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Every recipe in the index that is on the table in thirty minutes or less.

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Crisp Whole Red Snapper with Basil, Chili and String Beans

A whole red snapper fried until the skin turns shatter-crisp, then topped with a hot, fragrant basil sauce. Fresh chili brings real heat, balanced by garlic, sweet onion and tender-crisp green beans and peppers.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 2 to 3240 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: red snapper

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed vegetables, cucumber salad

HB-18657 · Hand-built original

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Crisp Whole Red Snapper with Ginger, Mushrooms and Black Bean Sauce

A crisp-fried whole red snapper finished with a savory ginger and black bean sauce. Mushrooms, bell pepper and scallions keep the topping fresh and colorful against the rich, salty beans.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 2 to 3176 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: red snapper

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed bok choy, stir-fried greens

HB-18658 · Hand-built original

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Crisp Whole Red Snapper with Spicy Chili Sauce

A whole red snapper is fried until its skin is deeply crisp, then spooned with a syrupy chili sauce that balances heat, sourness, salt and sweetness in equal measure. Serving extra sauce at the side lets everyone take as much of the fiery glaze as they like.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 2 to 3112 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: red snapper

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed rice, papaya salad, cucumber salad

HB-18656 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Baked Onion Ring Chips

Onion rings laid over a layer of shredded Parmesan on a baking sheet, brushed with olive oil and seasoned, then baked until golden and crisp and broken into chips.

AmericanDessert30 minYields: 2-3 servings555 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9049 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Baked Parmesan Ravioli

Cheese ravioli dipped in egg and Parmesan breadcrumbs and baked until lightly browned and crisp, with marinara for dipping.

Italian, Italian AmericanAppetizer17 minServes 8106 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: eggs

HB-13474 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Baked Shrimp

Juicy, delicious shrimp dinner with a delightful crunch that comes together from start to finish in just 25 minutes. Savory, garlicky, lemony, buttery, and a bit spicy – all these beautiful flavors you'll get in just a pan!

AfricanAppetizer, dinner, Main25 minServes 6122 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-0724 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Beer Battered Fish

White fish fillets dusted in rice flour, dipped in an ice-cold beer batter and fried until deeply golden and crisp.

WesternMains22 minServes 4154 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cod

HB-6752 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Buffalo Tofu with Caesar Salad

Crispy Buffalo Tofu with Caesar Salad is a American main course centred on tofu, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

AmericanMain course17 min2-4 servings (I make this for me and my husband + 2 small kids)136 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-4066 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Cheese Dumplings

Frozen dumplings pan-fried until golden, then set onto a melting layer of cheddar in the same pan so the cheese cooks into one crisp, lacy sheet underneath them. A scatter of parsley and Parmesan finishes the crunchy, salty appetizer.

AmericanAppetizer15 minServes 2 to 3411 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9785 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Chicken Planks

These copycat Long John Silver's Chicken Planks feature tender chicken tenderloins coated in the restaurant's signature light, crispy batter. Perfect for a fast-food fix at home that tastes even better than the original!

AmericanAppetizer, dinner, Main Course25 minServes 6428 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-2603 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Chicken with Scallion Oil

Boneless skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with cumin, turmeric, Sichuan peppercorn and red chili, pan-fried crisp and spooned with a sizzling green onion, ginger and garlic oil.

AsianSide30 minServes 4190 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-10662 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Chinese Rice Paper Wrapped Fish (5 Ingredients)

Five-spice seasoned white fish pieces rolled in softened rice paper with cilantro and pan-fried until the wrappers turn dark golden and crisp.

ChineseFish30 minServes 4108 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-13478 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Curried Tofu and Carrots

Extra-firm tofu and carrots roasted in potato starch and Madras curry powder until crisp, served over rice with a coconut yogurt, ginger and garam masala sauce.

IndianMain course0 min3 to 4 servings121 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-6757 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Curry Chickpea Snack

Dry chickpeas are soaked, boiled, and air-fried in olive oil with curry powder, paprika, and garlic until they cool into a crunchy, warmly spiced snack.

KoreanSnack30 minServes 4362 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

Pairs well with: lemonade, iced tea, yogurt dip, mixed nuts

HB-16406 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Duck in Basil Sauce with Peppers and String Beans

Crisp-skinned duck pieces tossed quickly in a fiery basil sauce so the skin stays crunchy under the glaze. Chili heat, garlic and sweet basil dominate, with peppers and green beans for freshness and bite.

ThaiMain course20 minServes 2 to 31097 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: crispy duck

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed vegetables, cucumber salad

HB-18664 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Duck Salad with Apple, Pineapple and Cashews

Warm, crisp-skinned duck folded through a crunchy mix of apple, carrot, pineapple and red onion in a smoky roasted-chili dressing with lime. Roasted cashews and cilantro finish the salad, which is sweet, sour and fiery.

ThaiSalad20 minServes 2670 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: crispy duck

Pairs well with: clear broth soup, sticky rice, jasmine rice

HB-18613 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Duck with Tamarind Sauce, Broccoli and Carrots

Slices of crisp duck fanned over bright steamed broccoli and carrots, finished with a shiny tamarind sauce. The sauce leans tart and sweet, cutting neatly through the richness of the duck.

ThaiMain course20 minServes 2 to 3186 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: crispy duck

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

HB-18667 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Dumpling Salad

Pan-fried frozen dumplings over Napa cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, purple onion and herbs, tossed in a soy, sesame and chili crisp dressing with chopped peanuts.

AmericanSalad17 minServes 4260 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cucumber

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

HB-12286 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Dumpling Skirt

A flour, cornstarch and oil slurry poured around pan-frying dumplings so they steam under a lid and finish laced together by a crisp, golden skirt.

ChineseMain course10 minServes 4184 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: neutral oil

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

HB-10408 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Fish Fillets

Flounder fillets coated in mustard egg wash and panko, pan-fried until crisp and served with lemon.

AmericanMain course20 minServes 4446 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: flounder

HB-4581 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Garlic Shrimp

Shell-on prawns coated in seasoned corn starch and fried crisp, then tossed in garlic butter with lemon juice and optional white wine.

AsianAppetizer22 minServes 4379 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10665 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Garlic Tofu

Air-fried medium-firm tofu, soaked in salted water first, under a sizzling hot-oil sauce of garlic, green onion, red chili, sesame seeds, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce and sugar, finished with cilantro.

AsianAppetizer20 minServes 448 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-10666 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Gnocchi With Tomato and Red Onion

Pan-crisped potato gnocchi tossed with juicy, just-softened tomatoes, sweet red onion, and a splash of balsamic, finished with fresh parsley and basil.

ItalianMain course0 min4 servings111 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gnocchi

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

HB-13503 · Hand-built original

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