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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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Tomato-Basil Squares
< 30 minsAppetizersFor large groups

Tomato-Basil Squares

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages prepared pizza crust2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided1/4 cup...

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Vegetable Patties
< 30 minsTime to makeVegetables

Vegetable Patties

Ingredients: 3 cups chopped mushrooms1/4 cup chicken stock1/4 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons minced garlic2...

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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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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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Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip
< 30 minsAppetizersTime to make

Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1 teaspoon dried oregano2 -3 teaspoons...

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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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Fatoosh
< 30 minsSaladsVegetables

Fatoosh

Ingredients: 2 Greek pita breads8 leaves romaine lettuce, torn in bite sized pieces2 green...

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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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Low Fat Oatmeal Waffles
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Low Fat Oatmeal Waffles

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1 cup oatmeal1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1/2...

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Traditional Caesar Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Traditional Caesar Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 cloves garlic, halved3 cups 1/2...

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Baked Bananas With Strawberry Flambe
< 30 minsDessertFruit

Baked Bananas With Strawberry Flambe

Ingredients: 6 medium sized bananas1 tablespoon soft butter30 whole strawberries, fresh1/4 cup brown sugar1/4...

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Twinkie Fantasy
< 30 minsDessertTime to make

Twinkie Fantasy

Ingredients: 14 Hostess Twinkies1 (6 ounce) packages strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert1 cup boiling water1...

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Cornish Game Hens With Feta
< 30 minsMain dishTime to make

Cornish Game Hens With Feta

Ingredients: 2 Cornish henssalt and pepper1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium onions, sliced1 (17 ounce)...

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Low Fat Eggplant (Aubergine)  Parmesan
< 30 minsMain dishVegetables

Low Fat Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 lb eggplants, sliced & peeled1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder8 ounces tomato...

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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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Karen's Spa Salad
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Karen’s Spa Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini whole wheat pasta1 (8 ounce) cans artichoke hearts4 ounces baby...

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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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< 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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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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Crispy Baked Reuben Sandwiches
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Crispy Baked Reuben Sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten1 tablespoon milk8 slices rye bread1 1/4 cups corn chips, finely...

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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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Phad Thai (Very Simple Version)
< 30 minsAsianMain dish

Phad Thai (Very Simple Version)

Ingredients: 250 g rice noodles450 g chicken thigh fillets, sliced thinly1 garlic cloves, crushed1...

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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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Peanut Butter Waffle Toast (Bisquick)
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Peanut Butter Waffle Toast (Bisquick)

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups milk1 cup Bisquick1/2 cup peanut butter2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1...

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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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Mustard Plus Glazed Pork Chops
< 30 minsMeatPork

Mustard Plus Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons orange marmalade2 tablespoons soy sauce1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ( coarse grained...

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Three Pea Stir-Fry
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetables

Three Pea Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger1/4...

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Sensational Coleslaw
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Sensational Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 large green cabbage, finely-sliced ( about 8 cups)4 -5 large carrots, scraped...

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Greek Grilled Pita Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Greek Grilled Pita Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 pinch dried red...

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Ultimate Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Ultimate Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients: 4 cups Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided ( two 12-oz ....

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Thick and Creamy Mushroom Soup
< 30 minsDiabeticSoups & stews

Thick and Creamy Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh sliced mushrooms2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans ready to use reduced-sodium...

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Niagara Peach and Blueberry French Toast
< 30 minsBreakfastFor 1 or 2

Niagara Peach and Blueberry French Toast

Ingredients: 4 slices whole wheat bread1/4 cup milk4 ounces softened cream cheeseblueberries2 large eggs2...

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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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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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Quick BBQ Beans
< 30 minsBeansFor 1 or 2

Quick BBQ Beans

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) cans baked beans, undrained ( I use B&M)1/4 cup barbecue...

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< 30 minsDessertFor large groups

Midnight Mints

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine5 tablespoons cocoa1/4 cup sugar1 eggs, beaten2...

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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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Cornbread-low Carb
< 30 minsBreadsQuick breads

Cornbread-low Carb

Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour ( OR 1/2 c almond flour & 1/2 c...

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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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Dessert
< 30 minsDessertTime to make

Dessert

Ingredients: 36 -38 large white marshmallows1/2 cup milk1 cup whipping cream, whipped1 (20 ounce)...

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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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Warm Spinach Salad
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Warm Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 cloves minced garlic10 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (...

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Turkey Tenderloin Sandwiches
< 30 minsLunch/snacksSandwiches

Turkey Tenderloin Sandwiches

Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) turkey breast tenderloins1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup sherry wine or...

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Julia's Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
< 30 minsCookies and browniesDessert

Julia’s Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup sugar1 cup shortening1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin1 eggs2 cups flour1 teaspoon...

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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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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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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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Easy Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce
< 30 minsBeefMeat

Easy Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter3/4 cup water2 teaspoons soy sauce2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon...

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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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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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Shallow Fried Okras
< 30 minsSide dishesVegetarian

Shallow Fried Okras

Ingredients: 200 g okra1 tablespoon cooking oil2 tablespoons coriander powder1 tablespoon cumin powder1 teaspoon...

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Tossed Salad With A Difference
< 30 minsSaladsTime to make

Tossed Salad With A Difference

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce3 tablespoons...

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Teresa's Mini-Cheesecakes
< 30 minsCheesecakeDessert

Teresa’s Mini-Cheesecakes

Ingredients: 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature2/3 cup sugar3 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla40...

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Lee's Whole Wheat and Nut Pancakes
< 30 minsBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Lee’s Whole Wheat and Nut Pancakes

Ingredients: 3/4 cup oats3/4 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup flour2 teaspoons sunflower seeds1 tablespoon...

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Souper Joes
< 30 mins5 ingredients or lessTime to make

Souper Joes

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans reduced-fat cream of mushroom...

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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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Swirled Cheesecake Nibbles
< 30 minsCheesecakeDessert

Swirled Cheesecake Nibbles

Ingredients: 36 vanilla wafers10 ounces Nestle semi-sweet and white chocolate swirled chocolate morsels, divided...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
< 30 minsMain dishVegetarian

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes1/2 cup water1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup pine nuts1/4 teaspoon...

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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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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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