30 Minute Meals
Get ready for the new school year with
our collection of kid-friendly recipes that can
be prepared in about 30 minutes or less.
Sunday
•Main Course•
Sheet Pan Fajitas >The steak, bell peppers and onions
are all cooked on a single baking sheet,
making prep and cleanup a breeze.
Monday
•Main Course•
Cheddar Cheese Panini >Proof that the simplest foods are sometimes
the best, these grilled cheese sandwiches
toast quickly in an electric panini maker.
Tuesday
•Main Course•
Turkey Burgers >•Side Dish•
New Potatoes withCrème Fraiche >
Grinding your own spices using a spice or
coffee grinder guarantees that these lean
burgers are full of flavor.
Wednesday
•Main Course•
Chicken, Broccoli &Cashew Stir-Fry >
•Side Dish•
Buttered Brussels Leaves >Start some jasmine rice in a rice cooker
before you start chopping the ingredients
and it will be done around the same time
as this quick stir-fry.
Thursday
•Main Course•
Buffalo Burgers withTomato and Marjoram Topping >
•Side Dish•
Sautéed Garden Peas withBasil and Pecorino >
Kid-friendly burgers get a healthy
twist when made with bison, which
is leaner than ground beef.
Friday
•Main Course•
Turkey Cutlets with FreshCorn and Tomatoes >
Fresh corn and tomatoes cook
in the same pan as the turkey in this
easy dish, which would be great
served with quinoa or rice.
Saturday
•Main Course•
Easy Spaghetti Bolognese >You need only 30 minutes of hands-on
time for this dish, since a slow cooker takes care
of simmering the sauce to savory perfection.
Sunday
•Main Course•
Roasted Pork Chopswith Grapes >
•Side Dish•
Peas and Pancetta >Pork chops are roasted on the same
baking sheet as grapes in this spin on
the classic pairing of pork and fruit.
Monday
•Main Course•
Chicken Tostada Salad >•Side Dish•
Taquería Guacamole >Using tortilla chips instead of frying your
own tortillas makes assembling this fresh
take on taco salad even simpler.
Tuesday
•Main Course•
Ham and Cheese Panini >The simplest foods are often the most
satisfying, like this toasted sandwich, which
goes well with a tossed green salad.
Wednesday
•Main Course•
Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry >Chock full of sirloin steak and
asparagus, this quick stir-fry needs only
a side of rice to make it a full meal.
Thursday
•Main Course•
Zucchini Noodles and Shrimpwith Almond-Herb Pesto >
Veggies like zucchini are more
fun to eat when they're cut into curly
"noodles" using a spiralizer.
Friday
•Main Course•
Bacon-Cheddar Omelettes >•Side Dish•
English Peaswith Fresh Mint >
Perfect rolled omelettes are easy to make
when you use a shallow nonstick pan that's
made especially for cooking eggs.
Saturday
•Main Course•
Spaghetti with FreshTomatoes and Basil >
•Side Dish•
Green Beans with CreamyTarragon Dipping Sauce >
If you don't have an electric pasta
maker, make this fresh, simple spaghetti
dish with purchased dried or fresh pasta.
Sunday
•Main Course•
Grilled White Pizza >Use a pizza grill pan to give this pie a
delicately smoky flavor. Using purchased
dough is a major time-saver.
Monday
•Main Course•
Egg Salad Sandwiches >A longtime lunchbox favorite, egg salad
sandwiches do double duty for dinner and
lunch the next day.
Tuesday
•Main Course•
Cashew ChickenLettuce Tacos >
•Side Dish•
Dry-Fried Long Beans >Cooked in a searing-hot wok, long
beans are a healthy addition to a playful
Asian-inspired spin on tacos.
Wednesday
•Main Course•
Chicken Meatballs withGinger and Lemongrass >
•Side Dish•
Grilled New Potatoeswith a Red Pepper Crust >
Small chicken meatballs wrapped in
crisp lettuce leaves make a fun, easy-to-eat
finger food for kids.
Thursday
•Main Course•
Tuna Melts >•Side Dish•
Glazed Carrots >The old-fashioned favorite you
enjoyed as a child will be a big hit
with your kids as well.
Friday
•Main Course•
Ham and Cheese BuckwheatWaffle Sandwiches >
For the best results, use a regular (rather
than a Belgian) waffle maker for these savory
waffles, which replace the bread for a unique
ham and cheese sandwich.
Saturday
•Main Course•
Blueberry ButtermilkPancakes >
What kid doesn't like breakfast for dinner?
An electric griddle or double-burner stove-top
grill cooks a big batch of pancakes in minutes.
Sunday
•Main Course•
Spaghetti alla Carbonara >•Side Dish•
Broccoli with Red PepperFlakes and Garlic Chips >
Even the pickiest kids love pasta and
cheese, so treat them with this easy recipe for
spaghetti coated with eggs and Parmesan
Monday
•Main Course•
Zucchini, Poblano, andGoat Cheese Frittata >
Eggs are a quick and economical
basis for a meatless meal, like this
Southwestern-style frittata.
Tuesday
•Main Course•
Chicken Panini withPesto and Mozzarella >
A grill pan and a panini press work equally
well for making this sandwich, a super way
to use up leftover chicken.
Wednesday
•Main Course•
Chicken withMustard-Herb Topping >
•Side Dish•
Couscous Salad with CherryTomatoes and Bell Peppers >
The broiler quickly crisps the skin of
chicken breasts slathered with mustard
and garlic in this weeknight staple.
Thursday
•Main Course•
Parmesan French Toastwith Blender Hollandaise >
Savory French toast is equally good for
dinner as it is for brunch, especially when it's
served with simple roast asparagus.
Friday
•Main Course•
Real Sloppy Joes >The filling for this old-fashioned favorite
keeps well in the fridge, so make a double batch
and enjoy them again later this week.
Saturday
•Main Course•
Bacon GrilledCheese Sandwich >
•Side Dish•
Quick Pea Soup >The classic grilled cheese sandwich is
even better when topped with bacon and
served with a side of soup.