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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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< 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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Turkey-dilly Meatballs
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Turkey-dilly Meatballs

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, divided1 large onions, finely chopped2 lbs...

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Socks-Off Oatmeal Cookies (No Raisins)
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Socks-Off Oatmeal Cookies (No Raisins)

Ingredients: 1 cup butter1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1 cup coconut1 cup white sugar2...

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Sage and Rosemary Pork Chops
< 30 minsDiabeticMeat

Sage and Rosemary Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 bonelss pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick4 teaspoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried...

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Creamy Pesto Pasta
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Creamy Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces dried rigatoni pasta1 onions, chopped ( about 6 ounces)5 garlic cloves,...

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Lemon Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry
< 30 minsMain dishVegetables

Lemon Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips1 tablespoon vegetable oil1...

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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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Octopus-N-Cheese
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessMain dish

Octopus-N-Cheese

Ingredients: 4 hot dogs1 (7 ounce) boxes macaroni and cheese mix1/4 cup milk1/4 cup...

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Baked Graham Cracker French Toast
< 30 minsBreakfastNorth american

Baked Graham Cracker French Toast

Ingredients: 9 cinnamon graham crackers, broken in half crosswise ( 18 squares total)3 eggs3/4...

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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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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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Lisa's French Toast
< 30 minsBreakfastHealthy

Lisa’s French Toast

Ingredients: 6 eggs, beaten1/2 cup baking mix, such as Bisquick2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1...

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Grape Salad
< 30 minsSide dishesTime to make

Grape Salad

Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs seedless grapes8 ounces cream cheese8 ounces sour cream1 tablespoon real...

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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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Spicy Pumpkin Pancakes- Bisquick
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Spicy Pumpkin Pancakes- Bisquick

Ingredients: 1 cup maple syrup1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup pecans, chopped2 1/3 cups Bisquick1/3 cup...

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Simple Coleslaw
< 30 minsFor large groupsSalads

Simple Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 medium green cabbage heads2 carrots, shredded1 onions1 green peppers1 cup sugar1 cup...

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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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Broiled Monte Cristo Sandwich
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Broiled Monte Cristo Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 slices bread4 slices turkey4 slices ham2 eggs3 teaspoons water3 teaspoons vegetable oil1...

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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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Hoagie
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Hoagie

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

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Spiced Indian Cabbage
< 30 minsAsianIndian

Spiced Indian Cabbage

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped cabbage1 -2 green chilies1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds1/4...

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Spinach Maria
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Spinach Maria

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter2 boxes frozen chopped spinach1 (8 ounce) boxes cream cheese1 jar...

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Light Pancakes
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Light Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 cups low-fat biscuit mix1 cup skim milk1 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute2 tablespoons...

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Crescent Sausage Rolls
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBreakfast

Crescent Sausage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls1 lb bulk sausage4 ounces cream...

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Brownie Fudge Layer Cake ( Light)
< 30 minsCakesDessert

Brownie Fudge Layer Cake ( Light)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons water1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa...

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Oatmeal Waffles
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Oatmeal Waffles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons packed brown sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon...

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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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Lemonade-Gramma Style
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBeverages

Lemonade-Gramma Style

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice2 cups sugar syrup ( recipe follows)8 cups...

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Sherry Sugar Fingers
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Sherry Sugar Fingers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup white...

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Russian Tea
< 30 minsBeveragesFor large groups

Russian Tea

Ingredients: 5 whole cloves2 cinnamon sticks3 quarts water3 tea bags2 cups orange juice1/2 cup...

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Baked Pancakes
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Baked Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick1 1/2 cups milk1 eggs2 tablespoons oil1/4 cup mini chocolate chips...

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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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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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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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Wolfgang's Garlic Bread
< 30 minsBreadsTime to make

Wolfgang’s Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 10 -15 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped1/2 cup basil leaves, roughly chopped1 sprig...

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Crunch and Munch
< 30 minsCandyDessert

Crunch and Munch

Ingredients: 8 cups popped microwave popcorn ( natural flavor)1/4 cup Spanish peanuts or 1/4...

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My Best Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

My Best Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 large eggs1 cup flour1 cup buttermilk1 1/2 cups blueberries2 tablespoons vegetable oil1...

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Fettuccine With Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Fettuccine With Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 shallots, chopped2 large garlic cloves, shopped1 lb sweet Italian...

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Root Beer Float Pudding
< 30 minsDessertPuddings and mousses

Root Beer Float Pudding

Ingredients: 1 (1 ounce) package jello sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix2/3 cup nonfat dry...

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Bowl of the Wife of Kit Carson
< 30 minsSoups & stewsTime to make

Bowl of the Wife of Kit Carson

Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth1 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained1 cup chicken, cubed...

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Cream Cheese Butter Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Cream Cheese Butter Cookies

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour, sifted1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup butter3 ounces cream...

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Tomato Salad
< 30 minsSaladsVegetables

Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced1 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cup black olives,...

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Solo Seafood Treat
< 30 minsMain dishSeafood

Solo Seafood Treat

Ingredients: 3 -4 ounces mixed shrimp or 3 -4 ounces scallops or 3 -4...

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Buttermilk Waffle Batter
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Buttermilk Waffle Batter

Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour1/4 cup cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup buttermilk1/4 cup...

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Easy Cheesy Artichoke Bread
< 30 minsAppetizersBreads

Easy Cheesy Artichoke Bread

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise ( I use light & it works fine)1 clove garlic,...

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Low Carb Pasta With Gorgonzola and Walnuts
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Low Carb Pasta With Gorgonzola and Walnuts

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) boxes low-carb penne6 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled2/3 cup toasted walnut pieces1/2...

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Broccoli-Bacon Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Broccoli-Bacon Salad

Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli, about 3 stalks1 small red onions, thinly sliced12 slices bacon,...

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Georgia Peach Bread
< 30 minsBreadsFor large groups

Georgia Peach Bread

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco2 eggs2 1/4 cups fresh peaches,...

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Mama Vi's Spinach Salad With Curry and Chutney Dressing
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Mama Vi’s Spinach Salad With Curry and Chutney Dressing

Ingredients: 1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/4 cup salad oil2 tablespoons fruit chutney2 teaspoons sugar1/2...

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Popcorn Drops
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Popcorn Drops

Ingredients: 2 cups unsalted popped popcorn3 egg whites1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Creamy Mushroom-spinach Soup
< 30 minsSoups & stewsVegetables

Creamy Mushroom-spinach Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped1/2 cup butter1/2 cup unsifted all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt3/4...

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< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Chinese Coleslaw

Ingredients: 5 cups Chinese cabbage, thinly sliced or coarsely chopped,as desired ( Napa cabbage,...

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Carrot Salad
< 30 minsSaladsSide dishes

Carrot Salad, Old School

Ingredients: 4 ounces saltines ( 1 sleeve)3 hard-boiled eggs1 lb cleaned carrots1 pint Miracle...

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Cream Peas
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Cream Peas

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans sweet peas, drained2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon...

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Baked Fruit
< 30 minsDessertFruit

Baked Fruit

Ingredients: 6 stone fruit, thinly sliced ( eg peaches, nectarines, plums)2 pears2 cinnamon sticks1...

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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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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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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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Meatball Pizza
< 30 minsMain dishPizza

Meatball Pizza

In the world of homemade pizzas, the meatball pizza stands out as a unique...

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Simple Bliss Relaxing Tea (Single Serving)
< 30 minsBeveragesFor 1 or 2

Simple Bliss Relaxing Tea (Single Serving)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried chamomile3/4 cup boiling water1/4 cup soymilk or 1/4 cup cream...

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