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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

Cowboy Hamburger Soup

This cowboy hamburger soup is loaded with ground beef, potatoes, beans, and vegetables in a seasoned tomato broth. Everything cooks in one pot, and there’s plenty left for tomorrow’s lunch!

AmericanDinner, Soup30 minServes 12349 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-0692 · Hand-built original

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Cowboy Queso

Mild sausage crumbles cook in a cast iron skillet with chili powder and onion powder, deglazed with pale ale beer, before Velveeta and Monterey jack melt into a smooth queso. Black beans, corn and Rotel tomatoes heat through in the cheese, and the dip is served warm with tortilla chips.

Tex MexAppetizer20 minServes 8413 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

HB-6658 · Hand-built original

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Cowboy Rice Salad

Cooked brown rice is tossed with red and green bell peppers, red onion, corn, black beans, tomatoes and coriander in a lime dressing sweetened with honey and spiced with chipotle, cumin and garlic. The salad tastes bright straight away and even better the next day.

WesternSalad20 minServes 8548 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-6659 · Hand-built original

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Cowboy Spaghetti

Spaghetti is tossed in a skillet sauce of ground beef and onion cooked in bacon drippings, with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, Rotel tomatoes and tomato sauce. Crisp bacon goes back in, cheddar melts over the noodles, and scallions and jalapeno finish the pan.

American, Tex MexDinner30 minServes 6472 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-6660 · Hand-built original

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Cozy Eggnog Latte

A warm latte of almond milk, eggnog and coffee blended with vanilla, coconut sugar and cinnamon, heated and topped with whipped cream.

AmericanDrink10 minServes 2176 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-11414 · Hand-built original

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Cozy Gingerbread Latte

A warm gingerbread latte of almond milk and coffee with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, molasses and maple syrup, topped with whipped cream.

AmericanDrink10 minServes 2228 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-11415 · Hand-built original

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Crab Fried Rice

Fried rice with crab, carrot, onion and egg, seasoned with soy sauce and finished with lime and green onions.

AmericanDinner, Side Dish25 minServes 4280 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: crab

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

HB-5307 · Hand-built original

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Crab Fried Rice

Day-old rice stir-fried in a wok with scrambled eggs, broccoli, corn, bean sprouts, onion and garlic, seasoned with oyster sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil and folded with lump crab meat, with a homemade teriyaki sauce for serving.

ChineseSide10 minServes 41215 kcal

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-9216 · Hand-built original

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Crab Loaded Crisps

A sharing platter of salt and vinegar crisps dotted with white crab meat, lemon and cress, with a spicy marie-rose style crab dip in the middle for scooping.

Light meals & snacks30 minServes 2–4 as a snack or sharing starter49 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: crab

HB-13396 · Hand-built original

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Crab Meat Fried Rice with Scallion and Egg

Sweet lump crab is the star of this fried rice, tossed through chilled jasmine rice with egg, scallion and a light hand of seasoning so nothing covers its flavor. A squeeze of lime and cool cucumber at the table keep each bite bright and clean.

ThaiMain course20 minServes 4883 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: crab meat

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

HB-18643 · Hand-built original

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Crab Rangoon Dip

A hot baked dip of imitation crab, cream cheese and Monterey Jack with fried wonton chips, finished under the broiler with sweet chili sauce.

AmericanAppetizer30 min6 servings433 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9761 · Hand-built original

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Crab Salad

A cool, creamy crab salad with celery, shallot, lemon and Old Bay, folded in a seasoned mayonnaise dressing. Serve it on a bun, with crackers or over lettuce.

AmericanAppetizer, lunch10 minServes 4404 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: crab

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

HB-13397 · Hand-built original

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Crab Stick and Egg Udon

Udon noodles simmered in anchovy broth with carrot, shredded crab sticks, and ribbons of softly set egg. Scallions and black pepper finish the bowl.

KoreanMain course20 minServes 1Dairy-free

Main ingredient: udon noodles

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, kimbap, inari sushi

HB-16972 · Hand-built original

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Crab Stick Cucumber Rolls

Salted cucumber ribbons rolled around julienned egg sheets and shredded crab sticks. A sweet vinegar sauce is spooned over the neat little rolls.

KoreanAppetizer30 minServes 2131 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: steamed rice, seaweed soup, kimchi

HB-16973 · Hand-built original

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Crab Stick Cucumber Sandwich

Crab sticks and salted cucumber folded into a Greek yogurt and mustard sauce, layered with cheese and lettuce in bread. Cool, crunchy, and creamy at once.

KoreanMain course20 minServes 2189 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: imitation crab

Pairs well with: tomato soup, salad, pickles

HB-16980 · Hand-built original

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Crab Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

Halved jalapenos filled with a crab, sweet corn, cream cheese and mayo mixture, topped with shredded cheese and panko and baked until golden.

AsianAppetizer20 minServes 4155 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

HB-10621 · Hand-built original

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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

Shredded chicken, bacon and frozen egg noodles simmer in a ranch-seasoned chicken broth with onion, carrots and celery, then cream cheese, cheddar and half and half melt in to make the broth creamy. Extra bacon, cheddar and green onion garnish each bowl.

AmericanDinner, Main Course, Soup30 minServes 6581 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6666 · Hand-built original

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Crack Dip

A chilled American dip of sour cream, cream cheese and ranch seasoning folded with bacon, cheddar and green onions.

AmericanAppetizer, dip10 minServes 8311 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bacon

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

HB-3422 · Hand-built original

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Cracked Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies made with butter, egg yolks, and cream of tartar. The tops crack in the oven, leaving a crisp crust over a soft center.

