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Crispy Fish Fillets

Flounder fillets coated in mustard egg wash and panko, pan-fried until crisp and served with lemon.

AmericanMain course20 minServes 4446 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: flounder

HB-4581 · Hand-built original

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Crispy fried chicken with gochujang sauce and slaw

Flattened chicken breasts coated in egg and cornflour, crumbed with breadcrumbs, sesame, chia and linseeds, pan-fried and served with a sticky gochujang sauce and a lime-dressed slaw.

Main course1 hrServes 4468 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6759 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Gnocchi With Tomato and Red Onion

Pan-crisped potato gnocchi tossed with juicy, just-softened tomatoes, sweet red onion, and a splash of balsamic, finished with fresh parsley and basil.

ItalianMain course0 min4 servings111 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gnocchi

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

HB-13503 · Hand-built original

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Crispy lamb ribs with cucumber and sesame salad

Lamb ribs simmered in dark soy with aromatics, chilled and fried crisp, glazed with a ground Sichuan peppercorn spice mix, and served with a cucumber, mangetout and enoki salad in a sesame dressing.

Main course1 hr 30 minServes 4446 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lamb

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

HB-6767 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Lebanese Meat Stuffed Pita - Arayes

Thin pita halves stuffed with raw spiced lamb or beef mince and pan-fried so the meat cooks inside and its juices soak into the bread, served with a whipped tahini yogurt sauce.

lebanese, Middle EasternAppetiser, Main30 minServes 1091 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-6768 · Hand-built original

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Crispy mango tofu quinoa bowl

Crispy tofu gets a sticky glaze and bed of herby quinoa for this make-ahead lunch that really packs in the plant points. It’s a bright, filling vegan lunch that can be packed into containers and finished with yoghurt just before eating. Each serving provides 474 kcal, 25.5g protein, 64.4g carbohydrate (of which 25.4g sugars), 9.9g fat (of which 1.3g saturates), 11g fibre and 2.49g salt.

Main course1 hrServes 3474 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-2870 · Hand-built original

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Crispy marinated baby octopus

Baby octopus braised until tender, marinated overnight in olive oil, lemon and garlic, then seared on a hot plate until the legs crisp.

Mediterranean, WesternMains, Starter1 hr 25 minServes 6131 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: baby octopus

HB-6769 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Mustard Fried Chicken

Chicken wings cleaned with lime, vinegar and water, coated in whisked eggs, mustard and hot sauce with a garlic, onion, mustard and paprika seasoning blend, marinated in buttermilk and fried in a flour, cornstarch and sazón dredge.

AmericanMain course40 minServes 41176 kcal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9222 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Nori-Wrapped Tofu with Teriyaki Glaze 照烧海苔豆腐

Firm tofu fingers wrapped in strips of nori, dredged in cornstarch and pan-fried crisp, then glazed in a ginger, mirin and soy sauce with sesame seeds and scallions.

Chinese-JapaneseMain course30 minServes 4175 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-9527 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Orecchiette With Spicy Sausage and Collard Ragù

Orecchiette crisped in a skillet after boiling, folded into a ragù of browned sweet Italian sausage, collard greens, tomato paste and Calabrian chiles, finished with lemon and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Main courseServes 4346 kcalGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

HB-6771 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Pan Fried Fish

Crispy Pan Fried Fish is a Western main built around note. Ready in 8 min.

WesternMain8 minServes 2258 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: thin white fish fillets

HB-0730 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Pan Fried Scallion Chicken Thighs in 20 Minutes

Boneless skin-on chicken thighs coated in cornstarch and pan-fried crisp, drizzled with a 30-second pan sauce of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, green onion, garlic and ginger.

AsianMain course20 minServes 2510 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-10670 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Pea Fritters

Pan-fried fritters of frozen peas, cheese and green onion in a light batter, served with a lemon yoghurt dipping sauce.

WesternDinner, Starter20 minServes 9113 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-3431 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Pork Belly

Skin-on pork belly scored with a five-spice paste on the meat side, dried in the fridge for a day, crusted with a salt and egg-white layer, then roasted at 300°F and blasted at 450°F until the skin puffs and blisters.

ChineseMain course49 hrServes 8548 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-10301 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Pork Belly

Thick strips of pork belly are seasoned with five spice on the meat side, dried low in the air fryer, then blasted hot until the skin puffs and crackles.

ChineseMain course1 hr3 servings9 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: pork belly

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

HB-6775 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Pork Belly Fried Rice with Chinese Broccoli and Egg

Fried jasmine rice built around chunks of crackling-crisp pork belly, with Chinese broccoli and ribbons of egg. The pork stays crisp if it is folded in at the very end, so timing matters more than anything else here.

ThaiMain course25 minServes 41173 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: crispy pork belly

Pairs well with: cucumber salad, clear soup, iced tea

HB-18641 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Pork Belly with Chinese Broccoli in Garlic Brown Sauce

Crisp chunks of pork belly are tossed quickly with Chinese broccoli and plenty of garlic, then glazed in a savory brown sauce. It is a fast, punchy main that belongs over a bowl of jasmine rice.

ThaiMain course25 minServes 4429 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: crispy pork belly

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, cucumber salad, fresh fruit

HB-18671 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Potato Tacos

Spiced mashed potato and cheese filling folded into tortillas and pan-fried until golden, served with a chipotle mayo sauce, avocado, lettuce and cotija.

AmericanMain course1 hrThis recipe will make about 20 tacos!136 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-9797 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Rice Salad

Baked crispy rice tossed with cabbage, pepper, cucumber, avocado, mango and herbs in a tahini chilli dressing.

American, Asian AmericanDinner, entree, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish50 minServes 6466 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: grilled chicken, grilled prawns, miso soup, spring rolls

HB-4965 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Rice Watermelon Poke

Marinated watermelon cubes with cucumber, avocado, carrot and scallion over crispy sesame rice, finished with a spicy mayo sauce and furikake.

AmericanMain course20 minServes 4749 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-11461 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

Crispy Roasted Chickpeas - crispy, crunchy, easy healthy snack that can be made with canned or dried chickpeas and comes in two flavors - savory and sweet! Enjoy them on their own for snacking or as add-ons to your favorite salads or soups for added texture!

AfricanSnacks1 hr 15 minServes 267 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: overnight

HB-0735 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

Baby potato halves roast cut-side down on a layer of seasoned parmesan, emerging tender inside with a lacy, deep-golden cheese crust underneath.

Side45 minServes 4278 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: potatoes

HB-6779 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Russet potatoes parboiled with baking soda so their edges rough up, then roasted in duck fat with rosemary, garlic and onion powder until the outsides turn extra crisp and the centres stay fluffy.

AmericanSide1 hr 35 minServes 6140 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potatoes

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

HB-18825 · Hand-built original

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