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Cold Sesame Noodles

Noodles tossed in a smooth sesame paste sauce with black vinegar, chili oil and garlic, loosened with hot noodle water and topped with scallions, cucumber, chili oil and crushed peanuts.

ChineseMain course10 minServes 2548 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: noodles

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

HB-10285 · Hand-built original

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Cold Soy Milk Noodles With Chili Crisp

A chilled Korean-style bowl of somen in a soy milk, tahini and miso broth, topped with jammy eggs, cucumber matchsticks, chili crisp and sesame seeds.

Main course30 min4 servings258 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: milk

HB-6614 · Hand-built original

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Colorful Picnic Lunchbox Sushi Rice

A rainbow-topped sushi rice lunchbox with glossy simmered shiitake, golden egg ribbons, sweet shrimp, and crunchy cucumber over tangy seasoned rice. It packs neatly and eats well at room temperature on a picnic.

KoreanMain course1 hrServes 11104 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: miso soup, pickled radish, seaweed soup, green salad

HB-16631 · Hand-built original

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Confit salmon with a pomegranate-pistachio crust

Oil-confit salmon cured in spiced masala salt, topped with a pomegranate and pistachio crust, served with herb yoghurt chutney and garlic shoestring fries.

Main course2 hr 30 minServes 299 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-13263 · Hand-built original

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Confit Tandoori Chickpeas

Indian confit chickpeas baked slowly in olive oil with tomatoes, chillies and spices, served with a herb yoghurt dressing.

IndianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 473 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

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

HB-4020 · Hand-built original

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Congolese Pondu

Congolese Pondu is a Congolese main dish built around eggplant. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.

CongoleseMain DishGluten-free

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-0653 · Hand-built original

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Cool Whip Pineapple Fluff

Drained crushed pineapple stirred with vanilla pudding mix and folded with Cool Whip, mini marshmallows and optional pecans and coconut, chilled until set.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-8921 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Applebee's Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp

Cajun-spiced chicken breasts and shrimp share a sizzling skillet with softened mushrooms and onions. A parsley butter pan sauce made from the browned drippings coats everything at the end.

CajunMain course45 minServes 4446 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6622 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Bubba Gump Shrimp

Large shrimp cook quickly in a skillet of melted butter spiked with oregano, garlic and cayenne. The whole dish takes minutes and arrives swimming in its spicy butter.

CajunMain course20 minServes 4228 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-6624 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Cane's Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenderloins marinated in seasoned buttermilk with hot sauce and pickle juice, double-coated in flour and cornstarch, fried until deep golden, and served with a mayonnaise, ketchup and Cajun seasoning dipping sauce.

AmericanMain course40 minServes 10470 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9369 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Chipotle Steak

Steak marinated in a blended chipotle in adobo, red wine vinegar, honey, lime and cilantro marinade, seared, sliced against the grain, cubed and flashed again in the pan with reserved marinade.

MexicanMain course30 minServes 652 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-9370 · Hand-built original

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Copycat KFC Coleslaw

Finely chopped cabbage, shredded carrot and minced onion in a sweet, tangy mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon and vinegar dressing, chilled before serving.

AmericanMain courseYield: About 6–8 servings186 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: carrot

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

HB-8923 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Red Lobster Cajun Shrimp

Shrimp are tossed in a heavy Cajun blend of cayenne, paprika, cumin, mustard, thyme and oregano, then baked in a pan of melted butter. They come out pink, fiery and coated in spiced butter.

CajunMain course20 minServes 4277 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-6629 · Hand-built original

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Coq au Vin Blanc

Chicken braised in white wine with bacon, mushrooms and shallots, served with honey-roasted carrots dressed in a mustard vinaigrette and scattered with hazelnuts. A white-wine take on the French classic, rich but bright.

FrenchMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4–6391 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-13377 · Hand-built original

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Coriander Bokkeumbap

Fried rice tossed with shrimp, soft scrambled egg and juicy pineapple under oyster sauce, finished with fresh coriander. It balances savory, sweet and herbal notes in every bite.

KoreanMain courseGluten-freeDairy-free

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, seaweed soup

HB-15902 · Hand-built original

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Corn and kale salad with chilli and miso dressing

Unlock the potential of those dusty tins at the back of your cupboard with this hearty lentil, chickpea, sweetcorn and kale salad tossed in a chilli-miso dressing and topped with sesame eggs. Your meal prep lunch will be the envy of the office! Each serving provides 616 kcal, 27.7g protein, 36.2g carbohydrate (of which 8.7g sugars), 37.1g fat (of which 6.4g saturates), 12.2g fibre and 1.68g salt.

Main course40 minServes 3616 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-2842 · Hand-built original

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Corn Fritters

Crisp corn fritters with Parmesan, green onion and coriander, fried until deep golden.

WesternBreakfast, Mains, Starter30 minServes 8141 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: corn

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

HB-3471 · Hand-built original

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Corn Salsa Cowboy Caviar

A no-cook cowboy caviar of white and sweet corn, black beans, and Rotel with cilantro, green onion, bell pepper, and red onion in Italian dressing, served with tortilla chips.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tomato

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

HB-12387 · Hand-built original

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Corned Beef Hash

A skillet hash of chopped cooked corned beef and potatoes with onion, pressed and browned on both sides and finished with parsley. Corned beef hash is the classic use for St. Patrick's Day corned beef leftovers.

IrishMain25 minGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: corned beef

Pairs well with: fried eggs, poached eggs, scrambled eggs, salads, hollandaise sauce

HB-5544 · Hand-built original

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Cornell-Style Chicken

Skin-on chicken pieces marinate in a sharp egg and cider vinegar mixture with poultry seasoning, then grill or bake while being basted with reserved marinade. The vinegar bath gives the Cornell chicken its tangy, deeply browned skin.

Main course1 hr8–10 servings362 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6637 · Hand-built original

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Cornish fish stew

A deluxe Cornish stew of monkfish, gurnard, scallops, mussels and squid in a saffron, orange and tomato broth built on roasted fish stock. Served with garlic croutes and a spicy anchovy mayonnaise.

BritishMain course4 hrServes 6–886 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: squid

HB-18085 · Hand-built original

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Cornish Game Hens

Individual Cornish hens roasted on lemon, onion and herbs with an Italian-seasoned rub, carved in half and served with their pan drippings.

AmericanDinner1 hrServes 6441 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: thawed

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

HB-17175 · Hand-built original

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Cornish gurnard vignarola

A Roman spring stew of peas, broad beans, asparagus and artichokes in a bacon, leek and white wine broth carries baked Cornish gurnard fillets brushed with brown butter. Fresh mint, chives, chervil and lemon finish the vignarola at the last moment.

ItalianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 2246 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6639 · Hand-built original

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Cornish mussels with bacon, cider and wild garlic

Cornish mussels steam open in cider with shallot, bay and thyme, then return to a leek and clotted cream sauce built on their own strained cooking liquor. Crisp smoked bacon lardons, tarragon and wild garlic finish the bowls, with garlic-rubbed sourdough for the sauce.

BritishMain course1 hrServes 4154 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-6640 · Hand-built original

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Cornish Steak Pasty

The classic Cornish hand pie: flaky, buttery pastry folded and crimped around skirt steak, potatoes, swede and onion that cook together in their own juices.

BritishMain course4 hrMakes 6-8 large pasties443 kcal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-13384 · Hand-built original

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