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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

Red, Green and White Christmas Salad

A festive make-ahead salad of blanched asparagus, green beans and snow peas in Christmas green, tossed in a honey and Dijon dressing and finished with white feta and red cranberries.

Salad15 minServes 834 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: asparagus

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-14988 · Hand-built original

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Redheaded Saint Cocktail

A smoky twist on the El Diablo: blanco tequila and mezcal shaken with lime and raspberry syrup, lengthened with ginger beer and finished with a float of bitters.

3 minMakes 113 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tequila

HB-14989 · Hand-built original

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Refrigerator Pickles

Sliced pickling cucumbers in a dill and garlic brine, kept in the refrigerator.

AmericanCondiment15 minServes 2161 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cucumbers

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

HB-4524 · Hand-built original

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Restaurant Style Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

Steamed Chinese broccoli cut into lengths and drizzled with a briefly boiled oyster sauce dressing flavoured with garlic, ginger and sesame oil.

Asian, ChineseSide, Vegetables8 minServes 260 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chinese broccoli

HB-8056 · Hand-built original

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Restaurant Style Chunky Salsa

Roma tomatoes, white onion, and garlic charred in a hot skillet and pulsed with canned diced tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, and spices into a chunky salsa finished with lime juice.

MexicanAppetizer15 minServes 658 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tomato

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

HB-9457 · Hand-built original

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Restaurant style Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer cubes soaked in warm salted water finish in a blended tomato, cashew and curd gravy tempered with an onion tomato masala, honey and dried fenugreek.

IndianMain course0 minServes 4267 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: paneer

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-8057 · Hand-built original

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Restaurant-Style White Queso

A smooth melted white cheese dip with green chiles and jalapeño, served hot.

MexicanAppetizer, Dip18 minServes 9284 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: milk

HB-4390 · Hand-built original

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Reverse Marinade

A herb, shallot and orange marinade whisked with olive oil and spooned over cooked food.

Mediterraneanmarinade15 minServes 8241 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: shallot

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

HB-4525 · Hand-built original

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Rice Cooker Chicken and Chinese Sausage Rice

Marinated chicken thighs and sliced Chinese sausage cook directly on top of jasmine rice in a rice cooker, then everything is fluffed together with green onions.

ChineseMain course0 min4-5 servings44 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8066 · Hand-built original

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Rice Krispies Treats

Classic puffed rice and marshmallow bars made richer with browned butter, vanilla and a double addition of marshmallows.

15 minMakes about 24317 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-14998 · Hand-built original

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Rice Krispies Treats

Soft, chewy marshmallow cereal bars with brown-butter depth from the pan, vanilla, and a shower of rainbow sprinkles.

AmericanDessert0 min16 servings327 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: Rice Krispies cereal

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

HB-14999 · Hand-built original

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Rice Paper Eggs

A rice paper wrapper crisps in a skillet under chili crisp and a spread-out egg, folded over chopped tomatoes and finished with sriracha mayo and chives.

AmericanBreakfast0 min1 serving78 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-8067 · Hand-built original

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Rice Pilaf with Nuts and Dried Fruit

Basmati rice simmers with cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, sultanas and dried apricots, then gets fluffed with toasted pistachios and slivered almonds.

Contemporary Middle Eastern, Western - Holiday SidesSide Dish30 minServes 5420 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8068 · Hand-built original

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Rice Pudding

A stovetop pudding of long-grain white rice simmered in milk with sugar and salt for 50 to 60 minutes, finished with vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon.

AmericanDessert15 minServes 4408 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: coffee, fresh berries

HB-5526 · Hand-built original

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Rice salad with ham and melon

An Italian summer rice salad mixing sweet melon cubes, cooked ham and primosale cheese through cooled parboiled rice. Olive oil, chives, salt and pepper are the only dressing it needs.

ItalianMain Courses25 minServes 4473 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: ham

HB-17153 · Hand-built original

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Rich Turkey Gravy

A silky turkey gravy built on roasting-pan drippings, hot turkey stock and a butter-flour roux.

