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

5,051 recipes

Air Fryer Shrimp

Extra-large shrimp briefly brined with salt, sugar and baking soda, tossed in smoked paprika, garlic powder and Italian seasoning oil, air fried and finished with lemon.

AmericanMain course21 minServes 452 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-10207 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp seasoned with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and honey and air fried, served in warmed tortillas with guacamole, mango avocado salsa and cilantro.

MexicanMain course17 minServes 4159 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-11207 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Hollowed bell peppers are packed with a beef, rice and tomato filling and air-fried until the pepper walls turn tender. A blanket of Colby Jack melts over the top in the last few minutes.

AmericanDinner, Main Course30 minServes 4712 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-18138 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli

Cheese ravioli are dipped in beaten egg, coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs and air-fried until the pasta pillows turn crisp and golden. A bowl of marinara alongside makes the crunchy bites complete.

AmericanAppetizer20 minServes 4213 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: eggs

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

HB-18191 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Tofu

Firm tofu pressed, cubed and seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper and soy sauce, coated in cornstarch and baking powder and air fried in two stages until crisp.

AsianMain course30 minServes 4349 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-10210 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites

Bite-sized zucchini rounds topped with marinara, mini pepperoni, olives and mozzarella, air fried until the cheese bubbles — a quick low-carb take on pizza.

American, Italian AmericanDinner, Main Course12 minServes 4452 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: zucchini

HB-17655 · Hand-built original

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Air-Fryer Sea Bass With Dilly Potato Chip Crust

Sea bass fillets are spread with a paste of crushed potato chips bound with garlicky dill mayonnaise and air fried at 400°F until the crust is golden and crisp, with a reserved lemony mayo alongside.

Main course25 min2 Servings1447 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cod

HB-5968 · Hand-built original

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Alabama White BBQ Sauce

The peppery white sauce of north Alabama — thin enough to dunk a whole chicken quarter in.

BBQSauce5 minServes 8220 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mayonnaise

Pairs well with: smoked chicken, turkey, coleslaw

HB-5716 · Hand-built original

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Albanian Roasted Red Pepper Rice Pilaf

This Albanian roasted red pepper rice pilaf is vegan and quite simple to prepare. It requires only a few ingredients and light seasonings.

AlbanianMain Course30 minServes 21180 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-0043 · Hand-built original

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Alfredo Corn

Fresh corn kernels get the alfredo treatment in a skillet: butter and black pepper, a cornstarch-thickened sauce and a generous amount of grated Parmesan, crowned with crushed Parmesan crisps.

Side15 min2–4 servings172 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

HB-5970 · Hand-built original

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Almond Biscotti

Twice-baked almond biscotti flavoured with brandy, almond extract and vanilla, studded with coarsely chopped toasted almonds; the loaves bake pale gold, are sliced, and bake again until crisp.

Main course20 minMakes about 42 cookies73 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

HB-5971 · Hand-built original

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Almond butter

A smooth, rich almond cream lightly seasoned with cinnamon, honey and a pinch of salt, made by blending warm toasted almonds until they release their oils.

Desserts28 minVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: fine salt ½ tsp

HB-17605 · Hand-built original

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Almond Butter Cookies

Light, chewy butter cookies flavored with ground almonds and almond extract. Each cookie is topped with sliced almonds.

AmericanSnack18 minServes 2490 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: almonds

Pairs well with: tea, coffee

HB-5492 · Hand-built original

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Almond snowballs

Delicate almond biscuits made with real extract, whisked egg whites and ground almonds, rolled in icing sugar so they bake into pale, crusted snowballs.

FrenchCakes and baking30 minMakes 2471 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17726 · Hand-built original

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Almost no-oil Pan Fried Eggplant

Thick eggplant rounds browned in a dry pan with only a spray of oil, then finished in their own steam until silky and tender.

WesternMain, Side13 minServes 253 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-5973 · Hand-built original

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Aloo Paratha (Indian Potato Stuffed Flatbread)

Indian flatbreads rolled around a spiced mashed potato filling with garam masala, carom seeds, ginger, and coriander, pan-fried until golden on both sides.

IndianAppetizer, Breakfast, Starter27 minServes 4399 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-12644 · Hand-built original

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Amaretto Sour

A frothy shaken cocktail of amaretto, lemon juice and sugar syrup, garnished with maraschino cherries.

ItalianDrinks and cocktails30 minMakes 220 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: amaretto

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

HB-4839 · Hand-built original

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Amarillos

Amarillos, also called plátanos maduros, are ripe brown plantains sliced and fried until golden and caramelized. Made with just plantains and oil, they are served as a sweet side dish, snack, or dessert.

Puerto RicanSide Dish20 min4 servings523 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: plantains

Pairs well with: arroz con gandules, picadillo

HB-4218 · Hand-built original

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AMAZING vegetarian lettuce wraps

A meat-free san choy bow of crumbled tofu, carrot, green beans and mushroom in a glossy savoury sauce, spooned into lettuce leaves with peanuts and sriracha.

