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Wontons with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Hand-folded shrimp and pork wontons, boiled until they float, served with a smooth peanut sauce of chili oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar and garlic.

ChineseMain course1 hr 5 minServes 4032 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10478 · Hand-built original

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Wood Fired Pizza Dough

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.

ItalianMain course24 hr 30 minServes 6651 kcalEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: flour

HB-8792 · Hand-built original

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Wood Fired Pizza Dough

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.

ItalianDinner24 hr 30 minServes 6651 kcalEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: grams

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

HB-8793 · Hand-built original

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Wrap kebabs

Beef mince seasoned with cumin, coriander, paprika and harissa, layered between trimmed tortilla wrap squares, skewered, cut into kebabs and pan-fried on all sides, served on tzatziki with harissa mayo.

Turkish and Middle EasternMain course1 hrMakes 4210 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-8796 · Hand-built original

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Xinjiang Cumin Lamb Stir Fry

Slices of lamb marinated with soy, cooking wine and cornflour, seared and tossed with dried chillis, onion, ginger and garlic under a cumin, sugar and Sichuan pepper spice mix, finished with coriander and sesame over rice.

ChineseMains53 minServes 4424 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki

HB-8797 · Hand-built original

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Yaki Udon

Thick udon noodles stir-fried with vegetables and a savory soy-based sauce. Cooked at high heat and served at once.

JapaneseMain40 min4 to 6 servings427 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: udon noodles

Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame

HB-4668 · Hand-built original

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Yakitori Recipe with Homemade Sauce

Chicken thigh and Tokyo negi skewers broiled and repeatedly basted with a reduced soy, mirin and sake tare until caramelised, served with a final brushing of reserved sauce and shichimi togarashi.

JapaneseMain course1 hrServings: 12 yakitori skewersDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8798 · Hand-built original

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Yardbird chicken with white barbecue sauce and slaw

A spatchcocked chicken is brined, rubbed with a paprika and chipotle yardbird rub, and roasted, then dunked in tangy white barbecue sauce. A beet and red cabbage slaw with a blended dressing is served alongside.

AmericanMain course14 hrServes 4891 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-15790 · Hand-built original

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Yassa de Poisson

Firm fillets are steeped in a sharp marinade of lemon juice, mustard and spices, then finished in a mound of slowly caramelised onions until the whole pan turns glossy and golden. It is bright, tangy and deeply savoury all at once, a dish made for sharing with friends, and one of the friendliest ways into West African cooking.

MalianMain Dishes1–2 servings752 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cod

HB-2534 · Hand-built original

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Yellow Squash Casserole

Yellow squash roasts in batches at high heat, then meets a sour cream sauce under a topping of buttered breadcrumbs. Onions and bell peppers roasted alongside sweeten the creamy casserole.

1 hr 30 min12 servings121 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-15795 · Hand-built original

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Yellow Squash Casserole

Skillet-browned yellow squash and onion are folded into a cheddar and Parmesan cream sauce, then baked under buttered cracker crumbs. Lemon zest and thyme leaves brighten the finished cheesy casserole.

8–10 servings110 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

HB-15796 · Hand-built original

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Yemeni Fish with Rice and Sahawiq

Yemeni Fish with Rice and Sahawiq is a delicious and flavorful combination of marinated, and baked fish served over a bed of fluffy rice and paired with a tantalizing sauce known as Sahawiq.

YemeniLunch, DinnerGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice

HB-2536 · Hand-built original

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Yemeni spiced rice

A homemade Yemeni spice mix, which includes aromatics like ground cumin, cardamom, cinnamon and black pepper, enrich this fragrant rice dish.

YemeniLunch, Dinner45 minServes 4294 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-2540 · Hand-built original

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Yen Ta Fo "Pink Noodle Soup" เย็นตาโฟ

A Thai pink noodle soup whose broth is coloured and flavoured by a blended sauce of fermented red bean curd, Sriracha, vinegar and garlic, served with noodles, seafood balls, water spinach, tofu puffs and fried garlic.

ThaiMain courseServes 483 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: noodles

HB-8799 · Hand-built original

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Yoghurty Butter Beans with Pistachio Dukkah

Butter beans folded through a garlic and lemon yoghurt dressing, topped with crumbled feta, a pea, dill and mint mixture, turmeric oil and a homemade pistachio dukkah of toasted seeds, oregano and mint.

Middle EasternMain courseVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: butter beans

HB-8804 · Hand-built original

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Yogurt-Boiled Pork

A whole pork belly slab boiled for 40 minutes in water, yogurt drinks and dark soy sauce until tender, sliced and brought to the table with a doenjang and gochujang ssamjang.

KoreanMain courseEgg-free

Main ingredient: pork belly

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, lettuce wraps, seaweed soup

HB-16779 · Hand-built original

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Yu Xiang Chicken

Chicken pieces grilled skin-down in their own rendered fat with whole garlic, green onion, and chilies, then drenched in a sweet-sour-spicy yu xiang sauce. Ginger oil built at the start perfumes the whole sauce.

KoreanMain courseDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, pickled radish, salad

HB-16699 · Hand-built original

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Yu Xiang Eggplant with Fried Shrimp Filling

Eggplant rounds slit and stuffed with seasoned shrimp paste, battered and fried crisp, then sauced with a yu xiang sauce of chili oil, doubanjiang, and oyster sauce. The contrast of crisp coating, soft eggplant, and bouncy shrimp carries the dish.

