This is the cookbook that all busy people have been waiting for. We have loved using the recipes here at my house. The recipes are easy to make and don't require many ingredients, and, of course, they can be prepared within 30 minutes.

There are many that we really enjoyed. It was also fun as we took turns cooking our favorite recipes. These are the recipes that we have tried so far...

*Chicken Taco Roll Ups

*Green Goddess Vegetable Dip

*Chopped Cheese Sandwich

*Grilled Teriyaki Burgers

*Oven Baked Beef Tacos

*Bacon Ranch Chicken

*Cashew Chicken Skillet Stir-Fry

*Sheet-Pan Pancakes

*Grilled Honey Mustard Pork Chops

*Honey Garlic Glazed Turkey Meatballs

*Lemon Cheesecake Pudding Cookies

*White Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

You might wonder which recipe was my family's favorite? That completely depends on who you ask. All I know is that my family will keep using this cookbook because we have only scratched the surface of the many yummy recipes you will find in the Six Sisters' Stuff 30-Minute Meals cookbook.

This is a beautiful cookbook full of easy, basic quick family meals. The photographs are tantalizing and included with each recipe. The recipes are great for variety and created for even a novice cook. As with any cookbook, there will be some you may not enjoy and some you’ve always wanted to try. As I used numerous of these recipes I was pleasantly surprised on the easy and thorough descriptions, and my family devoured the meal with smiles on their faces. I know a lot of people use online recipes but this would be a great gift for a wedding, college student, or first time home /apartment cook. I think it would also be great for teenage / kids to learn how to cook. The only downside is, many of the recipes called for an Instant pot, which I don’t have. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

30-Minute Meals is a collection of 100+ recipes by Six Sisters’ Stuff. I love that the intent is ease and simplicity, from ingredients to prep and serve, and it delivers on this promise. You will find appetizers, main meals that utilize all types of protein, side dishes, and desserts. The pictures are stunning and capture the essence of why you want to try each of the recipes! Efficiencies recommended are air fryers, slow cookers, and some pre-packaged seasonings. The prep is simple and the results, based on the pictures, are delicious. I think this would make an excellent addition to any kitchen library for quick and simple inspiration.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

I really like this cookbook! The recipes are simple, quick, and easy to follow, which makes getting dinner ready a lot easier. Everything I’ve tried has turned out good and my whole family enjoys the meals. It’s nice to have recipes that don’t take a lot of time but still taste delicious. This has become one of my go-to cookbooks!

I've been a loyal fan of the Six Sisters' recipes and cookbooks. I follow them on social media and incorporate many of their recipes into my daily rotation. Their recipes are clearly written using ingredients most of us have in our pantries. Their 30-minute meals have improved my family's star rating; I'll get to a 5 one of these days. I know many young cooks who will love this book when I gift it to them. Try it for yourself.

This cookbook is great for needing quick ideas, and fast meals when your family schedule is a little, or a lot, hectic! Lots of great classic type recipes that have some slight twists for speed and convenience. Some fun recipes that might bring some nostalgia to the older generations, and some yummy desserts or appetizers to try.

Most of the recipes are geared toward ease and convenience but are definitely ones you could easily pair some fresh veggies with, a salad, etc., to add some more nutritious benefits to your meal.

And, if you're like me and feel like you're fresh out of ideas for your dinnertime rotations, this will help add a little extra/new (but familiar) meals into your weeknights!

Enjoy!

Content: Cookbook

I received a copy from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading & Eating!!!

30-Minute Meals with Six Sisters' Stuff is a perfect cookbook for a busy family or a college student who doesn't want to spend a long time in the kitchen, but want to make a homemade meal with a short list of ingredients. We've all been there - some nights, some days, we just aren't in the mood... and this is when you pull out this cookbook and start cooking.

From easy dips to desserts and simple & quick main dishes in between, this cookbook offers a lot of approachable dishes any level of cooks can make with beautiful photos for visual learners. Almost all ingredients are pantry-ready, if not, you can easily find at your grocery stores (nothing from specialty stores or online to make your life easy), it covers all cuisines from Mexican, Asian, Italian and etc., recipes for carnivores and vegetarians, you name it, this cookbook has it all.

This cookbook is family-friendly, stress-free, offers easy-to-follow instructions with mouthwatering photos. Let this be your go-to cookbook when you want to whip up a comfort meal with everyday ingredients. It won't disappoint you!

