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A Southern Soul: Easy Recipes & Stressfree Entertaining Ideas

Dinner Is Ready In A Flash!

Published 3 days ago • 2 min read
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Hey Reader!

I’ve lived a lot of weeknights where dinner needed to be on the table fast, and I think you've all had days like that too! Easy weeknight options that are full of flavor but don’t require much cook time are lifesavers.

If you need some meal inspiration, then these 30-minute dinners have you covered!

Quick Weeknight Dinners

​Shrimp Scampi Pasta​

A one-pot shrimp pasta that's simple enough to make for a weeknight meal and fancy enough for entertaining!

​Grilled Steak Salad​

Perfectly grilled steak that’s tender and juicy, fresh salad greens, rich blue cheese, and homemade creamy vinaigrette.

​Marry Me Chicken​

Juicy chicken cooked in a creamy, rich, and savory sauce is an impressive one-pan dish!

​Air Fryer Salmon​

Dinner in 10 minutes? Ever since I started cooking salmon in the air fryer, I can’t imagine cooking it any other way.

​BBQ Chicken Salad​

Ideal for busy weeknights or a light lunch, this easy-to-make salad is a fresh and healthy way to enjoy all the bold flavors of BBQ.

​Hamburger Steak​

Juicy beef, onions, and mushrooms roast together for a Southern comfort food favorite that's like Salisbury steak, but better!

​Cajun Garlic Shrimp​

This juicy and flavorful shrimp is ready in just 15 minutes and is amazing served over fresh salad greens, pasta, or rice!

​Pasta Carbonara​

Tender noodles tossed in a rich, silky sauce made with eggs and Parmesan cheese then sprinkled with smokey bacon.

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I’d love to see your creations! Snap a pic of your dish and tag me on Instagram. Who knows—you might get featured in my next email!

Happy cooking, friend.

Donya Mullins
Recipe Creator & Owner @ asouthernsoul.com
Food Lover, Storyteller, Party Starter, Joy Spreader

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A Southern Soul: Easy Recipes & Stressfree Entertaining Ideas

Donya Mullins

I’m Donya, the life behind A Southern Soul. I share recipes that are easy to make and full of flavor using simple ingredients. You'll find meal plans for family dinners along with inspiration for entertaining.

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