Dinner Cooked In Under 30 Minutes – Tips For Quick And Delicious Evening Meals

We can’t get enough of quick and easy recipes. Let us guide you through some great healthy recipes – all ready in under 30 minutes!

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1. Soups

Don’t think of soups as just food for when you’re sick – they’re great quick fixes for evenings where you’re pressed for time.  Add some homemade croutons, grate some cheese on top, and you’ve got a great dinner.

• Cream of mushroom – fry diced onion in butter, until soft, and add crushed garlic * a few thyme leaves. Cook until fragrant. Next, add mushrooms (preferably a mixture of wild & button mushrooms) and cook on a medium heat until browned. Then pour in good quality stock (chicken or vegetable, depending on your preference), finish with double cream, and blend. Add some croutons, or even a poached egg – perfection!
• Tom Yum – A Thai staple! You can get a good quality Tom Yum paste from most supermarkets – fry this in a little oil until fragrant, and add stock. Chuck in whatever protein you like – we love leftover roast chicken, tofu, or king prawns – and add some chopped onion, ginger and mushrooms, as well as fish sauce & soy sauce to taste. Simmer until any raw ingredients are cooked. Add cooked noodles, and serve with plenty of fresh coriander & chopped spring onion.
• French onion soup – A real decedent classic, and surprisingly easy to make! Start by slicing your onions – you don’t have to be Gordon Ramsey here, rough slices will do. Cook in butter until totally soft & golden brown. Add a sprig of thyme, a splash of brandy and season with salt & pepper. Top up with beef stock, and simmer for 5 minutes or so. To serve, put the soup in individual bowls and top with a large slice of crusty baguette and mounds of gruyere cheese (cheddar or mozzarella also work here, at a pinch!). Grill until the cheese is melted and enjoy!

2. Omelettes

An omelet is a surprisingly rewarding dish that you can easily make into a complete & nutritious meal. Got some leftover roasties or new potatoes? Perfect! Start with your base – whisk eggs with a little salt, pepper, and milk. In the meantime, fry your potato chunks in a pan, with some onions, garlic, and whatever other vegetables you have lying around. If you like, sliced bacon or chorizo is good here too. Once cooked, pour in the egg mixture and add spinach and cheese. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over a low heat until the eggs are firm on the surface.

3. Pizza

Once you have fresh pizza dough in the fridge, you can work your magic right away. You can buy premade bases or dough in any good supermarket – or make it yourself in advance! Whatever you’re using, roll the dough out onto a floured surface, and then brush it with passata and olive oil. Here’s where you can get creative – add vegetables, meat, chillies, olives – whatever takes your fancy! Top with plenty of mozzarella and bake in a piping hot oven (200 degrees minimum) for 15 minutes.

4. Sweet And Savoury Pancakes

For the basic batter for 6 large pancakes, you will need 200 g of plain flour, 2 eggs, 400 ml of milk, and a pinch of salt. Fry a thin layer of the mixture evenly in a non-stick frying pan in a little oil or butter. Here’s some inspiration for tasty fillings:

• Spinach and onion with Emmental or Gouda
• Cheese, ham, and tomato
• Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and lemon juice
• Sautéed mushrooms and sour cream
• Peas, ricotta, and parmesan

And for dessert:

• Mascarpone mashed with sugar and strawberry slices
• Cottage cheese mixed with sugar and blueberries
• Mashed bananas with a little cream and cocoa

A healthy dinner should always contain enough protein and fat to keep you full for longer, plenty of fiber, and not too many white carbohydrates. Use wholemeal flour where you can and always try to sneak vegetables in somewhere!  Remember to keep an eye on salt intake – especially if you’re cooking for young children.

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