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

5,051 recipes

Magical Midnight Margarita

Inspired by the midnight margarita in Practical Magic, this tequila cocktail gets its deep color from blackberries and a refreshing lift from coconut water.

10 minMakes 1310 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: flaky sea salt

HB-1401 · Hand-built original

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Maguro no Zuke-don (Marinated Tuna on Rice)

Sashimi tuna slices are marinated for 10–15 minutes in sake, mirin and soy sauce, then arranged over bowls of cooked rice with nori strips, sesame seeds and chopped shallots. No cooking is involved beyond boiling off the alcohol in the marinade.

JapaneseMain course26 minServes 253 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tuna

Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame

HB-7533 · Hand-built original

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Mai Tai with Almond Syrup and Dark Rum

Copycat PF Chang's Chang Mai Tai with light rum, almond syrup, orange curacao, and a dark rum float. Shake, pour, garnish, and drink in five minutes.

AmericanDrinks5 minServes 1302 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ice

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

HB-2643 · Hand-built original

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Makaroni-Piimasupp (Estonian Pasta Soup with Milk)

A recipe for Makaroni-Piimasupp (Estonian Pasta Soup with Milk)! Noodles are simmered in milk until tender, then served with a little butter and sugar for a warming, comforting meal.

EstonianSoup20 minServes 4494 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-1405 · Hand-built original

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Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (Restaurant Trick)

Fluffy mashed potatoes made ahead, then brought back to life with hot cream and butter so they taste freshly made.

WesternSide25 minServes 5371 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: starchy potatoes

HB-14399 · Hand-built original

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Mala Ban (Spicy Mix)

A two-part mala sauce for blanched vegetables, protein and noodles: hot oil poured over garlic, Sichuan peppercorn and chili flakes, combined with a sesame paste, soy and black vinegar mixture.

AsianMain course20 minDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: garlic

HB-10885 · Hand-built original

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Mala Fish Cake Skewers

Fish cake skewers blanched, then brushed with a spicy gochujang and mala sauce and finished with scallions and sesame seeds.

KoreanSnack15 minServes 25 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: fish cake

Pairs well with: tteokbokki, kimbap, steamed rice, fish cake soup

HB-16235 · Hand-built original

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Maltese Kusksu

Kusksu is a delicious soul-warming soup which features three of the most traditional and popular ingredients on the Island: broad beans, kunserva (a sweet-and-sour tomato spread) and gbejna (fresh ...

MaltesePiatti Unici,Primi Piatti,Zuppe, Minestre e Vellutate30 minServes 2479 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-1426 · Hand-built original

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Mandarin Lime Gimlet

A gimlet kept to its three essentials: gin, simple syrup and the juice of mandarin limes, a small, fragrant lime that softens the drink's usual bite. Shaken hard and served straight up, pale and cloudy.

BritishDrink5 minMakes 1162 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

Pairs well with: oysters, smoked salmon, cucumber sandwiches, salted nuts

HB-18748 · Hand-built original

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Mandarin Orange Yakult Green Tea

Smashed mandarin oranges topped with ice and jasmine tea, finished with a bottle of Yakult stirred through.

AsianDrink5 minServes 1VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: mandarin oranges

HB-10886 · Hand-built original

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Mango Avocado Salsa

A chunky raw salsa of cubed mango and avocado with red onion, cilantro, lime juice, grated garlic and minced jalapeño, served with chips.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 6117 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: mango

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

HB-12208 · Hand-built original

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Mango Daiquiris

A blended frozen-style cocktail of ripe mango, white rum, lime juice and sugar syrup poured over ice in chilled martini glasses. The batch makes about 3¼ cups, enough for four glasses.

Cocktail10 minServes 7500 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flesh

HB-7543 · Hand-built original

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Mango Habanero Wings

Seasoned chicken wings coated in a flour and cornstarch batter, fried until golden, and tossed in a mango, honey, and barbecue sauce with scotch bonnet or habanero heat.

AmericanAppetizer14 minServes 41639 kcal

Main ingredient: mango

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

HB-9428 · Hand-built original

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Mango Lassi

Thick, frothy mango yogurt drink with a whisper of cardamom.

IndianDessert5 minServes 4130 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mango

Pairs well with: spicy curries, biryani, samosa

HB-5663 · Hand-built original

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Mango Lemon Smoothie

A thick, frosty blend of frozen mango brightened with lemon juice and zest, softened with yogurt and honey.

KoreanDrink20 minServes 2116 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mango

Pairs well with: brunch toast, pancakes, yogurt bowl

HB-16257 · Hand-built original

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Mango Margarita

A blended frozen margarita of mango, blanco tequila and lime with a chilli-lime seasoned rim.

10 minMakes 4231 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: optional

HB-3639 · Hand-built original

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Mango Salsa

A fresh salsa of ripe mango, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cilantro and jalapeno dressed with lime juice, honey and olive oil.

AmericanAppetizer5 minServes 4208 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mango

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

HB-10888 · Hand-built original

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Mango Salsa Salmon Recipe

Salmon fillets are brushed with lime juice, rubbed with a brown sugar, paprika and garlic spice mix and pan-cooked until they flake. A raw salsa of mango, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and cilantro is spooned over the hot fish.