This cookbook is a total win for busy weeknights think comfort food classics with zero stress. From cheesy burritos to lemon shrimp pasta, everything’s quick, crowd-pleasing, and actually doable.

I was excited to read “30-Minute Meals with Six Sisters' Stuff” because I’m always on the lookout for fast, family-friendly recipes that don’t require a lot of prep but still manage to be nutritious and flavorful.

This cookbook delivers exactly what it promises: quick, straightforward meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes are approachable and clearly written, with no fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. I especially appreciated that most meals rely on pantry staples and ingredients I usually have on hand.

The photos are beautiful, vibrant, and make the recipes look delicious. I appreciated the tips sprinkled throughout (like time-saving shortcuts) and the easy-to-follow instructions. I marked quite a few recipes to try (like the Twisted Pretzel Bites, Seven-Layer Dip Burritos, Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas, and Lemon Cheesecake Pudding Cookies), so I’ll likely purchase this cookbook once it’s released and consider gifting it to friends and family for the holidays.

That said, I did deduct half a star for two reasons: first, some of recipes required an air fryer, and it would have been nice to see alternative oven instructions for those of us without one. Second, while the recipes are solid, many didn’t feel especially new or unique. This isn’t a cookbook for bold flavors or gourmet experimentation - it’s more about getting a satisfying meal on the table, fast.

Overall, this cookbook is a solid choice for anyone who needs quick, reliable meals and doesn’t want to overthink dinner. It’s practical, approachable, and ideal for busy home cooks who want to feed their families without a lot of stress.

Thank you to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the opportunity to read an advanced reader's copy of this book for an honest review.

Great book for families who need quick dinners. Lots of awesome ideas in here, and the color photos look delicious. Recipes are in chapters on Appetizers, Beef Dishes, Chicken Dishes, Meatless Dishes, Pork Dishes, Seafood Dishes, Turkey Dishes, Side Dishes, and Desserts. Within each main dish chapter are a variety of mains featuring that type of protein, pastas, soups, etc. Lots of the recipes make use of either an air fryer or multi cooker. I am looking forward to trying these dinners for my family.

3.5 stars! I never fully trust the "30 minute meals" guarantee because it almost always ends up taking me double that. However, this was an enjoyable cookbook to read through. I loved that every recipe had an accompanying photo. A few of the standouts for me: white cheddar corn chowder, twisted cheese breadsticks, breakfast potatoes & smores clusters. Thanks to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review - pub day is 9/2/25!

I love food and love to cook, but I hate spending long amounts of time in the kitchen. So the name of this cookbook pulled me in immediately! All of the recipes look easy and delicious. I loved that each recipe had its own picture. While some of the recipes aren't groundbreaking (BBQ sloppy joes being just ground beef, diced veggies, and BBQ sauce), but they are all amazing inspiration and ideas for quick and easy dinners.

The recipes looked so good and easy, in fact, that they immediately influenced me into buy a multicooker.. It arrives in 2 days.

A collection of recipes that cover everything! Easy, quick and simple fare with some new, tasty things to try! Perfect book for sending your kid to college with or for young newlyweds! Most recipes take pre-bought or pre-cooked ingredients and some felt overly simple (how to assemble a sub sandwich for example). I think its important to note that the 'meals' in this book are geared toward 1-4 people. This is not a real big family recipe book. Overall, I am excited to give the homemade alfredo and lemon bars a go!

30-Minute Meals with Six Sisters' Stuff cookbook has many family friendly, speedy recipes that will help almost anyone to quickly get a meal on the table. Several weeks ago I prepared half a recipe of the Air Fryer Parmesan Broccoli recipe and the recipe was absolutely delicious. So good hubby wished I had prepared the full recipe. As I used my toaster oven to prepare the dish, I cut the recipe in half. In the future I'll either buy a air fryer or prepare the recipe in my convection oven instead.


Air Fryer Parmesan. Broccoli

1 head broccoli, cut into evenly sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, to taste, optional.
Grated parmesan cheese, optional topping

Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F.

In a large bowl, toss broccoli with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flake, if using.

Pour 1 tablespoon water into the bottom of the air fryer. This helps the food not to smoke and burn.

Lay the broccoli in a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer basket.

Cook until tender and crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Start checking it around 7 minutes-you can always cook it longer if needed.

Remove from basket, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, and serve immediately.

Serves 4.

