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30-Minute Dinners That Don’t Feel Like You Rushed

These dishes come together fast but taste like you spent hours over the stove.

Simple Seasoned Grilled Fish

Grilled fish on a serving plate.
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Even on the busiest days, this 5-minute Simple Seasoned Grilled Fish recipe makes it easy to serve a home-cooked dinner to your family.​ Pair these lightly seasoned and grilled fish fillets with your choice of steamed vegetables for a quick and easy weeknight meal!

A salmon croquette on a dinner plate.

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Air Fryer Meatball Subs

A whole finished meatball sub on a serving plate.
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Air Fryer Meatball Subs are a quick, easy, cheesy, and tasty 10-minute meal. Packed with hearty meatballs, plenty of marinara sauce, and freshly grated Italian cheeses, these subs are sure to become a weeknight favorite in no time!

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Southern Country Fried Steak

A platter filled with finished country fried steak.
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This Southern Country Fried Steak recipe is a prime example of classic Southern comfort food. This recipe results in cubed round steak that’s seasoned, coated, and fried to a perfect golden brown. I’ll also guide you through making pan gravy to serve alongside.

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Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A grilled cheese sandwich on a plate.
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Make lunchtime much more fun with my Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe, a mashup of the classic pizza and everyone’s favorite grilled cheese. You’ll love the combo of gooey mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and toasty bread in this irresistible pizza sandwich.

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Chicken Bacon and Swiss Sandwich

A sandwich on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, bacon, a slice of cheese, and possibly grilled chicken, placed on a wooden cutting board. Two similar sandwiches are partially visible in the background.
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For a hearty dinner that comes to the table quickly and fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas, this Chicken, Bacon, and Swiss Sandwich is the answer. In about 20 minutes, you’ll have a deeply satisfying meal that’s easy and full of flavor.

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Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers

A turkey burger on a white plate.
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These juicy, delicious, lightly seasoned Grilled Turkey Burgers feature an indulgent ground turkey patty, Gruyere cheese, tangy Dijon mustard, and breadcrumbs to bind it all together.

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Easy Classic Salmon Croquettes

complete salmon croquettes with salad and lemon
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My easy classic Salmon Croquettes are pan-fried and packed with great flavor! This classic preparation uses grocery store staples to make a quick, inexpensive, and elegant weeknight dinner. Serve with your choice of tartar sauce, garlic aioli, or horseradish-dill cream.

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Homestyle Burgers

A burger on a bun with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and onions.
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Homestyle Burgers are simple, juicy, and delicious. Start with high quality ground beef, add the seasonings, and cook until done to perfection.

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Turkey Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Finished turkey taco salad on a white serving plate.
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Taco Tuesdays take a healthy turn with this Turkey Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing. Add fun and flavor to your lunch or dinner menu with the easy, light, and fresh tastes of ground turkey, loads of vegetables, and a delicious cilantro dressing!

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Eggs in Purgatory

Finished Eggs in Purgatory ready to serve.
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When you want something warm and just a bit spicy, this simple skillet of Eggs in Purgatory is the perfect choice. It’s made with simple ingredients like canned tomatoes, garlic, and eggs, yet it feels special every single time. It’s quick enough for a weeknight supper and satisfying enough for a slow weekend brunch or even a plate of late night eggs after an evening on the town. Be sure to have some good bread on hand because you won’t want to leave a drop of that sauce behind.

Learn more and get the recipe: Eggs in Purgatory

My Southern Table Cookbook

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If you like these recipes, you’ll love my cookbook! It’s 348 pages filled with 246 recipes, each with a full-color photo. Visit Lana’s Cooking for more information.

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