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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

White Christmas Rocky Road

A white chocolate rocky road set with marshmallows, pistachios, glace cherries and coconut. It is sweet, chewy and crunchy.

WesternCandy, Chocolate, Gift15 minServes 20254 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: white chocolate melts/discs

HB-3924 · Hand-built original

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White Hot Chocolate

White chocolate melts into warm milk with vanilla for a rich, sweet hot chocolate that never boils. Whipped cream or marshmallows and a grating of nutmeg finish each mug.

AmericanDrinks15 minServes 8445 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: notes

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

HB-15781 · Hand-built original

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White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

Pizza bianca with a garlic olive oil base and a seasoned ricotta layer under fresh mozzarella and pecorino, finished with lemon-dressed baby arugula.

ItalianMain course25 minServes 8157 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mozzarella

HB-8775 · Hand-built original

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White Pizza Sauce

A quick Parmesan and half-and-half sauce flavored with garlic and onion powder thickens in about 5 minutes on the stove. It spreads over pizza or serves as a dip for breadsticks.

American, Italian AmericanSauce10 minServes 1240 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter

HB-15782 · Hand-built original

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Whole Baked Fish – Herb-stuffed with Garlic & Dill Butter Sauce

Two whole snapper stuffed with dill, parsley, garlic and lemon, tied and baked until the flesh flakes from the bone, with a warm garlic and dill butter sauce served alongside.

WesternMain30 minServes 4304 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: black pepper

HB-8779 · Hand-built original

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Whole Wheat Chapati

Everyday whole wheat flatbreads puffed over a flame and eaten hot.

IndianSide dish30 minServes 4269 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: bread

Pairs well with: any curry, dal, vegetables

HB-5657 · Hand-built original

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Whole Wheat Pancakes

Whole wheat flour and buttermilk make these pancakes hearty yet pillowy, whisked together in minutes. They cook in quarter-cup rounds until both sides are golden.

AmericanBreakfast, brunch, Main Course20 minServes 4344 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-18017 · Hand-built original

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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

A nutty, sturdy dough with half whole wheat — better for weeknight toppings.

PizzaSide dish15 minServes 4488 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: whole wheat flour

Pairs well with: any pizza, flatbreads, garlic knots

HB-5906 · Hand-built original

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Wide Rice Noodles in Savory Gravy with Broccoli

Smoky, lightly charred wide rice noodles covered with chicken and broccoli in a thick, glossy, savory gravy. It is a comforting, spoon-over-everything noodle dish where the sauce does most of the work. Chicken is the protein used here; pork, vegetables or tofu can be substituted.

ThaiMain course25 minServes 4598 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: wide rice noodles

Pairs well with: steamed rice, cucumber salad, iced coffee

HB-18634 · Hand-built original

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Wide Rice Noodles with Broccoli, Egg and Sweet Soy Sauce

Wide rice noodles seared until the edges char, then lacquered with sweet dark soy sauce and tossed with chicken, broccoli and egg. The result is smoky, caramelized and simple. Chicken is the protein used here; pork, vegetables or tofu are good alternatives.

ThaiMain course25 minServes 4588 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: wide rice noodles

Pairs well with: cucumber salad, clear soup, iced tea

HB-18635 · Hand-built original

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Winter fruit salad

Dried fruit simmered with honey and vanilla, infused with Earl Grey tea and chilled.

BritishSalad30 minServes 6192 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: fruit

Pairs well with: coffee, orange juice, fresh fruit, toast

HB-4606 · Hand-built original

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Winter Greens With Anchovy Breadcrumbs

Tender boiled winter greens dressed with garlic, lemon and olive oil, topped with anchovy breadcrumbs.

30 min6–8 servings8 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: winter greens

HB-5060 · Hand-built original

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Winter Immune Boosting Smoothie

A blended smoothie of orange juice, frozen banana, shredded carrots, ginger, manuka honey, cinnamon, turmeric and black pepper.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1296 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-12327 · Hand-built original

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Wintermelon Steamed Clams

Clams steamed over chunks of winter melon with ginger and Chinese cooking wine until the shells open and the melon softens.

AsianMain course15 minServes 3284 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: gin

HB-10783 · Hand-built original

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Wok-Seared Sirloin with Seasonal Vegetables and Cilantro

A thick sirloin marinated with pepper and savory sauces, seared whole and sliced over wok-tossed vegetables. Scallions and cilantro wilt gently over the hot beef, releasing their aroma just before serving.

ThaiMain course25 minServes 2391 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: sirloin steak

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed vegetables, sticky rice

HB-18669 · Hand-built original

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Wonton Noodle Soup

Wonton noodles, wontons and bok choy served in a chicken stock broth infused with ginger, garlic and scallion and seasoned with soy sauce, shaoxing wine and sesame oil.

ChineseMain course15 minServes 2282 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: noodles

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

HB-10476 · Hand-built original

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Wonton Noodle Soup with Homemade Wontons

A noodle soup with homemade wontons of ground pork and shrimp paste seasoned with ginger, dashi and sesame oil, in a chicken stock broth with ginger and dried shallots, plus bok choy.

