• kysia_xjs3fi on May 26, 2026

  I really like this cookbook, because it’s easy enough for every day but varied enough to keep dinner interesting.

• rathgrith on March 04, 2010

  Though I've never actually made one of her meals in 30 minutes, they are good and fast recipes that are nice to have in my arsenal.

Notes about Recipes in this book

• Lamb or beef goulash

  • angrygreycat on September 04, 2023

    pretty good week night meal - next time I would substitute spaetzle as the starch.

• Mac-n-smoked Gouda with cauliflower

  • kelly_gcgngk on May 24, 2026

    Pg 4

• Smoky chipotle mac-n-cheddar with tomato and chorizo

  • trmarvin on October 26, 2017

    With soy chorizo

• Pumpkin pasta with sausage and wild mushrooms

  • swiand on September 10, 2025

    The family loved this. Even the ones that didn't like mushrooms.

  • anya_sf on October 15, 2025

    Made 1/2 recipe using 2 portabello mushrooms (no shiitakes); added spinach per the recipe variation. Skipped the chive garnish. Super creamy and delicious!

• Beef and chicken fajita burgers with seared peppers and onions

  • angrygreycat on September 01, 2023

    I halved this as I did not need 8 burgers. Made with a mixed ground meat. Very juicy and nice touch of heat. Would make again.

• Ribollita con verdure

  • aceedubs on July 18, 2023

    This recipe has variations and I combined them, basically. Instead of 6 cups beef stock, I used 4 cups chicken stock and a 15 oz can of tomato sauce. It was delish and more tomato-y.

• Sweet sausage braised in onions with horseradish smashed potatoes

  • Lindalib on August 16, 2012

    This was good, although it took way longer than 30 minutes from start to finish.

  • angrygreycat on September 27, 2018

    This was very good "stick to your ribs" type dinner. Next time I would up the horseradish amount probably double, but we really like horseradish.

  • averythingcooks on January 05, 2021

    I only made the sausages this time (no potatoes) to serve with some quinoa stuffed peppers. I used 3 sausages of varying heats and after the initial browning, I cut them in chunks to finish cooking with 1/2 the quantity of onions, balsamic and honey etc. These were delicious!

  • Rinshin on January 17, 2021

    Tasty use of sausages and onions. I wanted to give good color to both sausages and onion so it took more like an hour and half to cook which included half hour braising. Did not have enough regular balsamic so used some fig balsamic which added fruity note to the sauce. Reduced honey by half and it was pleasantly sweet. I especially liked the addition of horseradish to mashed potatoes. Great flavor booster. Photo added. Recipe found at https://sarahstone-365norepeats.blogspot.com/2011/02/february-3-sweet-sausages-braised-in.html

  • averythingcooks on May 20, 2021

    I've made & commented on the sausages (they are good!) but I came back here for the horseradish smashed potatoes. I also upped the horseradish and added chopped chives at the end. We used this as a bed for a beef stew and they were perfect together.

  • kath711 on March 27, 2026

    Recipe 34/Page 31

• Grilled flank steak sandwich with blue cheese vinaigrette-dressed arugula and pears

  • averythingcooks on January 20, 2024

    I just made the vinaigrette to use on a steak salad. A few ingredients come together to give big flavour. I usually use cider vinegar for this kind of dressing but this one, with white wine vinegar, will be made again.

• Sausage and spinach pastry squares with cherry tomato-arugula salad

  • Buttercups on March 24, 2026

    Not too hard to make and had great results. This is yummy, flaky comfort food. Flavors in the filling were almost too rich but the dijon really complements and saves it. Arugula/tomato salad (we used spring mix) was a great complement and provided freshness. One square was a more than enough serving so we have leftovers for lunch. Will definitely make again.

  • darkpizza on May 06, 2026

    Ugly picture but these are insanely good and super filling! I'm uncomfortably full after just one ??

  • kysia_xjs3fi on May 26, 2026

    Really tasty. Very easy.

• Pasta with swiss chard, bacon, and lemony ricotta cheese

  • Ezair92 on February 05, 2024

    This was excellent. Easy to make. Will make this again. I had some fish fillets so put that on top for a little more protein. Not that it needed it.

• Big, thick, hearty thighs…and That's a Compliment!

  • ajs on July 05, 2010

    OK, nothing special. Kind of soupy in consistency.

• Uptown down-home chili

  • kateiscoooking on October 04, 2021

    I only had a pound of ground beef but that didn't effect this dish at all. It was wonderful! I did sub out pinto beans for the black beans since we'd had black beans for lunch. And, I added about a tablespoon of chili powder.

