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Category: < 30 mins

“Half-Hour Gourmet” – The “< 30 mins" section at ChampsDiet.com is a haven for those seeking to create something special in minimal time. Here, you'll find an array of recipes that transform simple ingredients into extraordinary meals in under 30 minutes. From zesty pastas to quick stir-fries, and from refreshing salads to speedy soups, these dishes cater to the demands of a hectic lifestyle while ensuring a gourmet experience.

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Cornbread in a Skillet
< 30 minsBreadsFor 1 or 2

Cornbread in a Skillet

Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 eggs1/4 cup...

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Big Sandwich
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Big Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 unsliced round loaf Italian bread ( 8 inches)5 -6 slices cooked beef...

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Grilled Banana Bread Ham Steak Sandwiches
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Grilled Banana Bread Ham Steak Sandwiches

Ingredients: 8 slices banana bread, thick slices ( with or without nuts)1 large round...

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Candied Walnut Orange Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Candied Walnut Orange Salad

Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray3 tablespoons sugar, for top3 tablespoons orange juice, from can2...

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"crazy Easy"  Lo Mein
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

“crazy Easy” Lo Mein

Ingredients: 16 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained1 lb cooked ground beef, drained2 (12...

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Asian Noodle Stir Fry
< 30 minsAsianMain dish

Asian Noodle Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sweet-hot mustard1/4 cup tamari ( dark soy sauce)1/2 cup vegetable stock...

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Tomato and Sour Cream Tea Sandwiches
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Tomato and Sour Cream Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients: 2 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sour cream1 tablespoon oregano, choppedsalt and pepper8...

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Sekanjabin
< 30 minsBeveragesFor large groups

Sekanjabin

Ingredients: 4 cups sugar2 1/2 cups water1 cup red wine vinegar or 1 cup...

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Taco Chicken Wraps
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Taco Chicken Wraps

Ingredients: 3/4 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders, not breaded ( about 8 large)1 tablespoon...

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Tossed Salad With A Difference
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Tossed Salad With A Difference

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce3 tablespoons...

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Double Ginger Crinkle Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Double Ginger Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 large eggs1/4 cup molasses2 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Tuscan Peas
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Tuscan Peas

Ingredients: 1 onions2 cloves garlic3 slices bacon2 tablespoons light olive oil1/2 cup chicken stock1...

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Lemon Cheesecake Squares
< 30 minsCheesecakeDessert

Lemon Cheesecake Squares

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1 (3 ounce)...

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Broccoli With Garlic and Asiago
< 30 minsBroccoliVegetables

Broccoli With Garlic and Asiago

Ingredients: 1 large head broccoli, cut into long, thin spears2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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< 30 minsCheesecakeDessert

No Bake Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/3 cup white sugar1 (8 ounce) containers...

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Arabic Almond Milk
< 30 minsBeveragesTime to make

Arabic Almond Milk

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons full cream milk powder3 cups water3 tablespoons rice flour3 tablespoons grated...

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Brussels Sprouts With Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Brussels Sprouts With Warm Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1/2 lb frozen petite Brussels sprouts ( I like Hanover Gold Line)1 tablespoon...

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Marinated Pork Chops
< 30 minsMeatPork

Marinated Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3/4 cup salad oil6 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon yellow mustard1 teaspoon salt1 large...

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Terry's Caesar Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Terry’s Caesar Salad

Ingredients: 2 heads romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces1 large mild onions, sliced in...

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Avocado Salad Toss
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Avocado Salad Toss

Ingredients: 2 cups shredded lettuce1 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained &...

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Prunes in Orange-Wine Sauce
< 30 minsDessertFruit

Prunes in Orange-Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons grated orange zest12 ounces pitted prunes1/2 cup fresh orange...

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Green Pea Salad
< 30 minsSaladsSide dishes

Green Pea Salad

Ingredients: 16 ounces frozen baby green peas, thawed1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped nuts1...

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Peanut Butter Fudge Krispies Bars
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Peanut Butter Fudge Krispies Bars

Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar1 cup white corn syrup1 cup peanut butter1 cup shredded...

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Honey in the Slaw (Coleslaw)
< 30 minsSaladsVegetables

Honey in the Slaw (Coleslaw)

Ingredients: 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage1/2 cup green sweet peppers, diced ( 1/4-inch...

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Cocoa Espresso Cooler
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Cocoa Espresso Cooler

Ingredients: 2 cups espresso blend coffee, Cold2 cups cocoa, Cold ( 2-3 heaping teaspoons...

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
< 30 minsAppetizersSpreads

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar3/4...

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Pfannkuchen (Pancakes With Apples)
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Pfannkuchen (Pancakes With Apples)

Ingredients: 3 eggs3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1 cup milk7 tablespoons butter2...

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Kathy's BBQ Ham Sandwich
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Kathy’s BBQ Ham Sandwich

Ingredients: 1/2 cup water1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire...

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< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Pasta Potpourri

Ingredients: 4 ounces penne or 4 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked1 teaspoon sesame oil1 small...

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Ice Box Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Ice Box Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar1 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup shortening3 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon...

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Healthy Cornbread
< 30 minsBreadsFor large groups

Healthy Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup whole wheat flour4 teaspoons baking powder1/4...

