spiced cranberry jam
      Easy Spiced Cranberry Jam
    • a fork cuts into a runny egg yolk on a fried egg
      Fried Egg with Perfect Runny Egg Yolk
    • an overhead shot of curry chicken in a bowl to the right of a pile of rice garnished with cilantro
      Simple Tomato Curry Chicken
    • a close up of a purple ramekin filled with broccoli soup
      Broccoli Stalk Soup
    • a close up of a dried basil pesto blend in a wooden bowl
      Pantry Pesto with Dried Basil
    • a stack of sourdough scallion pancakes
      Sourdough Discard Scallion Pancakes
    • one skillet cacio e pepe in a pan on a wooden table
      Easy One Pan Cacio e Pepe Rigatoni
    • old bay fries with horseradish aioli
      Old Bay Fries With Horseradish Aioli Dip
    • an overhead shot of a bowl of hummus drizzled with olive oil and minced garlic on a weathered white wooden countertop. three wooden spoons, a torn pita bread, and some garlic cloves are on the table next to the hummus.
      extra garlicky 'israeli-style' hummus
    • an overhead close up shot of a quarter slice of tomato and pepper tart dusted with parmesan cheese
      Cherry Tomato and Sweet Pepper Snack Tart
    • dipping a pretzel in raspberry honey mustard dip
      Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip
    • tuna newberg in bowls
      Tuna Newberg With Rice
    • pumpkin spice pasta with apple sage brown butter sauce and walnuts
      Apple Sage Brown Butter Pasta with Walnuts
    • an overhead shot of fettuccini pasta coated in green spaghetti sauce in the center of a shallow white bowl topped with parmesan and toasted almond slivers.
      20-Minute Green Spaghetti Sauce
    • an overhead shot of a cacio e pepe egg in a hole toast cut in half with the yolk pooling in the center of a white plate
      cacio e pepe fried "egg in a basket"
    • three bowls of lettuce and walnut salad shot overhead. a large wooden spoon sits to the right and a silver fork sits to the left.
      Lettuce and Walnut Salad with Mustard-Dill Vinaigrette

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    Hi, I'm Rebecca! I'm a pastry chef with a home cook mentality. I'm on a mission to make spending time in the kitchen fun and accessible — that's why so many people love my beginner-friendly bread recipes. I'm always looking for new and creative ways to get the most out of my favorite ingredients and flavors!

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    • a bowl of spicy chicken rigatoni
      Easy 30-Minute Spicy Chicken Rigatoni Pasta
    • dipping a torn piece of bread in the seasoned olive oil dip.
      Olive Oil Bread Dip

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