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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

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Plump and perfectly seasoned shrimp coated in an irresistible sauce to die for! And what better way to soak up every last drop of the creamy, spicy, tangy deliciousness than with al dente pasta? This recipe hits all the right notes and leaves you craving more.

Africandinner, Lunch, Main Course30 minServes 4650 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-0173 · Hand-built original

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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a 20-minute dinner packed with juicy shrimp, tender pasta, and a creamy, sweet-and-spicy sauce you’ll crave again and again.

American, Asian AmericanDinner20 minServes 4582 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-2721 · Hand-built original

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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Cornstarch-coated shrimp fried until golden, tossed in a mayonnaise, honey and sweet chili sauce, and served in corn tortillas with cabbage, cilantro and lime.

American, ThaiAppetizer30 minServes 4488 kcalGluten-free

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-6095 · Hand-built original

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Baoshao Mushrooms (Mushrooms Grilled in Banana Leaves)

Enoki and shimeji mushrooms dressed with chiles, soy, garlic, ginger, lime and herbs are wrapped in banana leaves with lemongrass and grilled until the packets char. The leaves keep the mushrooms juicy and perfume them as they cook, with rice alongside.

Chinese30 min2 Servings16 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-17780 · Hand-built original

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Bar Nuts

Bar Nuts is a Western snacks built around note. Ready in 17 min.

WesternSnacks17 minServes 10457 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: ¾ oz unsalted mixed nuts

HB-1564 · Hand-built original

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Barbecue char siu roast pork with gai lan

Barbecue char siu roast pork with gai lan is prepared from its core ingredients in a straightforward, home-style way. Serve it fresh and hot where appropriate.

Main course30 minServes 413 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-3317 · Hand-built original

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Barbeque Chicken Pizza

A homemade pizza crust pre-baked, spread with barbecue sauce and mozzarella, topped with sauce-tossed shredded chicken, red onion and cilantro, and baked until bubbling.

Main course25 min4 people272 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

HB-6100 · Hand-built original

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Basic Buttercream Icing

A simple, fluffy buttercream for filling and decorating cakes, cupcakes, and biscuits, with orange and chocolate variations on the same base.

Cakes and baking30 minMakes enough icing to fill 1 medium cake, 6 cupcakes or 12 fairy cakes2285 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: butter

HB-12776 · Hand-built original

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Basic Pesto

A classic basil pesto of fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and Parmesan, pounded or blended to a coarse, vivid green sauce.

ItalianSauce0 min2 cups259 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: basil

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

HB-6102 · Hand-built original

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Basil Fried Rice

Day-old rice stir-fried with garlic, ginger, chile and crispy fried onions, scrambled with basil-flecked eggs and finished with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Main course20 min4 servings156 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-6104 · Hand-built original

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Basil Stir-Fry with Vegetarian Duck, String Beans and Hot Chili

Chewy vegetarian duck, made from wheat gluten, takes a hard sear before joining string beans, onion and bell pepper in a basil-heavy stir-fry pounded with garlic and bird's eye chilies. It is boldly hot and savory, with the basil folded in at the very end so it stays fresh.

ThaiMain course20 minServes 4303 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: vegetarian duck (seitan)

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed rice, clear soup

HB-18654 · Hand-built original

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Basil Vinaigrette

A bright green vinaigrette of packed basil, shallot and garlic blended smooth with olive oil and red wine vinegar.

Dressing5 minServes 8138 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: packed

HB-6105 · Hand-built original

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Basundi (Creamy Saffron and Nut Dessert)

A rich, slowly reduced milk dessert scented with saffron and cardamom and studded with sliced cashews, pistachios, and almonds, served warm in small bowls.

Indian30 minServes 4316 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: milk

HB-12780 · Hand-built original

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Batched Spicy Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita

A pitcher margarita of blended, strained watermelon with tequila blanco, Cointreau and lime juice, sweetened with a spicy jalapeño simple syrup and served in Tajín-rimmed glasses.

AmericanDrink17 minServes 8227 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-11235 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Chicken Salad

A romaine salad with barbecue sauce-coated chicken thighs, corn, black beans, tomatoes, green onions and crushed corn chips, tossed in a blended Greek yogurt and cottage cheese ranch-style dressing.

AmericanSalad25 minServes 4939 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12218 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Corn Ribs

Corn cut into ribs that curl as they grill, brushed with BBQ butter.

BBQSide dish30 minServes 4185 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: corn

Pairs well with: lime wedges, ranch dip, salad

HB-5720 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Prawn Skewers

Prawns dusted with rub, grilled fast and glazed with buttered BBQ sauce.

BBQStarter18 minServes 4151 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: prawns

Pairs well with: rice, grilled bread, salad

HB-5696 · Hand-built original

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Bee's Knees

A Prohibition-era gin sour sweetened with honey syrup instead of sugar: London Dry botanicals, bright lemon and floral honey, shaken cold and finished with lemon zest and thyme.

AmericanDrink5 minMakes 1109 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

Pairs well with: baked brie, honey butter shrimp and grits, lemon bars

HB-18704 · Hand-built original

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Beef & Barley Soup

A beef broth soup of browned chuck roast pieces simmered with carrots, celery, onion, tomato paste and thyme, finished with barley cooked until tender and a garnish of parsley.

AmericanSoup25 minServes 8177 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-12219 · Hand-built original

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Beef and Broccoli Ramen

Thinly sliced beef and broccoli florets in a soy and oyster sauce broth with garlic and ginger, over ramen noodles.

JapaneseMain course30 minServes 4674 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: edamame, pickled ginger, cucumber salad

HB-5553 · Hand-built original

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Beef Brisket Cold Salad

Grilled beef brisket is served cool over a tangle of julienned peppers, cucumber, carrot, and perilla, under a sharp mustard dressing. The contrast of warm beef and crisp raw vegetables keeps every bite lively.

KoreanSalad30 minServes 2214 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef brisket

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup, japchae, cold noodles

HB-16857 · Hand-built original

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Beef Brisket Yukgaejang

A fiery brisket yukgaejang built on beef bone broth, with radish, oyster mushrooms, and mung bean sprouts simmered in chili-laced sesame oil. It is hearty, spicy, and made for a bowl of rice alongside.

KoreanMain course30 minServes 21439 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef brisket

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, pickled radish, seasoned bean sprouts, fried egg

HB-16860 · Hand-built original

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Beef Bulgogi Bowls with Spicy Sauce

Thin-sliced sirloin marinated in soy, coconut sugar, sesame and chili garlic sauce and seared until caramelized, served over rice with a fried egg, kimchi, cucumber ribbons and a spicy yogurt sauce.

AmericanMain course25 minServes 41014 kcal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-11237 · Hand-built original

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