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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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The Easiest Cheesecake Ever
< 30 minsCheesecakeDessert

The Easiest Cheesecake Ever

Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) boxes of shirriff cheesecake mix ( or any brand that...

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Vermont Country Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Vermont Country Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons maple syrup1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon minced...

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Sausage 'n Hamburger Rounds
< 30 minsAppetizersMeat

Sausage ‘n Hamburger Rounds

Ingredients: 2 loaves miniature party rye rounds1 lb lean ground beef1 lb hot pork...

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Yum Yum Cake
< 30 minsDessertFor large groups

Yum Yum Cake

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup melted butter1 (10 ounce) packages cream...

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Italian Chicken Burgers
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Italian Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken ( or turkey)1 eggs1/4 cup parmesan cheese ( the...

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Ground Cheeseburger Dish
< 30 minsMain dishMeat

Ground Cheeseburger Dish

Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning1 teaspoon onion...

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Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake Tarts
< 30 minsCheesecakeDessert

Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake Tarts

Ingredients: 19 1/4 ounces strawberry cake mix1/4 cup butter, melted16 ounces cream cheese, softened3...

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Kahlua French Toast
< 30 minsBreakfastHealthy

Kahlua French Toast

Ingredients: 4 eggs1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon, or...

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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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My Never Fail Sponge
< 30 minsCakesDessert

My Never Fail Sponge

Ingredients: 6 ounces sugar2 tablespoons water4 eggs6 ounces cornflour1 teaspoon flour ( heaped)2 teaspoons...

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Joe's Dogs
< 30 minsMain dishMeat

Joe’s Dogs

Ingredients: 8 hot dogs 8 hot dog buns 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3/4...

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Greek Scampi
< 30 minsMain dishSeafood

Greek Scampi

Ingredients: 1/2 lb shrimp2 garlic cloves ( minced or pressed)2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup...

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Cold Avocado Soup
< 30 minsSoups & stewsVegetables

Cold Avocado Soup

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 cups chicken stock4 ripe avocados1 cup sour...

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Broccoli and Noodles Supreme
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Broccoli and Noodles Supreme

Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked medium egg noodles2 cups broccoli florets1 (10 ounce) cans cream...

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French Toast Ala South Beach
< 30 minsBreakfastFor 1 or 2

French Toast Ala South Beach

Ingredients: 4 slices arnold’s whole grain bread8 ounces Egg Beaters egg substituteconfectioners’ sugar, for...

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Seafood Rotini Salad for 25
< 30 minsSaladsSeafood

Seafood Rotini Salad for 25

Ingredients: 2 lbs imitation crabmeat5 lbs rotini pasta, cooked2 cups diced celery1 cup green...

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Key Lime Dessert Squares
< 30 minsCakesDessert

Key Lime Dessert Squares

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped pecans19 1/4 ounces white cake mix1/2 cup butter, melted3 egg...

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Chocolate Fix
< 30 minsChocolateDessert

Chocolate Fix

Ingredients: 3 cups all-bran cereal or 3 cups fibr-one cereal2 1/2 cups water1 box...

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Egg Noodles With Brown Butter and Feta
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSide dishes

Egg Noodles With Brown Butter and Feta

Ingredients: 1 lb dried egg noodles or 1 lb egg pasta1/2 cup butter6 ounces...

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Pizza Burgers for 2
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Pizza Burgers for 2

Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning1/4...

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Yummy Low Calorie French Toast
< 30 minsBreadsBreakfast

Yummy Low Calorie French Toast

Ingredients: 3 slices light bread2 ounces soymilk lite2 egg whites2 (3 g) packets Splenda...

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Easy Rolls
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Easy Rolls

Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick1/2 cup butter1 (8 ounce) containers sour cream Directions: Melt butter...

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Fresh Green Pea Soup
< 30 minsSoups & stewsVegetables

Fresh Green Pea Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups green peas, fresh or frozen1 medium potatoes1/2 medium onions1 cup snow...

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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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Kittencal's Best Nanaimo Bars (No Bake)
< 30 minsDessertFor large groups

Kittencal’s Best Nanaimo Bars (No Bake)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened ( use butter only!)1/4 cup sugar5 tablespoons cocoa1 eggs,...

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Lunch Box Pizzas
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessLunch/snacks

Lunch Box Pizzas

Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuits ( 10 biscuits)1/4 cup tomato...