Other recipes you'll find in the cookbook include:

Asian-Inspired Beef and Snow Peas
Oven-Baked Beef Tacos
Bacon Ranch Chicken
Multicooker Butter Chicken
Sheet-Pan Pancakes
Grilled Honey Mustard Pork Chops
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Grape Salad
Cinnamon Twists
Lemon Cheesecake Pudding Cookies

Recommend.

Review written after downloading an ARC from NetGalley

I was so excited to see that Six Sisters was coming out with a new cookbook. I've been a fan for years, and this book did not disappoint. It was bursting with lots of yummy recipes that are family friendly and use ingredients that I have on hand or know where to find in the store. I tried multiple dinner recipes from the book. They were each easy to follow along with and everything in my family really enjoyed them, which I would call a huge success.

This is the perfect book for anyone who is super busy and wants something tasty now! All meals are literally 30 minues or less, and honestly, I love the variety offered. This is a book for anyone who is tired of the slump of "what should I make for dinner?" and "what can I make with what I have at home?" This is a WIN!

This book is a keeper! The recipes are super simple but still delicious. We tried the Tuscan Pasta (pg.73) and paired it with their Perfect Air Fryer Chicken (pg.70), and wow… the family inhaled it. Like, plates cleared, no leftovers in sight. The cookbook is filled with great recipes like these, where most of the ingredients are basic items I already have in the fridge or pantry. It makes cooking dinner on busy nights so much less stressful with simple directions that are easy to follow, even when I’m running around like a maniac. The cookbook itself is a stunner too with full color recipe photos that so far have been realistic in what to expect when your meal is prepared. I highly recommend you add this one to your kitchen library!

*Thank you NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for sharing the advanced digital edition of this book. This is my honest review.

I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

What a great cookbook full of easy, yummy and fun recipes. I want to try most of them! The pictures made the food look even more enticing.

30-Minute Meals with Six Sisters’ Stuff promises a collection of over 100 quick, family-friendly recipes designed for busy home cooks who want flavorful meals without spending hours in the kitchen. With dishes like Tuscan Pasta, Easy Braided Pizza Loaf, and Five-Ingredient Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies, the cookbook aims to deliver stress-free, pantry-friendly recipes that can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. While the book has its strengths, it falls short in some areas, particularly for those who prefer traditional cooking methods or question the “30-minute” claim.

One of the book’s highlights is its variety of approachable recipes, many of which are creative and appealing even to seasoned cooks. For instance, the Pineapple Pasta Skillet, an unexpected combination of flavors, proved to be a delightful surprise, winning over this skeptical veteran home cook. The inclusion of hearty mains, refreshing sides like the Citrus Berry Salad, and indulgent desserts ensures there’s something for every occasion, from weeknight dinners to last-minute gatherings. The step-by-step instructions are clear and beginner-friendly, making the cookbook accessible to a wide audience.

However, the heavy reliance on pressure cookers for many recipes is a significant drawback. For those who don’t own or prefer not to use a pressure cooker—like me, who discarded mine due to a preference for slower cooking methods that allow flavors to develop, the book feels limiting. Several recipes, including some that sounded enticing, were inaccessible because they provided directions exclusively for pressure cooker preparation. This lack of alternative cooking methods reduces the book’s versatility and may alienate readers who favor traditional stovetop or oven techniques.

Additionally, the “30-minute” promise in the title feels somewhat misleading. While some recipes may fit within this timeframe for experienced cooks, many dishes are likely to take longer, especially for beginners who are less familiar with prep work or multitasking in the kitchen. This discrepancy could frustrate readers expecting quick results, particularly novice cooks who might feel misled by the book’s branding.

Overall, this book offers a solid collection of creative, family-friendly recipes with broad appeal, but its reliance on pressure cookers and slightly exaggerated time claims hinder its universal usability. It’s a good pick for pressure cooker enthusiasts or those seeking fresh meal ideas, but it’s not ideal for everyone, especially those who prefer slower, traditional cooking methods or strict adherence to quick prep times. For these reasons, it’s not a cookbook I’d purchase for myself or recommend to others with similar preferences.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the authors and publisher for providing me with an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

This cookbook will likely interest people who don't have a lot of time for cooking and keep ready made stuff around to use as shortcuts. There are a lot of recipes that sound good but also a lot of them may not work for families with dietary restrictions. In my family we have people who eat dairy free, gluten free as well as low fat diets. I skimmed through ingredient lists looking for no-nos for my family and there were a lot. Some of them I'd be able to adapt though.

I liked that all the recipes had photos of the dishes. That makes it more enticing to try.