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Beef hotpot

Braising steak browned and simmered in red wine and beef stock with baby onions, carrots and thyme, crowned with overlapping potato slices that crisp in a hot oven.

BritishMain course2 hr 30 minServes 6–840 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-6136 · Hand-built original

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Beef Wellington

A whole beef fillet seared, roasted and chilled, topped with a mushroom, Parmesan and tarragon mixture, wrapped in puff pastry with a lattice top, and served with a tarragon crème fraîche sauce.

BritishMain course4 hrServes 6-840 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-6140 · Hand-built original

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Beetroot chutney

An earthy-sweet beetroot chutney with lemon zest, capers, fennel seeds, and cooking apples, cooked until thick and glossy and jarred to mature.

BritishOther2 hr 30 minMakes 3 x 10 fl oz jars432 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: beetroot

HB-12824 · Hand-built original

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Blood orange trifle

A dramatic layered trifle of homemade blood orange marmalade and jelly, vanilla custard, sponge fingers and whipped cream, crowned with chocolate shards.

BritishDesserts4 hrServes 6–8449 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-12861 · Hand-built original

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Boiled fruit cake

A sticky loaf fruit cake in which the dried fruit, nuts and glacé cherries are plumped by a brief boil with margarine, sugar and brandy instead of an overnight soak.

BritishCakes and baking2 hr 30 minServes 832 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: dried mixed fruit

HB-6205 · Hand-built original

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Bombay-style jacket potatoes

Give baked potatoes a serious upgrade with very little effort by adding a few spices to a tin of baked beans. The toppings are what really elevates this recipe though, with grated cheese, crispy onions and sweet, tangy tamarind chutney working magic.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 2756 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: potatoes

HB-0298 · Hand-built original

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Bonfire toffee

A jaw-breaking British treacle toffee of black treacle, golden syrup and brown sugar, boiled to hard crack and broken into shards.

BritishDesserts40 minServes 8-10125 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: syrup

HB-12879 · Hand-built original

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Braised beef with cauliflower and potato mash

A slow beef, bacon and mushroom braise in red wine and stock, spooned into a shallow dish and baked under a cheddar-topped mash of cauliflower and potato.

BritishMain course2 hr 30 minServes 6–887 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-6216 · Hand-built original

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Braised cabbage with bacon

Shredded Savoy cabbage braised in butter with smoked bacon and dry white wine until tender, finished with fennel seeds, parsley and crème fraîche.

BritishSide dishes1 hrServes 66 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-17669 · Hand-built original

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Brie and cranberry rolls

Puff pastry rectangles spread with cranberry sauce, layered with brie and chilli flakes, then twisted into spirals topped with walnuts and rosemary. They bake in 8 to 10 minutes until golden-brown.

BritishStarters & nibbles40 minMakes 128 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-6229 · Hand-built original

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Broad bean and Little Gem salad

A fresh summer salad of podded broad beans and Little Gem wedges with Parmesan shavings, golden croutons and a creamy mustard dressing. Made for buffets and eating outdoors.

BritishSide dishes1 hrServes 10389 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bread

HB-18108 · Hand-built original

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Broccoli and Stilton soup

Broccoli cooks fast in vegetable stock, then blends with spring onions, Stilton and double cream into a smooth, rich soup. Bubbling Stilton croutons made from French bread crown each warm bowl.

BritishLight meals & snacks40 minServes 4183 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: broccoli

HB-18200 · Hand-built original

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Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and pancetta

Halved Brussels sprouts blanched until bright green, then folded through crisp pancetta, soft onion and halved chestnuts in butter. A rich, savory side with crisp edges and a tender center in every bite.

BritishSide dishes1 hrServes 6200 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-12927 · Hand-built original

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Butter Beans with Ricotta, Lemon + Basil Pesto

Butter beans warmed and served with ricotta, lemon and basil pesto. A simple British-style main served warm.

