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Cumin Steak and Scallion Pitas

Skirt steak marinates briefly in cumin, olive oil and garlic, sears to medium-rare, and is sliced and served in pita pockets with wilted scallions, jalapeño and a cumin yogurt sauce.

Main course25 min4 servings58 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: steak

HB-6814 · Hand-built original

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Cup Noodle Fried Rice

Softened spicy cup noodles chopped short and stir-fried with brown rice, egg, and green onion. A fast, savory one-pan meal with plenty of chew.

KoreanMain courseServes 1314 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cup noodles

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, seaweed soup, danmuji

HB-16942 · Hand-built original

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Cup Noodle Shabu-Shabu

A single pot of beef, cabbage, bok choy, and mushrooms simmered with udon cup noodles in their own broth. A sharp soy-vinegar dipping sauce is served alongside.

KoreanMain course15 minServes 1186 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, steamed rice

HB-16943 · Hand-built original

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Cured duck 'ham' with goats' cheese and cherries

Duck breasts cured for three days in salt, sugar, citrus and warm spices, sliced thin and served with goats' cheese, endive, watercress and a port-poached cherry sauce.

BritishMain course13 hrServes 2950 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-13537 · Hand-built original

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Curried fish and chips

Air-fried chips with cod in a curried breadcrumb crust and a coarse minty pea mash — a fakeaway-style fish and chips with a gentle curry warmth.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4216 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cod

HB-13543 · Hand-built original

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Curried Lentils

Brown lentils are simmered until tender, then combined with carrots, onion and garlic sautéed with curry powder and finished in tomato sauce with cilantro.

IndianMain course45 minServes 4382 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6817 · Hand-built original

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Curried mussels, butternut squash and homemade soda bread

Fresh mussels steam open with butternut squash and kale in a curried cider broth finished with cream, served with a honey soda bread baked from scratch.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4121 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: dusting

HB-6818 · Hand-built original

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Curried Sweet Chili Ribs

St. Louis-style spareribs rubbed with curry powder, ginger, garlic and lime zest are baked slowly in foil, then coated with a sweet chili glaze and finished at high heat until crusted.

Main course4 hr 30 min6 servings109 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-6822 · Hand-built original

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Curried tofu with turmeric brothy rice

Extra-firm tofu is simmered in a turmeric-spiced broth, coated with curry paste and roasted, then sliced over basmati rice with the broth ladled around it and pickled red onion on top.

IndianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 498 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-6823 · Hand-built original

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Curry Goat (Trinidadian)

Curry Goat (Trinidadian) is a Trinidadian main centred on goat meat, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

TrinidadianMain CourseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: goat meat

Pairs well with: paratha roti, dhalpuri, rice

HB-4180 · Hand-built original

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Curry goat and jerk chicken with rice and peas

Tender curry goat and jerk chicken are served with coconut rice and gungo peas for a generous sharing dish. Both meats benefit from marinating overnight, so plan ahead.

CaribbeanMain course14 hrServes 6–8747 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-2882 · Hand-built original

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Curry Lasagna

Lasagna sheets layered with a thick beef and curry-roux sauce, sweet potato rounds, and Parmesan béchamel. It bakes under foil, then finishes uncovered under a browned cheese top.

KoreanMain courseEgg-free

Main ingredient: ground beef

Pairs well with: green salad, garlic bread, pickles, tomato soup

HB-16934 · Hand-built original

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Curry Potato Stir-Fry

Matchstick potatoes and carrot fried until golden at the edges, then steamed briefly and tossed with curry powder. The finish is dry, fragrant, and lightly peppered.

KoreanSideServes 2438 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup, fried egg

HB-16931 · Hand-built original

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Curry roasted halibut with morels and asparagus

Halibut fillets seasoned with curry, turmeric and sea salt, roasted and basted in butter and lime, served over sautéed morels, asparagus and sugar-snap peas with an aromatic infused stock.

Light meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 21047 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: halibut

HB-13547 · Hand-built original

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Curry Toast

Golden buttered toast spread with instant curry and covered with a melted cheese slice. A quick, savory snack with a peppery, herby finish.

KoreanSnackVegetarianEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: bread

Pairs well with: coffee, milk, tomato soup, salad

HB-16936 · Hand-built original

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Cutlassfish Pot Rice

Pot rice topped with golden grilled cutlassfish and chives, rested together so the fish steams into the grains. A soy, mirin and sesame seasoning sauce is spooned over at the table.

KoreanMain course30 minServes 4372 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cutlassfish

Pairs well with: kimchi, seaweed soup, pickled radish, soy seasoning sauce

HB-15853 · Hand-built original

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Cá Kho (Fish With Coconut Caramel)

Skinless salmon fillets are seared and finished in a coconut water caramel seasoned with fish sauce, shallot and garlic, with pickled jalapeño brine sharpening the sauce.

Main course40 min4 servings237 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-6826 · Hand-built original

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Dadi's Butter Chicken

Char-grilled chicken thighs marinated in spiced yogurt finish cooking in a butter-rich tomato and cream sauce scented with garam masala, fenugreek and lemon. Handmade rotis made from chapati flour are served for scooping, with steamed basmati rice on the side.

IndianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 41017 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-15163 · Hand-built original

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Dadi's Thali

A full thali of cumin-cardamom rice, spiced cabbage with cashews, mango dal, and a prawn and pea curry, each cooked separately and served together.

IndianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 41075 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-14611 · Hand-built original

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Dal (Indian Lentil Curry)

Chana dal is simmered with onion, tomato, ginger and turmeric until porridge-like, finished with garam masala and a sizzling tadka of cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dried chillies and eschalot in ghee.

IndianMain course1 hr 45 minServes 3212 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-6830 · Hand-built original

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Dal Makhani

A rich Indian black lentil curry with kidney beans, tomato and cream, finished with fried ginger in ghee.

IndianMain course4 to 6314 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: urad beans (black gram)

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

HB-3978 · Hand-built original

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Dal makhani

Black urid dal and red kidney beans are simmered until soft, mashed, then cooked with tomatoes, ginger and cream and finished with garlic chilli butter and coriander.

IndianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4169 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: dal

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

HB-6831 · Hand-built original

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Dal Nirvana

Brown lentils are boiled, then simmered with canned tomatoes, butter, ginger, garlic, cayenne and cumin, and finished with evaporated milk and fresh cilantro.

IndianMain course1 hr 10 minServes 6212 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6832 · Hand-built original

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Dal Tadka

Yellow dal finished with a sizzling tadka of ghee, cumin, garlic and chillies poured over at the table.

IndianMain course45 minServes 4316 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: basmati rice, roti, greens

HB-5638 · Hand-built original

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