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Superfast Pasta

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Including soups, stews, and more, and incorporating flavors from around the world, these dishes highlight the versatility of noodles―and none takes more than 20 minutes to cook!

Superfast Chicken Recipes

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Quicken your chicken with these dishes that require only about 20 minutes to prepare.

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Whether it's an impromptu get-together with friends or a formal cocktail party, these 20-minute appetizer recipes will whet the appetite. Plus, they're easy to make so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the party. From heavy hors d'oeuvres, such as jalapeno poppers and BBQ shrimp toasts, to lighter fare, such as warm spiced cashews and Thai sesame edamame, we have something for every occasion. If these ideas don't satisfy, check out our 100 Ideas for Appetizers for more creative ideas to get your party started.

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Whether using up Thanksgiving leftovers or starting from scratch, these recipes put turkey dinner on the table in 20 minutes or less.

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Make a side to match any kind of main in 20 minutes or less with these great recipes.

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We've pulled the editors' best 20-minute comfort food recipes that are perfect for your dinner table. Whether it's soup, stew, sandwiches, mashed potatoes, or mac 'n cheese, if it puts a smile on your face, there's a 20-minute recipe for it here. Try the Baked Mozzarella Bites for an easy appetizer, the Crisp Cauliflower Fritters for a fun side, or the Shepherd's Pie for straight-up hearty comfort food.

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Pasta, pizza, and everything in between can be ready in 20 minutes or less with these quick and easy Italian recipes.

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Make a quick and healthy meal using tender, lean pork with these 20-minute pork recipes.

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Zesty south-of-the-border flavor is easy to achieve with these 20-minute recipes.

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From appetizers to salads, entrées to desserts, these 20-minute recipes use fruit to demonstrate nature's sweetness.

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Easy, versatile, and quick to cook, shrimp is a high-protein, low-calorie alternative to other meats and fish. Whether you prefer your shrimp recipes grilled, broiled, baked, or steamed, we have a quick shrimp dinner perfect for your table. Our favorite one-dish shrimp recipes include shrimp burgers, shrimp tacos, shrimp pasta recipes, and perfectly cooked shrimp served over a variety of grains. Spicy, savory, or inspired by flavors around the world, this collection of shrimp recipes is guaranteed to please.

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They're portable, easy to make, good for any time of day, and these recipes all take 20 minutes or less.

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So you're having a summer cookout, and you want to whip up a quick meal for your guests so everyone can hop back into the pool after a grilled bite. Or maybe you are just enjoying the warm weather on a busy weeknight, and you want a grilled meal in no time. These juicy, flavorful recipes—all made in under 25 minutes—will not disappoint at any of your upcoming summer festivities. 

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These recipes, with flavors from China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, and more, all take 20 minutes or less to prepare.

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Celebrate the season with these 20-minute recipes using the freshest produce.

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Find great recipes for shellfish that take 20 minutes or less to cook.

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Eat healthy in 20 minutes or less with these superfast, easy main-dish salad recipes.

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Get zesty Tex-Mex flavor on the table in 20 minutes or less.

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Meatless dishes, ready in 20 minutes or less

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From Morocco, to Italy, to Greece, to Turkey, to the Middle East, these recipes are tasty and none take more than 20 minutes to make.

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With our 20-minute recipes from under the sea, you'll put dinner on the table fast. You can't go wrong with these quick and easy weeknight entrees.

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These dishes come from all over the world, but none take more than 20 minutes to prepare.

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Warm up to these soups, all ready in 20 minutes or less.

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Beef dishes, ready in 20 minutes or less
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