AmericanSnack30 minServes 24162 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

Pairs well with: milk, cocoa, hot chocolate

HB-5491 · Hand-built original

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Cranberry Christmas Moscow Mule

The classic mule dressed for the holidays: vodka and tart cranberry under a long pour of ginger beer, with lime for brightness and rosemary and cranberries riding on top. Built in the mug, never shaken, so the ginger beer keeps its bite.

AmericanDrink5 minMakes 1145 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: vodka

Pairs well with: baked brie, holiday ham, spiced nuts, gingerbread

HB-18758 · Hand-built original

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Cranberry Muffins

Yogurt and melted butter keep these one-bowl cranberry muffins light, with tart berries folded in at the end. They bake golden in under twenty minutes.

AmericanBreakfast30 minServes 12182 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18000 · Hand-built original

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Cranberry Salsa

A bright, coarsely chopped cranberry salsa with apple, jalapeño, and lime, spooned over softened cream cheese for dipping.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack10 minServes 1242 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cranberries

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

HB-6674 · Hand-built original

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Cranberry Sauce

Whole cranberries simmered with two sugars, maple syrup, orange juice and zest until they pop and the sauce thickens.

AmericanSide25 min6 to 7184 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cranberry

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

HB-9765 · Hand-built original

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Cranberry Whiskey Sour

Cranberry juice stretches this whiskey sour into a longer, ruby-red drink. Tart berry and lemon lead, with just enough syrup to round it out.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1172 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: whiskey

Pairs well with: turkey sandwiches, brie and crackers, cranberry relish, roast pork

HB-18692 · Hand-built original

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Cranberry, Brandy and Orange Mincemeat

A rich, boozy Christmas mincemeat of cranberries, raisins, currants, prunes and dates with grated apple, orange and warm spices, matured in jars for at least two weeks.

BritishCakes and baking30 minMakes 3–4 jars551 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: cranberries

HB-13411 · Hand-built original

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Cranberry-Maple Mule

A large-batch mule of cranberry juice, ginger beer, lime and a spiced maple syrup.

AmericanDrinks and cocktails15 min6–8 servings184 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cranberry juice

Pairs well with: cheese board, roast nuts, appetizers

HB-5391 · Hand-built original

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Cranberry-Orange Chutney

A spiced chutney made from canned whole-berry cranberry sauce simmered with orange zest, juice, cloves, and cinnamon.

Sauce20 minMakes about 1 1/2 cups1 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: orange

HB-6675 · Hand-built original

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Cranberry-Orange Sauce With Cinnamon

A bright cranberry sauce cooked with a whole chopped orange, cinnamon and allspice until the berries burst and the juices turn syrupy. It keeps for a week in the fridge.

American25 minMakes about 2½ cups590 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: medium navel orange

HB-13412 · Hand-built original

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Crazy Stuffed Shrimp

Butterflied jumbo shrimp stuffed with a crab meat mixture of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and crackers seasoned with Old Bay, Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper and smoked paprika, baked and drizzled with garlic butter.

AmericanAppetizer30 minServes 6111 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-9217 · Hand-built original

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Cream Cheese Biscuits

Soft, tangy biscuits enriched with cold cream cheese and buttermilk, baked until lightly golden top and bottom.

AmericanBread, Breakfast, brunch30 minServes 12150 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-6677 · Hand-built original

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Cream Cheese Frosting

A smooth, pipeable cream cheese frosting with a gentle tang, sweetened with powdered sugar and flavored with vanilla — enough for a celebration cake or a tray of cupcakes.

AmericanDessert15 minServes 20174 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ounces cream cheese

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

HB-17622 · Hand-built original

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Cream Cheese Snickerdoodles

Extra-soft snickerdoodles made with cream cheese in the dough, rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked until puffy at the edges. The chill time keeps them thick and tender.

AmericanDessert, Snack30 minServes 35151 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-13415 · Hand-built original

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Cream Chicken Stew

Chicken thighs seared skin-side down, cut into pieces, and simmered with button mushrooms in milk and fresh cream. Parsley folded in at the end freshens the rich stew.

KoreanMain course30 minServes 383 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: steamed rice, bread, green salad, pickles

HB-16997 · Hand-built original

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Cream Cold Pasta

Chilled spaghetti served over a cold cream sauce with a whisper of Cheongyang heat, topped with plum-pickled cherry tomatoes in basil pesto. Crisp bacon and Parmesan finish the bowl.

KoreanMain course20 minServes 1860 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: spaghetti

Pairs well with: green salad, garlic bread, pickles

HB-16998 · Hand-built original

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Creamed Corn

Frozen corn folded into a butter, flour, heavy cream and milk sauce seasoned with salt, pepper and sugar, with an optional torched turbinado sugar top.

AmericanSide20 minServes 8584 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

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

HB-10407 · Hand-built original

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Creamed Onions Alla Vodka

Frozen pearl onions folded into a tomato, vodka, cream, and Parmesan sauce in the style of alla vodka.

Side20 min4-6 servings117 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: onions

HB-6682 · Hand-built original

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Creamed Spinach

Baby spinach wilted in butter, squeezed dry and folded into a parmesan cream sauce built on a flour roux with shallot, garlic and nutmeg.

AmericanSide20 minServes 2780 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-10291 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Air-Fried Stuffed Mushrooms

Mushroom caps filled with a lemon, soy and Japanese mayo mixture with a pinch of red chili, air fried and finished with seaweed powder.

AsianAppetizer10 minServes 129 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-10623 · Hand-built original

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