Episode 28

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14th Jul 2026

5 Quick Recipes That Take 30 Minutes or Less - Volume 2

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Kelly and Stephanie bring more quick recipe ideas for the summer season so you can spend minimal time in the kitchen. These recipes can be done in around 30 minutes, with minimal effort and leave you feeling satisfied!

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Meals that take minimal effort to get on the table
  • Loaded baked sweet potatoes
  • Making kabobs on the grill
  • 3 kabob marinade ideas
  • A simple ground turkey stir-fry
  • Shrimp Scampi on Udon noodles
  • A 3 step delicious dessert idea: Coconut Crunch Cake

Resources & Links

Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VB4vhzgLexE

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/stPZo17Y92I

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kcI9KiTral4

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_e3K9jgv8ic

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/98AdY0pRbIo

Kabobs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2R689p2K2A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjWfdqHUuRE

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g43843840/kebab-recipes/

Kabob marinade

Here are three excellent, punchy marinades that hit completely different flavor profiles. Each recipe makes enough for about 1.5 to 2 pounds of meat or seafood.

1. The Classic Steakhouse (Best for Beef & Mushrooms)

This gives you that rich, savory, umami-packed crust that makes grilled beef taste amazing.

The Mix:

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp coarsely cracked black pepper

Best cuts: Sirloin tip, New York strip, or flank steak cut into 1.5-inch cubes.

Marinating time: 2 to 6 hours.

2. Garlic, Lemon & Herb Souvlaki (Best for Chicken & Pork)

Bright, fresh, and deeply aromatic. The lemon juice helps tenderize the poultry, while the oregano gives it that classic Mediterranean street-food vibe.

The Mix:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tbsp)
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano (warm it between your palms as you add it to release the oils)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Best cuts: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (they stay incredibly juicy on the grill) or pork loin cubes.

Marinating time: 1 to 4 hours. Don't go past 4 hours, or the lemon juice will start to break down the meat's texture.

3. Sweet & Tangy Honey Mustard (Best for Salmon, Shrimp, or Pork)

If you want something with a little bit of sweetness that caramelizes beautifully over open flames, this is a crowd-pleaser.

The Mix:

  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (or half Dijon, half whole-grain for texture)
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for a tiny kick)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Best cuts: Thick-cut salmon cubes, extra-large shrimp, or even pork tenderloin.

Marinating time: 30 minutes for seafood; 1 to 2 hours for pork.

Simple Turkey Stir-fry

https://therecipewell.com/ground-turkey-stir-fry/

Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus on Udon Noodles

https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/shrimp-scampi-074951

Coconut Crunch Cake

You don’t need a formal recipe! You need a yellow cake mix, store bought canned vanilla icing and coconut flakes.

Make the cake according to the directions and let it cool. Then ice the cake and spread the coconut flakes on the top. Put the cake in the fridge for an hour or so before you enjoy it.

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Everyday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways.

Credit

Original Music by Matthew J. Smith

Recipe Testers are Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron

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Everyday Cooks Recipe Club
Welcome to Everyday Cooks Recipe Club—a fun, no-pressure cooking podcast for home cooks of all levels who love discovering easy recipes, helpful kitchen tips, and the occasional hilarious cooking mishap. We’re Kelly and Stephanie, two friends who started a cooking club to make our dinners more exciting and now we’re inviting you to pull up a chair and join us.

Here’s the deal: Every month, one of us picks a recipe. It could be a cozy family favorite, a new dish we’ve never tried, or something that pushes us out of our comfort zone. We each make it in our own kitchens, navigating grocery shopping adventures, ingredient swaps, and plenty of “learning moments” along the way.

Then we get together to dish on:
~Why we chose it
~How the shopping went
~The steps that made us cheer, laugh, or groan
~The tweaks we’d try next time
~Whether it’s destined to become a weeknight staple or a one-time experiment

That’s our main monthly episode, a recipe deep dive with real talk about what worked and what didn’t. The rest of the month, you’ll get short and snackable episodes filled with quick meal ideas, time-saving cooking tips, kitchen gadget finds, and simple recipes you can make anytime. Think of them as the side dishes to our main course.

If you’re looking for a home cooking podcast that feels more like chatting with friends in the kitchen than watching a polished cooking show, you’re in the right place. We believe great food doesn’t have to be complicated, mistakes make the best stories, and every home cook deserves a little club of their own.

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