Dinner in 30? Fast Summer Recipes


Hi Reader,

30 minutes.
That’s the window.
After that, the heat wins.

30-Minute Summer Recipes

These recipes should get you in, out, and fed before your patience (and your ice cubes) run out.

Classic Shrimp Scampi

My Classic Shrimp Scampi sauteed in olive oil and garlic butter finished with white wine and seasonings is easy to make and will rival the shrimp scampi your favorite Italian restaurant serves.
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Blackened Chicken Taco Bar

When its time to spice up a family night dinner try my Blackened Chicken Taco Bar. It's guaranteed to bring smiling faces to your dinner table. Add your own special touch to the toppings to make sure everyone gets what they want on their taco.
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Chicken Milanese

Chicken Milanese is an Italian Classic that's easy to make and can be on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes. Add a side salad to this restaurant-quality dish, and you've got the perfect weeknight meal.
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Easy Fried Flounder

Crispy golden brown fried flounder is a restaurant-quality dish that the whole family will love. Lightly breaded with seasoned panko bread crumbs and quick fried, the sweet, flaky filet of flounder will almost melt in your mouth.
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Mediterranean Chicken

Our Mediterranean chicken recipe is made with tender, juicy chicken, kalamata olives, tangy feta cheese, baby spinach, and cherry tomatoes. It's a flavorful chicken recipe your whole family will love.
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A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis

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