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Three Italian starters served family style: crisp polenta chips with Parmesan, a whole burrata with confit fennel, toasted breadcrumbs and basil oil, and ciabatta bruschetta with 'nduja, cavolo nero and ricotta.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-8663 · Hand-built original
Two large hand-made ravioli filled with truffled mashed potato cradling a whole egg yolk each, served over raw porcini slices and spinach with a reduced porcini, beef stock and truffle oil sauce and Parmesan. A special-occasion plate where the yolk becomes the sauce.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-15652 · Hand-built original
The tuna and potato frittata is an easy and flavorful main course, perfect for a family dinner, even at the last minute!
Main ingredient: tuna
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-2417 · Hand-built original
Arborio rice stirred ladle by ladle with hot stock, white wine and leftover turkey, enriched with mascarpone and Parmesan and topped with crisp pancetta, turkey skin, fennel seed and tarragon.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-8677 · Hand-built original
Layers of lasagne sheets with browned turkey mince, a spinach and ricotta filling, and tomato sauce under melted cheese. A lighter, protein-rich take on the baked pasta classic.
Main ingredient: turkey
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-15669 · Hand-built original
Tuscan Olive Mill Soup is a Italian main courses built around cups. It takes 120 min in total and serves 4. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.
Main ingredient: dried borlotti beans
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-2442 · Hand-built original
Cannellini beans simmered with leeks, celery, carrots and pancetta, thickened with mashed beans and finished with kale, cream and slow-cooked garlic oil.
Main ingredient: cannellini beans
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone, crusty bread
HB-8682 · Hand-built original
A semolina-flecked pizza dough rested in short knead-and-rest cycles, topped with a raw plum tomato and garlic sauce, torn buffalo mozzarella and basil, and baked fiercely hot.
Main ingredient: ¼ oz strong white flour
HB-8696 · Hand-built original
Vanilla bean panna cotta set with gelatine, served with raspberries in a light sugar syrup.
Main ingredient: leaves
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-5108 · Hand-built original
Griddled veal loin steaks with a porcini, port and cream sauce, smooth olive oil potato purée, and slow-cooked Tenderstem broccoli with garlic and chilli. An elevated plate built on simple cooking.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-15699 · Hand-built original
Vegan Cashew Tiramisu is a Italian dessert built around cup. It takes 5 h 30 min in total and serves 6. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.
Main ingredient: plain flour
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone, coffee
HB-2466 · Hand-built original
Vegan Chocolate Cake is a Italian cakes & baking built around potato. It takes 55 min in total and serves 6. It pairs well with sour cream and green beans.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-2470 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: zucchini
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-2472 · Hand-built original
Vegan pumpkin pancakes is a Italian sweet pastries built around lb. It takes 50 min in total and serves 4. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.
Main ingredient: ¾ oz delica or other sweet pumpkin
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-2473 · Hand-built original
Vegetable Cutlets is a Italian main courses built around zucchini. It takes 55 min in total and serves 4. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.
Main ingredient: zucchini
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-2475 · Hand-built original
Layered lasagna with a tomato sauce, sautéed vegetables and spinach, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.
Main ingredient: vegetables
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-5011 · Hand-built original
Roasted peppers, courgette and sweet potato layered with lasagne sheets, a tomato and spinach sauce, and a cheddar and mozzarella white sauce.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-8728 · Hand-built original
Roasted peppers, aubergine, courgette and onion baked with pasta in a tomato and basil sauce from the same tin. Mozzarella, pesto and Parmesan melt through the finished bake.
Main ingredient: pasta
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables
HB-15727 · Hand-built original
A creamy vegetarian risotto built on a classic onion, carrot and celery soffritto, lifted with lemon zest, white wine and a pinch of chilli. Parmesan and parsley finish the weeknight bowl.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-15729 · Hand-built original
Vegetarian Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms is a Italian main courses built around lbs. It takes 65 min in total and serves 3. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.
Main ingredient: large portobello mushrooms
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-2487 · Hand-built original
Vegetarian meatballs served over an orzo and spinach soup in vegetable stock, brightened with lemon juice and parsley.
Main ingredient: meatball
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-8737 · Hand-built original
Roasted sweet potato, peppers, zucchini and red onion are folded through pasta in a basil tomato sauce and baked under cheddar. Pine nuts on top toast as the cheese melts.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-15740 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2489 · Hand-built original
Venison meatballs with chile and garlic roast quickly, then simmer in a cherry tomato ragù. They are served over whipped smoked feta with crusty baguette alongside.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-15743 · Hand-built original
A rich and silky-smooth Italian bolognese, best served with bucatini – a long, hollow pasta – to soak up all the sauce.
Main ingredient: pasta
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables
HB-2495 · Hand-built original
Venison simmered in red wine and tomatoes with juniper and rosemary until it can be pulled apart, spooned over buttery parmesan polenta.