Asian, ChineseLight mains, Main, Starter25 minServes 2134 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-5976 · Hand-built original

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Ambrosia Salad

Mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut and marshmallows folded into a whipped cream mixture.

AmericanDessert10 minServes 6437 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: mandarin orange

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

HB-4294 · Hand-built original

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Amethyst Sour

A tart whiskey sour variation shaken with homemade blueberry syrup, rye, amaro, a touch of rum, lemon, and celery bitters, served over fresh ice.

2 minMakes 1 (with additional syrup)1738 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: blueberries

HB-12646 · Hand-built original

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Amish Onion Fritters

Spoon-dropped fritters of chopped white onion in a flour, cornmeal and milk batter, pan-fried until golden and crisp.

AmericanDessert20 minServes: 6111 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: all-purpose flour

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

HB-8830 · Hand-built original

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Anchovy salade Niçoise

Less a strict recipe than a guide to a great salade niçoise: eggs, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, green beans and anchovies under a garlic oil and vinegar dressing, where quality of ingredients is everything.

FrenchLight meals & snacks30 minServes 470 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tuna

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-17744 · Hand-built original

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Angel Hair Pasta Salad

A chilled salad of fine angel hair pasta tossed with diced raw vegetables, quick-pickled red onion, mayonnaise and tender fresh herbs.

AmericanSalad0 min6 to 8 servings86 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: angel hair pasta

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

HB-5979 · Hand-built original

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Antipasto chickpea salad

Chickpeas tossed with roasted peppers, artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, tomatoes and feta in a sherry vinegar dressing.

WesternSalad, Salad meal15 minServes 4512 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpea

Pairs well with: crusty bread, grilled chicken, green salad

HB-5213 · Hand-built original

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Antipasto Platter Nachos

Mediterranean crackers baked nacho-style with mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning and capocollo or soppressata, topped with tomatoes, peppers, olives, seasoned ricotta and Calabrian chiles.

MediterraneanAppetizer15 minServes 4547 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: spices

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11212 · Hand-built original

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Antipasto Wreath

Skewers of folded salami and pepperoni, mozzarella, pepper jack, tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts and pickles arranged in a ring as a festive wreath.

American, Italian AmericanAppetizer, Snack20 minServes 2088 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: salami

HB-5980 · Hand-built original

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Any Hummus Dressing

A creamy, tangy dressing whisked from store-bought hummus, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, finished with chopped fresh herbs.

Sauce10 minMakes about ¾ cupVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: large garlic cloves

HB-5981 · Hand-built original

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Apple and gouda tabbouleh

A bright, no-cook bulgur salad where crisp green apple, cubed Gouda and a big handful of parsley are tossed through plumped grains with French dressing.

Light meals & snacks30 minServes 4270 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: wheat

HB-17830 · Hand-built original

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Apple Chamomile Tea

A light iced tea that layers floral chamomile over sweet apple juice, finished with apple topping and thyme. It is delicate, refreshing, and barely sweet.

KoreanDrink15 minServes 242 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple juice

Pairs well with: cookies, scones, fruit salad, sandwiches

HB-16642 · Hand-built original

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Apple Cider Whiskey Punch

A single-glass punch that layers orchard cider and whiskey under sparkling wine and ginger beer. Light, bubbly and firmly apple-forward.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1307 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple cider

Pairs well with: pork chops, butternut squash soup, caramel apple cake, sharp cheddar

HB-18686 · Hand-built original

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Apple Cider Whiskey Smash

A shaken drink of whiskey, apple cider and lemon with pumpkin pie spice, poured over a large ice cube and garnished with a cinnamon stick.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1181 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-11214 · Hand-built original

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Apple Citrus Black Tea

A black tea simmered with red sugar and slices of apple, orange and lemon, served hot or iced.

AsianDrink19 minServes 434 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple

HB-10536 · Hand-built original

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Apple Crisp Cold Brew Latte

Cold brew coffee and non-dairy milk poured over ice with a homemade apple crisp syrup of simmered apple slices, brown sugar, apple juice and apple pie spice.

AmericanDrink25 minServes 1566 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-11215 · Hand-built original

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Apple Flautas

This easy Apple Flautas recipe makes crispy, golden rolls in the air fryer with a warm cinnamon-apple filling that’s perfect for dessert, snacking, or breakfast.

American, MexicanDessert25 minServes 6149 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: granny smith apples

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

HB-0066 · Hand-built original

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Apple Fries

Thin Granny Smith apple slices dusted with cornstarch, fried briefly until just soft, and rolled in cinnamon sugar for serving with caramel sauce.

AmericanDessert15 minServes 4328 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: frying

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

HB-17526 · Hand-built original

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