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“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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< 30 minsEuropeanItalian

Inside-Out Manicotti

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1...

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Chickpea Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Chickpea Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground...

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mushroom sauce
< 30 minsCondimentsetc.

mushroom sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 lb mushrooms1 teaspoon butter1/4 teaspoon beef stock ( powder)1/2 teaspoon cornflour1 pinch...

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Low Fat Chunky Chicken Salad
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Low Fat Chunky Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise1/3 cup roasted red peppers,...

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Taco Cheese Quesadillas
< 30 minsMexicanNorth american

Taco Cheese Quesadillas

Ingredients: 4 9 inch flour tortillas8 ounces shredded taco flavor cheese4 Italian plum tomatoes,...

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Creamy Caramel Treasure Brownies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Creamy Caramel Treasure Brownies

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped pecans1 (18 ounce) packages nestle toll house refrigerated brownie...

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Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 cups onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup water2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon garlic, dried,minced4...

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Red Kidney Bean Salad
< 30 minsBeansSide dishes

Red Kidney Bean Salad

Ingredients: 3 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained & rinsed1 cup chopped onions1...

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Donny's Asian Noodles
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Donny’s Asian Noodles

Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon sesame oil6 cloves garlic2 teaspoons grated ginger2 cups...

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Fried Rice with Pork
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Fried Rice with Pork

Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon chopped garlic4 ounces...

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Ultimate Pizza Dough
< 30 minsMain dishPizza

Ultimate Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1/4 ounce active dry yeast1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar3/4 cup water, 110 degrees1 3/4...

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Amaretto Blueberry Pancakes
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Amaretto Blueberry Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla ice cream3 tablespoons Amaretto or 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier1/2 cup...

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Honey-mustard Potatoes
< 30 minsPotatoesVegetables

Honey-mustard Potatoes

Ingredients: 8 medium red potatoes, cut into wedges ( about 2 pounds)1/2 cup honey...

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creamy skillet chicken
< 30 minsMeatPoultry

creamy skillet chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 boneless chicken breasts1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of...

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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Soda
< 30 minsBeveragesFor 1 or 2

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Soda

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons chocolate syrup2 tablespoons whipped cream, in a can2 1/2 cups cold...

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Mochi Ice Cream!
< 30 minsDessertFrozen desserts

Mochi Ice Cream!

Ingredients: 10 scoops ice cream ( scoop softened ice cream into round balls, and...

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Fettuccine With Vegetable Ribbons
< 30 minsTime to makeVegetarian

Fettuccine With Vegetable Ribbons

Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini4 carrots1 lb fettuccine pasta ( or tagliatelle)1 bunch fresh cilantro...

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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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Basil Spinach Salad With Lime Vinaigrette
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Basil Spinach Salad With Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 7 -8 ounces of fresh baby spinach1 cup loosely packed chiffonade fresh basil1...

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Peppy-Mex Popcorn Snack
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSnacks

Peppy-Mex Popcorn Snack

Ingredients: 8 cups popped popcorn2 1/2 cups miniature pretzels2 1/2 cups crunchy Cheetos cheese-flavored...

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Coca-Cola Barbecue Sauce
< 30 minsCondimentsetc.

Coca-Cola Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup Coca-Cola1 cup ketchup1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon liquid smoke1/4 cup A-1...

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Mom's Pea Salad
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Mom’s Pea Salad

Ingredients: 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped3/4-1 cup sliced celery1 small onions, diced fine1 bag...

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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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Cinnabon Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Cinnabon Cookies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, soft1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup granulated...

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Very Veggie Crumble
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Very Veggie Crumble

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package baby beans and carrots vegetable mix, thawed1 red bell...

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< 30 minsAppetizersKid Friendly

Butterfield Wieners

Ingredients: 1 lb hot dogs1/4 cup honey1 (18 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce Directions: Cut...

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Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts
< 30 minsTime to makeVegetables

Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts

Ingredients: 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, base & outer leaves trimmed,and halved8 tablespoons butter, not...

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Rosemary's Hanky Panky's
< 30 minsAppetizersSpreads

Rosemary’s Hanky Panky’s

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb ground sausage1 1/2 lbs Velveeta cheese, cubed small1...

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Creamy Curried Chicken- Rice Soup
< 30 minsSoups & stewsTime to make

Creamy Curried Chicken- Rice Soup

Ingredients: 2 large carrots, diced2 celery ribs, diced1 small onions, chopped3/4 cup butter3/4 cup...

