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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

Seared Black Bass With Scallion-Chile Relish

Crisp-skinned black bass fillets seared in a hot skillet and finished with a bright, spicy relish of scallions, serrano chile, cilantro and lime.

15 min4 Servings178 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: divided

HB-17682 · Hand-built original

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Seared Ribeye Steak with Red Wine Pan Gravy

Ribeye steaks seared in a hot skillet and rested while a gravy of onion, garlic, red wine, beef broth, and thyme cooks in the same pan. The gravy is drizzled over the steaks to serve.

AmericanMain course30 min2 servings256 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-9139 · Hand-built original

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Seared Salmon Sushi - Aburi Nigiri

Hand-formed sushi rice topped with sashimi-grade salmon, drizzled with Japanese mayo and takoyaki sauce, torched until the sauces caramelise and finished with alfalfa sprouts and jalapeno.

JapaneseSide10 minServes 4489 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-10963 · Hand-built original

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Seared Zucchini and Halloumi in Red-Wine Vinaigrette

Zucchini rounds and thick halloumi slices sear until golden, then meet a sharp red wine vinegar and garlic dressing. Torn mint, basil, parsley or dill scatter over before serving.

MediterraneanSide dish0 min4 servings2 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: zucchini

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

HB-8196 · Hand-built original

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Seasonal Vegetable Stir-Fry with Bell Pepper, Mushrooms and Oyster Sauce

A simple, glossy stir-fry of seasonal vegetables with bell pepper and mushrooms, seasoned with oyster sauce and a touch of white pepper. The vegetables are cooked in stages so each one keeps its texture, from crisp stems to just-wilted leaves.

ThaiMain course20 minServes 4334 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: seasonal vegetables

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed rice, fried tofu

HB-18651 · Hand-built original

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Seasoned Bok Choy with Perilla Seeds

Blanched bok choy is tossed with perilla seeds and perilla oil, garlic, and soup soy sauce for a nutty, gentle banchan. A few pieces of red chili keep it from tasting plain.

KoreanSide15 minServes 2113 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: bok choy

Pairs well with: steamed rice, grilled fish, kimchi, seaweed soup

HB-16888 · Hand-built original

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Seasoned Chamnamul with Grilled Tofu

Fragrant chamnamul greens and onion in a tangy, lightly spicy dressing are served with tofu grilled in perilla and olive oil. The warm tofu and cool greens make a balanced banchan plate.

KoreanSide20 minServes 435 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chamnamul

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup, grilled fish

HB-16867 · Hand-built original

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Seasoned Cucumber

Salt-cured cucumber slices tossed in a spicy, tangy seasoning, in the style of pickled cucumber banchan.

KoreanSide30 minServes 455 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, grilled fish, seaweed soup

HB-16749 · Hand-built original

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Seasoned Freshwater Snails with Water Dropwort

Blanched freshwater snails are tossed with crisp water dropwort, radish and carrot in a spicy, tangy gochujang dressing. The result is chewy, crunchy and bright with vinegar and plum.

KoreanSide20 minServes 4194 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: freshwater snails

Pairs well with: steamed rice, ssam vegetables, seaweed soup, kimchi

HB-16781 · Hand-built original

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Seasoned Lettuce

Fresh lettuce torn and glossed at the last moment with a sweet-tart soy, vinegar and red pepper flake dressing — mixed just before eating so it never wilts.

KoreanSide5 minServes 298 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: lettuce

Pairs well with: grilled pork belly, steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup

HB-16495 · Hand-built original

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Seaweed Bibimbap

A bright bowl of rice layered with lettuce, briny seaweed, carrot, cucumber and popping flying fish roe. The gochujang bibim sauce, sweetened with plum syrup, ties the fresh toppings together.

KoreanMain course20 minServes 1242 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: seaweed

Pairs well with: seaweed soup, kimchi, grilled fish, steamed eggs

HB-17082 · Hand-built original

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Secret Ingredient French Toast

Thick slices of bread soak in a cinnamon and vanilla custard, then fry in butter until golden on both faces. Fresh berries, powdered sugar and syrup go over the hot toast at the table.

American, FrenchBreakfast, Dinner, Main Course15 minServes 4310 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: eggs

HB-15162 · Hand-built original

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Sesame (Til) Ladoo

Toasted coconut, sesame seeds and peanuts bind in a ghee and brown sugar syrup cooked to just shy of soft-ball stage, with cardamom for warmth. The mixture is shaped by hand into about twenty balls.

Dessert25 minMakes about 20134 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: coconut

HB-8201 · Hand-built original

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Sesame Chicken Ramen with Greens

Poached chicken and leafy greens in a tahini and soy broth over ramen noodles, finished with sesame seeds and chilli oil.

JapaneseMain course30 minServes 4727 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: gyoza, edamame, pickled ginger

HB-5563 · Hand-built original

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Sesame Coconut Granola (Oil-Free, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free)

Rolled oats, coconut flakes and seeds coated in a tahini and maple syrup mixture and baked until golden, finished with dried goji berries.

