How to Get Dinner on the Table in 30 Minutes or Less

In the time it takes to watch a repeat of, you can make an entire meal.
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We get it: The last thing you want to do on a busy night is cook dinner. Enter these nine recipes, all of which are ready in 30 minutes or less. So in the time it takes to watch a repeat of Friends, you can make an entire meal--probably even with leftovers to spare for tomorrow's lunch.

Spaghetti With Avocado Sauce (30 Minutes)Slather pasta in a rich but totally virtuous sauce. Get the recipe.

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Slow-Cooked Salmon (25 Minutes)Don't let the name deceive you, OK? Get the recipe.

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Stovetop Mac And Cheese (30 Minutes) We repeat: One-Pot meals are the ultimate time-saver. Get the recipe.

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Raw Zucchini Salad (20 Minutes)Sometimes, all you need it fresh vegetables (and Parmesan cheese). Get the recipe.

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Smoky Chicken Tacos (25 Minutes)Hey, even Martha Stewart takes shortcuts from time to time. Get the recipe.

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Bacon-And-Egg Fried Rice (20 Minutes)A little bit breakfast, a little bit dinner. Get the recipe.

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