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In today's fast paced world we are all guilty of foregoing nutrition for convenience. What we don't always realize is that healthy meals do not have to take hours to make. Our goal at HalfHourMeals.com is to supply recipes that are not just fast and easy, but also wholesome and nutritious for you and your family. Take a few minutes and try one of these great dishes. Your body will thank you.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
I love to cook fish because it is so versatile and usually simple to make. This is one of my Mom’s creations that helped instill my love of seafood at a young age. Creamy, lemony, herb butter coats the Tilapia and gives it great flavor. You could sub…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a simple and satisfying soup to have on a cold fall evening. Enjoy!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Every time I have a few overripe bananas, I whip these up. They are quick and easy to make, and are so moist and delicious that they don't last long. The recipe makes 18 muffins (fill muffin cups around 1/2 - 2/3 full) or four mini loaves. Today, we…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Heavenly, not only because the angels would decend to earth for them but also because they fall into the ”sin free” variety of chocolate pleasures. Maybe your honey will make them for you as a special breakfast in bed? Could this be where the sin come…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
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I am a huge fan of spinach and artichoke dip! This recipe came about when I was trying to put together an orange sweet potato crockpot dish, and I forgot to buy sweet potatoes! I had to leave for work and had minutes to improvise. Grabbing what I had on h…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Only 3 ingredients in this fresh beet salad - the key is to use every ingredient to it's fullest: Beet tops and orange zest are used to make this a delicious and good for you meal!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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When it’s just to hot to cook, let alone eating a hot dish, like it is here in Naples, Italy. This main or side dish is perfect and nutritious. Also you can add more vegetables (there is no limit, go crazy!). Can be served with good crusty bread or garl…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a treat with a loaf of Italian bread and a colorful side salad. Enjoy with Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Pesto is a beloved pasta sauce that is extremely versatile. It can be used on sandwiches, wraps, meats, and even salads. This pesto recipe is simple, yet tasty. In less than 30 minutes, you can have a quick, delicious meal on the table for your family.…
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
Financier cake, cheese mousse and elderberry flower gelatine.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
A quick make soup that is so delicious that you can tell folks that you slaved for hours.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Raita is a yogurt based sauce or dip. Usually, raita is very simple with either some cumin or some mint and cucumber, or pineapple pieces, etc. But this is a very flavorful raita with smoked eggplant, garlic and ginger. I had it first along with a very de…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Quick and easy chicken dish for one for nights when there are minimal ingredients on hand. Delightful citrusy summer fare, or a bright spot in the middle of winter when you wish summer would get here already!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Prepare your favorite toast and you are in for a treat! Enjoy with Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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We were on a much needed vacation the first part of May, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I have to say - I really did miss cooking! Anyways, I drank a lot of mango flavored cocktails in Mexico and was having a craving for mango about a week after I returned.…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This dish is easy and very impressive in taste. Enjoy with Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
I think everyone's mom or family member had a recipe for stuffed peppers they remember from their youth. Maybe not everyone feels this way, but I always loved stuffed peppers. This recipe is different than my Mother's, but still very very yummy. I mixed i…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Nice way to get your kids to eat their greens.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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These simple wraps are a perfect change of pace from the normal sandwich. Creamy Thousand Island dressing and Gruyere cheese give it the Reuben flavor but since it is made with turkey, it is much healthier. Try it with some baked potato chips or a side…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
Peach jam is one of my favourites: sweet, chunky slices of peach suspended in syrup are delicious on crusty sourdough toast with lashings of unsalted butter.