30 Minutes or Less

These classic Midwestern Loose Meat Sandwiches are simmered in a savory sauce made with spices, beef consomme and Worcestershire sauce. They are cheap, quick and easy. A delicious sandwich with the charm of small town Americana!  Where I live in the Midwest, loose meat sandwiches are a cult classic. Speckled around Missouri you’ll find tiny little locally owned burger joints with such loyal followers that they go back generations. If you’ve never gotten to enjoy a loose meat sandwich ordered…

Tea lovers will delight in these Earl Grey Scones. Light and flaky scones are delicately flavored with Earl Grey tea for a tea time treat you can’t resist. You might not know this, but I am a tea fanatic. At any given time I have probably about 30 varieties of tea in my cupboard. I drink it hot. I drink it cold. Most days I have at least 3 cups/glasses of tea. I’ve been wanting to make a recipe with…

Pistachio swirl fudge is an easy to make candy recipe that results in a rich and creamy pastel green pistachio fudge that’s studded with chopped pistachios and swirled with dark chocolate. This is one of those candies that looks complex but is actually so easy to make. If you have mastered melting chocolate and stirring stuff, then you’ve got the skills to make a beautiful plate of pistachio swirled fudge. You might also enjoy these Rocky Road Haystacks too, same…

Chili dog pizza? You better believe it! Pizza dough is topped with chili, sliced hot dogs and shredded cheese for a quick and easy leftover makeover your whole family will love. Do you love chili dogs? Then you’ll love this fun recipe twist. Chili dog pizza takes classic chili dog ingredients and turns them into a whole new way to enjoy this kid friendly favorite! I knew last week when I shared the recipe for Copycat Wendy’s Chili that I…

This spinach stuffed pork chop recipe yields golden browned pork chops stuffed with a creamy and savory spinach and cheese filling that tastes a lot like spinach dip and is so, so good. My husband told me I shouldn’t add the recipe for these cheesy spinach stuffed pork chops to the blog. He said they are too fancy, too much work. Little does he know that these pork chops take all of about 20 minutes to throw together! I don’t…

Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate Chips are an easy treat perfect for anytime of the day! These quick chocolate chip muffins are at the top my list for family friendly fall recipes and are a great introduction for young bakers. If I had to describe these muffins in two words, those words would not be pumpkin or chocolate, it would be total indulgence. These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are everything we love about fall. Moist, rich, and spiced pumpkin muffins liberally…

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeBetterCookies #CollectiveBias #KaroSyrup Chewy Coconut Chocolate Chip cookies are the perfect combination between chewy macaroons and classic chocolate chip cookies.  These coconut chocolate chip cookies bake up nice and thick, with soft centers and chewy edges. And they stay soft for days. But maybe your kids hate coconut? Bonus! More cookies for you! These cookies have a secret ingredient that makes them extra…

Hamburger macaroni soup takes budget friendly ingredients and turns them into a rich and satisfying hearty soup in less than 30 minutes. I think that hamburger soup with macaroni is one of those recipes that basically everyone I know grew up eating some variation of. Why? For one, it’s a classic. A hearty soup full of ground beef, mixed vegetables, macaroni noodles and a rich tomato infused beef broth. For two, it’s super simple, quick and filling for those nights…

Chewy French toast cookies taste just like french toast sticks, but in the form of a chewy sugar cookie! I  know you guys love breakfast for dinner. Well today I’ve got a new twist on breakfast that is so delicious. Breakfast for dessert!  These French Toast Cookies are flavored with vanilla, maple, cinnamon and nutmeg for a chewy cookie that has all the flavors of french toast. These cookies have a secret ingredient that makes them extra special and it’s…

Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad makes it hard to resist delicious fresh veggies! Colorful summer vegetables are tossed with pasta and the easiest Italian dressing for a fresh side dish that’s perfect for gatherings. Technically we’ve still got a few weeks of Summer left. I know that tons of my gardener friends still are inundated with fresh summer veggies because they have been passing on the surplus to me! I love it!  Today’s summer vegetable pasta salad recipe is great because…