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Pizzettes With Gorgonzola
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Pizzettes With Gorgonzola, Tomato and Basil

Ingredients: 12 ounces pizza dough5 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled5 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered1 tablespoon extra...

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< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Mini Mexican Cherry Pepper Quiches

Ingredients: 28 -30 fresh red mild cherry peppers2 large eggs1 cup whipping cream1/4 cup...

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Bacon Tater Tots Bites
< 30 minsAppetizersFor 1 or 2

Bacon Tater Tots Bites

Ingredients: 12 tater tots6 slices bacon4 slices American cheese1/2 cup mustard1/4 cup brown sugar1/2...

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Tex-Mex Goulash
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Tex-Mex Goulash

Ingredients: 4 ounces macaroni ( can use corn or rice pasta)1 lb lean ground...

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Pizza Pull-Aparts
< 30 minsKid FriendlyLunch/snacks

Pizza Pull-Aparts

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits3/4 cup pizza sauce1 -1 1/2 cup...

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Zesty Italian Peasant Bread Appetizer
< 30 minsAppetizersBreads

Zesty Italian Peasant Bread Appetizer

Ingredients: 12 inches Italian bread ( Boboli)1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking...

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Fruit Chaat ( Fruit Salad )
< 30 minsAsianIndian

Fruit Chaat ( Fruit Salad )

Ingredients: 1 cup papayas, diced3/4 cup pineapple, diced1 cup apples, diced1/2 cup bananas, diced4...

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Robust Italian Salad
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Robust Italian Salad

Ingredients: 6 slices hard salami, cut in half1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing1 (16 ounce)...

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< 30 minsBreakfastTime to make

Baking Stones

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 eggs1/2 cup butter or 1/2...

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Silken Lemon Creme Brulee
< 30 minsDessertVegetarian

Silken Lemon Creme Brulee

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) boxes firm silken tofu1/2 cup soy cream cheese ( or...

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Orange Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast
< 30 minsBreakfastEggs/dairy

Orange Cream Cheese-Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients: 8 slices French bread ( 2-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 1 inch thick)4 ounces...

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Lemon Nut Refrigerator Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Lemon Nut Refrigerator Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup shortening1/2 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 eggs2...

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Pesto Chicken and Pasta
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Pesto Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked farfalle pasta ( bow-tie pasta)2 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup...

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Baked Monte Cristo Sandwich
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Baked Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 slices swiss cheese ( 1 oz)4 slices cooked turkey ( 1 oz)8...

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Best Layered Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Best Layered Salad

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) bag prewashed romaine lettuce1/2 green peppers, diced2 green onions, diced5...

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Grilled Corn With Creamy Chipotle Sauce
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Grilled Corn With Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt7 ounces canned chipotle chiles, drained and seeded1 garlic cloves1/2 cup...

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Quick Baked Fish Fillets
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Quick Baked Fish Fillets

Ingredients: 8 fresh fish fillets1 (6 ounce) packages seasoned stuffing mix1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/4...

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Anchovy
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Anchovy, Breadcrumb, Pasta

Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil1 -2 can anchoviesItalian breadcrumbspasta Directions: Heat olive oil...

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Tomato Devils
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Tomato Devils

Ingredients: 25 small bread rounds or 25 slices rye cocktail bread1 cup grated cheddar...

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American Garlic Bread
< 30 minsBreadsTime to make

American Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 9 -10 cloves garlic, skins left on ( about the size of a...

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Big Breakfast Cookie
< 30 minsBreakfastVegetarian

Big Breakfast Cookie

Ingredients: 1/3 cup oatmeal1 tablespoon raisins1 tablespoon flour1/3 cup non-fat powdered milk1/4 cup applesauce1/4...

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Pork With Apricot Glaze
< 30 minsMeatPork

Pork With Apricot Glaze

Ingredients: 500 g pork fillets60 g butter1 onions, sliced2 teaspoons curry powder2 teaspoons ginger,...

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Pickled Hot Dogs or Sausages
< 30 minsAppetizersMeat

Pickled Hot Dogs or Sausages

Ingredients: 4 cups water3 cups vinegar1 medium onions4 -5 garlic cloves, diced2 tablespoons salt1...

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Pennsylvania German Fried Tomatoes
< 30 minsTomatoesVegetables

Pennsylvania German Fried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 lb plum tomatoes, cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices1/3 cup flour1 teaspoon...

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Midas Squares
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Midas Squares

Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter1/2 cup syrup1/2 cup brown sugar2 cups corn flakes1 cup...

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Apricot Congealed Salad
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Apricot Congealed Salad

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple1 (3 ounce) boxes apricot gelatin1 cup buttermilk1...

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< 30 minsLunch/snacksSnacks

Pesto Tomato Toast

Ingredients: 6 slices French bread, 1 “,thick1/3 cup pesto sauce1 small tomatoes, chopped (...

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Lean and Mean Buffalo Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Lean and Mean Buffalo Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt3 boneless skinless chicken...

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Hidden Valley Broiled Fish
< 30 minsFishSeafood

Hidden Valley Broiled Fish

Ingredients: 1 ounce hidden valley ranch dressing mix1/3 cup lemon juice3 tablespoons olive oil3...

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