AmericanDinner, Main Course25 minServes 464 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-7545 · Hand-built original

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Mango Tango Juice

A three-ingredient fresh juice of mango, lime, and apple, made in a juicer and served over ice. Each serving provides ¼ oz of fibre and 1¾ oz of natural fruit sugar, with no added sugar.

AmericanBreakfast10 minServes 2226 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: Mango

Pairs well with: Oatmeal, Yogurt, Whole grain toast

HB-5483 · Hand-built original

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Manhattan

A spirit-forward New York classic on the traditional 2-to-1 build: peppery rye against sweet red vermouth, with bitters adding the herbal edge, stirred cold and served straight up with a cherry.

AmericanDrink5 min1 drink210 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rye whiskey

Pairs well with: aged cheese and charcuterie, dark chocolate

HB-18700 · Hand-built original

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Maple Ginger Hot Toddy

A hot toddy sweetened with maple and built on fresh ginger, cinnamon, star anise and tea. Warming and spiced, finished with lemon at the end.

AmericanDrink10 minServes 1138 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: whiskey

Pairs well with: ginger cake, roast chicken soup, lemon drizzle cake, buttered toast

HB-18694 · Hand-built original

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Maple Plant Butter (3 Ways!)

A whipped plant butter of coconut and sunflower oils sweetened lightly with maple, with the option of folding in pecans or cinnamon for two further versions.

AmericanSide Dish10 minServes 24149 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: melted

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

HB-14422 · Hand-built original

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Maple Syrup Dressing

A sharp-sweet maple and Dijon vinaigrette shaken in a jar, in both a small and a larger batch, ready for leafy salads or roasted vegetables.

Salad Dressing5 minServes 11713 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: vinegar

HB-14424 · Hand-built original

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Maple Whiskey Sour

A maple-sweetened whiskey sour with an egg-white foam cap, shaken twice for a silky texture. The bitters cut through the richness of the maple.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1210 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: whiskey

Pairs well with: roast chicken, sweet potato fries, apple pie, smoked salmon

HB-18687 · Hand-built original

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Maple-Cider Cranberry Sauce

Fresh or frozen cranberries are simmered in apple cider and maple syrup with a cinnamon stick until they burst and the sauce turns glossy and thick. It can be served at room temperature or chilled, and keeps for weeks.

Sauce20 minMakes about 2 cups246 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cider

HB-7556 · Hand-built original

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Mapo Chili Mac

Elbow macaroni is folded into a pork and tomato chili spiced with ground Sichuan peppercorns and doubanjiang, then finished off the heat with grated cheddar and butter. Each bowl is topped with sour cream, extra cheddar and scallion tops.

Main course25 min4–6 servings13 kcalEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-7557 · Hand-built original

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Margarita

Margaritas are the taste of summer, holidays and fun. Fresh lime juice is essential (the stuff from a bottle doesn't cut the mustard here) as this recipe uses more than you sometimes find, which makes for an extra fresh and zesty margarita. For this recipe you will need a cocktail shaker and a strainer/small sieve.

Drinks and cocktails30 minServes 130 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tequila

HB-3056 · Hand-built original

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Margaritas

A classic margarita shaken with tequila, lime and orange liqueur, plus a lighter version with orange juice and agave.

Mexican, WesternCocktail5 minServes 1163 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tequila

Pairs well with: tacos, guacamole, tortilla chips, grilled prawns

HB-4924 · Hand-built original

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Marie Rose sauce

The classic pink seafood sauce: mayonnaise loosened with ketchup, brandy and lemon, warmed with cayenne, Tabasco and Worcestershire.

Other30 minServes 4 (as a dressing for a prawn salad)16 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mayonnaise

HB-14433 · Hand-built original

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Marinara Pizza

The sailor's pizza: tomato, garlic and oregano, no cheese at all.

PizzaMain course25 minServes 4107 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tomato

Pairs well with: green salad, olives, chilli oil

HB-5873 · Hand-built original

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Marinated chicken thighs with fenugreek and ginger

Skin-on chicken thighs are marinated in a spiced double cream mixture with dried fenugreek, fresh and ground ginger, turmeric, cardamom and lime, then charred on a griddle and roasted with the reserved marinade spooned over. The marinade needs at least six hours, ideally overnight.

Middle EasternMain course0 minServes 6608 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken thighs

HB-7562 · Hand-built original

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Marinated Grilled Salmon

Salmon fillets are marinated in soy sauce, lemon juice, honey and garlic, then grilled and basted with the reserved marinade simmered down to a syrup. The same sauce is served at the table over the finished fish.

WesternBBQ/Grilling, Mains17 minServes 4122 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-7563 · Hand-built original

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Marinated Olives

A jar of mixed olives steeped in olive oil with lemon, rosemary, garlic, thyme and a flicker of crushed red pepper.

Italian AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 4487 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: olives

HB-17474 · Hand-built original

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Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce and Dill Salad)

Chopped romaine and escarole with parsley, dill, green onions, cucumber and feta, dressed simply with red wine vinegar and olive oil.

GreekSalad, Side Dish10 minServes 731 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: romaine

HB-4469 · Hand-built original

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Shredded cooked chicken and pasta are tossed in a skillet sauce of butter, tomato paste, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and red pepper flakes, finished with parmesan and torn basil. A splash of the hot pasta water loosens the sauce if it needs it.

AmericanMain course0 minServes 4917 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7566 · Hand-built original

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