• Spicy shrimp and bok choy noodle bowl

  • Cheri on January 22, 2011

    Could substitue salmon chunks for shrimp and let them poach in broth

  • Cheri on January 24, 2011

    This was very good, easy, filling. Used shrimp, substituted fresh Udon noodles and added baby spinach because I didn't have enough bok choy. Didn't use clam juice (didn't have it) so I added more chicken broth. Very satisfying, pretty mild flavor, clean and restorative.

  • angrygreycat on September 03, 2023

    Easy light dinner. Family enjoyed it. Would make again.

• London broil with parsley-horseradish chimichurri

  • Cheri on January 22, 2011

    Used flank steak

  • angrygreycat on October 03, 2022

    This was super easy and quick for a week night dinner Had a nice piece of London broil so it came out beautifully tender. Served with last of the summer corn and scalloped potatoes.

  • Skamper on February 15, 2023

    Served the horseradish chimichurri with flat iron steak. delicious!

• Sliced grilled steak on blue cheese biscuits with watercress, sour cream, and sliced tomatoes

  • Cheri on January 25, 2011

    Used Beef shoulder tender, which was good. This has good flavor, but the biscuits are a bit dry & large. Not sure I would make this again.

• Honey-orange-glazed ham steaks with spicy black bean, zucchini, and corn salad

  • MidwesternerTT on July 13, 2016

    Good flavors and a 45 minute meal for me since I'm slow at chopping onions and chose to cut fresh corn from the cob instead of using frozen. Omit the chicken broth - extra liquid isn't needed in glaze or veggies. I made a half-recipe of glaze and reducing by half took 20 minutes of simmering, not the 5 suggested, and it was not at all thick. Half recipe was plenty to coat the ham. I microwaved a sweet potato as an extra side.

• Park City cashew chicken

  • averythingcooks on June 29, 2020

    We are eating a delicious "chicken bowl" as I type this. I cut it in 1/2 using 2 smallish boneless skinless breasts. The "wrinkliest" peppers went in (1/2 yellow & 1/2 orange) but otherwise I made it pretty much as written right up til the "end". At that point, I added in some chicken broth & chopped fresh noodles (instead of serving over rice) and then some roasted red peppers, peas and green onions. Other than T saying "broccoli would have been good in this" (and he is right), it really is the delicious sweet-hot chicken dish that I set out to make.

  • jimandtammyfaye on June 01, 2022

    I decreased chipotle and cumin by half and reduced the honey by half. The montreal steak seasoning had already added much flavor, and the maple syrup had already sweetened the dish plenty. Also used roasted cashews instead of raw. Nice take on stir fry!

• Thai chicken, pork, or shrimp with basil

  • averythingcooks on April 07, 2024

    I used pork tenderloin & added red onions with the red peppers. The big hit of fresh garlic & ginger + some heat is a favourite in this house and this is a fast & easy way to get there. We lined small tortillas with whole lettuce leaves & made wraps with a yogurt sriracha drizzle. This was a nice little main beside a spicy slaw dressed in a peanut butter/rice vinegar sauce.

• Jambalaya burgers and Cajun corn and red beans

  • jbagwell on September 01, 2024

    page 103

• Peasant soup

  • swiand on April 13, 2026

    We used leftover Easter ham for this recipe. Very tasty soup but the directions to cook on high and just add ingredients as they are prepped didn't work for us. Our stove is too hot and even medium had the ingredients singeing as I guess I don't prep as fast as Rachael. It was great using the cooking adjustments.

• Spring chicken with leeks and peas served with lemon rice

  • swiand on April 11, 2026

    This was a great essence of spring dinner. The family enjoyed.

• Super mashers with steak and pepper hash

  • averythingcooks on November 02, 2022

    This was a good use for a "less than stellar" steak. I followed the ingredient list but I changed the timing/step order a bit as I wasn't concerned about the 30 minute promise. The potatoes were made about an hour early (mixing the cheese into the mash rather than topping the bowls at the end) and I kept them warm in my small slow cooker. The key here is to not overcook the thinly sliced steak so I cooked the vegetables 1st, pushed them aside & then quickly cooked the meat at the last second. The result was a hearty & tasty dinner bowl that is worth repeating.

• Super mashers with chicken and green chili hash

  • angrygreycat on January 13, 2023

    Made this tonight. quick and easy week night dinner. Was enjoyed by all. I would make again for a quick weeknight meal.