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Rachael Ray's Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Rachael Ray’s Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

Ingredients: 3 slices chopped bacon1 tablespoon olive oil2 shallots, minced1 1/2 lbs small Brussels...

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No-Fuss Overnight French Toast
< 30 minsBreakfastTime to make

No-Fuss Overnight French Toast

Ingredients: 4 cups purchased eggnog ( support your local dairy)4 large eggs1 teaspoon ground...

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Asian Chicken Stir Fry
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Asian Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips1 (10 3/4...

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Peanut Butter Corn Flakes
< 30 minsCandyDessert

Peanut Butter Corn Flakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup white corn syrup1 cup peanut butter5 cups corn flakes...

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Corn Dog Twists
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessLunch/snacks

Corn Dog Twists

Ingredients: 1 (11 1/2 ounce) packages refrigerated cornbread twists dough8 hot dogs1 tablespoon butter,...

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Young Jewel Fried Rice (Yeung Chau Chow Faan)
< 30 minsPastaRice

Young Jewel Fried Rice (Yeung Chau Chow Faan)

Ingredients: 4 cups rice, hot, cooked1 cup roast pork, Diced1 cup shrimp, Diced, cooked1...

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Rainbow Coleslaw
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Rainbow Coleslaw

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2/3 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon sugar1/4...

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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups buttermilk baking mix2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4...

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Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers Cups
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers Cups

Ingredients: 2 medium green peppers1/2 lb lean ground beef2 tablespoons onions, chopped1 (16 ounce)...

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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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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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Luke's Pizza Bagels
< 30 minsMain dishPizza

Luke’s Pizza Bagels

Ingredients: 3 bagels, cut in halves ( can use any kind you desire)1 (213...

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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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< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Mini Herbed Cucumber Canapes

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise ( no substitutes)3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon grated onions1...

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Simple Pilaf
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Simple Pilaf

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil250 g basmati rice1 cinnamon sticks6 cloves6 cardamom pods1 tablespoon...

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< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Wilted Lettuce Salad

Ingredients: 8 cups torn leaf lettuce or 8 cups spinach ( I prefer spinich...

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Zucchini-Parmesan Pancakes
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Zucchini-Parmesan Pancakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ( or to taste)salt...

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< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Antipasto Salad

Ingredients: 1 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped1/2 lb salami, matchstick strips1/4 lb mortadella, matchstick...

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Fettuccini With Mushrooms
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Fettuccini With Mushrooms, Peas and Lemon

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, chopped finely2 small red chilies, sliced500 g...

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Strawberry Balsamic Salad
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessSalads

Strawberry Balsamic Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh sliced strawberries1/2 cup good balsamic vinegarfresh cracked pepper Directions: Slice...

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Reese's Cup Pie
< 30 minsDessertPies and tarts

Reese’s Cup Pie

Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crust, baked3/4 cup peanut butter2 1/4 cups...

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< 30 minsMeatPork

Orange Pork and Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, cut into 3/4 inch cubes and microwave for 6 to...

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Wheat Germ Buttermilk Pancakes
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Wheat Germ Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 eggs2 cups buttermilk2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 cup wheat germ1 1/2 cups whole...

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BBQ Raisin Cabbage Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

BBQ Raisin Cabbage Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups cabbage, shredded1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup carrots, shredded1/4 cup green onions, sliced1/4...

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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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Wilton Butter Press Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Wilton Butter Press Cookies

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups real butter, softened ( no substitute)1 cup sugar1 large eggs2...

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Light Stuffed French Toast
< 30 minsBreakfastTime to make

Light Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients: 1/2 cup light cream cheese2 tablespoons apricot fruit spread8 slices French bread, 1...

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Nacho Pasta
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Nacho Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sour cream4 cups uncooked corkscrew macaroni1 (11 ounce) cans Fiesta nacho...

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Chocolate Scotcheroos
< 30 minsDessertFor large groups

Chocolate Scotcheroos

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar1 cup white corn syrup1 cup peanut butter6 cups Rice Krispies6...

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Balsamic Tomato Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Balsamic Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 (14 1/2...

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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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Baked Beans (Western Style)
< 30 minsBeansSide dishes

Baked Beans (Western Style)

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans pork & beans, Drained1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/3 cup brown...

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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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Cheese and Peas Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Cheese and Peas Salad

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas1 cup cubed cheddar cheese2 hard-boiled eggs, ,...

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