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'Marry me' chicken pasta

This dish is a play on Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, lemon and Parmesan in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a weekend meal or date night showstopper. Each serving provides 930 kcal, 75.4g protein, 70.5g carbohydrate (of which 6.1g sugars), 37g fat (of which 18.9g saturates), 3.1g fibre and 2.04g salt.

ItalianMain course40 minServes 2867 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-0001 · Hand-built original

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4 Cheese Roasted Garlic Alfredo Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash halves filled with a four-cheese spinach Alfredo mixture and topped with roasted garlic butter.

Italian-AmericanMain1 hrServes 6480 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: spaghetti squash

HB-4773 · Hand-built original

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5 Minute Balsamic Cherry Tomato Burrata Salad

Halved cherry tomatoes around a burrata ball that is split open and dressed with olive oil, balsamic glaze, black pepper and parsley.

ItalianAppetizer5 minServes 2344 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: cherry tomatoes

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

HB-10517 · Hand-built original

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5-Minute Jam Cake

5-Minute Jam Cake is a Italian cakes & baking built around cups. It takes 55 min in total and serves 8. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.

ItalianCakes & Baking55 minServes 8455 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: plain flour

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

HB-0019 · Hand-built original

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Acqua Pazza

White fish poached in white wine and water with cherry tomatoes, fennel, chilli and herbs, served with garlic-rubbed toast.

ItalianMains50 minServes 2599 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: extra virgin olive oil

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

HB-5351 · Hand-built original

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Air fryer aubergine parmigiana

All the comfort of a classic eggplant parmigiana — layers of air-fried aubergine, oregano passata, mozzarella and Parmesan — cooked entirely in the air fryer until golden and bubbling.

ItalianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4218 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: aubergines

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

HB-12592 · Hand-built original

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Air fryer chilli prawn linguine

A weeknight pasta for one: linguine tossed with air-fried cherry tomatoes and prawns in a garlicky chilli oil, brightened with lemon zest and parsley.

ItalianMain course1 hrServes 147 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: prawn

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

HB-12603 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites

Bite-sized zucchini rounds topped with marinara, mini pepperoni, olives and mozzarella, air fried until the cheese bubbles — a quick low-carb take on pizza.

American, Italian AmericanDinner, Main Course12 minServes 4452 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: zucchini

HB-17655 · Hand-built original

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All-Purpose Pizza Dough

A no-knead pizza dough mixed with honey, yeast, whole wheat and bread flours, rested overnight in the refrigerator for an airy, chewy crust, and divided into four balls.

ItalianMakes four 12" pizzas242 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: honey

HB-12639 · Hand-built original

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Amalfi lemon risotto with crab salad

Creamy lemon risotto made with carnaroli rice, white wine, Parmesan, and mascarpone, topped with a fresh crab salad of confit lemon, courgette, and chives.

ItalianMain course12 hr 30 minServes 4404 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: crab

HB-12645 · Hand-built original

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Amaretto Sour

A frothy shaken cocktail of amaretto, lemon juice and sugar syrup, garnished with maraschino cherries.

ItalianDrinks and cocktails30 minMakes 220 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: amaretto

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

HB-4839 · Hand-built original

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Antipasto Wreath

Skewers of folded salami and pepperoni, mozzarella, pepper jack, tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts and pickles arranged in a ring as a festive wreath.

American, Italian AmericanAppetizer, Snack20 minServes 2088 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: salami

HB-5980 · Hand-built original

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Anything-goes frittata

A flexible Italian frittata of sweet potato, new potatoes, broccoli, pepper, leek, peas, and feta set in beaten eggs and finished under a hot grill.

ItalianLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 4174 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-12651 · Hand-built original

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Apple pie bars

Apple pie bars are bars made with apples, topped with a crunchy cereal-based coating and covered with a sweet caramel sauce!

ItalianSweet pastries1 hr 5 minServes 8684 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: corn flakes

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

HB-0070 · Hand-built original

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Arancini with dolcelatte and porcini mushrooms

Crisp fried risotto balls made with porcini mushrooms and shallots, each hiding a cube of dolcelatte, coated in panko and fried until golden.

ItalianLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minMakes 40 bite-sized arancini66 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12668 · Hand-built original

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Asparagus and sausage ribbon pasta

Ribbons of lasagne sheets tossed with browned sausage pieces, asparagus, and onion in a quick cream cheese and stock sauce, finished with Parmesan and basil.

ItalianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 471 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-12680 · Hand-built original

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Asparagus carbonara

Asparagus carbonara is a Italian dish prepared from its core ingredients in a straightforward, home-style way. Serve it fresh and hot where appropriate.

ItalianMain course2 hr 10 minServes 4106 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-3300 · Hand-built original

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Aubergine parmigiana

Layers of griddled aubergine in a tomato, oregano, and red wine sauce with ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella, baked until bubbling and golden.

ItalianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4320 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: thick

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

HB-12686 · Hand-built original

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Authentic Carbonara

Spaghetti folded with crisped guanciale into an egg, egg yolk, pecorino romano and parmigiano reggiano paste with coarsely ground toasted pepper, stirred over steam until creamy.

ItalianMain course15 minServes 2689 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10214 · Hand-built original

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Autumn Cake

Autumn Cake is a Italian cakes & baking built around cup. It takes 80 min in total and serves 6. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.

ItalianCakes & Baking1 hr 20 minServes 6436 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: almond flour

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

HB-0118 · Hand-built original

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Autumn Rice Bowl

The autumn rice bowl is a unique vegetarian dish garnished with a sweet and sour onion topping. Rich in vegetables, it's perfect for lunch!

ItalianMain Courses45 minServes 4379 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-0119 · Hand-built original

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Baked Arancini Balls

Crisp, golden baked rice balls made from leftover risotto mixed with egg and cheese and rolled in oiled panko crumbs — all the crunch of the fried classic from the oven.

ItalianAppetizer50 minServes 1276 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-12723 · Hand-built original

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