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30 Minute Meals

We all have scenarios where we want something that quick, easy and utterly delicious for dinner. And that's where my 30 Minute Meals comes into play. Date night indulgence like my Prawn and Chorizo Pasta, Beef and Broccoli Noodles that someone commented saying "finally something that ACTUALLY only takes 30 minutes" or my Five Guys Cheeseburger?

Whether you're short on time because you're tired, you're just home from work, you're wrangling kids whilst trying to make dinner or just hungry and need something quick. There's is something in 30 Minute Meals for everyone!

  • A close-up of a plate filled with creamy pasta topped with pieces of chicken or seafood, garnished with herbs. The sauce appears rich and orange-colored, coating the wavy pasta evenly.
    Creamy Tomato Prawn Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
  • A plate of monkfish pasta: spaghetti topped with chunks of monkfish, diced tomatoes, capers, and chopped herbs, set on a wooden surface.
    Mediterranean-style Monkfish Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
  • A plate with Chicken Balmoral: bacon-wrapped chicken stuffed with haggis, sliced to show the filling, served on creamy mashed potatoes with gravy, and a side of steamed broccolini.
    Chicken Balmoral with Whisky Sauce
  • A plate of creamy chicken curry topped with fresh herbs, served alongside a portion of rice. The curry has a rich, orange hue with visible pieces of chicken and peppers. The dish is presented on a gray plate.
    Chicken Chasni
  • A black plate with pieces of bright red, charred grilled tandoori chicken garnished with chopped green herbs, set on a wooden table next to green leafy stems.
    Chicken Tikka Marinade
  • A hand holds a chicken gyros wrap filled with grilled meat, French fries, sliced red onions, tomatoes, tzatziki sauce, and sprinkled spices, with a blurred green background.
    Airfryer Chicken Gyros
  • A close-up of a chicken wrap cut in half, showing grilled chicken, lettuce, and sauce inside a tortilla, served with golden fries on a black plate. A bowl of sauce and a bottle are in the background.
    Nandos Chicken Wrap with Halloumi
  • A plate of bright red fried chicken pakora garnished with chopped herbs, arranged in a circle around a glass bowl of creamy dipping sauce on a wooden table.
    Chicken Pakora (with Pink Pakora Sauce)
  • A black skillet filled with penne pasta in a tomato-based sauce mixed with shrimp and sprinkled with grated cheese. A grater and a block of cheese are placed beside the skillet on a wooden table.
    Tomato Prawn Pasta (Prawn Arrabbiata)
  • A bowl of creamy tagliatelle pasta with prawns and chorizo, garnished with chopped parsley, sits on a wooden table with green leafy decorations in the background.
    Prawn and Chorizo Pasta
  • Close-up of a creamy pasta dish featuring rotini noodles mixed with a rich, savory sauce, ground meat, and garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese. The dish appears flavorful and well-seasoned.
    Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
  • A cast iron skillet filled with cooked shrimp garnished with chopped herbs and paprika. A slice of lemon and two pieces of crusty bread rest on the side. The skillet is on a wooden table.
    Gambas Pil Pil (Prawn Tapas Dish)
  • A close-up of a hand holding a juicy burger with a sesame seed bun. It contains melted cheese, a beef patty, tomato slices, red onion, lettuce, and a dollop of ketchup. The burger is partially wrapped in foil.
    Airfryer Five Guys Cheeseburger Fakeaway
  • A black bowl filled with creamy rotini pasta topped with cooked salmon chunks and a single fresh basil leaf. The pasta is seasoned with pepper. The bowl is placed on a wooden surface.
    Lemon Cajun Salmon Pasta
  • A bowl of stir-fried noodles with beef, broccoli, and mushrooms is garnished with red chopsticks placed on the rim. The dish is served in a white bowl on a wooden table.
    One Pan Beef and Broccoli Noodles
  • A plate of creamy orzo pasta mixed with pieces of sausage and green vegetables, likely broccoli or zucchini, served on a white dish.
    One Pan Italian Sausage & Broccoli Orzo
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Welcome!

I’m Lauren – a 34-year-old Mum of 2 who lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

I'm a stereotypical Scot who loves haggis, swears too much (think Gordon Ramsey crossed with Nigella Lawson) and thinks Scottish tap water is the best in the world!

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  • A tray of brownies topped with Biscoff biscuits and drizzled with Biscoff spread, with wrapped Biscoff biscuits on the side, on a wooden surface.
    Biscoff Brownies (Mega Fudgy!)
  • A plate of monkfish pasta: spaghetti topped with chunks of monkfish, diced tomatoes, capers, and chopped herbs, set on a wooden surface.
    Mediterranean-style Monkfish Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
  • A stack of mini egg brownies topped with mini chocolate eggs and chocolate chips, arranged on a white plate with extra mini eggs scattered around.
    Mini Egg Brownies (Thick and Fudgy)
  • Close-up of chocolate creme egg brownies topped with halved Cadbury Creme Eggs, some whole Creme Eggs nearby, and a box of Creme Eggs in the background. The brownies are cut into squares and look rich and fudgy.
    Creme Egg Brownies (Ultra Fudgy Easter Recipe)

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  • A bowl of Italian penicillin soup (pastina) topped with grated cheese, served in a decorative white bowl with a silver spoon resting on the edge, on a wooden surface.
    Italian Penicillin Soup - Comfort in a Bowl
  • A bowl of Scottish tattie soup with chunks of potatoes and carrots, served with a metal spoon on a wooden table. Slices of bread are visible in the background.
    Scottish Tattie Soup
  • A pile of golden, crispy homemade chips on parchment paper, with a glass bowl of ketchup placed to the side for dipping.
    Crispy Homemade Deep-Fried Chips Recipe
  • A bowl of cream of celery soup topped with golden-brown croutons, drizzled with oil, sits on a wooden surface with a potted plant and part of a pot visible in the background.
    Cream of Celery Soup (30 minute recipe)

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