10 minMakes about 8 cups41 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-15002 · Hand-built original

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Ricotta pesto

A creamy ricotta pesto with basil, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan and pecorino, made for tossing with pasta or serving as a dip.

ItalianLight meals & snacks30 minServes 4175 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: nuts

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

HB-15006 · Hand-built original

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Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches

Mini sandwiches of Ritz crackers layered with deli ham and Swiss cheese, drizzled with a butter, Dijon, and Worcestershire glaze and sprinkled with poppy seeds and dried minced onion. They bake briefly until the cheese melts and the tops crisp.

AmericanMain course30 min6 (8 sandwiches per serving)76 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9130 · Hand-built original

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River Snail Gangdoenjang

A thick, deeply savory doenjang stew where river snails, mashed tofu, zucchini, shiitake and onion simmer together until the broth turns rich and concentrated. The mashed tofu keeps the strong soybean paste from tasting harsh or overly salty.

KoreanMain course30 minServes 3227 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: river snails

Pairs well with: cabbage wraps, steamed rice, kimchi, barley rice

HB-16780 · Hand-built original

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Roast Duck Crepe Rolls with Hoisin and French Mustard

Slices of roast duck with crisp skin, layered with crunchy vegetables and ginger inside thin crepes spread with hoisin. Small dishes of extra hoisin and sharp French mustard are served for dipping.

ThaiAppetizer20 minServes 2240 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: roast duck

Pairs well with: clear broth soup, jasmine rice, iced tea

HB-18608 · Hand-built original

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Roast Lamb Leg with Gravy

Roast Lamb Leg with Gravy is a Aussie, British, New Zealand dinner centred on beef. It combines - 6 lb 10 oz / 5.5 - 6 lb lamb leg, cooking salt, black pepper for a straightforward, balanced result.

Aussie, British, New ZealandDinner15 minServes 6450 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-3768 · Hand-built original

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Roast loin of veal with peas, courgettes and new potatoes

Rare roast loin of veal is served with anchovy, tarragon and lemon butter, new potatoes, peas and baby courgettes, with Parmesan scattered over the top.

Main course30 minServes 41108 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: veal

HB-3147 · Hand-built original

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Roast Turkey

A whole turkey roasted breast side up with butter and chicken broth, basted hourly and cooked at 13 minutes per pound to 165°F. Roast turkey is the centerpiece of the American Thanksgiving table.

AmericanMain30 min1 1/2 lbs per guestGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-5539 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus roasted with lemon and butter and finished with Parmesan under the broiler.

AmericanSide Dish25 minServes 8109 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: trimmed

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

HB-4527 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus spears roasted at high heat with garlic, finished with lemon juice and freshly grated parmesan.

WesternSide Dish, Side Salad12 minServes 355 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: asparagus

HB-8084 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Beet Salad

A colourful salad of marinated roasted beets over arugula with goat cheese, red onion, pecans, blueberries and orange.

AmericanSalad10 minServes 6137 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ounces baby arugula or spring mix

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

HB-15041 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Boursin Stuffed Dates

Pitted Medjool dates filled with Boursin cheese, baked until melty and topped with a brown butter walnut crumb, pomegranate seeds and chives.

AmericanAppetizer25 minServes 8157 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-12036 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli florets roasted at high heat until browned at the edges, with lemon and Parmesan if wished.

AmericanSide Dish20 minServes 6220 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: florets

HB-4528 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Broccolini with Tahini Sauce

Broccolini roasted until its tips crisp, drizzled with a honey lemon tahini sauce and scattered with toasted nuts.

Middle EasternLight mains, Sides25 minServes 4162 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: australia

HB-8088 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower is a Western side dish, vegetable.

WesternSide Dish, Vegetable30 minServes 580 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-3148 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Thick cauliflower steaks roasted with olive oil, paprika, garlic and parmesan until tender inside and browned at the edges.

AmericanSide Dish25 minServes 471 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-17443 · Hand-built original

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