45 minutes or less total

Only have 45 minutes in your day to be able to make dinner? We’ve got you covered! These 45 Minutes or Less recipes can be whipped up any night of the week. They are fast & flavorful & completely do-able if you want a meal that feels special but don’t have all day to make one! Try these Island-Style Seared Scallops with Mango Salsa or these Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders if you want to also feel like you are on vacation in 45 Minutes or Less! Or try this Butternut Squash Red Curry or these Seriously Easy Vegan Stuffed Peppers, two other examples of weeknight cooking done right!

A mini flourless chocolate cake rests atop a white ceramic plate on a creamy white textured surface. The cake has been topped with caramel, whipped cream, crushed freeze-dried raspberries, and flaky sea salt. Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake
Golden soup served inside of two white ceramic bowls that sit atop a creamy peach colored textured surface. The bowls of soup are surrounded by a white and yellow striped linen napkin, amber colored drinking glasses and gold spoons. Golden Soup (Turmeric Chicken Soup)
An overhead shot of sweet potato and cauliflower tacos drizzled with chipotle cashew crema and garnished with fresh chopped cilantro arranged atop a parchment lined baking sheet pan. A couple of lime halves are nestled alongside the tacos and the baking sheet sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a white and black striped linen napkin resting alongside. Roasted Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Tacos with Smoky Chipotle Cashew Crema
Side angle of a summer glow bowl in a shallow pink bowl: a bed of quinoa topped with sliced tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, grilled corn kernels & shredded cucumber. The bowl has a small gold fork in it. It sits atop a white marble surface, next to a small dish of curry vinaigrette & a couple of summer tomatoes. Glow Bowls – Nourishing Grilled Chicken & Quinoa Grain Bowls with Curry Vinaigrette.
An overhead shot of Prosecco Butter Poached Shrimp served atop a bed of risotto in a black bowl rests atop a black textured surface. A few spoonfuls of poaching liquid have been poured over the shrimp & the dish has been garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese and a lemon wedge tucked alongside the shrimp. Gold silverware, a bottle of Prosecco, a glass filled with Prosecco, pieces of crusty bread and crumbs, a Prosecco bottle cork, and a black and white plaid linen napkin surround the bowl of shrimp. Prosecco Butter Poached Shrimp
Prosciutto-wrapped green bean bundles arranged on a white serving platter and topped with creamy mushroom sauce and french fried onions. The serving platter sits atop a creamy white plaster surface and light gray linen napkin is tucked underneath the platter. Prosciutto Wrapped Green Bean Casserole Bundles with Crispy Onions
Overhead shot of baked gnocchi in a large oven-safe skillet, atop a creamy white surface. The pasta bake is garnished with fresh basil & ground black pepper. Weeknight Baked Gnocchi with Sausage & Kale
Soy-glazed ginger meatballs plated in large ceramic bowl over rice with roasted broccoli. The meatballs are garnished with sesame seeds & sliced green onions, & a fork is nestled into the rice. The bowl sits atop a creamy cement surface, surrounded by a striped linen napkin & a small wooden bowl of sesame seeds. Soy-Glazed Ginger Turkey Meatballs
Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies plated in a gray ceramic bowl over rice. The bowl has a gold fork in it and sits atop a creamy cement surface alongside a gray striped linen napkin, fresh basil leaves, & a small silver baking sheet with the baked chicken sausage & veggies. Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Veggies with Lemon & Feta (AKA My Fave Meal Prep Lunch!)
Grilled Greek Chicken Wings arranged on a gray speckled ceramic platter are garnished with herbs, sliced pepperocini, lemon wedges, & feta cheese. A small ceramic bowl is filled with whipped feta dip & also sits on the platter with wings surrounding it. Surrounding the plate is a small plate of wings, a bowl of whole pepperocini peppers, lemon wedges, feta crumbles, loose chopped herbs, & a blue & white striped linen napkin tucked partially under the platter. The platter & surrounding items sit on top of a white textured surface. Lemony Grilled Greek Chicken Wings with Whipped Feta Dip
Grilled steak kabobs on a large white oval serving dish, drizzled with chimichurri sauce. The dish sits atop a light blue marbled surface, alongside a small dish of chimichurri sauce & a gold & white striped linen napkin. Grilled Chimichurri Steak Kabobs
Grilled pizza topped with cheese, Italian sausage, sweetie drop peppers, & fresh basil leaves. The pizza sits atop a white surface, surrounded by fresh basil leaves. Best-Ever Grilled Pizza Recipe (How to Grill Pizza + Tons of Toppings Ideas!)
Grilled BBQ chicken bowl with diced BBQ chicken, grilled onions, sweet potatoes & bell peppers sitting atop a bed of greens & quinoa in a large speckled gray bowl. The bowl sits atop a white surface, surrounded by a striped gray linen napkin, a second BBQ chicken rice bowl, extra BBQ sauce, cilantro leaves & lime wedges. BBQ Chicken Bowls with Grilled Veggies
A chicken al pastor taco on a speckled ceramic plate, topped with thinly sliced jalapeno & cotija cheese. The taco is surrounded by 3 other al pastor tacos, a small bowl of mashed avocado, fresh cilantro leaves & lime wedges. Chicken al Pastor
Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowl with quinoa, cucumbers, pickled red onion, shredded cabbage, & naan bread shown in a speckled gray ceramic bowl. The bowl sits atop a creamy cement surface, surrounded by lemon wedges, fresh basil leaves & a small bowl of pickled red onions. Easy Hummus Bowls with Chicken Shawarma (or Veggie Shawarma!)
Greek farro salad in large clear glass bowl atop a white surface. The farro salad ingredients are grouped in the bowl - lemony red onions, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, farro, feta, etc. The bowl is surrounded by a small bowl of Greek dressing, a striped gray linen napkin, lemon wedges & a few leaves of baby arugula. Favorite Greek Farro Salad
Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili shown in 2 soup bowls, topped with avocado, jalapeno, shredded vegan cheese, lime wedges & cilantro leaves. The bowls sit atop a light blue surface, next to a checkered blue & white linen, soup spoons, garnishes (sliced jalapeno, lime wedges, tortilla chips, etc.). Hearty Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili with Black Beans
Maple roasted brussels sprouts with pancetta & pine nuts arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet. The brussels sprouts are beautifully golden brown, having been roasted. Maple Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Pine Nuts & Parmesan
Sheet pan chicken sausage & vegetables. Thinly sliced chicken sausage, diced butternut squash, & halved brussels sprouts are browned & roasty on a large sheet pan, & topped with grated parmesan & a drizzle of balsamic glaze. The chicken sausage sheet pan sits atop a light blue surface with a striped linen napkin. Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Harvest Veggies
Sliced gooey s'mores crumble bars arranged on a piece of parchment paper atop a white surface. The bars are pulled apart, ever so slightly, with gooey bits of marshmallow strung between the sliced bars. Gooey S’mores Crumble Bars