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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

Cucumber Sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches are a must-have for any afternoon tea party! Fresh cucumber and tangy cream cheese come together to create a light, satisfying finger sandwich perfect for sharing over a pot of tea.

AmericanAppetizer, Lunches15 minServes 1286 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: bread

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

HB-0766 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber Sekanjabin Sharbat

A Persian-style iced drink of sweet-tart vinegar syrup steeped with mint, lengthened with whey and loaded with grated cucumber, served spoon-and-all over ice.

20 min4 servings196 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

HB-13532 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad

Sliced Persian cucumbers and mini sweet peppers tossed with carrot ribbons and shallot in miso ginger dressing. Everything bagel seasoning and chili crunch oil add crunch, salt and gentle heat to the crisp salad.

AmericanSide10 minServes 479 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

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

HB-12310 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber Tomato and Feta Salad

English cucumbers, grape tomatoes and red onion tossed in an olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing with garlic, Dijon, lemon, dill and honey, finished with crumbled feta.

AmericanSide15 minServes 6151 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cucumber

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

HB-9385 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber Tomato Salad

Tomato wedges, cucumber and red onion with dill in an olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.

Eastern EuropeanSalad10 minServes 685 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chunks

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-4380 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

Cool cucumber, cabbage and carrot in a lime, fish sauce and sesame dressing with jalapeño heat, showered with cilantro, mint, dill and toasted sesame seeds.

AsianSalad0 min4 to 6 servings108 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-13534 · Hand-built original

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Cucumbers With Pickled Ginger–Scallion Sauce

Mini cucumbers are smashed, salted and drained, then tossed in a sauce of pickled sushi ginger, scallions, soy sauce and sherry vinegar, topped with cilantro.

Side15 min4 servings138 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: mini seedless

HB-6813 · Hand-built original

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Cumin Steak and Scallion Pitas

Skirt steak marinates briefly in cumin, olive oil and garlic, sears to medium-rare, and is sliced and served in pita pockets with wilted scallions, jalapeño and a cumin yogurt sauce.

Main course25 min4 servings58 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: steak

HB-6814 · Hand-built original

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Cup Noodle Shabu-Shabu

A single pot of beef, cabbage, bok choy, and mushrooms simmered with udon cup noodles in their own broth. A sharp soy-vinegar dipping sauce is served alongside.

KoreanMain course15 minServes 1186 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, steamed rice

HB-16943 · Hand-built original

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Cup Red Bean Shaved Ice

A thick blended base of milk, condensed milk, ice, and vanilla ice cream crowned with mashed red bean ice cream. Cereal and chewy bingsu rice cakes add crunch on top.

KoreanDessert15 minServes 2547 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: milk

Pairs well with: iced tea, fresh fruit, coffee, hotteok

HB-16945 · Hand-built original

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Cupcake Frosting

A light cream cheese frosting folded with whipped cream, made for piping onto cooled cupcakes.

AmericanDessert10 minServes 24123 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: temperature

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

HB-4381 · Hand-built original

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Custard (aka Creme Anglaise)

A classic pouring custard made with vanilla bean, cream and milk, thickened only with egg yolks and sugar and cooked gently until it coats a spoon.

Sweet20 minServes 5240 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-6825 · Hand-built original

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Cutlassfish Pot Rice

Pot rice topped with golden grilled cutlassfish and chives, rested together so the fish steams into the grains. A soy, mirin and sesame seasoning sauce is spooned over at the table.

KoreanMain course30 minServes 4372 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cutlassfish

Pairs well with: kimchi, seaweed soup, pickled radish, soy seasoning sauce

HB-15853 · Hand-built original

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Dad's Famous Mashed Potatoes

Russet or gold potatoes boiled until tender and beaten fluffy with butter, milk and seasoning salt — a creamy, savory mash that steals the table.

AmericanSide Dish30 minServes 8250 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: potatoes

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

HB-13548 · Hand-built original

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Dalgona Coffee

Instant coffee, sugar and hot water whipped to a stiff, toffee-coloured foam and floated over cold milk — the Korean café drink that went everywhere.

KoreanDrink5 min2 servings122 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: instant coffee

Pairs well with: pancakes, banana bread, waffles

HB-18721 · Hand-built original

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Damper

Damper is a Aboriginal Australian bread centred on oil, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

Aboriginal AustralianBread30 minVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: macadamia or lemon myrtle infused oil

HB-4143 · Hand-built original

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Dandan Noodles

Noodles served over a sesame paste, black vinegar and chili oil sauce, topped with ground pork fried with sui mi ya cai, garlic and Sichuan pepper, with bok choy.

AsianAppetizer25 minServes 2689 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: noodles

HB-10689 · Hand-built original

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Dark and stormy

Try this classic, refreshing cocktail with your favourite rum. Experiment with a homemade ginger syrup and soda water for a nice alternative to ginger beer.

AmericanDrinks and cocktails30 minServes 18 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rum

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

HB-2884 · Hand-built original

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Date Caramel

A smooth, pourable caramel blended from soaked Medjool dates, hot milk, vanilla and a pinch of sea salt, with no cooking involved.

AmericanDessert30 min6 to 82 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pitted medjool dates

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

HB-9806 · Hand-built original

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Deep Fried Sesame Balls

Glutinous rice flour dough balls, optionally filled with red bean paste, rolled in raw sesame seeds and deep-fried until they puff, turn golden and crisp.

ChineseDessert25 minServes 10129 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup, coffee

HB-10691 · Hand-built original

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Deep-Fried Turkey With Herbs

A whole turkey is rubbed under and over the skin with salt, thyme, rosemary and paprika, then lowered into 375°F oil outdoors. The bird fries at about 3½ minutes per pound and rests before carving.

30 min8–10 servings32 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-18489 · Hand-built original

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Degué

Degué is a Malian dessert built around couscous. It takes 30 min in total and makes 4-6 servings. It pairs well with coffee and vanilla ice cream.

MalianDessert30 min4-6 servings283 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: couscous

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-0776 · Hand-built original

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Den-marking your mind up

A Danish-inspired stirred cocktail built on aquavit-style gin and dry vermouth, strained ice-cold into a martini glass and finished with fresh dill and lemon peel.

Drinks and cocktails30 minServes 1181 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: aquavit

HB-13562 · Hand-built original

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Detox Cabbage Soup

A chopped head of cabbage is simmered with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, ginger, turmeric and diced tomatoes in vegetable broth until all the vegetables are soft.

AmericanDinner, Main Course30 minServes 876 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: olive oil

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

HB-6847 · Hand-built original

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Deviled Cashews

Raw cashews are fried in a wok until golden and tossed with crisped curry leaves, caramelized red onion, black pepper, red chile powder and salt.

Snack30 minMakes about 2 cups785 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: grapeseed or vegetable oil

HB-6848 · Hand-built original

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Deviled Eggs

Egg halves filled with a mustard and pickle yolk mixture, topped with paprika and browned bacon.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish30 minServes 1686 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

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

HB-4382 · Hand-built original

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Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Jalapeños

A delightful appetizer not only for Easter, but for graduation parties, picnic and entertaining. Start with the Traditional filling and go crazy with the topping .

AfricanAppetizer30 minServes 6124 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-0778 · Hand-built original

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Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon

Hard-boiled egg halves filled with a yolk mixture of mayonnaise, relish, dijon mustard, dill and Worcestershire sauce, topped with pieces of brown sugar candied bacon.

AmericanAppetizer30 minServes 1656 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9386 · Hand-built original

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