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31 Days of 31-Minute Dinners

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31 Days of 31 Minute Dinners from 5DollarDinners.com

Welcome to the NEW 31 Days series in August 2015…this series is all about getting meals on the table in under 30 minutes…start to finish.

  • No precooked ingredients.
  • No time to waste.
  • 31-Minutes…start to finish.

You’re a busy mom or dad. You have little time to get dinner on the table. And worse, by the time dinner prep time rolls around, you are out of energy and brain space. I’m here to help.

This month, I’m planning to teach you how to be more efficient in the kitchen and how to get a complete and balanced meal on the table in under 31 minutes.

Why 31 minutes? 

Because it matches the number of days in this 31 days series. And because I think anyone can spare 31 minutes in their afternoon to make a home cooked meal. And because it would probably take you 31 minutes to get the car loaded, go through the drive thru and get home to eat. And because it would probably take 31 minutes for a pizza you ordered to arrive.

So, 31 it is.

31 Minutes….ready, set, go!

Before we get to the speedy recipes, I wanted you to know that I have designed a meal plan for you containing all meals that you can have on the table in 30 minutes or less. 

Yes, I have timed them. And no, I wasn’t running through the kitchen like a crazy person to get them done in 30 minutes. These are fast, delicious and healthy recipes that won’t take you a ton of time to prepare. And they aren’t complicated either, so don’t worry about wasting brain space or whatever mental energy you have left come dinner time.

Check out the details (and find out how to get a discount on this new meal plan) here.

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Just want to order the plan without joining the $5 Meal Plan, click below. 

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Erin’s Personal Recommendations for 31-Minute Recipe Supplies:

  • Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Skillet with Glass Cover
  • Black & Decker 3-Cup Dry/6-Cup Cooked Rice Cooker
  • Pyrex 2 pk Clear Baking Dishes
  • Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 4.5 qt
  • Rubbermaid 12-Piece New Premier Food Storage Container Set – Dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe; BPA free

The 31-Minute Dinner Recipes (with new ones added each day in August):


Black Bean & Corn Enchiladas

Creamy Gnocchi with Bacon & Peas

Pork Chops, Red Potatoes & Apple Skillet Dinner

Asian Ramen Noodle Salad

Green Pepper Chili
Ham and Cheese Corn Cakes from 5DollarDinners.com
Ham and Cheese Corn Cakes
Homemade Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Spinach | 5DollarDinners.com
Homemade Mac & Cheese with Bacon and Spinach
bbq chicken french bread pizza
BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza

Egg Salad BLT Sandwich

Skillet Nachos

Tuscan Bean Soup
Cheesy Pork Chops from 5DollarDinners.com
Cheesy Pork Chops
Avocado and Black Bean Quesadillas from 5DollarDinners.com
Avocado and Black Bean Quesadillas

Grilled Citrus Salmon Packets

Slopp-Cheesy Joe Sliders
philly cheesesteak sandwich
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Buffalo Chicken Chili
Chicken and Biscuits with BBQ Fry Sauce | 5DollarDinners.com
Chicken and Biscuits with Barbecue Fry Sauce

Spinach Lasagna Skillet

Bacon & Honey Mustard Grilled Cheese

Chicken Pineapple Curry

Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Potato Chip Chicken Strips

Lemon Pasta with Ham and Peas
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Chicken and Spinach Queso Quesadillas from 5DollarDinners.com
Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas

Chorizo Potato Hash

Ham & Cheese Sliders with Honey Mustard

Grilled Flank Steak with Tomatillo Salsa

Other “31 Days of” Series to check out:

  • 31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas
  • 31 Days of Slow Cooker Meals
  • 31 Days of Gluten Free Meals
  • 31 Days of Freezer Cooking Recipes
  • 31 Days of Skillet Dinner Recipes
  • 31 Days of Breakfast Recipes
  • 31 Days of Budget Friendly Paleo Recipes
  • 31 Days of Grilling Recipes
  • 31 Days of Chili, Soups & Stews
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  1. Tamara Scannell says

    August 21, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    Can I get the 31 recipes ?

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    • Susie says

      September 1, 2018 at 9:32 am

      Sure can! They are all here in this post! Enjoy!

      Reply

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