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Simple Changes for the New Year

January 19, 2011

ShareYou know that here at 30 Minute Martha we’re all about simple changes. I’m not going to suggest you clean out your entire garage in a weekend or switch to veganism overnight. Instead, I’ll hand you simple, easy changes you can implement into your life without making yourself crazy. Seeing as we’re still in the [...]

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Quick One-Dish Meal: “Gourmet” Rice-A-Roni

January 17, 2011

ShareWhen I was little, the “San Francisco Treat” was one of my family’s go-to recipes. I wanted to see if I could re-create the easiness of the original Rice-A-Roni without the pre-packaged, chemically ickiness. So here’s my result: Gourmet “Rice-A-Roni” Here’s what you need: One lb. ground beef (I used Trader Joe’s Organic 85/15) One [...]

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The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich

January 10, 2011

ShareOn freezing-cold days like these, there’s nothing better than a great grilled cheese sandwich. But don’t stop with just a slice of American cheese and Wonderbread; instead, take it up a notch! Here’s mine: The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich Here’s what you’ll need: Two slices best-quality homemade bread Butter Two slices extra-sharp cheddar cheese. One [...]

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Easy Shrimp with Balsamic Vinegar

January 7, 2011

ShareThis is a quick and tasty seafood entree with a minimum of ingredients. Yum! Shrimp with Balsamic Vinegar Here’s what you’ll need: 2 T olive oil 2 lb. uncooked shrimp, cleaned 5 T Balsamic vinegar 2 T extra-virgin olive oil Here’s what you do: Mix the vinegar with the olive oil and set aside. Heat [...]

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Quick and Easy Kid Pleaser: Fried Rice Balls

January 7, 2011

ShareGot some leftover rice? Here’s a great recipe for using up a few cups of basically any kind of rice. Bonus: Your kids will love helping you make them! Fried Rice balls Here’s what you’ll need: 2 cups cold rice 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 cups bread crumbs Olive oil Salt and [...]

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Easy Chicken Skillet Dinner

January 5, 2011

ShareWe usually have chicken breasts in the fridge or freezer, and here’s a quick recipe that only requires a few ingredients that I typically have on-hand. Easy Chicken Skillet Dinner Here’s what you need: 3 full chicken breasts, skinned and boned 2 bunches green onions, sliced 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 T butter salt [...]

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