  • averythingcooks on January 08, 2024

    This made great use of my freezer stash of garden peppers as I used cubanelles (in place of sweet green peppers), jalapenos + roasted poblanos & hatch chiles. I also used a home canned tomatillo salsa for the hash and a mix of cheddar & Monteray Jack for the potatoes. We both cleaned our bowls and I would make this again for sure.

• Greek-style garlic shrimp and orzo

  • kelly_gcgngk on May 24, 2026

    Pg 133

• Pan-roasted garlic and herb chicken breasts with chopped salad and creamy caper dressing

  • andrea_q4pu3d on May 28, 2026

    I let the chicken marinate longer than the recipe called for, to impart more flavor, and it was so delicious! The creamy caper salad dressing was also delightful, but I did have to add a bit more mustard to it to adjust it for my taste.

• Cumin and lime roasted pork tenderloin with spicy creamed corn

  • averythingcooks on November 04, 2019

    Tonight, I only made the creamed corn and it was really good. I did use a mix of canned and frozen corn because that is what I had. I added jalapeño, chopped orange pepper and some hot red peppadews. With cream and stock and a good sprinkle of ancho chili powder, it was a delicious side for BBQ pork chops.

• Fruited chicken curry in a hurry

  • kysia_xjs3fi on May 19, 2026

    I used Cashews instead of almonds. I also didn’t have the green curry paste. I think that would packed more flavor. So I’m not sure it’s really fair to judge this recipe. Definitely very fruity.

• Pizza capricciosa

  • kysia_xjs3fi on April 27, 2026

    I’m not sure I would’ve missed the green peas. Added a chopped fried egg instead of the boiled. Everything else to recipe. Tasty.

• Ricotta pasta with grape tomatoes, peas, and basil

  • Breadcrumbs on June 08, 2010

    p. 170 - Jun 2010, first use of this rec. Excellent results. Quick and easy to prepare. Made the riff using sausage as well. Other adjustments included: added 1 tsp fennel seed, fresh spring garlic, reduced ricotta to 1 cup and thinned "sauce" w pasta water. Terrific rec will make again. 9/10

• Ricotta pasta with sausage

  • Lindalib on April 18, 2014

    Delicious. I did substitute hot Italian sausage - the recipe calls for sweet Italian sausage- the slight heat of the sausage worked really well with the creaminess of the ricotta.. And it really was a 30 minute meal. Great weeknight meal.

  • kath711 on March 27, 2026

    Recipe 193/Page 170

• About -15-minute soup with spinach, artichokes, and tortellini

  • swiand on March 12, 2026

    This was decent but too weird for my teenager. It did satisfy my craving for a spinach flavored dinner.

• White beans, pancetta, and pasta

  • Ezair92 on March 06, 2023

    Very good soup. I had dandelion greens from my local CSA so it was a great way to use them. I did use spinach instead of escarole because that is what I like. Nice and hearty

• Aussie meat pies, made quick

  • averythingcooks on January 05, 2024

    With an open box of phyllo to use up, I subbed out the puff pastry for these meat filled pies. For the 12 oz of meat needed for a 1/2 recipe, I used 8 oz of grd beef + 4 oz mild Italian sausage. I also added diced sweet peppers & pickled onions to the filling. I probably didn't cook/caramelize the meat as much as she intended & I drained some fat from the pan before adding the flour. We enjoyed these quick & tasty pies with chili sauce (in place of the suggested ketchup) beside a green salad.

• Italian sweet chicken sausage patties with peppers and onions on garlic buttered rolls

  • jbagwell on March 06, 2026

    #203 on page 178

• Chicken sausage with fennel and onions

  • swiand on April 17, 2026

    Nice, simple weeknight meal. The variety of sausages available for this dish leave room for a range of satisfaction for this meal. However, having fresh fennel from the farmer's market made this a particularly rewarding warm spring night dish.

• Grilled chicken, scampi style, with angel hair pasta

  • Cheri0570 on September 06, 2018

    9/2018 really good

• Chicken fingers with honey mustard dipping sauce and spicy chopped salad

  • Cheri on June 16, 2010

    Made the buttermilk fried chicken from flash in a pan pp 31 with this dipping sauce, but used regular mustard instead of grainy. It was very good. June 2010

• Pretzel-crusted chicken breasts with a cheddar-mustard sauce

  • jbagwell on March 28, 2025

    on page 235 or #267

• Everything-crusted chicken rolls stuffed with scallion cream cheese

  • Cheri on June 25, 2011

    This is as described. Ok. Browned in skillet for a few minutes and then roasted in 350 deg. oven for 20 minutes. This is rich. Served with green salad.

