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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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Puffy Pancakes
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Puffy Pancakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup milk1 cup all-purpose flour4 large eggs, beaten Directions:...

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Jalapeno Boats
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Jalapeno Boats

Ingredients: 8 fresh jalapeno peppers1/2 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped1 tablespoon bacon bits4 ounces...

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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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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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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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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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Poor Boy Loaf
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Poor Boy Loaf

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) unsliced loaf Italian bread1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine,...

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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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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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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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Chasen's Original Spinach Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Chasen’s Original Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach3/4 lb bacon2 tablespoons bacon drippings1/4 cup red wine vinegar3...

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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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The Best Spinach Strawberry Salad
< 30 minsSaladsSide dishes

The Best Spinach Strawberry Salad

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) bags fresh baby spinach6 green onions, thinly sliced1 pint strawberries,...

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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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Spring Med Salad
< 30 minsMain dishSalads

Spring Med Salad

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) bags romaine lettuce, salad mix2 1/2 ounces bags baby spinach4...

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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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Applesauce Brownies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Applesauce Brownies

Ingredients: 1/3 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup Splenda...

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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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Poppy Seed Pasta
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Poppy Seed Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon poppy seeds1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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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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15 Minute Beef Stew
< 30 minsMain dishStews

15 Minute Beef Stew

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 lb boneless sirloin steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes1 (2 1/2...

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Spinach Cherry Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Spinach Cherry Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon honeysalt and...

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Really Yummy Miniature Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Really Yummy Miniature Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) packages of pillsbury refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough1 (13 ounce)...

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Original Ihop Pancake Clone
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Original Ihop Pancake Clone

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour1 1/2 cups buttermilk1/3 cup cream of wheat ( 1...

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Martha's Vineyard Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Martha’s Vineyard Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup white wine vinegar1 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup fresh raspberries1/2 cup...

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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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Ham 'n Cheddar Cornbread
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessBreads

Ham ‘n Cheddar Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages cornbread-muffin mix2/3 cup milk2 eggs1/4 lb thinly sliced...

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Ww Breakfast Burrito
< 30 minsBreakfastFor 1 or 2

Ww Breakfast Burrito

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell peppers2 teaspoons...

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Mom Pat's Pancakes
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Mom Pat’s Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder3 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla1/3 cup oil2...

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Pacific Flavours Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Pacific Flavours Salad

Ingredients: 4 -6 cups baby greens2 papayas, slightly under ripe1/3 cup pine nuts2 ounces...

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Yogurt French Toast
< 30 minsBreakfastHealthy

Yogurt French Toast

Ingredients: 6 slices cinnamon raisin bread ( thicker is better!)1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt1/4...

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Oreo Pancakes
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Oreo Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons sugar1 1/2...

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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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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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Super Easy Orange Cranberry Bran Muffins
< 30 minsBreadsFor large groups

Super Easy Orange Cranberry Bran Muffins

Ingredients: 3 cups all-bran cereal2 1/2 cups water1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 (15 ounce)...

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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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< 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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Roasted Artichokes
< 30 minsTime to makeVegetables

Roasted Artichokes

Ingredients: 4 young artichokes1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon brown sugar1 minced...

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Hot Five-Bean Salad
< 30 minsSide dishesTime to make

Hot Five-Bean Salad

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon ( diced)2/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 pinch...

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Onion Haystacks
< 30 minsTime to makeVegetables

Onion Haystacks

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/4 cup cornstarch1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon seasoning...

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Tomato
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Tomato, Sausage and Emmental Croissants

Ingredients: 4 thick plump sausages, of your choice ( I like garlic herb ones)2...

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Basic Hamburgers
< 30 minsBeefMeat

Basic Hamburgers

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef, Ground1/2 onions, Finely Chopped1/4 cup water or 1/4 cup...

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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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Rum Cake
< 30 minsCakesDessert

Rum Cake

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) packages stella doro sponge cookies1/2 cup milk, mixed with2 tablespoons...

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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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Leanne's Macaroni Salad
< 30 minsSaladsSide dishes

Leanne’s Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 (5 1/2 ounce) packages Kraft macaroni and cheese2 cups shredded cabbage1/2 cup...

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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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< 30 minsMain dishSeafood

Nutty fish

Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup spicy brown mustard1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs1/4 cup shredded coconut1...

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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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Gringos
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Gringos

Ingredients: 20 small flour tortillas2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 can chopped green chilies1/2...

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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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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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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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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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Guilt-Free No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
< 30 minsCheesecakeDessert

Guilt-Free No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients: 6 whole low-fat honey graham crackers, crushed to fine crumbs ( 2 squares...

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Gingerbread Waffles
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Gingerbread Waffles

Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup shortening1 eggs1/2 cup molasses1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking...

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Glamorgan Sausages (welsh Veggie Sausages)
< 30 minsMain dishVegetarian

Glamorgan Sausages (welsh Veggie Sausages)

Ingredients: 275 g day old white bread, crusts removed and cut into chunks1 onions,...

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Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
< 30 minsDessertFor large groups

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened ( no substitutes)1/4...

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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients: 1 (18 1/2 ounce) packages strawberry cake mix with pudding ( I like...

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Killer Sangria
< 30 minsBeveragesPunch beverage

Killer Sangria

Ingredients: 3 (750 ml) bottles inexpensive red winegranulated sugar200 ml vodka200 ml brandy100 ml...

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