30 Minute Meals
Each of these recipes takes about 30
minutes or less, so you can prepare a delicious home-cooked meal any night of the week.
Sunday
•Main Course•
Pork Chops with Mustardand Caper Pan Sauce >
•Side Dish•
Garlic-ThymeSmashed Potatoes >
Mustard, capers, wine and cream
combine with the browned pork bits to
make an amazing pan sauce.
Monday
•Main Course•
Tuna Melts >•Side Dish•
Glazed Carrots >Both tuna melts and glazed carrots
are old-fashioned favorites that stand the
test of time for an easy weeknight dinner.
Tuesday
•Main Course•
Grilled ChickenBreasts with Feta and
Pine Nut Relish >
To make sure the topping
melts slightly, let it come to room
temperature before sprinkling
it on hot-off-the-grill chicken.
Wednesday
•Main Course•
Steamed Salmonwith Chermoula >
•Side Dish•
Peas and Pancetta >Sauce made from lemon
juice, fresh cilantro, and parsley
add bright flavor and gorgeous
color to steamed salmon.
Thursday
•Main Course•
Linguine withSpicy Calamari >
•Side Dish•
Shaved Zucchini Saladwith Almonds and Asiago >
Cooking calamari briefly is key to
keeping it tender, making this spicy pasta
dish a winner for weekend dinners.
Friday
•Main Course•
Skirt SteakSalad with Citrus
and Arugula >
•Side Dish•
Taquería Guacamole >Homemade guacamole and chips
round out a meal of steak salad with
a slightly spicy dressing.
Saturday
•Main Course•
Hamburgers with Fried Eggs >•Side Dish•
Grilled New Potatoeswith a Red Pepper Crust >
The yolk from a soft fried egg
seeps into the beef, elevating these burgers
from the everyday to the extraordinary.
Sunday
•Main Course•
Chicken Stuffedwith Goat Cheese and
Artichokes >
•Side Dish•
Buttered Brussels Leaves >A panini press makes quick work of
cooking chicken breasts, since it sears
both sides at the same time.
Monday
•Main Course•
Buffalo Burgerswith Tomato and
Marjoram Topping >
Burgers become something new
when made with bison, but ground
beef and turkey also work great here.
Tuesday
•Main Course•
Avocado and BlackBean Tortas >
•Side Dish•
Mexican-StyleCorn on the Cob >
This colorful vegetarian sandwich,
inspired by a Mexican torta,
is packed full of fresh vegetables.
Wednesday
•Main Course•
Linguine with Clams >•Side Dish•
Roasted Broccoliniwith Lemon >
This classic Italian pasta
dish pairs perfectly with broccolini
roasted along with chopped lemon.
Thursday
•Main Course•
Chicken withMustard-Herb Topping >
•Side Dish•
Couscous Saladwith Cherry Tomatoes
and Bell Peppers >
The broiler quickly crisps the skin
of chicken breasts slathered with mustard
and garlic in this weeknight staple.
Friday
•Main Course•
Spaghetti alla Carbonara >•Side Dish•
Broccoli with RedPepper Flakes and
Garlic Chips >
When cooking a dish as elemental
as this one, you’ll want to use the best
bacon or pancetta you can find.
Saturday
•Main Course•
Panfried Lamb Chops withLemon-Mint Gremolata >
•Side Dish•
Fingerling Potatoeswith Pesto >
Mint, garlic and lemon zest
add zip to simply panfried lamb
chops, while purchased pesto tops
the fingerling potatoes.
Sunday
•Main Course•
Coconut-Curry Mussels >•Side Dish•
Sesame Bok Choy >Inexpensive mussels are a
boon for busy cooks, as they
cook up in a matter of minutes.
Monday
•Main Course•
Fettuccine with Peasand Asparagus >
Purchasing fresh fettuccine from your
grocer or Italian deli makes assembling
this gorgeous pasta dish a snap.
Tuesday
•Main Course•
Fennel-CrustedPork Tenderloin >
•Side Dish•
Pan-RoastedAsparagus with Garlic
and Lemon Zest >
A pork tenderloin coated
in fennel seeds and peppercorns needs
only about 15 minutes in the oven.
Wednesday
•Main Course•
Quick Kabob PitaSandwiches with Tzatziki >
•Side Dish•
Sautéed Broccolini >Sautéed broccolini is a flavorful
partner for kid-friendly kabobs that are
used to assemble pita sandwiches.
Thursday
•Main Course•
Chicken, Broccoliand Cashew Stir-Fry >
Stir-fries like this one come
together quickly, so have all your ingredients
prepped before you start cooking.
Friday
•Main Course•
Ham andCheese Panini >
•Side Dish•
Yellow TomatoGazpacho >
The nostalgic combo of grilled
cheese and tomato soup gets a twist
in this menu of ham and cheese
panini and yellow gazpacho.
Saturday
•Main Course•
Panfried Halibut withTomatoes and Basil >
•Side Dish•
Sautéed Spinachwith Garlic >
Fish fillets are an ideal
choice for an easy weeknight meal,
since most can be panfried in
less than 10 minutes.
Sunday
•Main Course•
Grilled Lamb Chops withHerb-Almond Pesto >
•Side Dish•
New Potatoes withCrème Fraiche >
Bright green pesto complements
the rich flavor of lamb loin chops, which
cook quickly on a hot grill.
Monday
•Main Course•
Cacio e Pepe >•Side Dish•
Eggplant, Zucchiniand Squash Kabobs >
Vegetable kabobs are the
perfect partner for an utterly simple yet
supremely satisfying pasta dish.
Tuesday
•Main Course•
Mu Shu Pork >•Side Dish•
Broccoli with Soy, RiceVinegar and Sesame Seeds >
Serve this easy version of the
Chinese restaurant staple with purchased
Mandarin pancakes or corn tortillas.
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•
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.
Friday
•Main Course•
Stir-Fried Beef andBok Choy with Ginger >
Serve this quick and hearty
stir-fry with rice noodles or steamed
brown rice, if you like.
Saturday
•Main Course•
Black Pepper Halibut Steakswith Roasted Tomatoes >
•Side Dish•
Green Beans with CreamyTarragon Dipping Sauce >
Coarsely crushed black
peppercorns are a delicious and bold
way to season meaty fish steaks.