• Creamed mushroom sauté with artichoke hearts, spinach, and penne

  • Breadcrumbs on June 26, 2010

    p. 241 (Master rec p.239)

• Veal polpette with thin spaghetti and light tomato and basil sauce

  • Lindalib on July 10, 2012

    This dish was only so-so. The polpette, which are really just small meatballs, were too fiddly for a week-night meal, and nothing special in the end.

• Chicken no. 14,755-chicken in mustard-tarragon sauce

  • swiand on May 07, 2026

    I found this meal delectable with the smooth mustard cream sauce and heavenly tarragon flavor. My daughter thought the sauce was strong but she ate everything. The asparagus was a nice balance to the strong flavors. Will definitely make again.

• Springtime bows with asparagus, ham, and peas

  • swiand on April 09, 2025

    Family loved this.

• Pork loin chops with golden delicious apples and onions on polenta with honey

  • MidwesternerTT on October 20, 2019

    Very nice meal, although my variations threw off the timing - more a 40-minute meal. I used 2 thicker chops that needed 6 minutes per side. I used 4 small red apples, unpeeled (in place of 2 large golden delicious), so quartering, coring & slicing those & onion took me 10 -12 minutes (while chops cooked). I liked the red/pink color those added to the plate for an otherwise white/golden meal. I used only 2 T. brandy (recipe calls for 2 shots - 6 T.) with the apples/onions. I used Quaker cornmeal, not specialty quick-cook polenta, and that worked well but did need to simmer a couple minutes longer. Generous 4 servings.

• Thai-style pork and noodle salad

  • phembott2 on February 03, 2016

    This recipe tasted good, but honestly not worth the effort. Took 1 hr 30 min with all the washing, chopping, etc... I know that the 30 mins doesn't include the washing and I know that I am not fast with the knife so I expected it to take an hour, but I still wouldn't make it again.

• Mexican pasta with tomatillo sauce and meatballs

  • averythingcooks on April 27, 2024

    We opted to eat this as we would "albondigas al chipotle" instead of including pasta so I made 1/2 of everything & ultimately did not use all of the sauce. I added a little fresh chorizo to the meatball mix & just used the whole egg. I also tempered the tartness of the sauce with sour cream. A skillet of sauce & meatballs + the cheese went under the broiler and we ate it with garlic toasts. Very tasty and a great use of my freezer stash (including roasted tomatillos, poblanos, serranos + diced jalapenos).

• Chicken no. 14,754-chicken bustard (in basil-mustard sauce)

  • averythingcooks on February 09, 2023

    We certainly loved this sauce...I used a mix of smooth Dijon & a spicy stone ground mustard + pesto from the freezer. BUT as usual, we found the pan roasted breasts a bit dry even though they were not overcooked - maybe season thighs the same way and then grill next time? I served this with roasted broccoli & crispy potatoes and as I said, the sauce complimented/elevated everything on the plate.

• Bacon-wrapped meatloaf patties with pan gravy and sour cream-tomato smashed potatoes

  • anya_sf on May 07, 2022

    I used gold potatoes, which needed extra moisture (I added more sour cream). My only complaint about the patties was that the bacon on the edges did not get crisp. Otherwise, we really enjoyed this dish, together with the suggested steamed broccoli.

• Chicken no. 14,752-chicken in mustard sauce

  • angrygreycat on August 13, 2018

    Made this tonight with an adjustment to the amount of dijon. One family member is not a huge fan of mustard, so instead of 1:1 sour cream to dijon, I did more 3:1. Everyone liked it as prepared.

• Grilled skirt steak and orzo with the works

  • angrygreycat on August 08, 2023

    one kid can't have tomatoes so couldn't follow the recipe exactly but it was a really nice base. I added artichokes

  • darkpizza on April 01, 2026

    Had to use flank steak and leave out the fennel due to lack of availability, but it was still good. Maybe a little boring. If I made it again I'd probably cut the tomatoes in half, since whole grape tomatoes are a little hard to stay with a fork and I think the orzo would be better with more tomato juice.

• Sausage, mushroom, and pesto polenta "lasagna"

  • angrygreycat on August 25, 2023

    Tasted good, but not the most attractive dish. The ricotta seems to have split in the dish.

• Honey chicken over snow pea rice

  • Ezair92 on February 19, 2025

    This was a very good and easy recipe for a weeknight.

• For Neil Diamond: Tangy cherry chicken

  • Shelmar on September 06, 2019

    Really enjoyed, yummo, a bit sweet.

• Mediterranean Chicken and saffron couscous

  • Shelmar on September 06, 2019

    Ok, easy to do, 1 out of 5 better than ok.