Main ingredient: olive oil
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-8741 · Hand-built original
A simple Margherita pizza on a quick yeast dough pressed into a tray, topped with passata, mozzarella, parmesan and basil.
Main ingredient: olive oil for the tray
HB-8744 · Hand-built original
Chunky tomato, red onion, sweet pepper and cucumber with fresh dill, dressed with a whisked honey, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar and olive oil vinaigrette.
Main ingredient: cucumber
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone, soup
HB-11144 · Hand-built original
A food-processor pesto of parsley, basil, garlic and walnuts with grated Parmesan, brought together with olive oil.
Main ingredient: cheese
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-11550 · Hand-built original
Move over, traditional basil pesto, there's a new nut in town! Walnut pesto is the perfect combination of earthy, nutty goodness with just the right amount of zing. Spread it on chicken, toss it with pasta, or even eat it by the spoonful- no judgement here!
Main ingredient: packed
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-2512 · Hand-built original
Penne tossed in a parsley, basil, walnut and Parmesan pesto loosened with pasta water, topped with panko breadcrumbs toasted with garlic.
Main ingredient: pasta
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables
HB-12313 · Hand-built original
Walnut spaghetti is a rich and hearty first course made with a creamy walnut pesto that is easy and quick to prepare.
Main ingredient: ¼ oz spaghetti
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-2514 · Hand-built original
Watermelon, red onion and feta tossed in a red wine vinegar, olive oil and mint dressing.
Main ingredient: watermelon
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone, soup
HB-4601 · Hand-built original
Egg-coated chicken breasts pan-fried and served in a lemon, butter, broth and white wine sauce.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-4602 · Hand-built original
Whipped feta and yogurt spread topped with marinated tomatoes, basil and garlic.
Main ingredient: cheese
HB-4603 · Hand-built original
Caramelised white chocolate runs through both the mascarpone filling and a cream ganache in this layered tiramisu. Coffee and liqueur-soaked sponge fingers alternate with the blonde chocolate cream.
Main ingredient: below
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-15780 · Hand-built original
This one-pot fish and bean bake with a tomato, olive and caper sauce is easy, healthy and packed with store cupboard ingredients. There's no need to defrost the fish, you can cook it straight from the freezer. Each serving (based on two servings) provides 423 kcal, 36g protein, 33.3g carbohydrate (of which 13.3g sugars), 13.4g fat (of which 2.1g saturates), 13.5g fibre and 2.55g salt. If you want to stretch the recipe to serve 4, serve it with crusty bread for dipping.
Main ingredient: cod
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-3273 · Hand-built original
An Italian crostata with hazelnut pastry, caramelised white peaches and ruby chocolate. It is crisp, nutty and fruity.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-3925 · Hand-built original
Pizza bianca with a garlic olive oil base and a seasoned ricotta layer under fresh mozzarella and pecorino, finished with lemon-dressed baby arugula.
Main ingredient: mozzarella
HB-8775 · Hand-built original
A vivid green pesto of wild garlic leaves with hazelnuts, lemon and pecorino.
Main ingredient: garlic
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-17371 · Hand-built original
Folded pizza dough filled with mascarpone, mozzarella, sliced new potatoes, wild mushrooms and wild garlic.
Main ingredient: mushroom
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-5299 · Hand-built original
An Italian mushroom sauce of wild mushrooms, portobello and porcini simmered with cherry tomatoes, red wine, oregano and rosemary, finished with butter and tossed with pappardelle and Parmesan.
Main ingredient: mushroom
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-8786 · Hand-built original
Butternut squash, wild mushrooms and chestnuts layer with ricotta-spinach and a Parmesan white sauce between fresh lasagne sheets. The baked dish rests briefly so its creamy layers settle.
Main ingredient: mushroom
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-17999 · Hand-built original
A long, cold-fermented '00' flour dough portioned into six balls, stretched to 12-inch rounds and topped with crushed canned tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and pepperoni for a 900°F pizza oven.
Main ingredient: flour
HB-8792 · Hand-built original
A cold-fermented wood-fired pizza dough made with '00' flour, water, salt, yeast and optional sourdough starter, stretched by hand and topped with crushed tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni and basil.
Main ingredient: grams
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone
HB-8793 · Hand-built original
Yogurt and cocoa muffins is a Italian sweet pastries built around potato. It takes 30 min in total and serves 12. It pairs well with sour cream and green beans.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-2542 · Hand-built original
Puff pastry yogurt cups, an easy and indulgent recipe: crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside and scented with lemon, perfect for a snack or dessert.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-2543 · Hand-built original
Zesty Scarpariello Wings with Gorgonzola Dip is an Italian appetizer built around chicken. Ready in 30 Minutes.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2555 · Hand-built original
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