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Chinese Sizzling Steamed Fish

A whole sea bass, branzino or snapper steamed with ginger and scallion, sauced with warm seasoned soy, then finished with oil heated to 375°F poured sizzling over the aromatics and cilantro.

ChineseMain course20 minServes 4395 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-10278 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Slivered Potato Salad 凉拌土豆丝

A chilled Chinese salad of fine potato slivers and enoki mushrooms, blanched until just crisp and dressed with soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, scallion oil and cilantro.

ChineseMain course30 minServes 452 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-9518 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Steamed Eggs

Eggs beaten with twice their weight in warm water, strained and steamed into a smooth custard, crosshatched and topped with soy sauce, chili oil and scallions.

ChineseMain course13 minServes 480 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10280 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry

Tomatoes simmered down with garlic and ginger, with softly scrambled egg folded through in two additions and the juices thickened to a light gravy.

ChineseMain course35 minServes 4206 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10282 · Hand-built original

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Chinese Vegetarian Roast Goose 素烧鹅 (Vegan)

Tofu skin sheets layered and wrapped around a shiitake, bamboo shoot and carrot filling, brushed with a soy and Shaoxing sauce, then steamed and fried until crisp and golden.

ChineseMain course1 hrServes 4133 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-9521 · Hand-built original

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Chinese-style tofu with fermented black beans

Steamed firm tofu and shiitake mushrooms joined by crisp fried tofu puffs under a fiery tahini, chilli oil and fermented black bean sauce. Sesame seeds, spring onions and green chilli scatter over the plate.

ChineseMain course1 hrServes 485 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-18339 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle Carnitas Bowls

Pork shoulder carnitas pressure-cooked with orange and lime juice, garlic and spices, shredded and broiled crisp, served over white rice with pico de gallo, guacamole and marinated red onions.

MexicanMain course50 minServes 4553 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-11251 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Burgers

Ground chicken burgers with chipotle in adobo, smoked paprika and panko, grilled and topped with melted cheddar. They are served in toasted buns with a sweet smoky chipotle mayo, avocado and a cilantro corn mixture.

AmericanMain course0 minServes 4436 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: ground chicken

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

HB-6519 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle Mac & Cheese

Elbow macaroni folded through a chipotle adobo cheese sauce of cheddar, colby jack and smoked gouda, topped with more cheese and broiled until golden.

AmericanMain course45 min6 servings1174 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9725 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle Steak Fajita Bowls

Chipotle-marinated sirloin seared in a cast iron skillet and sliced over jasmine rice with sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, corn, tomatoes, romaine and guacamole.

MexicanMain course25 minServes 4691 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-11337 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle Steak Rice Bowls

Warm rice bowls topped with lime-marinated chipotle steak strips, charred bell peppers and red onion seasoned with the same spice blend, and cool avocado slices.

American, Mexican AmericanDinner, entree, Main Course, main dish45 minServes 4781 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-17636 · Hand-built original

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Chipotle-Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

Cauliflower roasted in smoky chipotle adobo until crisp at the edges, tucked into corn tortillas with lime crema. A vegetarian taco with plenty of char and heat.

Mexican4 servings390 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-13142 · Hand-built original

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Chirashi Sushi Bowl

'Scattered' sushi: seasoned rice crowned with salmon, tuna, prawns, roe and cucumber.

JapaneseMain course25 minServes 4935 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: miso soup, seaweed salad, pickles

HB-5595 · Hand-built original

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Chirashi with miso salmon

Seasoned sushi rice scattered with miso-baked salmon, pickled mushrooms and lotus root, omelette ribbons and nori. A celebratory Japanese rice bowl with sweet, sour and savoury notes in every bite.

JapaneseMain course3 hrServes 2983 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-13143 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Moist pumpkin muffins warm with pumpkin spice and cinnamon, studded with chocolate chips and finished with a sparkle of coarse sugar. Made for cooler weather.

AmericanAppetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack40 minServes 12346 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

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

HB-13155 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate hazelnut bombe Alaska

A frozen dome of no-churn chocolate hazelnut ice cream on a chocolate cake base, wrapped in torched meringue and served with chocolate sauce and hazelnuts. A true dinner-party showstopper that can be assembled ahead.

AmericanCakes and baking14 hrServes 12–16470 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-13165 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate tart with white chocolate sauce

A rich dark chocolate tart in a sweet, egg-yolk pastry, served with a white chocolate sauce poured from a jug and raspberries and mint on the plate. A make-ahead dinner party dessert in the best sense.

Desserts3 hrServes 10-12491 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18386 · Hand-built original

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Chogye Cold Noodles with Chicken

Cold somyeon noodles are topped with mustard-seasoned shredded chicken and julienned vegetables in a tangy, slushy chicken broth. The peanut butter in the seasoning adds an unexpected richness.

KoreanMain courseEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken breast

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, dumplings

HB-16895 · Hand-built original

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Chogye Spicy Cold Noodles

Thin somyeon noodles sit in a chilled, spicy gochujang broth with shredded poached chicken and cucumber. The broth is poured shallow, so every strand is coated rather than drowned.

KoreanMain courseServes 2103 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken breast

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

HB-16896 · Hand-built original

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Chopped Cheese

A toasted roll sandwich of chopped seasoned ground beef with bell pepper and melted American cheese, layered with lettuce, tomato, avocado, ketchup and mayonnaise.

AmericanMain course45 min2 sandwiches928 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9738 · Hand-built original

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Chopped Lagman Noodles

Hand-pulled noodles cut into small pieces and tossed with seared lamb, carrots and peas in a glossy soy, rice vinegar and chili paste sauce with cumin and white pepper.

AmericanMain course1 hr 10 min4 servings813 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: noodles

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

HB-9739 · Hand-built original

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Chorizo and goats' cheese borek with butternut borani

A filo borek layered with minced cured chorizo, goats' cheese and toasted cumin, baked crisp and served with a roasted butternut squash borani, flatbreads and an optional honey drizzle.

Main course2 hr 30 minServes 4–6117 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-6551 · Hand-built original

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Chorreadas

Sinaloa-style fried masa gorditas spread with refried pinto beans and grated cheese, topped with beer-and-citrus marinated grilled steak, a charred tomato and tomatillo salsa, red onion and cilantro.

Main course1 hr 20 min6 servings379 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: steak

HB-6554 · Hand-built original

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