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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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Artichoke Soup
< 30 minsSoups & stewsTime to make

Artichoke Soup

Ingredients: 4 button mushrooms, sliced1 small leeks, finely chopped2 teaspoons unsalted butter or 2...

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Veggie Burgers II
< 30 minsVeganVegetarian

Veggie Burgers II

Ingredients: 1 cup du puy lentils2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onions, finely diced1 garlic...

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Rich Topping for Steaks or Veal
< 30 minsMain dishMeat

Rich Topping for Steaks or Veal

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese ( preferably matured)2 tablespoons tomato ketchup (...

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Simple Skillet Cornbread
< 30 minsBreadsHealthy

Simple Skillet Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 -3 teaspoons bacon drippings2 cups buttermilk1 large eggs1 3/4 cups cornmeal3/4 cup...

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Brussels Sprouts Extraordinaire
< 30 minsSide dishesTime to make

Brussels Sprouts Extraordinaire

Ingredients: 1 small onions, sliced2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoon sugar1 cup tomato juice1/2...

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Salad Greens and Veggies with Fried Okra Croutons
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Salad Greens and Veggies with Fried Okra Croutons

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh corn kernels ( or frozen, thawed)3/4 cup white self-rising cornmeal2...

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Dog N' Suds Coney Sauce
< 30 minsCondimentsetc.

Dog N’ Suds Coney Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef2 tablespoons prepared mustard2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4...

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Makeover Toffee Crunch Dessert
< 30 minsDessertPies and tarts

Makeover Toffee Crunch Dessert

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cold nonfat milk1 (1 ounce) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding...

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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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Grilled Sourdough Clubs
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Grilled Sourdough Clubs

Ingredients: 12 slices sourdough bread6 slices cheddar cheese1/2 lb thinly sliced deli turkey1/4 teaspoon...

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Mc Donald's Breakfast Burrito
< 30 minsBreakfastTime to make

Mc Donald’s Breakfast Burrito

Ingredients: 1 lb rolled pork sausage ( mild)1/2 cup yellow onions ( diced)1/4 cup...

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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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Pasta With Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Pasta With Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages of refrigerated fettuccine pasta or 1 (9 ounce) packages...

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Teriyaki Chicken and Brown Rice
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Teriyaki Chicken and Brown Rice

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips ( I get chicken...

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Kosta Kebabs With Chilli Yogurt
< 30 minsSide dishesTime to make

Kosta Kebabs With Chilli Yogurt

Ingredients: 500 g ground lamb1 small white onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint1...

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Mom's Hot Skillet Bacon Cole Slaw With Apples
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Mom’s Hot Skillet Bacon Cole Slaw With Apples

Ingredients: 2 slices bacon3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon celery seeds1...

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Corny Chicken Soup
< 30 minsSoups & stewsTime to make

Corny Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon3 tablespoons onions ( chopped)1 chicken bouillon cubes1/4 cup boiling water1...

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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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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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Big Biscuit Barbecues
< 30 minsMain dishOne Dish meal

Big Biscuit Barbecues

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions1/2 cup kraft barbecue sauce10 ounces Hungry...

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Soft Fried Shanghai Spicy Noodles with Shredded Pork
< 30 minsAsianFor 1 or 2

Soft Fried Shanghai Spicy Noodles with Shredded Pork

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1 teaspoon cornstarch1/2 lb pork tenderloins, shredded1...

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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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Candy Bar Freezer Dessert
< 30 minsDessertFrozen desserts

Candy Bar Freezer Dessert

Ingredients: 2 cups crushed graham crackers ( about 16 squares)1 cup crushed saltines (...

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Tortilla Flats
< 30 minsLunch/snacksTime to make

Tortilla Flats

Ingredients: 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas1 cup salsa2 cups mozzarella cheese or 2 cups...

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Pork Chili and Bean Stir Fry
< 30 minsAsianMain dish

Pork Chili and Bean Stir Fry

Ingredients: 120 g boneless pork, finely sliced1 garlic cloves, finely chopped5 -6 long dried...

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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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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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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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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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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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"next to Sex" Dessert
< 30 minsCakesDessert

“next to Sex” Dessert

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup margarine1/2 cup pecans, chopped1 cup confectioners’ sugar8 ounces...

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Hamburgers Au Poivre
< 30 minsBeefMeat

Hamburgers Au Poivre

Ingredients: 1 lb beef, Ground1/2 teaspoon salt2 -3 tablespoons black pepper, Freshly Cracked (...

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Freezable Lemon Squares
< 30 minsDessertFrozen desserts

Freezable Lemon Squares

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups crushed graham crackers ( can use pre-made crumbs)1/4 cup sugar1/4...

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Cinnamon Flax Muffins
< 30 minsBreadsBreakfast

Cinnamon Flax Muffins

Ingredients: 3 eggs1/4 cup canola oil, scant1/4 cup sugar-free syrup, such as Da Vinci2...

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Soft Ginger Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Soft Ginger Cookies

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon...

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Hot Cocoa (Black Gravy)
< 30 minsBreakfastChocolate

Hot Cocoa (Black Gravy)

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons cocoa2 tablespoons cornstarch2/3 cup sugar3 cups milk1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter...

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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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Whole Wheat Waffles
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Whole Wheat Waffles

Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk1/4 cup extra virgin...

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Orange Kissed Hot Chocolate
< 30 minsBeveragesFor 1 or 2

Orange Kissed Hot Chocolate

Ingredients: 2 cups milk4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped3 slices orange rind ( orange part...

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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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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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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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Mini Cocoa Swirl Cheesecakes
< 30 minsCheesecakeDessert

Mini Cocoa Swirl Cheesecakes

Ingredients: 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese2 tablespoons Splenda...

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Tropical Wave
< 30 minsBeveragesSmoothies

Tropical Wave

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sliced ripe bananas1 cup cubed fresh pineapple1 cup cubed peeled...

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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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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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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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Martha Stewart's Caesar Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Martha Stewart’s Caesar Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 loaf rustic Italian...

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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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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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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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Sheila's (saucy) Brussels Sprouts
< 30 minsTime to makeVegetables

Sheila’s (saucy) Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups Brussels sprouts1/4 cup butter1/4 cup finely chopped onions1 pinch sugar1...

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Alphabet Soup
< 30 minsSoups & stewsVegetables

Alphabet Soup

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...

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Garlic and Parmesan Roasted Potato Wedges
< 30 minsSide dishesTime to make

Garlic and Parmesan Roasted Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 4 red potatoes ( large ones)1/4 cup margarine1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated1 teaspoon...

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< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Tasty Spinach

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onions, diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 lb spinach leaves,...

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Christiana Campbell's Tavern Salmagundi
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Christiana Campbell’s Tavern Salmagundi

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 quarts mixed salad greens ( Boston, romaine, endive, leaf, etc)1/2 lb...

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Chopped Salad With Feta and Pine Nuts
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Chopped Salad With Feta and Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dried...

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Cinnamon Batter-Dipped French Toast Bisquick
< 30 minsBreakfastHealthy

Cinnamon Batter-Dipped French Toast Bisquick

Ingredients: 2 cups Bisquick1 1/4 cups milk2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla2 eggs10 slices...

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Warm Cabbage Salad
< 30 minsSaladsSide dishes

Warm Cabbage Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 large shallots, minced2 -3 lbs assorted cabbage,...

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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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