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Dinner In One Hour Or Less

We all know that slaving over the stove preparing a home cooked meal isn’t exactly something you jump for joy to do after a long day of work, school or childcare. That’s why we’re continuing our series of quick, easy and health conscious meals to make in under an hour, or in some cases under 10 minutes! Each recipe is light and delicious with one chicken, fish and vegetarian option depending on your preference. Add these to your weekly dinner menu to have the kind of fast food you’ll be delighted to eat.

Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas

Chicken Scaloppine – This dish includes your protein, starch, dairy and veggies all in one for a complete and wholesome meal. The thin pieces of chicken cook very quickly, so besides boiling the pasta, the most time spent is on chopping the veggies and grating the fresh parmesan cheese. Get the Chicken Scaloppine recipe courtesy of myrecipes.com.

Lemon Dill Talapia – This fresh seafood recipe is very fast and easy and the results are delicious and good for you. The only ingredients needed are the fish itself, seasonings and herbs. The only preparation involved is combining all the ingredients and baking them until everything is married and cooked through. Get the Lemon Dill Talapia recipe courtesy of myrecipes.com.

Bowties with Tomatoes, Feta and Balsamic Dressing – This light and healthy recipe consists of a delicious blend of bowtie pasta tossed with a zesty mixture of veggies, spices and sauce. The recipe yields enough to feed four, so it’s enough yummy goodness for the whole family, to share with your roommates, or to save and have leftovers for later. Get the recipe for bowties with tomatoes, feta and balsamic dressing courtesy of myrecipes.com.

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