30 Minutes or Less

Consider this dish—made with refried beans and crunchy vegetables—an affirmative answer to the question, “Can dip be dinner?”

This speedy Spanish dish of shrimp cooked in olive oil and garlic can be a main or appetizer. It all depends on how you dress it up.

This fast stir-fry dish pairs minced pork and fragrant basil with hot Thai chiles and a crispy fried egg.

This towering salad—built with the components of a muffuletta sandwich like mortadella and an olive dressing—is ready for a party.

Juicy steak, crisp lettuce, and a blender dressing come together for a breezy summer dinner.

Charred chicken breasts coated in a tangy dry rub sit atop a fresh salad of tomatoes, cucumber, and onions.

Store-bought dumplings, fresh tomatoes, butter, and soy sauce simmer away for dinner in a flash.

This classic Japanese comfort food is a combination of chicken and egg (oyako means “parent and child”) simmered in sweet-savory broth and served over rice.

This stunner of an appetizer comes together with boquerones and a few pantry staples.

Inspired by Korean pajeon, this shrimp-studded pancake features fresh snap peas as a spring-y addition.

Scallion-infused oil, or pa gireum in Korean, is a fragrant way to upgrade a pot of rice.

Savory cashew chicken meets tender asparagus in this lightning-fast dinner.

An elegant, satisfying dinner in under 30 minutes.

Tangy-sweet and a cinch to make, balsamic butterscotch sauce is perfect for pouring over ice cream, grilled or roasted fruit, or your favorite cake.

A creamy Comté foundation is the perfect pairing for verdant asparagus and crisp endive in this simple-yet-elegant salad that celebrates the season.

Any variety of mushroom will love this glossy, tangy sauce.

Chicken pieces and meaty bits of torn mushrooms beautifully team up in this deeply savory, scallion-studded, easy-to-make stir-fry.

Crushed potato chips (mixed with a bit of mayo) make a delightfully crispy and nostalgic-tasting topping for flaky white fish.

This custardy and comforting tofu comes together in minutes, all thanks to your microwave. Serve with rice or bread for an easy meal.

The ultimate antidote to the winter blues.