AsianMain course10 minServes 4445 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: noodles

HB-10718 · Hand-built original

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Wonton Soup

Wontons and bok choy in a clear chicken broth flavored with ginger, garlic, scallion, shaoxing wine and sesame oil, garnished with scallions and chili oil.

ChineseSoup10 minServes 238 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-10477 · Hand-built original

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Yellow Cake Mix

A five-ingredient dry yellow cake mix of cake flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt, jarred and ready for baking day.

AmericanDessert10 minServes 8266 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-17523 · Hand-built original

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Yellow Rice

Jasmine rice toasts in butter with turmeric, granulated garlic and fried onions, then steams until tender. Herbs and lemon wedges are the simple finishing touches for this yellow pilaf.

30 min4 servings226 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: rice

HB-15792 · Hand-built original

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Yellow Rice

Shallots and garlic soften before jasmine or basmati rice goes in with chicken broth and turmeric in this Vietnamese-style yellow rice. A covered rest after cooking keeps the grains separate for fluffing.

25 min4 servings62 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-15793 · Hand-built original

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Yellow Rice

Basmati rice is toasted in butter, then simmered with chicken bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder and turmeric until plump. A fork fluff and a scatter of cilantro finish the pan.

Mediterranean, Mexican, SpanishSide Dish20 minServes 10192 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-15794 · Hand-built original

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Yogurt Apple Salad

Salad of finely shredded cabbage and apple finished with a Greek yogurt and sesame dressing and chopped nuts.

KoreanSalad15 minServes 259 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cabbage

Pairs well with: grilled chicken, sandwiches, soup, steamed rice

HB-16777 · Hand-built original

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Young Napa Cabbage Geotjeori

A fresh geotjeori of young napa cabbage with onion and carrot in an anchovy fish sauce and red pepper seasoning. It is tossed and eaten at once, crisp and bright rather than fermented.

KoreanSide15 minServes 468 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: napa cabbage

Pairs well with: steamed rice, noodle soup (kalguksu), grilled pork, porridge

HB-16701 · Hand-built original

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Young Squash and Potato Soup

A clear, comforting soup of potato, young squash, and tofu in a light dashi broth. Tuna extract and soup soy sauce season it gently, with red chili and green onion stirred in at the last moment.

KoreanSoup20 minServes 492 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, grilled fish, seasoned bean sprouts

HB-16644 · Hand-built original

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Yukgaejang Gamjatang and Fried Rice

A yukgaejang cup noodle is dressed up gamjatang-style with perilla leaves, perilla oil and perilla seed powder. The leftover broth then becomes a fried rice with stir-fried kimchi and seaweed flakes.

KoreanMain course15 minServes 29 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cup noodles

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, seaweed soup, boiled egg

HB-16805 · Hand-built original

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Yum Khai Dao (Fried Egg Salad)

Eggs are fried in hot oil until their whites crisp and the yolks stay runny, then arranged over celery, shallot and cherry tomato salad with a lime and fish sauce dressing. Extra dressing is drizzled over the plated eggs.

15 min4 servings142 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-15801 · Hand-built original

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Yum Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Salad)

Glass noodles, poached pork and shrimp are tossed warm with onion, celery, tomato and a lime, fish sauce and chile dressing. The Thai salad is served as soon as it is dressed so the noodles drink in the citrus.

30 min4 servings50 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-15802 · Hand-built original

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Yuzu Chicken Piccata

Thin-pounded chicken breasts dredged in flour and pan-fried, finished in a glossy butter, white wine and broth sauce sharpened with soy sauce and yuzu juice and topped with yuzu-dressed scallions, with bread for dipping.

Main course30 min4 servings318 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8806 · Hand-built original

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Za'atar Chicken

Chicken breasts marinate in olive oil, lemon juice, za'atar and garlic, then grill in under 20 minutes total. A short rest before slicing keeps the za'atar chicken juicy.

Middle EastDinner20 minServes 8158 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-15804 · Hand-built original

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Za'atar Seasoning

Sumac, thyme, oregano, coriander and marjoram are whisked with toasted sesame seeds and kosher salt for a herby, nutty za'atar blend. The seasoning keeps for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.

Middle EastSeasoning5 minServes 4101 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: sumac

HB-15807 · Hand-built original

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Zabaglione

A light, frothy Italian dessert made from egg yolks, sugar, and Prosecco, this easy zabaglione recipe is perfect served warm with fruit and biscotti.

15 min4–6 servings141 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-3276 · Hand-built original

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Zaru Soba

Chilled buckwheat noodles on a bamboo tray with a strong dipping sauce, wasabi and spring onion.

JapaneseMain course13 minServes 4300 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: buckwheat noodles

Pairs well with: tempura, pickles, miso soup

HB-5614 · Hand-built original

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Zaru Soba (Cold Buckwheat Noodles)

Japanese cold buckwheat noodles served with a chilled soy and dashi dipping sauce. It is light, savoury and refreshing.

20 min2 servingsVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice

HB-3934 · Hand-built original

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