Dinnertime Crunch: 26 Easy 30-Minute Meals For the Entire Family
Families's schedules are crazier than ever. Having a family dinner — one where everyone sits down together to eat and talk about their days — may sound daunting when juggling so many schedules, but it isn't impossible.
To accomplish the family dinner, we turned to some of our favorite celebrity chefs and restaurateurs — all parents themselves — to sneak a peek at the 30-minute meals they prepare for their own families. With chefs like Everyday Foods' Sarah Carey, Weelicious's Catherine McCord, Jessica Seinfeld, Michael Chiarello, and more sharing everything from tacos and paninis to grilled shrimp and pretzel-crusted chicken, we've got more than a month of school-night dinners right at your fingertips. Take a look, and then tell us which work best for your family!
Spaghetti With Tuna, Lemon, and Breadcrumbs
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Turkey Sliders With Baked Potato Wedges
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Mexican Skillet Casserole
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Rosemary Chicken Under a "Brick"
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Seitan Tacos
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Simply Super Salmon Teriyaki
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Baked Chicken Nuggets
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Marinated Beef With Vegetables
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Pork and Mango Stir-Fry
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Cheesy Chicken Taquitos
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Mozzarella and Tomato Panini
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Egg Fried Rice
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Pizza Balls
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Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia
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Middle Eastern Chicken Burgers
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Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Mint
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Red Beans and Cauliflower Rice
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Simple Chicken and Tomatoes Skillet
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Gnocchi Alfredo with Mushrooms
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Grilled Corn Poblano Panzanella
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Honey Mustard Baked Fish
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Thyme Pork Chops with Sundried Tomato Zucchini Noodles
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Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Mushrooms
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Shrimp Scampi
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Southwest Taco Pizza
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Creamy Sausage Tortellini with Spinach
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