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Gluten-free American buttermilk pancakes

Fluffy gluten-free pancakes built on tapioca flour and fine cornmeal, griddled until pale gold and stacked with butter, crisp bacon and maple syrup. A proper brunch plate that happens to be free of wheat.

AmericanBrunch1 hrMakes 15 x 3in pancakes28 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18354 · Hand-built original

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

A two-layer gluten-free chocolate cake made with oat flour and mochiko, filled and covered with a pudding-like chocolate frosting.

Dessert2 hr 30 min8 servings631 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-7108 · Hand-built original

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Gluten-free chocolate cupcakes

Deeply chocolatey gluten-free cupcakes made with cocoa, ground almonds and cooled coffee, ready for a drizzle of salted caramel or a swirl of chocolate buttercream.

BritishCakes and baking1 hrMakes 1295 kcalVegetarianLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-13882 · Hand-built original

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Gluten-free vanilla cupcakes

Fluffy gluten-free vanilla cupcakes made by the all-in-one method, crowned with vanilla buttercream and colourful sprinkles.

BritishCakes and baking1 hrMakes 12499 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

HB-13886 · Hand-built original

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Glutinous Rice Cake Cake

A chewy baked cake of glutinous rice flour sweetened with brown sugar and cream, dotted with glazed beans and jujube. It slices cleanly once cooled and keeps the springy bite of rice cake.

KoreanDessertVegetarianLow-SodiumHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: glutinous rice flour

Pairs well with: green tea, coffee, milk, roasted grain tea, fresh fruit

HB-16863 · Hand-built original

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Goats' cheese spring tart with roasted fig and chicory salad

A crisp filo tart filled with a vivid herb, egg and hazelnut custard, artichokes and goats' cheese, served with a warm salad of roasted figs, chicory, red onion and focaccia.

Main course1 hr 30 minServes 4329 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: stems

HB-13890 · Hand-built original

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Golden Diner Pancakes

Tall yeasted buttermilk pancakes griddled until golden, served with maple-honey butter, a warm maple-honey syrup and a quick berry compote.

AmericanBreakfast1 hr4 to 6 large pancakes with toppings (3 to 6 servings)666 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: buttermilk

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

HB-7125 · Hand-built original

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Golden Prawn Pancake

Hand-minced prawns seasoned with green onion, white pepper, dashi and oyster sauce, sealed between wonton wrappers and deep-fried.

AsianAppetizer25 minServes 467 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: prawns

HB-10765 · Hand-built original

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Gooey Butter Cake

This classic gooey butter cake has a delicious buttery cake crust and a gooey cream cheese topping. Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar for an absolutely incredible treat! Only seven ingredients and 15 minutes of hands-on time are required! It's perfect for any occasion and will be the star of your next gathering!

AmericanCake, Dessert1 hrServes 16322 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeRenal

Main ingredient: box

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

HB-1018 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's Bakewell Tart

A crisp shortcrust tart with a layer of raspberry jam under golden almond frangipane, scattered with flaked almonds and iced simply.

BritishCakes and baking1 hr 30 minServes 826 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-14441 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's Classic Christmas Cake

A rich, brandy-soaked fruit cake baked low and slow, fed with more brandy, then wrapped in marzipan and snowy royal-style icing.

BritishCakes and baking14 hrServes 1621 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: raisins

HB-14444 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's Coffee and Walnut Cake

Two coffee-soaked sponge layers filled and topped with coffee buttercream and walnut halves, the crumb itself studded with finely chopped walnuts.

BritishCakes and baking1 hrServes 6–832 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: greasing

HB-14445 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's drop scones

Small orange-scented pancakes cooked in spoonfuls on a hot pan, served warm with butter, maple syrup or honey, yoghurt and fresh berries.

BritishCakes and baking1 hrMakes 242 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-7575 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's lemon tart

A crisp sweet pastry case baked blind, then filled with a sharp lemon and double cream custard that is baked until just set with a slight wobble.

Desserts3 hrServes 844 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-7578 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's Red Velvet Cake

A vivid red velvet layer cake with a hint of cocoa, filled and covered with a mascarpone buttercream and ringed with white chocolate truffles.

AmericanCakes and baking1 hr 30 minServes 823 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: greasing

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

HB-14449 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's Red Velvet Cake

Two bold red cocoa layers, scented with vanilla and almond, are sandwiched and coated with vanilla cream-cheese frosting. Chocolate-drizzled strawberries and a dusting of gold glitter crown the celebration cake.

Cakes and baking2 hrServes 8989 kcalVegetarianHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

HB-18140 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's Simple Chocolate Cake

A dependable all-in-one chocolate sandwich cake, filled with apricot jam and softly whipped cream and dusted with sugar.

BritishCakes and baking1 hrServes 8–1042 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: greasing

HB-14451 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's Texas Sheet Cake

A large thin chocolate sheet cake made with cocoa, brown sugar, cinnamon and sweetened condensed milk in the batter, spread while warm with a cocoa and condensed milk icing and optional chopped pecans.

