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Butter paneer curry

Paneer cubes and peas simmered in a blended tomato curry sauce with garam masala, fenugreek and crème fraîche, finished with butter and pomegranate seeds.

IndianMain course1 hrServes 451 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-6277 · Hand-built original

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Butter Toffee Pretzels

Small pretzels coated in a butter, brown sugar and corn syrup toffee with vanilla and baking soda, baked until the coating crisps, with optional chopped pecans or almonds.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-8977 · Hand-built original

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Butter-Grilled Tiger Prawns

Tiger prawns butterflied, seasoned with cheongju, and spread with a butter-mayonnaise mixture flecked with Cheongyang chili. They bake until the flesh is opaque and the topping bubbles.

KoreanMain course15 minServes 2200 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: tiger prawns

Pairs well with: steamed rice, green salad, lemon wedges, white wine

HB-17002 · Hand-built original

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Buttered Caribbean chicken broth and wings with Sri Lankan chicken biryani

A feast of spiced roasted chicken wings served in a coconut chicken broth with a charred pineapple sambal, alongside a layered Sri Lankan chicken biryani.

CaribbeanMain course2 hr 30 minServes 6–8536 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6278 · Hand-built original

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Buttered cavolo nero sauce with gnocchi

A velvety deep-green cavolo nero sauce blended with garlic, fennel seeds, butter and Parmesan, tossed through hot gnocchi. Rich, peppery and ready to carry in a flask or serve at once.

ItalianMain course1 hrServes 487 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: whole garlic cloves

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

HB-12952 · Hand-built original

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Butterflied lamb with lemon and paprika

A butterflied leg of lamb rubbed with garlic, chilli, rosemary, thyme, bay, lemon, fish sauce and smoked paprika, roasted hot then rested and carved thick. Smoky, herby lamb with a pink center.

Main course2 hrServes 6134 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: lamb

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

HB-12954 · Hand-built original

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Butterflied leg of lamb with radish and watercress tzatziki

A butterflied leg of lamb in a cumin, thyme, oregano and sesame marinade, seared and roasted, served with an anchovy and herb dressing and a radish and watercress yoghurt sauce.

Main course30 minServes 4270 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: lamb

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

HB-6279 · Hand-built original

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Butterflied sea bass with shoestring fries and salad

Butterflied sea bass with shoestring fries and salad is a preparation made from its core ingredients and served fresh. Use it promptly for the best texture.

Main course1 hr 30 minServes 2283 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: potatoes

HB-3346 · Hand-built original

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Butteriest Black Pepper Fish

Flounder fillets dusted in flour and seared, finished with brown butter tossed with crushed black peppercorns, lemon zest and lemon juice.

Main course15 min2 servings13 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: peppercorns

HB-6280 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk biscuits are a classic recipe that combines steam leavening and chemical leaveners to optimum effect. They are easily stirred together and rise dramatically in the oven. Slathered with cold butter and drizzled with cane syrup or honey, fresh biscuits are an easy and indulgent way to get your day started. Actually, they are pretty wonderful at any time of day. Buttermilk biscuits on the dinner table bring smiles to people’s faces, and split open and covered with fresh fruit and sweet cream, they are a treat to remember.

Southern USmakes 12 biscuits96 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: dusting

HB-0371 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk Biscuits With Curry Gravy

Tall buttermilk biscuits made by folding and rolling a butter dough, baked deep golden and ladled with a beef and pork curry gravy built on curry roux, turmeric, soy and cream. A rich, spiced take on biscuits and gravy.

4 servings703 kcalEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12955 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk chicken

Chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated overnight in garlicky herbed buttermilk, then roasted on a rack until browned at the edges. Equally good hot from the oven or cold for a picnic.

Main course13 hrServes 4193 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-18357 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk chicken tortas

Mexican torta rolls baked from a poolish dough, filled with buttermilk fried chicken, hot sauce butter, charred jalapeño aioli, pickled cauliflower and vegetables, avocado and lettuce. A big, layered sandwich with crunch, heat and acidity.

MexicanMain course14 hrServes 21875 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12957 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

American yeast rolls made with buttermilk, risen twice in a baking dish, brushed with an egg and buttermilk wash, baked golden, and brushed generously with garlic butter.

AmericanBread2 hr 45 minServes 12294 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9269 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk fried chicken

Chicken thighs and drumsticks brined overnight in buttermilk, rolled in a flour coating heavy with paprika, sage, oregano and white pepper, then pan-fried and finished in the oven until the crust turns crunchy. Coleslaw is served in a basket alongside.

AmericanMain course13 hrServes 41353 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-18350 · Hand-built original

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Butternut Squash & Chickpea Coconut Curry

A coconut milk curry of roasted butternut squash and chickpeas simmered with fire-roasted tomatoes, mustard seeds, garam masala and tomato paste. Crispy cumin and coriander chickpeas and sliced green onion finish each bowl.

IndianMain course55 minServes 41347 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: butternut squash

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-3951 · Hand-built original

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Butternut squash and cavolo nero gratin

Roasted butternut squash and cavolo nero are baked in a creamy Parmesan, mustard and herb custard until just set. Serve with a warm salad of roasted Tenderstem broccoli, fresh pears, toasted almonds and a lemon and honey dressing.

Main course1 hr 30 minServes 4–6766 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rounds

HB-0373 · Hand-built original

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Butternut squash börek

A coiled filo pie of roasted cinnamon-spiced squash, bulgur and sultanas, brushed with garlic harissa oil and served with whipped feta.

Turkish and Middle EasternMain course2 hrServes 4–6293 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: weight

HB-17499 · Hand-built original

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Butternut Squash Curry

This butternut squash curry is easy, inexpensive and so deliciously warm, cozy, and filling. It's the perfect vegetarian comfort meal!

IndianDinner, Main Course35 minServes 4433 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: ¾ oz butternut squash

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-0374 · Hand-built original

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Butternut Squash Salad

This colorful Butternut Squash Salad features roasted butternut squash, tender greens, flavorful toppings, and a maple Dijon vinaigrette.

AmericanDinner, Lunch, Salad45 minServes 4378 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: squash

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

HB-0376 · Hand-built original

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Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Packed with hearty kale, sweet roasted butternut squash, and pomegranate and pumpkin seeds, this seasonal salad is bright, satisfying, and make-ahead-friendly.

1 hr8–10 servings245 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: cubes

HB-2763 · Hand-built original

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Buttery leek and soy tagliatelle with sesame oil

Tagliatelle tossed through leeks caramelised in butter with anchovies, finished with garlic, soy sauce, Parmesan, lemon juice and sesame oil until the sauce emulsifies and coats every strand. Lemon zest and extra Parmesan garnish the bowls.

Main course1 hrServes 495 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: butter

HB-17819 · Hand-built original

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Bánh xèo

Crisp Vietnamese rice flour pancakes with turmeric, coconut milk and king prawns, folded over beansprouts and eaten wrapped in lettuce with herbs and nuoc cham. Golden, lacy edges with a sweet-spicy dipping sauce.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hrServes 413 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-12967 · Hand-built original

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Béarnaise Sauce

Béarnaise Sauce is a French preparation made from its core ingredients and served fresh. Use it promptly for the best texture.

FrenchMains, Sauces12 minServes 4363 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-3348 · Hand-built original

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Bún chả inspired noodle bowl

A noodle bowl in the style of bún chả, with fried sausagemeat patties, thin rice noodles, cucumber, carrot, lettuce and coriander under a fish sauce and lime dressing.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course40 minServes 2201 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: rice

HB-6294 · Hand-built original

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