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Quick dinners for today’s fast paced world.
We are in back to school, back to work mode there is so much to do and take care of. No time for elaborate meals. Here are recipes that help us prepare dinner in 30 minutes. For quick dinners you need a well-stocked pantry and a variety of frozen vegetables in the freezer. Here are some simple recipes that are nourishing and easy to prepare and they can go from pantry to table in 30 minutes.
Tomato soup is one of the easiest to put on the table really fast. Making your own tomato soup is nearly as easy as opening up a can. Most appreciate this warming soup, as it is very light and filling.
In a large pot warm up the oil and mix in the flour to make a roux (which will help thicken the soup) mixing until blended.
Pour in the tomato juice and flavored tomato sauce; mix with the flour until combined. Bring to a boil on medium high heat, then lower the flame and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Toss in the baking soda to cut the tomatoes' acidity. Serve immediately in pretty bowls and garnish with celery leaves. Enjoy a really mild and creamy tomato soup. To make soup more complete feel free to add rice when bringing soup to a boil.
Preparation 5 minutes
Serves 8-10
This recipe has a winning combination of rich and fiber full good for you vegetables and nourishing beans. It is a complete meal suitable for the coming fall season.
In a large pot heat oil to medium high heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant about 10 minutes
Stir in spinach and cook until thoroughly warmed about five minutes. Add hot dogs, beans and spices, stir until all ingredients are thoroughly warmed through.
Allow to cook for 10 minutes and serve over a bed of rice. Garnish with some mustard for a spunky taste.
Preparation 10 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
Serves 6
Slice onion into rings, place in 9x13 pan, or large frying pan add rice, water and salt. Place chicken on top of mixture, and season with paprika and garlic powder.
Bake covered at 350, for one and half hour.
Enjoy.
This pasta is fast and fresh, with the ricotta melting into the hot pasta and coating it like a creamy sauce. The pine nuts give it crunch, while the herbs lend a fresh, scented flavor.
Bring a large saucepan of water to boil, add plenty of salt and return to boil. Cook the pasta of your choice according to the package instructions.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the pine nuts and fry gently until golden. Set aside.
Drain the cooked pasta, reserving 4 tablespoons of the cooking liquid and return both to the pan. Add the pine nuts and their oil, the herbs, ricotta or your favorite cheese, half the Parmesan and pepper to taste. Stir until evenly coated.
Divide the pasta between warmed serving bowls and serve immediately, topped by the remaining Parmesan.
Preparation 10 minutes
Serves 4-6
Very often when in a rush cooking up a pot of pasta is the simplest solution, but making it different and tasty- that is the trick! This is one of my family’s favorite super fast dinners.
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, add broccoli and sliced mushrooms to the boiling water for the last 5 minutes.
In a large bowl combine the yogurt, milk, feta cheese and grated cheese. Add spices and pour pasta over the cheeses and combine well. Serve in individual plates and garnish with a sprinkle of Hungarian paprika on every plate.
Variation
Prepare as directed, substituting frozen peas, chopped red peppers or any of your favourite chopped fresh vegetables for the broccoli. In addition, you can substitute spaghetti for the fettuccine.
Preparation 20 minutes
Serves 4-6
Mix mayonnaise with Teriyaki sauce in a small bowl. Dip fish fillets in the sauce and place in a baking dish. Broil for 6 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile peel grapefruit and segment. Mix together citrus juices, yogurt, garlic and salt & pepper.
To assemble tear lettuce in bite size pieces, slice cucumber, grapefruit and avocado.
Drizzle with citrus dressing. Serve this salad next to the teriyaki salmon fillets.
Preparation 15 minutes
Cooking time 12 minutes
Serves 4
When all else fails eggs are a great way to put supper on the table real fast. A super source of protein and other nutrients make sure to have fresh eggs in your refrigerator. Whenever this dish is served the children are very happy for most of them almost prefer dairy to meat meals. Add a hearty soup for a complete meal
Sauté diced onion in olive oil (use an oven-safe pan) then add all diced vegetables. Whisk 6 whole eggs, 2 egg whites, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables; cook on the stove until eggs are almost set, then place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes so the frittata puffs and browns slightly. Garnish with strips of scallions for color. Serve with a whole wheat bagel.
Preparation 10 minutes
Serves 4
Dinner was light and complete but there is always room for dessert. Here are some dessert suggestions that are easy and quick to prepare.
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