There might be some rogue nights when we’re willing to take on a cooking project, like red-wine-braised short ribs or fresh semolina pasta. But most of the time we’re looking for speedy mealtime solutions (yes, we BA editors are just like you). These 30-minute dinner ideas are the ones we turn to time and time again—the faithful hits for when it’s 7 p.m. and we’re already starving. Make no mistake, though, quick is by no means synonymous with boring: Our […]

I used to love getting Chinese food takeout as a special treat when I was a child. My oldest son takes after me; he often suggests Asian food when we discuss takeout options. He happens to be a picky eater, so I love the opportunity to learn how to re-create popular menu items at home knowing that he’ll like them. This honey sesame chicken recipe is similar to a popular dish at Chinese restaurants. The chicken is fried […]

For some, a 30-minute meal is a super-quick fix. For others, it’s a longer than they usually spend making dinner. For me, however, whether it’s midweek or when we have friends over at the weekend, it’s pretty much where I’m at. On the one hand, 30 minutes is no time at all – it’s an episode of something quick on TV, a podcast listen or a catch-up with a buddy on the phone – but it’s also enough time to […]

Creamy is the name of the game when you make this easy chicken tetrazzini recipe. With pasta, cheese and tender chicken, it’s a recipe that will please the entire family. This easy tetrazzini recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken, or use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. The leftovers reheat well for lunch or dinner again the next day. Cuisine: American Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes […]