In a fast-paced world, most women have become experts at jugglery! It’s commonplace to wake every morning and rush to the kitchen to cook up something that is easy-to-make for breakfast and lunch. Thinking of something new and interesting to cook that can be whipped up in a jiffy becomes the norm if you have children and a husband who acts like a child when it comes to food! If you don’t want to work out those grey cells and prefer to spend more time in doing what you love to do (trust me ladies, we have lots of things we’d do rather than spend time over the oven!) then here are 20 delicious, quick, easy, fast and healthy u**nder-15 minute recipes** for you.
Now spend less time cooking and more time enjoying these tasty dishes. Enjoy grilled, baked, cooked, and many more recipes that are not just easy-to-make but also fast, healthy, and best of all, under-15 minutes each!! Enjoy Ham Steak or Spicy Shrimp or Pasta or Roll Ups…it’s all here and it’s all ready for the up take. So what are you waiting for....let’s start this delectable journey, shall we!
If you like steak, then this is an absolutely lip-smacking, fast, and very easy ham recipe that doesn’t require many ingredients. With a spicy and sweet sauce this ham steak is soft, moist, and completely “smack-a-licious!” Try it as a main dish or make it on a day out, you’re sure to make it more than once!
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 fully cooked ham steak (about 1 pound)
How to Cook
In a bowl, combine the ketchup, relish, vinegar, brown sugar, and cayenne; set aside 1/2 cup for serving. Grill the ham steak, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side, basting occasionally with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.
Rating: 4.00
Calzone, which means ‘stocking’ or ‘trousers’ in Italian is a also called a folded or stuffed Pizza. Calzone stuffing can vary from meat to vegetables to cheeses such as Parmesan, mozzarella, Ricotta, and many others. This 10-minute Calzone recipe makes for quick, easy, healthy, and nutritious dinner. Nicknamed as a ‘readymade salad in a bag,’ if you enjoy non-fattening yet tasty food, then you’ll be hooked to this for good!
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
• 1 (1 lb) bag frozen pizza dough, thawed
• 1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni, chopped
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) jar pasta sauce
• Grated Parmesan cheese
How to Cook
1 Heat Oven to 400. Mix Pepperoni, Ricotta, and Mozzarella
2. Cut the Dough into Quarters and Shape into 4 Balls. Set Aside to Rest 5 Minutes. then, Roll or Pull Each Ball into a 7-inch Circle. the Dough Will Fight to Remain in a Ball but You Must Win That Battle!
3. Spoon 1/4 of the Filling onto the Centre of Each Circle. Fold over and Pinch the Edges Together. Place on a Baking Sheet and Brush with the Olive Oil. Bake for about 30 Minutes, until Golden. Meanwhile, Heat the Sauce, and Spoon over the Baked Calzones. Top with the Grated Parmesan
Rating: 5.00
Baked food is a healthier way of cooking. You can bake just about any vegetable or meat and yet retain the flavor. Adding herbs, cheese, pepper, and other spices can really enhance the taste of any baked dish. Enjoy these baked chicken strips that offer a crunch good enough to give KFC a run for their run and feel a burst of flavor in every bite!
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips or chicken tenders
• 1 cup flour
• 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons roast chicken seasoning or garlic and herb seasoning (Try Emeril’s Chicken Rub seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• Non-stick cooking spray
• Salt and pepper
How to Cook
1 Place Flour in Shallow Dish, Add Salt and Pepper to Taste
2. In Another Shallow Dish Beat Egg
3. In Third Shallow Dish Mix Breadcrumbs, Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Cheese, and Salt & Pepper to Taste
4. Dip Chicken Strips in Egg
5. Dredge Chicken in Flour
6. Dip Flour Dredged Chicken in Egg
7. Coat in the Breadcrumb Mixture
8. Place Coated Chicken Pieces on Cooking Sheet That Has Been Sprayed with Non-stick Cooking Spray
9. Lightly Spray Tops of Chicken Pieces with Non-stick Cooking Spray
10. Place Chicken in Preheated 350 Degree Oven 20 -25 Minutes (or Longer Depending on the Size of Your Strips). for Extra Crunch Turn Oven to 425 for Last 3-4 Minutes
Rating: 3.00
This is a
perfect recipefor kids. This roll-up sandwich looks good and tastes even better. But best of all, you can sneak in some vegetables into this ham and cheese sandwich and watch your children enjoy it without realizing that they are actually being fed veggies! Add more flavor to the sandwich by experimenting with different flavored cheeses like Brie or Camembert.