KoreanMain courseDairy-free

Main ingredient: eggplant

Pairs well with: steamed rice, green salad, seaweed soup, dumplings

HB-16698 · Hand-built original

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Yubu Carrot Gimbap

Fried tofu strips are blanched, stir-fried and glazed in a sweet soy seasoning, then rolled with golden carrot, pickled radish and burdock. The carrot oil seasons the rice itself for extra flavor.

KoreanMain courseServes 2248 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: fried tofu

Pairs well with: seaweed soup, kimchi, pickled radish, fish cake soup, tteokbokki

HB-16792 · Hand-built original

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Yukgaejang Gamjatang and Fried Rice

A yukgaejang cup noodle is dressed up gamjatang-style with perilla leaves, perilla oil and perilla seed powder. The leftover broth then becomes a fried rice with stir-fried kimchi and seaweed flakes.

KoreanMain course15 minServes 29 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cup noodles

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, seaweed soup, boiled egg

HB-16805 · Hand-built original

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Yukgaejang Kal-guksu

A spicy yukgaejang broth of beef, green onion, shiitake, oyster mushrooms and bean sprouts is ladled over chewy kalguksu noodles. Cooking the noodles separately keeps the broth bold and clear.

KoreanMain courseDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, steamed rice, seasoned vegetables

HB-16806 · Hand-built original

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Yupo Myeon

Ramyeon noodles are topped with a charred-chili seasoning made from dumpling filling, plus corn and onion, and finished with sizzling hot oil. The oil blooms the seasoning over the noodles for a smoky, spicy toss.

KoreanMain courseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: ramyeon noodles

Pairs well with: pickled radish, kimchi, dumplings, cucumber salad

HB-16803 · Hand-built original

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Yuxiang aubergine with shiitake mushrooms

Baby aubergines stir-fried and braised with shiitake mushrooms in a fish-fragrant yuxiang sauce of vegetable stock, tamari, black rice vinegar, sesame oil and chilli bean sauce, served with jasmine rice.

ChineseMain course1 hrServes 273 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-8805 · Hand-built original

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Yuzu Chicken Piccata

Thin-pounded chicken breasts dredged in flour and pan-fried, finished in a glossy butter, white wine and broth sauce sharpened with soy sauce and yuzu juice and topped with yuzu-dressed scallions, with bread for dipping.

Main course30 min4 servings318 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8806 · Hand-built original

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Za'atar Chicken

Chicken breasts marinate in olive oil, lemon juice, za'atar and garlic, then grill in under 20 minutes total. A short rest before slicing keeps the za'atar chicken juicy.

Middle EastDinner20 minServes 8158 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-15804 · Hand-built original

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Za'atar Roasted Chicken

Tender pieces of chicken are marinated in a heady blend of za'atar, olive oil and lemon, then roasted until the skin turns crisp and golden while the meat stays juicy within. Served with warm flatbread and a scatter of fresh vegetables, it is a wholesome, aromatic meal that brings the warmth of the Middle East straight to your table.

OmaniMain Dishes1–2 servings810 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-2546 · Hand-built original

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Zaatar Cheese Rolls

Dinner roll dough stretched, spread with zaatar in olive oil and a mozzarella, feta and parmesan filling, rolled up, egg-washed with sesame seeds and baked until golden.

AmericanAppetizer2 hr12 servings57 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-10187 · Hand-built original

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Zambian Fish Curry & Nshima

with sautéed cabbage, fresh chilli & spinach

Zambian45 min4 servings434 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cabbage

HB-2547 · Hand-built original

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Zambian Ifisashi

Leafy vegetables simmered in a rich creamy groundnut sauce, best served with nshima.

ZambianMain Course55 minServes 6368 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pumpkin leaves

HB-2548 · Hand-built original

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Zambian Ifisashi with Nshima

Tender leafy greens simmered with tomatoes and peanut butter, served with soft Zambian nshima.

ZambianMain Course50 minServes 4352 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

HB-2549 · Hand-built original

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Zaru Soba

Chilled buckwheat noodles on a bamboo tray with a strong dipping sauce, wasabi and spring onion.

JapaneseMain course13 minServes 4300 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: buckwheat noodles

Pairs well with: tempura, pickles, miso soup

HB-5614 · Hand-built original

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Za’atar chicken with chickpeas and garlic yoghurt

Chicken thighs brushed with a za'atar and olive oil glaze and scattered with sesame seeds, roasted over chickpeas and garlic cloves, and served with yoghurt stirred with the roasted garlic and mint leaves.

Turkish and Middle EasternMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4405 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8807 · Hand-built original

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Za’atar cod with relish

Cod fillet marinated in a za'atar and olive oil paste and pan-fried until golden with a spice crust, served with a relish of Kalamata olives, preserved lemons, pickled chillies and coriander.

Turkish and Middle EasternMain course1 hrServes 4160 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: cod

HB-8808 · Hand-built original

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Za’atar Turkey Meatballs With Tahini Yogurt

Ground turkey meatballs mixed with panko, parsley and za'atar, baked until golden and served over a tahini yogurt sauce made with Greek yogurt, garlic and lemon juice.

Middle EasternMain course0 min4 servings331 kcalDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: ground turkey

HB-8809 · Hand-built original

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Zelnik (Macedonian Cabbage Filo Pie)

A Macedonian cabbage filo pie with white cheese, eggs and leek in a buttered layered crust. It is crisp, salty and hearty.

MacedonianMain1 hr 50 minServes 8412 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: flour

HB-3936 · Hand-built original

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Zesty BBQ Chicken

Chicken breasts slow-cooked in a sauce of BBQ sauce, zesty Italian dressing, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce until tender, then shredded in the sauce and served on buns.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

HB-8810 · Hand-built original

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