Keep things clean and organized in the kitchen, so the time you spend is devoted exclusively to the preparation of the meal. And likewise you should know which dishes your family likes and you've probably got a number of favorites. Spaghetti, meatloaf, stew, chili, enchiladas and other such meals that can be made in large batches and frozen in dinner sized portions are the time saving gems that are the basis of a successful 30 minute cooking plan. Grouping dishes like spaghetti, meatloaf, tacos, enchiladas and burgers, you can save even more time.