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Scalloped (Aubergine) Eggplant
< 30 minsSide dishesTime to make

Scalloped (Aubergine) Eggplant

Ingredients: 1 large eggplants, peeled and diced1/3 cup milk1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed...

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Ranch Vegetable Salad
< 30 minsSaladsVegetables

Ranch Vegetable Salad

Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces1 bunch broccoli, cut into small pieces12...

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Hidden Valley Cheese Spread
< 30 minsAppetizersSpreads

Hidden Valley Cheese Spread

Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup margarine, softened1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 (1 ounce)...

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Pasta With Lemon Zucchini Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Pasta With Lemon Zucchini Sauce

Ingredients: 13 ounces farfalle pasta or 13 ounces other pastas4 small zucchini2 small yellow...

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Black Bean Quesadillas
< 30 minsFor 1 or 2Time to make

Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients: 2 corn tortillas1 tablespoon bell peppers, chopped1 tablespoon onions, chopped1/4 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon...

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Buttermilk Skillet Cornbread
< 30 minsBreadsQuick breads

Buttermilk Skillet Cornbread

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powdersugar, to your...

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Four-Bean Soup
< 30 minsSoups & stewsTime to make

Four-Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch dice2 cups salsa1 (16 ounce)...

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< 30 minsDessertFor 1 or 2

Cream Cheese and Chocolate Pudding Parfait

Ingredients: 1 package instant cream cheese filling1 box chocolate pudding1 jar maraschino cherries Directions:...

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Creamy Southwest Noodles
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Creamy Southwest Noodles

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) bags egg noodles16 ounces sour cream1 package taco seasoning mixpicante...

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BLT Egg Bake
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

BLT Egg Bake

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise5 slices bread, toasted4 slices American cheese12 slices bacon, cooked and...

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< 30 minsFor large groupsSalads

Greek Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 8 firm roma tomatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks ( or other type small)2...

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Barbecue Cups
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Barbecue Cups

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onions1 (8 ounce) bottles barbecue sauce1...

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Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
< 30 minsAppetizersBreads

Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

Ingredients: 1 (10 5/8 ounce) packages pillsbury refrigerated garlic breadsticks5 ounces mozzarella string cheese...

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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients: 3 (10 ounce) cans 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup3/4 cup fat free...

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Baked White Beans with Sage and Garlic
< 30 minsBeansTime to make

Baked White Beans with Sage and Garlic

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable broth or 1/2 cup chicken broth1 tablespoon tomato paste2 (15...

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Hoagie
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Hoagie

Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 cup...

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Tippins Cornbread 2
< 30 minsBreadsTime to make

Tippins Cornbread 2

Ingredients: 1 (8 1/2 ounce) boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix1 (9 ounce) boxes jiffy...

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Fantastic  Crackle Top  Sugar-Cinnamon Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Fantastic Crackle Top Sugar-Cinnamon Cookies

Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar1 cup brown sugar2 cups Butter Flavor Crisco ( do...

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Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons salt2 cups butter2 cups brown...

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Crispy Bacon Coleslaw
< 30 minsSaladsVegetables

Crispy Bacon Coleslaw

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon sugar4 cups shredded green cabbage1 cup shredded red cabbage1/2...

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Strawberry Crinkle Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) boxes strawberry cake mix1/2 cup oil2 tablespoons water2 eggs1/3 cup...

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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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Rosemary Turkey With Mushrooms
< 30 minsMain dishMeat

Rosemary Turkey With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb turkey breast tenderloins, slices all visible fat removed1/2 cup low sodium...

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Basic Stir Fry
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Basic Stir Fry

Ingredients: 4 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil3 1/2 tablespoons soya sauce3/4 cup water6 cups vegetables...

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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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Kelly's Kitchen Sink Goulash!
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Kelly’s Kitchen Sink Goulash!

Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 teaspoon italian seasoning1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, divided1/2 teaspoon thyme1...

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Cranberry Spinach Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Cranberry Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb spinach1 cup dried cranberries ( I use one bag of Craisins)1...

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Snickerdoodles
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Snickerdoodles

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 1/2 cups sugar2 eggs2 3/4 cups flour2...

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Green Tea Rice
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Green Tea Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup white basmati rice1 tablespoon lemon and ginger green tea ( or...

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Sweet and Spicy Pecans
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Ingredients: 2 cups pecan halves2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon...

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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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