Under 30 Minutes

Quick Recipes

Short on time? These quick recipes are all ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, fast lunches, and when you need dinner on the table fast.

109 quick recipes available

30 Minutes or Less

Every recipe on this page is ready from start to finish in under 30 minutes.

Simple Ingredients

Most quick recipes use pantry staples you already have at home.

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Easy

Thai

15-Minute Thai Basil Shrimp and Tofu Stir-Fry

A lightning-fast weeknight stir-fry with crispy tofu, juicy shrimp, and a bold Thai basil sauce made from soy, oyster sauce, and bird eye chilies. Aromatic, spicy, and on the table in 15 minutes flat.

10 min

Easy

Japanese

Japanese Shrimp Fried Rice

Plump shrimp tossed with day-old rice, scrambled eggs, edamame, and a savory soy-mirin glaze. This teppanyaki-inspired fried rice is smoky, umami-packed, and done in under 20 minutes.

10 min

Hard

Indian

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

An aromatic, layered Indian rice dish with tender spiced chicken, fragrant basmati rice, caramelized onions, and saffron. Slow-cooked under a sealed lid for deep, complex flavors. A celebratory centerpiece worthy of any feast.

45 minutes

Medium

Thai

Thai Basil Shrimp and Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry

A vibrant Thai stir-fry combining succulent shrimp and crispy pan-fried tofu in a savory-sweet basil sauce. Bursting with fresh Thai basil, chili, and garlic — perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

15 minutes

Easy

Italian

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

A quick and indulgent Italian pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

15 minutes

Easy

Italian

Chicken Pesto Rigatoni

Creamy Italian pasta with tender seared chicken, homemade-style basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and a shower of Parmesan. A crowd-pleasing one-pot dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

18 minutes

15-Minute Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

Easy

Mediterranean

15-Minute Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus

A lightning-fast weeknight dinner — pan-seared salmon fillets in a golden garlic butter sauce with tender-crisp asparagus. Elegant enough for date night, easy enough for Tuesday.

10 minutes

American

Fancy Free Recipe

Erik Lombardo at Maialino in NYC introduced us to this classic cocktail, which is basically an Old Fashioned sweetened with maraschino liqueur (we used Luxardo) and fancied up with a big spiral of an orange twist.

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Thai

Easy Vegan Crispy Tofu Spring Rolls

These easy spring rolls use crispy marinated tofu, tender pea shoots, carrots cut into a fine julienne, herbs, chiles, and toasted peanuts.

20 min

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American

Mayo-Free Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwiches Recipe

This mayo-free tuna salad is loaded with Mediterranean flavors, including plenty of fresh olive oil, capers, olives, fennel, celery, and a splash of lemon.

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American

Tuna and Avocado Salsa Recipe

Pico di Gallo meets tuna tartare in this charred tuna and avocado salsa. Serve it with corn chips and go to town.

10 min

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Asian

Lychee-Thai Chili Lemonade Recipe

Sweet fresh lychees are cut with the heat of a Thai chili and tart lemon juice to make for a balanced, refreshing summer drink.

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American

Classic Tomato Sandwich

When tomatoes are at their summertime peak of ripeness, this Southern classic makes sure to let them shine, sandwiching thick slices between white bread and mayo.

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Italian

The Best Pesto alla Genovese (Classic Basil Pesto Sauce)

We tested every variable to find the best method and ingredients to make the ultimate Genovese-style basil pesto sauce that tastes just like it came from the Ligurian hills of Italy.

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American

Homemade Hot Fudge Recipe

Hot fudge is the king of ice cream toppings, and this homemade version is such a snap that you'll never need to buy it in the jar again.

10 min

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American

Roast Asparagus with Long Pepper Gremolata Recipe

[Photograph: Max Falkowitz] Now's the time of year when I eat asparagus once or twice a week. To change things up from the usual, I dressed it with a modified gremolata—typically a mixture of citrus zest, minced garlic, herbs, and...

5 min

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American

Classic Eggnog Recipe

Whipped egg whites lighten up this classic spiked eggnog just a bit, without losing the richness of the original.

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American

Ramp and Chorizo Quesadillas

Crispy quesadillas stuffed with cheese, chorizo, and ramps.

15 min

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Fusion

Waffled Miso-Sesame Tofu With Waffled Sticky Rice Recipe

Waffling gives tofu a crispy outside and soft inside without the need for deep-frying. And it only takes a few minutes. Paired with a little leftover sticky rice and some condiments, it's a quick and easy meal—and a visual standout.

20 min

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American

10-Minute Microwave Apple Crisp for One

With a lightly sweetened apple filling beneath crunchy, buttery oat crumbles, this single-serve apple crisp is perfect for fall, and takes just 10 minutes to make.

5 min

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American

Pomegranate Bourbon Cocktail

Pomegranate molasses is a gem of an ingredient that often gets overlooked. This sweet and tart syrup adds the perfect pop of flavor to cocktails—especially whiskey-based ones.

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American

Vegan: Breakfast Garlic Toast Recipe

Toast drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with parsley, garlic, and red pepper flakes? Hey, my wife might not like the effects it has on my breath, but it makes for a fine start to the day....

10 min

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Copycat

Dalgona Coffee

Made by whisking instant coffee, sugar, and hot water together until the mixture resembles a fluffy meringue, watching dalgona coffee come together feels like magic. Here’s the science behind the foam.

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Thai

Thai Sweet Chili Jelly Recipe

We're turning the famous Thai sweet chili sauce into jelly. Here's a great way to preserve the fresh red peppers from your summer garden to use throughout the year.

