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100+ 30 Minute (or less) Meal Ideas for the Busy Cook

As a homeschool mom with 5 kiddos, I totally get that life is hectic sometimes! Actually, it is crazy more often than it’s not! I know many other families are in the same boat – maybe your family feels like time is a big factor when dinner rolls around. With these meals, dinner can be done in 30 minutes or less!

I recently had two readers specifically ask me for quick recipes – so I rounded up more than 100 of them for you! While I do have several on my blog, I appreciate that some of my bloggy friends were able to help me out by sending me some of theirs as well!

I also asked my Facebook friends and fellow bloggers to hook us up with some awesome 30 minute meal ideas, because who doesn’t need more quick meals in their recipe box? You can find the thread HERE.

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Originally published on September 20, 2013. Updated on April 24, 2021.

Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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16 Comments

  1. T. Worthey says:

    awesome list! Thanks for including my recipe!

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  2. Jen Nikolaus says:

    Wow, what an awesome round-up! Pinning to try some of these recipes soon! Thanks Jamie!

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  3. Cynthia Landrie says:

    This is a fantastic post! What a great collection! I am off to pin this for later!

    Thanks for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link party! I am always glad you stop by and share!

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  4. Amberly Steele says:

    Saving this page!!!

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  5. Juggling Real Food and Real Life says:

    What a great round up! I will have to spend lots of time here checking out all of these great recipes. Busy Mom? I would like to meet a Mom that isn't busy. LOL!

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  6. Lisa @ Blogghetti says:

    These are just what I need! Can't wait to try some of them! FOund you through Mix it up Mondays link party. Following you as well.

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