Lifestyle

15 Easy Dinners You Can Make in Under 30 Minutes

By Mikey Addady at Franklin & Marshall

Every student has those busy days when you have to grab a protein bar for a breakfast on the go and you skip lunch for a last minute cram session in the library. By the time you get home at the end of the day, you’re tired, you’re hungry and Easy Mac just isn’t gonna cut it. Luckily for you, these satisfying and flavorful dinners take minimal time and effort.

1. Rosemary Balsamic Chicken

An easy recipe for a classy dinner, because you deserve it.

2. Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza

Domino’s guarantees delivery in 30 minutes or less. We guarantee a much tastier option in half the time.

3. Pizadilla

Or merge your pizza with a quesadilla. Domino’s can’t do that.

4. Southwest Burgers

Is there anything more satisfying than a big, beefy burger at the end of the day?

5. Turkey Burgers

Maybe a turkey burger, if you’re not a beef eater.

6. Spinach, Feta and Almond Orzo

Or some cheesy orzo, if you’re not a meat eater.

7. Baked Salmon

This recipe boasts being the the easiest salmon ever.

8. Brown Sugar Salmon

But, then again, so does this one. I guess you’ll have to try both to find out.

9. Arugula, Brie and Mushroom Pasta

Sometimes you really just need a carb fix.

10. Tortellini Soup

And sometimes you need to put those carbs into a warm and comforting bowl of soup.

11. Gazpacho

Or go for something cool and fresh.

12. Ram n’ Cheese

Can’t decide between Easy Mac and Instant Ramen? You don’t have to.

13. Cacio e Pepe

Or instead you can pretend you and your ramen are really fancy.

14. Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese

Add some fruit into your diet… alongside some cheese, of course. I hear it’s life-changing.

15. Broccoli Cheddar Soup

You only need 5 ingredients for this recipe, which is basically just liquid cheese—just what you need after a tough day.

Now that we’ve covered dinner, how about some dessert? 

• Strawberry Glazed Cheesecake
• Chai Tea Cupcakes
• Rainbow Cookies
• Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies