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Back-to-School 30-Minute Family Meals

Helping your child succeed in school may be as easy as sitting down for a family dinner. Even the most hectic families can find time for dinner with these recipes for 30 minute family meals. For more healthy back-to-school ideas, be sure to check out our Back-to-School health feature.

Appetizer  0 Dessert  5 Salad & dressing  7
Beverage  6 Entree  21 Sauce  6
Breakfast & brunch  11 Rice & pasta  10 Snack  10
Soup & stew  10 Vegetable  11 Other  0

Back-to-School 30-Minute Family Meals: Entree

You have 21 recipe(s) in this section!

15-Minute Beef Fajitas
Contributed by: stacyw
When the kids are starving, whip up this dish and have dinner in a flash!

Apple Ham Grilled Cheese
Contributed by: mkkristen

Bacon Cheese Stromboli
Contributed by: bluther
This quick and yummy recipe is loaded with over half of your daily calcium...and the kids will love ...

Black Bean and Chicken Pizzas
Contributed by: DairyCouncil

Calcium Rich Chilaquiles
Contributed by: itsmia2002

Cheesy Tuna Melts
Contributed by: sbourbon
A great quick snack for hungry people in a hurry. Crisp muffins, creamy tuna salad and bubbly melted...

Chicken Crunchers
Contributed by: busymommy
This is a great healthy alternative to fried chicken.

Creamy Broccoli Fish Bake
Contributed by: wilsonzone
Easy to make and really really tasty and filling. Well done! Kids also loved it.

Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Contributed by: DCC
This recipe has just six basic ingredients and is a great use for leftover chicken or turkey.

Fish Stick Tacos
Contributed by: Michele
Good way to dress up boring fish sticks!

Mexican Lasagna
Contributed by: DCC
This festive twist on lasagna-and a quick weeknight meal- will make your family cheer "ole'!&qu...

Pita Pizzas
Contributed by: DCC
Personal pita pizzas are fun to make and even more fun to eat! Recipe and photo courtesy of Keep ...

Polynesian Glazed Meatballs
Contributed by: cjhottmann

Quesadillas
Contributed by: DCC
A great snack for the kids or a quick dinner on the go.

Quick Honey-Mustard Chicken
Contributed by: MMR
When the kids are hungry, this family favorite is quick and easy to whip up! And it's a great alter...

Red, White and Green Grilled Cheese
Contributed by: DCC
Recipe and photo courtesy of Keep the Beatâ„¢, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National Ins...

Shredded Turkey and Pinto Bean Burritos
Contributed by: DCC
We created this with leftover turkey in mind. Leftover or rotisserie chicken can also be used. Make ...

Spicy Cocoa Sloppy Joes
Contributed by: DCC

Tangy Barbeque Pizza
Contributed by: cmab
Tired of plain cheese? Mix it up with this tangy barbeque pizza!

Turkey, Veggie & Cheese Pitas
Contributed by: Michele
Oh No! 5 minutes until dinner? No problem!

Zucchini and Bean Burritos
Contributed by: mtoll
Vegetarian bean burritos make a terrific summer entree