20 Minute Dinners

Busy nights don’t have to mean settling for something quick and boring. These 20-minute dinners are all about getting a tasty, satisfying meal on the table fast. Whether we’re making a quick stir-fry, a speedy pasta dish, or a fresh salad with grilled protein, these recipes are perfect for when time is tight but we still want something delicious. Easy to prep, full of flavor, and ready in no time—because sometimes, we just need dinner done fast!
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Fried Sausage and Pepper Orzo
Fried Sausage & Pepper Orzo is one of my favourite things to make when I’m short on time and have minimal ingredients in the house. Combining savoury crispy sausage with sweet fried red peppers and perfectly cooked orzo, this is a weeknight recipe you will come back to time and time again.
Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes & Spinach
This simple Creamy Pesto Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes & Spinach is the perfect dinner when you need something ready in 20 minutes. It’s loaded with flavour from the pesto and can be made with just a few simple ingredients. Pan seared-chicken breasts, smothered in a creamy pesto sauce with roasted tomatoes and spinach pairs perfectly with some rice or any pasta you like!
Spicy Penne Rosé with Sausage & Spinach
This is my one pot Spicy Rosé Sausage & Spinach Penne that is made all in one pan to make your weeknight dinners simple but so delicious. This dinner also takes under 20 minutes to whip together so it is perfect when you only have a few ingredients on hand and need to get something on the table. Hope you love this one.
Beef & Broccoli
My 20 minute dinner series continues, and day 3 might be one of my favourites in the entire series, with my super simple Beef & Broccoli. A quintessential Chinese-American recipe, Beef & Broccoli is an incredibly popular dish, and for good reason. It’s loaded with tender pieces of beef, crunchy broccoli, and a drinkable garlicky soy glaze.
Tortellini Soup
It doesn't get much easier than this kid-friendly 2 ingredient Tortellini Soup. It's quick, comforting, filling, and the perfect go-to dinner when you need to get something on the dinner table, quickly.
Fried Sausage and Pepper Orzo
Fried Sausage & Pepper Orzo is one of my favourite things to make when I’m short on time and have minimal ingredients in the house. Combining savoury crispy sausage with sweet fried red peppers and perfectly cooked orzo, this is a weeknight recipe you will come back to time and time again.
Creamy Lemon & Spinach Tortellini
Creamy Lemon & Spinach Tortellini is so easy to make, it's rich, comforting and fresh. This recipe uses only a few simple ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. If you are looking to add further protein to this recipe, it tastes fantastic with grilled chicken or shrimp. I hope you love this one as much as we all do!
Cacio e Pepe Orzo
Cacio e Pepe is a dish that proves simple is often best. While this Cacio e Pepe Orzo is not traditional, as authentic Cacio e Pepe uses only three ingredients, this version is extra creamy, indulgent, and a unique spin on the classic. Plus, it takes 10 minutes to make, if the doesn’t convince you to give this recipe a go, I don’t know what will.
Peanut Noodles
These Peanut Noodles are the easiest dinner you’ll whip up all week. They are ready to eat in just 15 minutes and taste delicious with some grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or as is. This is the perfect recipe when you are craving something saucy, comforting, and slightly spicy.
Tomato Orzo
One Pot Tomato Orzo is about to be your new weeknight staple. Warm, comforting, flavourful, and ready in 20 minutes.
White Cheddar Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Stovetop White Cheddar Broccoli Mac and Cheese is the easiest, creamiest, sauciest, and one of the most delicious comfort foods out there. It’s loaded with a mix of sharp white cheddar, parmesan and tender pieces of broccoli.
One-Skillet Steak & Peppers
One-Skillet Steak & Peppers uses minimal ingredients but serves maximum flavour. It’s made all in one-skillet (who doesn’t love that?), and comes together in about 20 minutes, making this the perfect go-to recipe during the week.
Sausage and Tortellini Soup
By now, you know I love an easy one-pot dinner, and my Sausage and Tortellini Soup is the perfect one-pot recipe that can be made in under 20 minutes! It’s a creamy tomato- based soup loaded with Italian sausage, spinach, white cheddar and tortellini. This recipe is warm and comforting, and the perfect go-to weeknight dinner when you need to get something quick and delicious on the dinner table.
Fried Sausage and Pepper Orzo
Fried Sausage & Pepper Orzo is one of my favourite things to make when I’m short on time and have minimal ingredients in the house. Combining savoury crispy sausage with sweet fried red peppers and perfectly cooked orzo, this is a weeknight recipe you will come back to time and time again.
Spicy Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti
This Spicy Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti is a perfect recipe for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, but can also be used to impress your guests when hosting! Juicy shrimp are pan-fried in a spicy garlicky butter sauce, then tossed with perfectly al dente spaghetti.