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30-Minute Meals

Every recipe in the index that is on the table in thirty minutes or less.

5,051 recipes

Caprese Salad

Cherry tomatoes and halved bocconcini tossed in a garlic, mustard, olive oil and white wine vinegar dressing, finished with balsamic glaze and basil.

ItalianSalad0 minServes 622 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tomatoes

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone, soup

HB-6321 · Hand-built original

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Caprese Salad

Halved cherry tomatoes and bocconcini are tossed in a garlic and dried-herb vinaigrette with torn basil, then finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Side15 minServes 627 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: bocconcini / baby or cherry mozzarella

HB-6322 · Hand-built original

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Capricciosa Pizza

Ham, artichoke, mushroom and olives in quarters — the 'capricious' pizza.

PizzaMain course27 minServes 4315 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: ham

Pairs well with: salad, garlic bread, wine

HB-5889 · Hand-built original

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Caramel Apple French Toast

Brioche or challah slices dipped in a cinnamon vanilla egg custard and griddled golden, topped with apples cooked in butter, vanilla and brown sugar. A warm breakfast with a quick caramel apple topping.

AmericanBreakfast20 minServes 4417 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: apple

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee

HB-12995 · Hand-built original

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Caramel Bars

Oat and flour crust bars layered with chocolate chips, walnuts, and melted caramel, topped with a crumble of the same crust mixture.

AmericanSnack30 minServes 24159 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: caramels

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream

HB-5496 · Hand-built original

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Caramel Chicken

Boneless chicken thighs seared crisp, then glazed in a deep amber caramel of brown sugar, rice vinegar, chicken broth and soy sauce with golden garlic cloves and scallions. A sweet, tangy 30-minute skillet dinner.

Asian, Asian AmericanDinner, Main Course30 minServes 4430 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-12998 · Hand-built original

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Caramel Date Apple

A whole apple wrapped in flattened Medjool dates, dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in chopped salted peanuts, then chilled and sliced.

AmericanDessert25 minServes 1916 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: apple

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee

HB-12279 · Hand-built original

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Caramelised shallot and feta-labneh dip

Sweet, deeply browned shallots folded through tangy labneh and salty feta, topped with herbs, chilli flakes and chilli oil.

Middle EasternAppetizer0 minGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: shallots

HB-13006 · Hand-built original

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Carbonara

Spaghetti folded through crisp guanciale and a silky egg and Parmigiano Reggiano sauce, with no cream anywhere near it.

ItalianMains20 minServes 4538 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado

HB-13011 · Hand-built original

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Cardamom-Rose Bhang

A creamy, floral spiced milk drink with rose water, cardamom, almonds and toasted cannabis, served over ice with rose petals.

20 minVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: cannabis

HB-13013 · Hand-built original

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Carne Asada

Skirt or flank steak marinated in citrus, coriander and jalapeño, grilled and sliced for tortillas.

South AmericanDinner18 minServes 6316 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: garlic

Pairs well with: green salad, crusty bread

HB-5166 · Hand-built original

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Carne Asada Nachos

A loaded sheet pan of crisp tortilla chips under melted cheddar and chopped carne asada, finished with tomato, jalapeño, avocado, guacamole and sour cream.

MexicanAppetizer, Dinner, lunch10 minServes 61446 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: asada

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-13016 · Hand-built original

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Carolina Gold Mustard Sauce

South Carolina's golden mustard sauce — sharp, sweet and made for pulled pork.

BBQSauce15 minServes 865 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mustard

Pairs well with: pulled pork, sausages, chicken

HB-5715 · Hand-built original

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Carrot cake energy bars

No-bake oat, seed and grated carrot bars sweetened with banana and honey, topped with a spiced cream cheese layer and cut once firm.

BritishLight meals & snacks30 minMakes 12204 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cubes

HB-13025 · Hand-built original

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Carrot Ribbon Salad

Carrots peeled into ribbons and tossed in a sesame, rice vinegar, soy and honey dressing with lime, herbs and sesame seeds.

AmericanSalad10 minServes 2283 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: carrot

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, soup

HB-12282 · Hand-built original

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Cassava Leaves Soup - Nourishing Malawian Broth

A traditional Malawian green soup from cassava leaves, loaded with iron and vitamins, making it a healthy, low-calorie option from rural farming communities.

MalawianMalawian30 minServes 424 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: spinach

HB-0426 · Hand-built original

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Catalina French Dressing

A tangy, sweet blended dressing of ketchup, red wine vinegar and lemon juice with onion, paprika and celery seeds, emulsified with vegetable oil until smooth.

American, French AmericanDressing5 minServes 3742 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: ketchup

HB-6344 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower Chickpea Curry

Cauliflower florets and chickpeas simmered in coconut milk with tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger and curry spices, finished with wilted kale or spinach.

AmericanMain course30 min4 servings508 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-9512 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower Puttanesca

Roasted cauliflower florets tossed in a warm olive oil puttanesca of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers and chile, with basil, parsley and lemon.

Italian16 minServes 4 to 6147 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-13039 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower Salad with Dates and Pistachios

Roasted cauliflower and charred scallion segments are tossed warm with chopped dates, pistachios and scallion greens in a sharp lemon and olive oil vinaigrette.

AmericanSalad0 min2 to 4493 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, soup

HB-6349 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower Soup

A creamy blended cauliflower soup made in one pot with bacon fat and vegetable broth, served with sharp white cheddar, crisp bacon and chives.

AmericanDinner, Main Course, Soup30 minServes 4210 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-13041 · Hand-built original

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Cava-Style Pita Chips

Pita triangles fried until crisp at the edges and still a little soft in the center, tossed in a lemon pepper and Italian seasoning spice mix.

AmericanAppetizer30 min5 to 68 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: spices

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

HB-9753 · Hand-built original

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Celebration Fruit Punch!

A big-batch party punch of cranberry juice, sparkling apple juice and ginger ale with white rum, layered with orange and lemon slices, strawberries, raspberries and mint over ice.

WesternCocktails10 minServes 10122 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ginger ale

HB-6351 · Hand-built original

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Celery and Lime Bruschetta

Char-grilled crusty bread rubbed with garlic and topped with a smooth celery and lime purée studded with diced raw celery. Fresh, sharp and green — one of a trio of bruschetta toppings.

10 minServes 412 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: stale

HB-15645 · Hand-built original

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Celery Salad

Sliced celery with dill, parsley and caraway seeds in a sweet white wine vinegar dressing.

WesternSide Dish10 minServes 3144 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: celery

Pairs well with: roast chicken, smoked fish, cheese board

HB-4890 · Hand-built original

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Ceviche

Cubes of sashimi-grade fish cure briefly in lime juice with red onion, jalapeño and cherry tomatoes, then avocado, coriander and olive oil finish the ceviche just before serving.

Asian influence, Mexican, South AmericanAppetiser, Light Meal15 minServes 5115 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: tuna

HB-6353 · Hand-built original

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Ceviche Verde With Pepitas

Halibut cured in a green lime, cilantro, mint and pepita salsa with cucumber and red onion, served on crisp baked tostadas with avocado.

Mexican30 min6 servings324 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: halibut

HB-13048 · Hand-built original

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