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"Poor Man's Lobster" – Monkfish with Herb Browned Butter

Monkfish fillets are seared in olive oil, then basted in foaming browned butter with garlic and thyme and finished with parsley, chives and chervil. The firm, sweet flesh earns monkfish its nickname of poor man's lobster.

WesternFish, Main18 minServes 258 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: lobster

HB-5922 · Hand-built original

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"Sizzling Beef" Steak Fried Rice

Tenderised strips of rump steak are marinated with soy, oyster sauce and baking soda, sizzled until caramelised, then tossed through day-old rice with green beans, egg and a fish-sauce seasoning.

Asian, Chinese, Thai-ishMain, Side Dish1 hr 25 minServes 4669 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-5923 · Hand-built original

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'Butter' tofu curry

Roasted butternut squash blended with coconut milk, curry powder, garlic and ginger into a creamy butter-style sauce, with margarine-fried tofu, peppers and green vegetables folded through. The vegan curry batches well for another day.

IndianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 2100 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-18345 · Hand-built original

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'Marry me' chicken pasta

This dish is a play on Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, lemon and Parmesan in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a weekend meal or date night showstopper. Each serving provides 930 kcal, 75.4g protein, 70.5g carbohydrate (of which 6.1g sugars), 37g fat (of which 18.9g saturates), 3.1g fibre and 2.04g salt.

ItalianMain course40 minServes 2867 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-0001 · Hand-built original

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'Marry me' chicken with cheesy mash

Tender chicken simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce, served over rich mashed potato folded with mozzarella and cheddar. Pure comfort food for a cosy night in.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 2568 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12568 · Hand-built original

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'Nduja-stuffed boxty dumplings with cauliflower purée

Irish boxty dumplings of mashed and grated potato with cheese, stuffed with spicy 'nduja, boiled then crisped on potato rostis, and served over cauliflower purée with buttered wilted spinach.

IrishMain course1 hrServes 4168 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17642 · Hand-built original

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1 Hour Dinner Rolls

Soft, golden dinner rolls mixed, risen and baked in about an hour, brushed with melted butter straight from the oven.

AmericanSide Dish1 hr 3 minServes 15174 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-12571 · Hand-built original

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1-Pan Dumpling Bake

Frozen dumplings bake in a single pan under a red-curry coconut sauce sharpened with lime, ginger and peanut butter, with chopped bok choy wilted through the sauce.

AsianMain course

Main ingredient: dumplings

HB-5924 · Hand-built original

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10-Minute Vegan Pad Krapow (Thai Basil Stir-fry)

A fast Thai basil stir-fry where chopped seitan stands in for minced meat, fried with chillies, shallots and garlic and glazed with soy sauces and sugar before a whole bunch of basil wilts through it.

ThaiMain course10 minServes 424 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: seitan

Pairs well with: Jasmine rice

HB-5925 · Hand-built original

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1000 chilli chicken

Crisp-fried marinated chicken thigh pieces are tossed in hot oil with dried chillies, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger and garlic, then finished with sesame seeds and Sichuan pepper oil and served with steamed rice.

ChineseMain course1 hrServes 265 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-5926 · Hand-built original

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12 Minute Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles

Ground chicken and instant ramen noodles simmer in a quick peanut-curry broth built on red curry paste, coconut milk and chicken stock, with baby spinach wilted through at the end.

Asian, Thai-ishMains12 minServes 2812 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-5927 · Hand-built original

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15 Minute Japanese Fusion Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi

Gnocchi tossed in a cream sauce with shiitake mushrooms and onion, seasoned with soy sauce, black pepper and dashi powder and finished with parmesan and parsley.

FusionMain course15 minServes 2580 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-10490 · Hand-built original

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15 Minute Thai Inspired Holy Basil Pork Stir Fry

Ground pork stir-fried with green beans, garlic and Thai bird's eye chilis in oyster sauce, soy sauce and honey, finished with holy basil and served over jasmine rice with a fried egg.

AsianMain course15 minServes 2498 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-10493 · Hand-built original

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15 Minute Tomato Curry Udon Soup For One

A single serving of udon in a tomato and Japanese curry broth with garlic, soy sauce and ketchup, plus toppings of choice.

AsianMain course15 minServes 192 kcalDairy-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-10494 · Hand-built original

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15-Minute Dakgalbi

Spicy Korean stir-fried chicken thigh marinated in a curry-spiked gochujang sauce, cooked with cabbage, sweet potato, perilla leaves and chewy rice cakes, with molten corn cheese on the side.

KoreanMain courseEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken thigh

Pairs well with: steamed rice, lettuce wraps, perilla leaves, kimchi

HB-12573 · Hand-built original

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15-Minute Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Avocado Green Sauce

Paprika and cumin chicken thighs, air fried or baked and broiled, served with a blended avocado, Greek yogurt and cilantro green sauce with jalapeño and lime.

AmericanMain course15 minServes 4506 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-11170 · Hand-built original

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15-Minute Saucy Dan Dan Noodles

Linguine tossed with ground pork in a tahini, soy and chili crisp sauce thickened with a cornstarch slurry, topped with peanuts, green onions and sesame seeds.

AmericanMain course15 minServes 4949 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: noodles

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

HB-11171 · Hand-built original

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2-hour Christmas dinner

A bacon-covered turkey crown roasts first on its own, then finishes sitting on a leek, bread and sausagemeat stuffing while potatoes roast alongside. Pigs in blankets, port gravy, bread sauce, glazed carrots and sprouts with chestnuts complete the two-hour feast.

BritishMain course3 hrServes 6-81243 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-18493 · Hand-built original

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20 Minute Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Juicy strips of chicken with sweet peppers and onion, tossed in fajita seasoning and air fried until lightly charred, ready to wrap in warm flour tortillas.

MexicanDinner, Main Course, main dish20 minServes 6157 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12574 · Hand-built original

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20 Minute Korean Gochujang Beef Bowls

Ground beef browns with butter, bell peppers, shallots and ginger, then caramelises in a tamari and gochujang sauce sweetened with maple, served with a quick cucumber salad and chopped peanuts.

KoreanMain course0 minServes 6479 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-5930 · Hand-built original

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20 Minutes Cheesy Spam and Rice Casserole

Crisped Spam and cold rice cooked with tomato, onion, ketchup and soy sauce, finished under a layer of melted shredded cheese.

AsianMain course20 minServes 4444 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice

HB-10505 · Hand-built original

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