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Sichuan pepper beef stir-fry

Sirloin strips marinate in Shaoxing wine, ground Sichuan pepper, dark soy, five-spice and garlic, then stir-fry with chilli, onion, broccoli, mangetout, carrots and baby corn. A cornflour-thickened stock sauce and steamed jasmine rice complete the dish.

ChineseMain course12 hr 10 minServes 254 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-8250 · Hand-built original

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Sichuan peppercorn chicken escalope

Butterflied chicken breasts are fried in a panko crumb, dusted with a ground cumin, Sichuan peppercorn and chilli spice mix, and served over chilli garlic butter with a cucumber, coriander and spring onion salad and charred lime.

Main course1 hrServes 2483 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8251 · Hand-built original

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Sichuan-style sea bass with wok-fried vegetables

Sea bass fillets are brushed with a Sichuan sauce of garlic, ginger, chillies, spring onions and chilli-bean paste, then baked until cooked through. Wok-fried mangetout and bok choi with soy and sesame form the bed for the fish.

ChineseMain course1 hrServes 4181 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8252 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian Chicken Spaghetti

Seared chicken is shredded into a quick white wine and crushed tomato sauce with black olives, artichokes and red pepper flakes. The sauce is tossed with spaghetti and fresh basil and served with grated Parmesan.

American-Italian, ItalianMains, Pasta20 minServes 4326 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8253 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian fish with sweet potato chips

Thick cod steaks cook in a sweet-sour Sicilian sauce of peppers, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, capers and tomato purée. Roasted sweet potato chips and a lemon-dressed leaf salad are served alongside the fish.

ItalianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4282 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cod

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

HB-8254 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian Pizza

A thick, chewy sheet-pan pizza with a no-knead style dough, a garlicky oregano tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella and Parmesan, and pepperoni that crisps at the edges. The crust is par-baked before topping so the base stays crisp.

Main course1 hr 30 min8–10 servings278 kcalEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-8255 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian-style baked aubergines

Charred aubergine slices are rolled around a filling of vermicelli noodles tossed with Parmesan, ricotta, basil and mint, then baked in a rosemary and garlic cherry tomato sauce under mozzarella. The result sits between parmigiana and a pasta bake.

ItalianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4VegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: olive oil

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

HB-8256 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian-Style Pizza

A focaccia-like rectangular pizza topped in the Sicilian order of cheese before sauce, with mozzarella, a tomato and onion sauce, and optional anchovies over a golden, crisp-bottomed crust. Pizza seasoning, fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil finish the pie.

ItalianMain course5 hr 7 min1 large pizza, about 12 to 16 pieces.Egg-free

Main ingredient: king arthur high-gluten flour

HB-8257 · Hand-built original

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Silverfish fillet with parsley

The silverfish fillet with parsley is a delicious dish from Nicaraguan cuisine. The fish is marinated with lemon and salt, breaded, and fried until golden. The parsley sauce gives it a fresh and tasty touch, perfect to delight your palate. Truly a delight.

NicaraguanMain Course1 hr 10 min6 Servings379 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-2080 · Hand-built original

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Simmered Beef and Tofu (Niku Dofu)

Thinly sliced beef, medium-firm tofu, shiitake mushrooms and onion simmer in a sweet-savory dashi broth with sake, mirin, sugar and soy sauce. This quick sukiyaki-style niku dofu is ready in about twenty minutes.

JapaneseMain course20 minServings: 3277 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-8260 · Hand-built original

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Simple Bread Pudding with Melted Ice Cream

Cubes of stale brioche soak in an orange-zested custard enriched with brown butter, cinnamon and nutmeg, then bake until the top turns golden. Melted ice cream is drizzled over the warm pudding in place of a sauce.

1 hr 5 min9 servings195 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: divided

HB-15204 · Hand-built original

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Simple chicken chow mein

A fast wok dish of cooked chicken, beansprouts and white onion tossed with blanched egg noodles in dark and light soy, oyster sauce and white pepper. Sesame oil and spring onion finish the chow mein off the heat.

ChineseMain course40 minServes 2161 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8262 · Hand-built original

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Simple Chicken Fried Rice

Day-old white rice fries with seared chicken tenderloin pieces, carrot, onion, green onion, garlic and ginger in tamari and toasted sesame oil. Softly scrambled eggs are folded through and toasted sesame seeds finish the fried rice.

ChineseMain course4 people786 kcal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8263 · Hand-built original

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Simple fish dish

A cod fillet bakes under a creamy garlic and herb cheese sauce with spring onion and peas, finished with cherry tomatoes and buttered bread croutons. The small oven dish makes a gentle, comforting fish supper.

Main course1 hrServes 1–2436 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cod

HB-18152 · Hand-built original

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Simple miso, tofu and mushroom ramen

A porcini and miso broth with egg noodles, chestnut mushrooms, pak choi and beansprouts, topped with golden tofu slices and halved soft-boiled eggs. Cashews and dried chilli flakes add crunch and heat.

JapaneseMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4807 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-18310 · Hand-built original

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Simple pizza base

A slow-risen pizza dough of strong white bread flour, dried yeast, olive oil and warm water, rested at least six hours until doubled. The bases are rolled, rested, topped and baked on semolina-dusted sheets until crisp.

Main courseVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: ¼ oz strong white bread flour

HB-8266 · Hand-built original

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Simple Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Scallion Oil 清炒上海青

Bok choy blanched until just tender-crisp, then stir-fried in scallion oil with a salt, sugar and bouillon seasoning and a light starch glaze.

ChineseMain course20 minServes 432 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mushrooms

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

HB-9574 · Hand-built original

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Simple Sushi

Two rolls are made from seasoned sushi rice: an inside-out spicy tuna roll with avocado and chives under sesame seeds and togarashi, and a vegetable maki of pickled carrot and cucumber. Pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce are served with the sliced rolls.

JapaneseMain course1 hrServes 4189 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: tuna

Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame

HB-15210 · Hand-built original

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Simplest Brisket with Braised Onions

Simplest Brisket with Braised Onions is a American main course centred on beef brisket, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

AmericanMain course4 hrServings: Feeds 8 to 10 (and up to 12 if there are many sides and starters).66 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef brisket

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

HB-4112 · Hand-built original

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Singapore butter prawns

Tiger prawns are coated in egg and a flour and cornflour mix, fried crisp, then tossed in aromatic butter with curry leaves, bird's-eye chillies, chicken bouillon powder and golden fried oats. A smashed cucumber salad with tahini dressing and steamed jasmine rice are served alongside.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course40 minServes 2–3368 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8268 · Hand-built original

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Singapore Chilli Crab

Crab pieces simmered in a sweet, savoury tomato-chilli sauce finished with egg ribbons.

SingaporeanMain course3-4134 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: crab

HB-4554 · Hand-built original

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Singapore vermicelli

Prawn vermicelli stir-fried with peppers, beansprouts and spring onions in a curry-spiced soy sauce. Curry chilli oil and fresh red chilli finish the bowls with heat.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hrServes 4195 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: noodles

HB-8270 · Hand-built original

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Single-Crust Food Processor Pie Dough

A flaky single crust made in the food processor, with cornstarch and a splash of vinegar in the dough for tenderness. Everything is chilled before pulsing so the butter stays in distinct pieces.

Makes one 9- to 9½-inch standard or deep-dish pie shell73 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

HB-18446 · Hand-built original

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Siu Mai (Shu Mai)

Open-topped siu mai of minced shrimp and ground pork with shiitake mushroom, soy sauce and white pepper in yellow Hong Kong-style wonton wrappers, steamed and served with sriracha and Chinese hot mustard.

ChineseMain course35 minServes 3056 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10439 · Hand-built original

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Siu Mai (Shumai - Chinese Steamed Dumplings)

Open-topped Cantonese dumplings of pork mince and chopped prawns with shiitake mushroom, steamed in wonton wrappers. A dab of flying fish roe crowns each siu mai.

Asian, ChineseBanquet, Finger Food, Mains, Starter38 minServes 20154 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-8271 · Hand-built original

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Siu Yuk (Cantonese Roast Pork)

Skin-on pork belly rubbed with five-spice on the flesh side, chilled uncovered until the skin turns leathery, then roasted and broiled until the skin blisters into crackling. It is cut into bite-size pieces and served with jasmine rice, hot mustard and hoisin sauce.

Main course2 hr 30 min4 servingsGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-8272 · Hand-built original

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Sixkabob

Tajikistan's shashlik, whose name comes straight from 'six' (skewer): lamb marinated overnight in onion, vinegar, and cumin, often interleaved with tail fat or made in a two-meat version combining cubes and minced patties on the same skewer. It is served on hot non flatbread with pomegranate seeds in season.

TajikMain course12 hr 25 minServes 4350 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: lamb

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

HB-2086 · Hand-built original

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Sizzling Eggplant with Roasted Chili Paste, Garlic and Basil

Tender wedges of eggplant are fried until silky, then glazed with roasted chili paste, garlic and basil for a dish that is smoky, sweet and warmly hot. Onion and bell pepper add sweetness and color against the soft eggplant.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 4153 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: eggplant

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed rice, clear soup

HB-18652 · Hand-built original

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Sizzling ginger steamed fish

Sizzling ginger steamed fish is an Asian light mains, main built around note. Ready in 20 min.

AsianLight mains, Main20 minServes 2158 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cooking sake

HB-2087 · Hand-built original

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Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu

Breaded chicken breasts pan-fried until crisp, then simmered in a Dijon cream sauce and topped with ham and Swiss cheese. The cheese melts over each breast under a lid in the same skillet.

American, French, French AmericanDinner, Main Course40 minServes 4956 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8273 · Hand-built original

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