AmericanBreakfast30 minYields 1 ServingVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-9566 · Hand-built original

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Sesame Cold Udon

Chilled udon noodles are coated in a creamy ground-sesame dressing brightened with lemon, then topped with a soft poached egg and scallions. The sauce clings to every strand.

KoreanMain course15 minServes 194 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: udon noodles

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, tempura

HB-16865 · Hand-built original

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Sesame Garlic Oil Noodles

Dried noodles tossed in hot oil poured over garlic, ginger, scallion, sesame seeds and Szechuan chili flakes, finished with soy sauce and sesame oil.

AsianMain course10 minServes 2363 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: noodles

HB-10427 · Hand-built original

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Sesame Garlic Snap Peas

Sugar snap peas sauteed until blistered and bright green, seasoned with salt, white pepper, sugar and msg, and finished with garlic and sesame oil.

ChineseSide20 minServes 2199 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sugar snap peas

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

HB-10428 · Hand-built original

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Sesame Noodles

Fresh egg noodles are rinsed, then tossed warm through a sesame and peanut dressing with soy, rice vinegar, ginger and chilli paste. Green onions, sesame seeds and crushed peanuts finish the bowl.

AsianSide Dish15 minServes 6414 kcalRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-8202 · Hand-built original

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Sesame Peanut Noodles

Noodles coated in a sesame paste sauce with black vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and chili oil, loosened with hot noodle cooking water and topped with peanuts and scallions.

ChineseMain course10 minServes 2651 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: noodles

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

HB-10429 · Hand-built original

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Sesame Tomato Salad

Seeded tomato and salted cucumber are tossed in a nutty ground-sesame dressing with olive oil and a touch of syrup. Removing the seeds keeps the salad juicy rather than watery.

KoreanSalad15 minServes 2177 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tomato

Pairs well with: steamed rice, grilled fish, gimbap, noodle dishes

HB-16866 · Hand-built original

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Sesame-Crusted Salmon Bowls

Salmon fillets pressed in sesame seeds cook until the crust turns golden, served over steamed white rice with a gingery shaved carrot and scallion salad. A lemon, sesame and honey dressing ties the bowl together.

Main course30 min4 servings84 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-8205 · Hand-built original

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Shabu Shabu

Diners swish thin beef slices, tofu, mushrooms and greens through a kombu broth at the table, dipping each bite in ponzu or sesame sauce. Udon noodles warmed in the broth close the meal.

JapaneseMain course30 minServings: 4194 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-8206 · Hand-built original

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Shabu-Shabu Noodle Soup

Cabbage, shiitake mushrooms and bean sprouts simmer in dashi broth before shaved beef is laid in layers so it does not clump. Fresh wheat noodles cook in the same pot, finished with scallion greens.

Soup20 min4 servings46 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-8207 · Hand-built original

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Shake 'n' Stout

A milk stout milkshake blended with whole milk, condensed milk, vanilla, warm spices and a spoonful of peanut butter until smooth. Whipped cream and a wafer straw finish the tall glass.

Drinks and cocktails30 minServes 27 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: stout

HB-15170 · Hand-built original

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Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac)

Vietnamese shaking beef made from cubed filet mignon, ribeye or sirloin marinated in oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar, seared in a wok with onion petals and served with tomato and cucumber.

vietnameseMain course25 minServes 4319 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-10431 · Hand-built original

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Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and red pepper sauce with turmeric, cumin and paprika, finished with cilantro, parsley and dried mint.

AmericanBreakfast30 minGluten-freeDairy-free

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10070 · Hand-built original

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Shakshuka (Middle Eastern Poached or Baked Eggs)

Eggs poach in a spiced tomato and capsicum sauce built with paprika, cumin and cayenne, either under a lid or in the oven. Parsley or coriander and crusty bread or pita go with them.

Israeli, Middle Eastern, North AfricanBreakfast30 minServes 2393 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8208 · Hand-built original

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Shamrock Shakes

Vanilla ice cream blends with milk, mint extract and green food coloring into a thick, vivid shake. Whipped cream, maraschino cherries and crushed chocolate cookies decorate the top.

AmericanDessert5 minServes 4407 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: cream

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

HB-15172 · Hand-built original

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Shanghai Stir-fried Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)

Chewy rice cakes stir-fried with shiitake, onion and baby bok choy, steamed briefly with water and cooking wine, then glossed with a soy, sesame and oyster sauce mixture.

AsianSide20 minServes 4543 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-10964 · Hand-built original

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Shave Ice

Snow-fine ice under stripes of syrup and a condensed-milk 'snow cap'.

HawaiianDessert10 minServes 4130 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ice

Pairs well with: fruit, mochi, snacks

HB-5840 · Hand-built original

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Shawarama Seasoning

A dry Middle Eastern spice blend of cumin, paprika, coriander, garlic powder, turmeric, oregano, cardamom and cinnamon, measured with salt and pepper. It keeps in an airtight container for months of seasoning.

Middle EastSeasoning5 minServes 842 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cumin

HB-8209 · Hand-built original

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