BritishMain Dish15 minServes 3354 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: butter beans

HB-4691 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk pound cake with Pimm’s-soaked fruits

A tender buttermilk pound cake served in wedges with clotted cream and summer fruits soaked in a vanilla Pimm's syrup.

BritishCakes and baking1 hr 30 minServes 473 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: fl oz pimm’s or similar fruit 'cup'

HB-18232 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk scones

Buttermilk scones rubbed with butter and shortening, cut thick and baked hot until risen with dry bottoms and a light feel. Beaten egg brushed on top gives the scones their golden colour.

BritishCakes and baking1 hrMakes 184 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18348 · Hand-built original

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Cardamom apple crumble with ras malai custard

If you have eating apples that have outstayed their welcome this is the recipe for you (no cooking apples required here). A little cardamom adds warmth and a generous oaty crumble keeps the homely vibe. The custard is a fancy touch that's perfect for Diwali: inspired by the Indian dessert ras malai, it adds pistachios, saffron and cardamom to dress up readymade custard.

BritishDesserts1 hr 30 minServes 3680 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: eating apples

HB-0410 · Hand-built original

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Carrot and parsnip soup

A simple blended soup of sweet carrots and parsnips with a gentle chilli warmth, brightened at the end with a touch of apple cider vinegar.

BritishLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4122 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: olive oil

HB-13022 · Hand-built original

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Carrot and swede mash

Carrots and swede mashed together with butter and crème fraîche into a colourful, peppery side.

BritishSide dishes40 minServes 4–6 as a side dish99 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: carrots

HB-17306 · Hand-built original

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Carrot cake energy bars

No-bake oat, seed and grated carrot bars sweetened with banana and honey, topped with a spiced cream cheese layer and cut once firm.

BritishLight meals & snacks30 minMakes 12204 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cubes

HB-13025 · Hand-built original

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Carrot Cake Loaf

A spiced carrot loaf with raisins and nuts under a cream cheese and orange frosting.

BritishCakes and baking2 hrServes 1212 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: greasing

HB-5306 · Hand-built original

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Cashew nutters

Little piped cheese biscuits made with Parmesan, semolina and mustard, each pressed with a cashew nut in the centre.

BritishLight meals & snacks1 hrMakes 2456 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: temperature

HB-13033 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower cheese

A whole cauliflower is boiled until almost tender, blanketed in a mustard cheddar sauce and baked until the top browns and bubbles.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4 (as a main or 6–8 as a side)8 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-6346 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower cheese soup

A silky blended soup of cauliflower and potato with cheddar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce, served under sourdough croûtons baked with garlic granules and more cheddar, plus snipped chives.

BritishLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4166 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-6347 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower mash

A smooth, low-carb cauliflower purée enriched with mature cheddar and double cream, seasoned with white pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.

BritishSide dishes1 hrServes 468 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-13037 · Hand-built original

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Celebration Celeriac and Sweet Garlic Pie

A British celeriac and sweet garlic pie with herbs, Lancashire cheese and a spelt pastry crust.

BritishMain course3 hrServes 8–1029 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: celeriac

HB-4038 · Hand-built original

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Charred Peach Eton Mess

Charred peaches layered with vanilla cream and crushed meringue, with a tea and honey syrup and toasted cobnuts.

BritishDessert1 hrServes 4–6VegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: fl oz boiling water

HB-5310 · Hand-built original

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Cheat's treacle tart

A quick treacle tart made with a shop-bought pastry case, filled with golden syrup, cream, breadcrumbs and stem ginger, and served with ginger cream.

BritishDesserts1 hr 30 minServes 6–8344 kcalVegetarianDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-13065 · Hand-built original

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Cheddar, leek and butter bean bake with chicory salad

Butter beans and leeks baked under a mustard, miso and cheddar sauce, served with a sharp chicory and shallot salad and crusty bread.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4172 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: leeks

HB-6373 · Hand-built original

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