https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:07:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381733 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:39:34 +0000 looch 1381733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: I do a similar black bean and corn salad, but I cheat even further, using one of those tubs of chopped salsa from the fridge case! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381722 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:35:27 +0000 Boheme 1381722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We ate one of my favs last night!<br /> Oven Blackened tilapia - cover a baking sheet with foil, brush with evoo. Mix up a teaspoon each of cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, an 3 tsp paprika. Brush tilapia filets with olive oil, rub both sides with spices, and bake at 425 for 10-11 minutes.</p> <p>While that's cooking, I make 10 minute brown rice and a black bean and corn salad. </p> <p>Black bean and corn salad - 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1 cup tomatoes, 1 can each of black beans and corn (rinsed and drained), a tablespoon of cilantro if you have it, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon balsamic, 2-3 tablespoons evoo. Can be made ahead. Makes a great dip too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381697 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:28:53 +0000 LindsayInNY 1381697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is a dumb question... I've never split my chicken breasts before. Is it just so that they'll cook quicker? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381675 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:21:38 +0000 cmomma17 1381675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lilyofthewest: LOL! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381673 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:21:22 +0000 cmomma17 1381673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I'm with you! if I'm standing in the kitchen after work and there's no plan I will probably eat a couple spoonfuls of peanut butter and a ketchup sandwich! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381511 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:49:30 +0000 lilyofthewest 1381511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work in healthcare and I read this title a whole different way from what was intended... Hurrah for dinner instead of surgery. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381509 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:48:59 +0000 mrsjyw 1381509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most of my dinners are on the fly like this... a quick protein+veggies sautee, fried rice, pasta, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381505 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:48:02 +0000 T-Mom 1381505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is interesting... Usually the stuff I "happen to have" is freezer burned or suspect veggies...@looch: I'm with you, I am an advanced prep person. </p> <p>But interested to hear all the ideas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381494 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:46:32 +0000 regberadaisy 1381494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: haha this recipe spawned from me standing in the kitchen at 8pm. After LO went to bed and DH is working till 9pm. I had chicken breasts and a lot of "stuff" in the fridge! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381481 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:43:59 +0000 mrs. wagon 1381481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: haha so true! That gives me an idea for a new thread! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381477 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:43:41 +0000 looch 1381477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: please share more! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381469 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:42:03 +0000 regberadaisy 1381469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: hah this is why I love this "recipe" because the ingredients are just what I have left in the fridge! So they're odds and ends from the week. We're trying to clean out the fridge before our trip to visit my family. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381458 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:40:28 +0000 looch 1381458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love how you "happen to have" all the ingredients. Let's just say when I come home from work and am standing in the kitchen, no inspiration comes to me. I have to plan ahead.</p> <p>Looks good though, I like how you added the orzo to the pan and then put the whole shebang into the oven! That's my kind of cooking! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381347 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:18:23 +0000 littlebug 1381347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite is chicken puttanesca. Season 4 breasts of chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oregano. Sear in an oven-proof pan w/evoo. After 3-4 minutes, flip the chicken, and throw cherry tomatoes (or grape, whatever I have), kalamata olives (which I seem to always have), and red pepper flakes into the pan. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 425. Add a slice/handful of shredded mozz cheese to each breast and back into the oven for another minute or so until the cheese melts. DONE AND DONE. I usually serve it with rice (often one of those Uncle Ben's Ready Rice things that microwave in 90 seconds). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/prep-to-table-in-30-minutes#post-1381316 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:09:40 +0000 regberadaisy 1381316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is one of my favorite weeknight meals.<br /> [attach=1325/14/n04fo5.450x600.1506844_10202311127192006_752588484_n.jpg]<br /> Note: Last night I happen to have a can of great northern beans, some leftover baby bella mushrooms, leeks and spinach.</p> <p>Literally 30-35minutes from prep to table. I use only what I have in the fridge and pantry. </p> <p>I take 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breast and split in half. Season with garlic salt + Pepper. Sear in a oven safe pot with evoo. Remove chicken, add evoo, add garlic. Then saute some veggies (I happen to have onions &amp; celery). Add some kind of tomato; I happen to have tomato paste. Then stock or water then orzo. Add chicken back, slightly immersed. Layer some leafy greens on top if you have. </p> <p>Put in preheated 325 oven with lid on for 10-15m depending on thickness of chicken breast. While that's cooking I do clean up.</p> <p>Everything is in one pot so minimal clean up after dinner! </p> <p>Everything is able to be substituted! </p> <p>Share your favorite prep to table in 30 minutes (ish) meal! </p>