AmericanDessert0 minServes 20195 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cocoa powder

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

HB-7399 · Hand-built original

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Grandma's Victoria Sandwich with Buttercream

A classic Victoria sandwich of equal-weight sponge, homemade raspberry jam and vanilla-free buttercream, dusted with caster sugar.

BritishCakes and baking1 hrServes 8–1026 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: eggs

HB-14456 · Hand-built original

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Grandpa's Yorkshire Curd Tart

A Yorkshire curd tart in the traditional style: curd cheese beaten with eggs, lemon zest, rosewater and currants in a sweet shortcrust case, nutmeg grated over before baking. It must cool completely before slicing.

BritishCakes and baking1 hr 30 minServes 6260 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18423 · Hand-built original

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Granny's Buttery Crab Cakes

Rounded mounds of jumbo lump crab bound lightly with mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard and Old Bay, brushed with melted butter and baked until lightly golden. The crab is the star, so the mixing is kept gentle and the mounds are not packed tightly.

AmericanMain course30 minServes 4281 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: crab

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

HB-12566 · Hand-built original

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Grape Rice Cakes

Whole grapes wrapped in mashed sweet red bean jelly and rice paper, rolled in castella crumbs or starch powder into jewel-like little rice cakes.

KoreanDessertVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: grapes

Pairs well with: tea, coffee, milk, fresh fruit

HB-17047 · Hand-built original

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Gravadlax and cucumber dill filo tarts

Crisp filo cups baked in mini muffin tins are filled with a cucumber and spring onion relish, topped with a king prawn, a curl of gravadlax and a mustard soured cream sauce.

Starters & nibbles1 hrMakes 2431 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: greasing

HB-7128 · Hand-built original

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Gremolata fish with tartare sauce

Plaice fillets grilled under a lemon and parsley gremolata crumb, served with baked potato wedges, steamed green beans and a lighter tartare sauce of egg, cornichons and capers.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4222 kcalVegetarianDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-13924 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Cheddar and Fig Jam Sandwich

A crusty roll filled with Cheddar and fig jam, pressed until toasted and melted.

SandwichServes 1369 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: roll

HB-5055 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Pound Cake Sundae With Raspberries

A cream cheese pound cake grilled and served as a sundae with macerated raspberries, vanilla ice cream and pistachios.

2 hr8 servings288 kcalVegetarianDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: pound cake

HB-3529 · Hand-built original

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Guava Cake

Pink guava chiffon-style cake with a cream layer and a guava glaze — a Honolulu bakery icon.

HawaiianDessert55 minServes 8461 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: guava

Pairs well with: coffee, tea, fresh fruit

HB-5855 · Hand-built original

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Halloween cake

Kids will love picking off the sweets and biscuits from this fun Halloween graveyard cake, complete with biscuit tombstones.

Cakes and baking2 hrServes 10840 kcalVegetarianHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-1068 · Hand-built original

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Halloween Cupcakes

Light vanilla cupcakes with whipped egg whites folded into the batter, topped with a fluffy vanilla butter frosting made for decorating.

AmericanDessert1 hr 5 minServes 24201 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17490 · Hand-built original

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Halloween ghost cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes topped with tall swirls of glossy meringue icing pulled into ghost peaks, with chocolate strand eyes. Cute rather than creepy Halloween baking for younger children.

AmericanCakes and baking2 hrMakes 18 cupcakes201 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-18102 · Hand-built original

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Halloween Mummy Meatballs (Easy Puff Pastry Recipe)

Beef meatballs with Parmesan, garlic and parsley, wrapped in thin strips of crescent dough like bandages and baked until the pastry is golden and the centres are cooked through.

AmericanAppetizer45 minServes 6290 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-13983 · Hand-built original

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Ham, Cheese, and Leek Scones

Savoury scones of flour, Parmesan and yogurt studded with ham and leeks cooked slowly in butter until silky and sweet, chilled, egg-washed and baked golden.

Makes 12 large scones238 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: ham

HB-13990 · Hand-built original

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Harissa Sweet Potato Tarte Tatin

Sweet potato rounds layered with harissa and cumin over butter and brown sugar in a skillet, capped with puff pastry, baked and inverted, with quick-pickled red onion to serve.

8 servings99 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-14000 · Hand-built original

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Harist Il Louz (Cream of Wheat Cake)

A firm cream of wheat cake cut into squares and soaked around the cuts with a cold orange blossom and lemon syrup.

DessertMakes 24 (2-inch) squares156 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

HB-7193 · Hand-built original

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Hazelnut Butter Cup Tart

A giant chocolate cup in a tart pan: a shell of semisweet and milk chocolate filled with smooth hazelnut butter and crushed ice cream cones, topped with more chocolate and flaky salt.

8–12 servings758 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: blanched

HB-14011 · Hand-built original

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Hazelnut Olive Oil Cake

A moist hazelnut meal and olive oil cake with lemon zest, topped with toasted hazelnuts.

WesternCake1 hrServes 12241 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: hazelnut meal

Pairs well with: coffee, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-5422 · Hand-built original

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