30-Minute Quick-Fix Suppers

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Chicken with Ratatouille

Ready in 30 Minutes
This is the perfect one-dish dinner when the garden is in full swing. Feel free to substitute whatever is overflowing in your garden or at the market for the vegetables in the ratatouille.

Thin cutlets cook fast. Make your own cutlets by slicing chicken breasts in half lengthwise.

Recipe: Chicken with Ratatouille

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Garden Tomato Sauce over Pasta

Ready in 15 Minutes
We love this sauce as a meatless meal over hearty pasta. Or try it in lasagna or a meatball sub.

Make an even faster meal by freezing the sauce in batches so that all you have to do is reheat.

Recipe: Garden Tomato Sauce over Pasta

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Shrimp-Boil Potato Salad

Ready in 30 Minutes
See how this summer staple goes from mayo-drenched side to satisfying meal.

Recipe: Shrimp-Boil Potato Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Grilled Scallop Kabobs

Ready in 15 Minutes
In a crunch for time? This dish only takes 15 minutes to prepare! Round out the meal with grilled pita wedges and deli tabbouleh salad for a satisfying summer meal.

Recipe: Grilled Scallop Kabobs

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Peach and Pork Kabobs

Ready in 30 Minutes
Peaches aren't just for desserts—pair them with pork for dinner, and enjoy the marriage of savory and sweet.

Recipe: Peach and Pork Kabobs

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Greek Salsa Salad with Grouper

Ready in 15 Minutes
If you have 15 minutes, pick up steamed fish from your grocery seafood counter, and create this easy seafood recipe paired with fresh salsa.

Recipe: Greek Salsa Salad with Grouper

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Grilled Chicken and Garden Salsa

Ready in 30 Minutes
Save time by buying pre-chopped veggies. Wrap them in foil, and grill as directed.

Recipe: Grilled Chicken and Garden Salsa

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Chicken Fried Rice

Ready in 25 Minutes
Instead of getting takeout, make this easy at-home version complete with scrambled eggs.

Recipe: Chicken Fried Rice

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Asparagus Frittata

Ready in 30 Minutes
This fresh and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, and it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish.

Recipe: Asparagus Frittata

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Country Ham Carbonara

Ready in 30 Minutes
Hearty, not heavy, is key in this Italian dish. Serve immediately for the best flavor.

Recipe: Country Ham Carbonara

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Pan-Grilled Chicken with Fresh Plum Salsa

Ready in 26 Minutes
A mix of sweet and heat on these chicken cutlets is sure to get your family's taste buds ready for dinner. Add a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Recipe: Pan-Grilled Chicken with Fresh Plum Salsa
Watch: Quick-Fix Chicken Cutlets

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Tortellini with Herbed Butter Sauce

Ready in 30 Minutes
Add finely chopped pecans to the breading for your chicken cutlets. The crunch of the pecans creates a great texture.

Recipe: Pecan-Crusted Chicken and Tortellini with Herbed Butter Sauce
Watch: Quick-Fix Chicken Cutlets

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One-Dish Chicken Pasta

Ready in 30 Minutes
If you're craving a cheesy casserole but don't have the time to assemble and bake one, make a quick cooktop casserole with all your favorite casserole ingredients. The best part: It's ready in 30 minutes.

Recipe: One-Dish Chicken Pasta

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Mexicali Meatless Tostadas

Ready in 15 Minutes
Get the flavor of beef for these tostadas, but without the fat, with meatless burger crumbles. Top it off with rice, refried beans, cheese, and homemade pico de gallo made from avocado, red onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice.

Recipe: Mexicali Meatless Tostadas

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Fresh Tomato-and-Asparagus Gnocchi

Ready in 30 Minutes
When going meatless, choose a hearty pasta like gnocchi so you won't miss the meat. This Fresh Tomato-and-Asparagus Gnocchi is made from fresh summer ingredients, and is ready in only 30 minutes!

Recipe: Fresh Tomato-and-Asparagus Gnocchi

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Grilled Steak-Corn-Spinach Salad

Ready in 30 Minutes
Pack your spinach salad with farmers' market finds. Fresh corn, avocados, and grapefruit add pops of color and flavor, and the grilled steak makes it even more delicious.

Recipe: Grilled Steak-Corn-Spinach Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Spicy Shrimp Noodle Bowl

Ready in 20 Minutes
This Asian-inspired meal is ready in just 20 minutes! Don't let the name scare you—if you don't like spicy foods, just use less Szechuan sauce. Add additional cilantro and lime juice for extra flavor.

Recipe: Spicy Shrimp Noodle Bowl

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Grilled Grouper with Watermelon Salsa

Ready in 21 Minutes
This delicious dish is ready in less than 30 minutes! Cool watermelon salsa pairs perfectly with hot-off-the-grill fish. For a twist, serve in a pita pocket for a sandwich.

Recipe: Grilled Grouper with Watermelon Salsa

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Cornmeal Cakes with Smoked Chicken and Coleslaw

Ready in 30 Minutes
Pick up coleslaw, smoked chicken, and sauce from your favorite barbecue joint.

Recipe: Cornmeal Cakes with Smoked Chicken and Coleslaw

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Veggie Chili

Ready in 30 Minutes
Chopped zucchini and squash lend this chili hearty fall flavor.

Recipe: Veggie Chili

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Lemon Pork Chops with Quinoa Salad

Ready in 25 Minutes
Your family will love pork chops on the bone (gives them more flavor) with a crunchy almond topping. And for perfectly fluffy quinoa simmer, drain, and let it stand, covered, to steam, then fluff!

Recipe: Lemon Pork Chops with Quinoa Salad

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Roasted Carrots with Avocado and Feta Vinaigrette

Ready in 30 Minutes
In this salad, char, spice, and creaminess meld. The key to roasting veggies is to use similarly sized pieces. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet, and roast in a very hot oven until just tender.

Recipe: Roasted Carrots with Avocado and Feta Vinaigrette

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Spring Salmon and Vegetable Salad

Ready in 20 Minutes
This flavorful salmon dish is quick to make and easy to clean up! It pairs perfectly with a crisp white wine and the salad dressing is versatile enough to use throughout the week.

Recipe: Spring Salmon and Vegetable Salad