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
• 16 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
• 4 thin slices deli ham
• 8 slices Swiss cheese
How to Cook
Rating: 7.00
If you wanna spice up your dinner time, try this spicy, pepper and garlic flavored shrimp meal. Experiment with chicken, pork, or beef or even tofu in place of shrimp and enjoy a rich in taste and Thai style shrimp dish that you’re family is bound to love!
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients
• 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 8 large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons sliced onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
How to Cook
Rating: 6.00
Do your kids complain about boring and routine lunch? Why not try Zoo Pasta? A wonderful and interesting flavored dish that’s quick and easy to make, the animal shaped pasta is bound to bring huge smiles on your kids’ faces. And best of all you can even make them eat healthy veggies! So how about some Zoo Pasta lunch today, Mommy!
Total Prep Time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
• 8 ounces zoo animal shaped pasta
• 8 ounces frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, diced
• 1/4 cup light Caesar dressing or light ranch dressing
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
How to Cook
Rating: 5.00
A yummy dip made of sun-dried tomatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, tiny bits of bacon, the BLT Dip can be severed with baked pita pockets or tortilla chips or anything else that you enjoy. Creamy, thick, and tangy, this dip is one of my favorites. Try making in a large quantity and store it in the freezer for use anytime you want a quick and easy snack!
Total Prep Time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 4-5
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 (12-ounce) package whole wheat pita pockets, cut into small triangles (recommended: Sara Lee)
• 3/4 cup real mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup real bacon crumble (recommended: Hormel)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
How to Cook
Rating: 10.00
An oriental chicken and noodle dish, you’ll love the sesame flavor. Serve it as a main dish for lunch or dinner. Great to look at, great to taste, and easy to make, you can substitute chicken with tofu or any other meat of your choice. Enhance the sesame flavor by using oil of toasted sesame seeds and remember to store your sesame oil in the refrigerator!
Total Prep Time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
• Kosher salt
• 1 pound spaghetti or Chinese egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 (1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 Kirby cucumber, halved and sliced
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
• 6 scallions (white and green parts), sliced
• 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
How to Cook
Tip: Make the sauce while the noodles cook.
Rating: 2.00
Did you know that people who live in the Mediterranean regions can’t do without bitter greens like dandelion and chicory! For centuries now, they boil these veggies and use them in their dishes. Even the Italians enjoy greens and plunge 1-inch pieces of these veggies into salted and boiling water; wring them out, chop them up into desired size and use it in whichever recipe they want. Enjoy this green salad with a loaf of thick crust whole grain bread and use extra-virgin olive oil for cooking!
Total Prep Time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 6 cups fresh mustard, turnip, and/or collard greens (about 1 pound)
• 2 T balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp. honey
• 1 T Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped or broken
How to Cook
Rating: 5.00
Go green with this sharp flavored pasta dish. If you and your family dig pasta and love your daily dose of greens, this dish is perfect for you! Easy and simple to make, it doesn’t require you to make pasta sauce. Some fruity extra-virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper keep your mouth and stomach happy. Try it for lunch or dinner, with friends, or alone - you’ll love its garlicky flavor with or without company!
Total Prep Time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
• 2 pounds broccoli raab, turnip,
• Mustard or dandelion greens
• Kosher salt
• 1 pound orechiette, penne or other pasta
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 anchovy filets in oil, drained and finely chopped
• Pinch dried red pepper flakes, or to taste
• Freshly ground pepper and salt
How to Cook
Rating: 7.50
If you enjoy your breakfast of scrambled eggs but are bored of the regular 2-3 ways of cooking them, here’s a very tasty recipe that adds zing to the humble dish. Ready in just under 10 minutes, this is a perfect and easy to prepare breakfast recipe that even men can cook!
Tip: If you want the eggs to be fluffy, beat then hard in a jiffy!
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
How to Cook
Rating: 10.00
Hot wilted greens is a rich flavored quick-cooked dish of spring greens favored by farmers and people who enjoy the taste of leafy greens such as mustard greens, arugula, endive and others. Exotic green such as Pokeweed that tastes pretty much like beet leaves can also be added to further add to the strong flavor of this simple and nutritious recipe. If you want to get rid of the bitterness, boil them before you start preparing the dish.