15 min

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American

Honey-Basil Lemonade Recipe

This simple lemonade combines fresh basil with a touch of honey.

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American

Slaw Dogs with Mustard Recipe

To top my slaw dog, I wanted a coleslaw that was assertive—crunchy, acidic—but not aggressive. Basically, I wanted something more than the standard blended mess you can get at the grocery store, but nothing that would detract from the hot dog underneath.

15 min

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Easy

Mediterranean

Mediterranean Salmon with Baked Eggs and Herb Salad

Pan-seared salmon fillets served alongside baked eggs nestled in a bed of roasted tomatoes, olives, and feta. A protein-packed Mediterranean brunch or dinner ready in 25 minutes.

15 minutes

Chicken Tikka Masala with Fragrant Basmati Rice

Medium

Indian

Chicken Tikka Masala with Fragrant Basmati Rice

Yogurt-marinated chicken pieces charred under the broiler and simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. Served over fluffy basmati rice with warm naan on the side.

40 minutes

Slow-Braised Beef Barbacoa Tacos with Avocado Crema

Medium

Mexican

Slow-Braised Beef Barbacoa Tacos with Avocado Crema

Tender, smoky shredded beef braised low and slow with chipotle peppers and Mexican spices, served in warm tortillas with a cool avocado crema. Perfect for taco night or meal prep.

3 hours

Easy

Italian

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic cream sauce tossed with penne and tender chicken thighs. A rich Italian weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.

20 minutes

Medium

Thai

Crispy Tofu Pad Thai

A vibrant plant-based take on Thailand's most famous noodle dish. Extra-firm tofu is pan-fried until golden, then tossed with rice noodles in a tangy-sweet tamarind sauce with crunchy peanuts and fresh lime.

15 minutes

Hard

Indian

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, caramelized onions, and saffron — slow-cooked in the traditional dum style. This showstopper Indian rice dish is perfect for special occasions.

50 minutes

Easy

Japanese

Japanese Shrimp Fried Rice (Ebi Chahan)

A quick and flavorful Japanese-style fried rice loaded with juicy shrimp, scrambled eggs, and crisp vegetables, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. Perfect for using up leftover rice.

12 minutes

Easy

Italian

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic cream sauce coat tender penne and seared chicken in this comforting Italian classic. Ready in under 30 minutes for a weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy.

20 minutes

Dairy-Free (optional)

Lemony Quinoa Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

Not your average kale salad! This deli-worthy quinoa kale salad is made in just 30 minutes with 10 ingredients. It’s sweet and tangy, lemony, crunchy, and packed with wholesome ingredients!

20 min

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Vegan

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy

Cauliflower mashed potatoes topped with a simple mushroom gravy that comes together in less than 10 minutes.

25 min

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Asian-Inspired

Quinoa Spring Rolls with Cashew Dipping Sauce

FRESH, simple spring rolls with quinoa, veggies, herbs, and a flavorful cashew dipping sauce. A healthy, satisfying 30-minute meal that's special-diet friendly.

15 min

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Gluten-Free

Dark Chocolate Hemp Energy Bites

6-ingredient Dark Chocolate Energy Bites with dates, hemp seeds, walnuts, almond butter, cacao powder, and more! A fudgy, perfectly sweet, protein-packed snack or dessert!

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Vegan

Bourbon Pumpkin Milkshakes

A creamy, decadent pumpkin milkshake infused with fall spices and bourbon. The ultimate cold weather boozy indulgence.

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Gluten-Free

5-Minute Espresso Walnut Brownies (No-Bake)

A no-bake, fudgy brownie that's refined-sugar-, gluten-, and dairy-free. Rich, moist, dense, and full of chocolate espresso flavor.

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Vegan

Winter Bourbon Smash

A winter bourbon smash made with raspberry preserves instead of fresh fruit to keep it seasonal and simple. Fresh and citrusy, not too sweet, and perfect for New Year's Eve and other cold weather special occasions.

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Italian-Inspired

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pinwheels

Amazing, flavorful Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pinwheels that come together in 15 minutes with 8 ingredients. The perfect crowd-pleasing summer appetizer.

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Gluten-Free

4-Ingredient Easy Vegan Brownies

Incredibly rich, vegan, easy brownies made with just 4 ingredients and 1 bowl! Naturally sweetened, grain- and gluten-free, and so satisfying!

15 min

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Gluten-Free

Creamy Vegan Lemon Asparagus Pasta

A vegan pasta that requires simple ingredients and just 30 minutes! A creamy butter- and dairy-free white sauce is infused with lemon and roasted garlic. Simple, light, delicious. See notes for adapting if you’re gluten-free or not vegan.

20 min

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Gluten-Free

Fresh Tofu Salad Rolls with Cashew Dipping Sauce

30-minute tofu salad rolls with fresh veggies, basil, and tofu, served with a savory-sweet cashew sauce. A hearty plant-based entrée or side!

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Gluten-Free

Apple Carrot Beet Ginger Juice

A simple recipe for making juice without a juicer. Plenty of health benefits and a delicious flavor come from carrots, apple, beets, and ginger.

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Gluten-Free

Pumpkin Pie Oats

Naturally sweetened pumpkin pie oats with pumpkin butter! Topped with coconut whipped cream and maple-cinnamon pecans for a fancy touch. Just 30 minutes and 10 ingredients required.

25 min

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Gluten-Free

Apple Pecan Arugula Salad

A healthy, hearty fall salad with peppery arugula, crisp apples, and toasted pecans. Dressed in a simple, vibrant lemon vinaigrette, it makes the perfect light-yet-satisfying plant-based side.

10 min

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