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Easy Formula for 30 Minute Meals

Oct 21, 2020 · Modified: Oct 13, 2023 by Sara Ayesh · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Need dinner in a pinch? We all do! Moms, dads, working millennials, empty nesters...we are all searching for WHAT to make and HOW to make it. Well here is my formula for the perfect 30 minute meal EVERY time.

It's a few easy steps and this is how I do all of my meal planning. Unless its a special occasion you can bet I'm making a 30 minute meal any given weeknight.

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White Kitchen Red Wine 30 Minute Meals

Here are some of my most most notable and popular 30 minute meals from the blog!

Chicken: Basil Balsamic Chicken Thighs, Grilled Chicken Sliders, BLT Stuffed Chicken Breast

Seafood: Salmon Spinach Pasta, Seared Ahi Tuna, Coconut Lime Shrimp Curry

Ground Meat: Teriyaki Pork Sliders, Best Ever Turkey Burgers, Black Bean Raspberry Meatballs

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30 Minute Meal Formula

So now what you're really here for! My fool proof formula for a 30 minute meal. This download will give you the tools to look in your fridge and come up with your own signature 30 minute meals!

I break it down into 3 easy steps that I use daily in my cooking to come up with my meals if I don't have something planned. It comes in handy for last minute dinners as well as menu planning.

If you need more help with menu planning head to my blog on How To Menu Plan and Grocery Shop Like a Pro to download a free ebook with 4 weeks worth of dinner recipes and shopping lists.

And for my 30 Minute Meal Formula click here to get it straight to your email!

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