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30-Minute Meals

  • manhattan clam chowder
    Cauliflower Manhattan Clam Chowder (Light, Bright & Potato-Free!)
  • creamy mushroom coconut curry soup
    Mushroom Coconut Curry Soup (Cozy, Creamy & Big Flavor!)
  • bowl of italian penicillin aka quick and easy pastina garnished with parsley, a sick day recipes hero
    Quick and Easy Pastina
  • bowls of seafood chowder and someone holding a piece of crusty bread
    Creamy Seafood Chowder (With Shrimp, Scallops, and Clams)
  • This is a picture of two bowls of creamy vegetable soup garnished with celery leaves sitting on wooden surface and a navy blue napkin to the side. Someone is holding a piece of crusty bread just above the soup bowls.
    Creamy Vegetable Soup (Silky, Flavorful + 30 Minutes!)
  • ground beef stroganoff in a large braiser, garnished with chives and thyme
    Ground Beef Stroganoff (One-Pot, 30-Minute Comfort!)
  • soy ginger salmon served with roasted bok choy, garnished with cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds
    Soy Ginger Salmon (Ready in 15 Minutes!)
  • cheeseburger egg rolls garnished with a dipping sauce
    15 Fun Dinner Ideas for Busy Nights (Easy, Comforting & Family-Approved)
  • avocado egg salad on a toasted everything bagel above a cutting board with the recipe ingredients and equipment
    Avocado Egg Salad (Savory, Creamy & Mayo-Free)
  • southern chicken salad in a serving bowl
    Southern Chicken Salad (Savory, Old-Fashioned & Ready in 15 Minutes)
  • This is a picture of Shrimp Coconut Curry with red bell peppers spooned over white rice. Garnished with black and white sesame seeds, cilantro leaves, and lime.
    30-Minute Shrimp Coconut Curry (Fast, Creamy & Weeknight-Perfect)
  • salmon coconut curry in a large cast iron skillet
    Easy Coconut Curry Salmon (Creamy, Flavorful, 30-Minute Meal)
  • This is a bowl of shrimp and polenta for a fall dinner recipe roundup.
    Cajun Lemon Butter Shrimp and Polenta (Just 30-Minutes!)
  • sheet pan shrimp fajitas
    30-Minute Meals
  • thai steak salad with steak slices, avocado, mixed greens, red onion, and chopped peanuts
    Thai Steak Salad
  • grilled steak salad
    Grilled Steak Salad
  • Thai beef salad with peanut dressing. Garnished with fresh veggies, rice noodles, sesame seeds, and extra peanuts
    Thai Beef Salad
  • grilled shrimp salad with mixed greens, veggies, and a green onion vinaigrette
    Grilled Shrimp Salad
  • bowl of pork wonton soup, garnished with green onion, chili crisp
    Pork Wonton Soup
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    Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

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I’m Ruth aka Rufus, your resident pot stirrer and comfort-food enthusiast.

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