30 Minutes or Less: Quick & Easy Meals
Fall is officially here and I am enjoying the weather and watching the leaves change color here in Maine. This is a favorite time of year, but it is also a busy time of year! it seems like my family has something going on every night of the week. This week my kids had to be in two different places at the same time on 3 separate days! Thank goodness for car pooling. With all of this shuffling, I struggled to prepare a good sit down family meal each night. However, this week, I am determined to do better and I am sharing my plan with you! I have put together 5 of my favorite meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. They are all family friendly and delicious!
1. Monday: We try to participate in "Meatless Mondays" at our house, so this Kale Tortellini Soup from Running in a Skirt will be perfect!
2. Tuesday: This Lighter Linguine with Clam Sauce from Everyday Eileen is a regular go-to meal for busy week nights!
3. Wednesday: . Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Pork from The Foodie Affair is a wonderful quick and easy meal. My kids absolutely love the pineapple in the dish!
4. Thursday: It doesn't get easier than this 3 Bean Crockpot Chili recipe from Creative Southern Home. I like to prepare a side of Healthy Baked Tacquitos from Enticing Healthy Eating to go along with this meal.
5. Friday: On Friday Nights, I like to prepare something the kids can help with. Sometimes we do homemade pizzas or tacos, but in my quest for 30 minutes or less, I am going to make one of these 2 dishes, or perhaps both since they are so yummy, healthy, & easy to fix! Thai Lettuce Wraps from Snacking in Sneakers &/or Vegan Hawaiian Sweet Potato Nachos from The Athletic Avocado
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I am all about quick meals!
Me too!!! Thanks for joining us :-)
Quick and easy is the best! Thank you for hosting! :)
It sure is! Thanks for linking up :-)
I do need quick meals every now the then (as normally we have a cook).
Thanks for hosting Angela and enjoy your weekend :)
Thanks for joining us!
I found my way here via Share the Wealth. I love your quick and easy meals. Thanks for hosting here.
Kathleen
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Thanks for stopping by Kathleen! On my way over to check out your blog now :-)
Thank you for hosting! Now I am off to share some links. Have a productive week!
Same to you Marilyn!
Ah 30 mins or less is a must in my house too! Thank you for hosting!
Thanks for linking up Lauren :-)
I knew this post was going to be great and it did not disappoint! I am going to save these to try later. 30 minutes is my middle name! :)
Haha! Same here Tricia!!
I'm loving your roundups lately. Such awesome new ideas!
Thanks Rachel! It's been fun putting them together :-)
I wish I was organized enough to plan my whole week out!
I'm trying to keep organized :-)
So many of these look so yummy! There's a few I'm going to try and can't wait!
Let me know your faves :-)
So many awesome ideas here! You'd never get bored. I have to try some of these for my family.
Thanks Kim! They are all Fabulous, you can't go wrong with any of these :-)
i love meals like these!! Look delicious and take no time to make !! <3
Time Savings is huge right now, Thanks Abbey!! x
Love quick meals, especially lately... seems like I just don't have enough time or don't want to take the time on long intricate meals. These looks delicious!
Thank you :-)
Same here!
I need to try that kale soup!
It's fabulous!!!
I'm ALL about quick and easy meals! Life is just too busy right now to spend more than 30 minutes cooking!
Same here Liz!
I could make everything on this list! I'm definitely a quick and easy type of cook and these are right up my alley. Pinning this as well! Thanks you.
Thanks! Quick & easy a must fit me!!
Thanks!
AH! It all looks SO good, especially that linguini with clam sauce. That is calling my name!
It's fantastic!
I'm all for quick and easy. Complicated time consuming recipes rarely happen in our house.
Same here these days ;-)
NEED THESE. Quick and simple meals as a grad student is the only way food gets made!
You've come to the right place!!! :-)
The tortellini soup looks great!! Thanks for sharing on the Taco Tuesday link up!
oops - not the taco tuesday - the What's for Dinner!!
haha! love taco Tuesday too ;-)
you got it!!!
I'm all about quick and tasty! Thanks for posting all these yummy recipes!
Thanks for stopping by! :-)
i am all for a good meal under 30 minutes. I see a few I want to try.
Hope you enjoy them!
The pork chops look amazing, I am all about a great meal in less time! Thanks for sharing!
You sill love the pork chops, so quick, easy, & delicious!!!
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Everything here looks amazing!! I'm all about 30 minute meals!! Thank you for that. ;) So glad I pinned this one.
XO
Thank you!!!
I could so use some inspiration for simple meals during the week! It's always such a huge rush at nighttime with homework and other activities.
You are a lifesaver with all of these amazing meal ideas! That is half the battle of the week - trying to get ideas! Totally writing all these down for next week!
Thanks Karen!
I love these meal ideas! We cook a lot but I am always eager to see what others do in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing!
That's Great!
I am all about quick and easy meals. I try to fill my meal plan with as many healthy and quick meals as I can. I can't wait to go through all those links
Quick & easy is a must here too :-)
Love quick and easy meals! I'm trying to eat better even though my time is definitely more limited in the fall to cook. Will have to try some of these!
Same here, that is why I am sticking with 30 minutes or LESS!
I love quick and easy meals! I don't mind cooking at all but it's great to have a quick meal idea for the weeknights.
Thanks Kori :-)
I love quick meals that aren't too hard to make. These are quick and healthy ideas that my family would love.
Thank you!
Everything looks amazing and I love that these dishes can be made in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy moms like me. I can't wait to try some of the recipes.
Enjoy :-)
These look great! #0 minute meals are awesome! My husband would love #3.
That's a huge hit here!
I love 30 minute or less meals! With a one year old getting dinner done quickly is essential to keeping everyone happy. haha I can't wait to try some of these!
Hope you love them all!
That's all I have 30 mins for meals! Love these! gonna pin this page so I can add to our meal plans! thanks for sharing
Great Ellie, Enjoy!!! :-)
Quick and Easy meals are always the best! They save both time and stress - love your ideas!
Thanks Kendall!!
Hah I'm the queen of 30 minute cooking not because of time but because of patience. I really don't have the attention span to watch food on the stove lol. My crockpot and pressure cooker are tools from heaven!
Same here :-)
Thank you for this! I was just telling my husband I need to step out of what we normally make and try some new recipes. My problem is always time! These look perfect!
Hope you enjoy the recipes!
I love a good 30 minute meal! I don't have much more time than that to spare.
Same here!
Thank you for the great recipes!
You're welcome :-)
I love 30 minute recipes. They are especially great when you don't have a lot of time!
Yes, I agree :-)
I love quick and easy meals like these, I will have to try the pineapple pork, it sounds wonderful!
I love all of these quick and easy meal options and what a bonus that they look so delicious!
They are all so yummy!!!
These meals looks incredible. So colorful and filling.
Thanks Valerie!
All of these look so great and easy to make. I am always looking for fast meals on school nights so these are perfect.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing my Lighter Linguine with Clam Sauce. You have a great collection and I cannot wait to start making these easy tasty meals