Total Prep Time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 1 thick slice smoky bacon
• ½ T olive oil
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 medium sweet red onion
• 3 T chicken stock
• 2 T balsamic vinegar
• 1 quart mixed piquant leafy greens (such as arugula, endive or mustard greens)
• ¼ cup toasted pecans
How to Cook
Rating: 8.00
There are many Greek dishes that have now become an integral part of world cuisine Classic Greek food is bursting with flavor, much like other cuisines from the Mediterranean region, and is rich in butter or oil. This classic Greek dish of scrambled eggs takes out the mundane and brings in the zest! The feta brings out the flavor and really blends with the eggs!
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
How to Cook
Rating: 2.50
This Oriental noodle dish has a monochrome appearance. The transparent noodles add gloss and shine making the preparation delightfully attractive. The thick soy sauce and sesame oil add a tangy and salty flavor to the scallops retaining the moisture and their natural essence. A fulfilling meal, this dish is easy to make.
Total Prep Time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
• 8 ounces cellophane noodles
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops, about 12
• Ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
How to Cook
Rating: 1.50
An American-Mexican recipe, wraps are a hit with people of all age groups. Healthy, nutritious and low on calories, they make for a snappy and delicious snack or lunch on the go Easy and quick to make, these garden fresh wraps require raw veggies such as carrots, etc. You may or may not use cheese depending on preference. Substitute Turkey with roasted or grilled chicken or ham or salami.
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Tip: To warm the tortillas, stack them between 2 paper towels and microwave on ‘high’ for 30 seconds or until moist and warm.
Ingredients
• 1 package Carved Turkey Breast, Oven Roasted
• 4 medium (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed (alternate: wheat tortillas)
• 2 cups mixed baby salad greens
• 1 medium tomato, cut into thin wedges
• 1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded Cheddar or Mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup low-fat Italian salad dressing
How to Cook
Rating: 4.00
This is the kind of treat that everyone from kids to adults will enjoy. Rich and creamy, this Bruschetta is one of the easiest and simplest things to make. Adding extra virgin olive oil can make this 15th century food from Central Italy, a very satisfying and enjoyable experience. Bruschetta with red pepper and creamy Gorgonzola on sliced baguette can be served as a snack or appetizer.
Total Prep Time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
• Good olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Baguette
• 3 ounces creamy Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, at room temperature
How to Cook
Rating: 3.00
Smoked Salmon is a delicacy and typically available in very thin slices. It is served best on French bread, bagels, with eggs or cream cheese among other things. An aromatic and healthy treat, this smoked salmon recipe is not just easy to make but it’s also full of combined wonderful flavors of mustard, mayonnaise, and pepper. Light on the stomach, you can enjoy this for snack, or as an appetizer.
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
• 12 extra-large eggs
• 1/3 cup good mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
• 1 tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 8 slices 7-grain bread or round French bread (boule)
• 8 slices good smoked salmon
How to Cook
Rating: 1.50
Do you dig spicy, hot food? Here’s a very easy shrimp recipe that can be quickly make on the stovetop. Lots of garlic, pepper, lemon, and olive oil add the zest and the kick. Cooking the shrimp to just till they become pink will ensure that they remain juicy and flavorsome. A great dish for a get-together or family dinner.
Total Prep Time: 4 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
• 12 shrimp (Jumbo sized, peeled, deveined, & tails intact)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic clove (crushed with the side of a knife)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon steak seasoning (Montreal Seasoning by McCormick is recommended)
• 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
How to Cook
Rating: 4.00
A ‘hot’ (no pun intended) favorite with almost every person, this deliciously moist and brimming with red-hot flavors chicken dish is common to every Chinese menu. Easy to make, yummy to eat, health and versatile, you can enjoy it with rice or on its own. The key is to stir-fry the chicken to maintain its succulence and softness.
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon corn oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 small zucchini, julienned
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 bunch scallion cut diagonally in 1-inch pieces
• Hot cooked rice
How to Cook
Rating: 1.00
Are you having guests for dinner and don’t feel confident about your cooking? Looking for an easy to cook and ready in a jiffy type of recipe? Here’s the perfect recipe for you! And best of all, it’s almost impossible to mess up! Enjoy this easy Pasta with Shrimp and impress your guests with your cooking prowess!
Total Prep Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped fine or processed
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup white wine (nearly any kind, just not overly sweet)
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 lb precooked jumbo frozen shrimp, thawed
• Salt & pepper
• 1 package angel hair pasta
How to Cook
Rating: 1.00
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