22 Quick and Easy Recipes in 30 Minutes (or less) + 5 Chef Secrets To Make You A Better Cook!

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  • bowl of ratatouille with spoon and white linen napkin
    Ratatouille
  • 4 poached eggs on a black plate topped with chopped chives
    Perfect Poached Eggs
  • bowl and jar of pickled red onions
    Pickled Red Onions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice
    Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Grilled Moroccan meatballs with yogurt sauce on white platter.
    Grilled Moroccan Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce
  • moroccan-spiced carrot and chickpea salad in white bowl.
    Moroccan-Spiced Carrot & Chickpea Salad
  • carrot salad in white bowl
    French Grated Carrot Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
  • chicken teriyaki with rice in serving bowl
    Chicken Teriyaki
  • pan fried fish fingers on baking sheet with garlic lemon mayo
    Crispy Pan Fried Fish Fingers
  • Thai quinoa salad with fresh herbs and lime vinaigrette in a square bowl.
    Thai Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lime Vinaigrette
  • slice of carrot cake on plate
    Carrot Cake
  • peanut butter rice krispies treats on plate
    Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats
  • chocolate pavlova with cream and raspberries
    Chocolate Pavlova with Mascarpone Cream & Raspberries
  • pecan crusted chicken tenders on plate with honey mustard sauce
    Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Sauce
  • lamb stew in bowl with striped napkin
    Lamb Stew with Vegetables
  • black bean soup
    Black Bean Soup
  • Bolognese with pasta in bowl with glass of wine
    Pasta Bolognese
  • English muffin pizzas
    English Muffin Pizzas
  • slices of irish cheddar soda bread on a plate.
    Cheddar Soda Bread
  • Lemon Bars dusted with powdered sugar.
    Lemon Bars
  • chicken tortilla soup
    Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • cheese straws in jar on table.
    Cheddar & Herb Cheese Straws
  • bowls of caramel corn
    Homemade Caramel Corn
  • red velvet cupcakes on marble.
    Red Velvet Cupcakes
  • stack of homemade corn tortillas.
    Homemade Corn Tortillas
  • chicken enchiladas in baking dish.
    Chicken Enchiladas
  • jalapeno poppers on platter with drinks
    Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
  • cornbread pieces on wooden board
    Best Homemade Cornbread
  • 7 layer dip in serving dish.
    Best 7 Layer Dip
  • Tortilla chip in a bowl of spinach artichoke dip.
    Best Spinach Artichoke Dip (Restaurant-Style)
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22 Quick and Easy Recipes in 30 Minutes (or less)

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