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Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Naan

Soft yeasted flatbreads stuffed with mozzarella and parmesan, pan-cooked until golden on both sides and brushed with garlic cilantro butter.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr 45 mindivide it into 7 to 8 equal portions328 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9694 · Hand-built original

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Cheese-Wrapped Rice Cake Skewers

Softened garaetteok skewers are wrapped in sheets of pan-melted pizza cheese and served with a ketchup and gochujang sauce. The cheese firms into a chewy blanket around the rice cakes.

KoreanSnackServes 2VegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: rice cakes

Pairs well with: tteokbokki, pickled radish, fish cake soup, cola

HB-16917 · Hand-built original

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Cheeseburger Dip

A hot skillet dip of seasoned ground beef, tomatoes and dill relish melted together with Velveeta and cream cheese, topped like a cheeseburger with lettuce, grilled onions and cherry tomatoes.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish30 minServes 6379 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-6384 · Hand-built original

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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Fresh strawberries hollowed and piped full of sweet vanilla cream cheese, topped with graham cracker crumbs for a bite-size party dessert.

AmericanAppetizer, Dessert15 minServes 12128 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: powdered sugar

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

HB-13305 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Bacon Rice Ball

Cylinders of furikake and seaweed rice wrapped in cheese and bacon, pan-fried on all sides and brushed with a sweet soy glaze.

AsianAppetizer25 minServes 6204 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

HB-10579 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Tender asparagus baked in cream under a bubbling blanket of Monterey cheese and parmesan — a simple, rich side dish.

AmericanSide Dish20 minServes 5360 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cream

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

HB-13307 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Japanese Potato Croquette - Korokke

Mashed russet potato with onion and sweet corn wrapped around cubes of mozzarella, coated in batter and panko and fried until crisp, with a soy, ketchup and Worcestershire drizzle.

AsianAppetizer1 hr 20 minServes 12212 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-10583 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy leeks

Tender pieces of leek simmered first in water, then baked in a mustard and cheddar sauce under a cheesy breadcrumb crust.

Side dishes1 hrServes 2–4VegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: trimmed

HB-6394 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Potato Gratin Stacks (Muffin Tin)

Individual stacks of thinly sliced potato layered in muffin tins with garlic cream, thyme and Gruyère, baked until tender and topped with more melted cheese.

FrenchFinger Food, Side1 hrServes 12171 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-6396 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges

Savoy cabbage wedges coated in a lemon and Dijon Gruyère sauce and Parmesan, roasted until charred at the edges and served over more sauce with toasted hazelnuts and parsley.

Side1 hr 25 min6–8 servings412 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: hazelnuts

HB-6399 · Hand-built original

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Cheesymite Scrolls (Cheese & Vegemite!)

Soft white scrolls of yeasted dough spread with butter, Vegemite and Colby cheese, rolled, sliced and baked in a pan under more cheese.

AustralianBreads, Snack1 hrServes 12321 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bread flour

HB-6402 · Hand-built original

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Chef Salad

Chef Salad - a classic favorite American salad with fresh vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, ham, and cheese topped with a creamy honey mustard yogurt dressing. A fantastic easy and healthy lunch or dinner ready in under 30 minutes!

AfricanSalad25 minServes 4609 kcalGluten-free

Main ingredient: ham

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-0459 · Hand-built original

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Chekdermeh: Traditional Turkmen Rice Dish

Chekdermeh is a colorful and savory rice dish from Turkmenistan, made with tender lamb or beef, rice, vegetables, and aromatic spices. It is traditionally prepared for family gatherings, celebrations, and special occasions. This dish is hearty, energy-boosting, and full of flavor, perfect for lunch or dinner.

TurkmenDinner, Festive, Lunch, Main Course, Special Occasion1 hr 50 minServes 4897 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-0460 · Hand-built original

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Cherry Almond Bread

Maraschino cherry juice and almond extract flavour this two-loaf quick bread, with chopped cherries stirred through by hand. Powdered sugar dusts the cooled loaves before slicing.

AmericanDessert, Snack1 hr 10 minServes 16187 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-18044 · Hand-built original

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Cherry Tomato and Garlic Confit

Whole garlic cloves and cherry tomatoes roast in olive oil until sweet and jammy, then get folded with basil pesto and a shower of Grana Padano for tearing bread through.

KoreanAppetizer1 hrServes 393 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cherry tomato

Pairs well with: baguette, ricotta cheese, pasta, green salad

HB-17006 · Hand-built original

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Cherry Tomato Corn Salad

Cherry tomato and corn salad with red onion in a lemon-olive oil dressing, topped with ricotta cheese.

KoreanSaladServes 2184 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: cherry tomatoes

Pairs well with: crusty bread, grilled chicken, pasta, soup

HB-16384 · Hand-built original

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Cherry Tomato Marinade

Peeled cherry tomatoes marinated with onion, basil and garlic in an olive oil, balsamic and honey dressing.

KoreanSalad30 minServes 456 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cherry tomatoes

Pairs well with: crusty bread, green salad, pasta, grilled chicken

HB-16381 · Hand-built original

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Cherry Tomato Salad

Cherry tomatoes and red onion rested in a mustard vinaigrette and finished with basil.

Italian, WesternSides, Vegetables10 minServes 4115 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cherry tomatoes

Pairs well with: grilled bread, mozzarella, grilled chicken, pasta

HB-5274 · Hand-built original

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Chestnut Jam Toast

A buttered pan-toasted bread sandwich layered with potato salad, cheddar cheese, chestnut jam and pizza cheese.

KoreanSnackVegetarianEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: chestnut jam

Pairs well with: milk, coffee, salad, soup

HB-16377 · Hand-built original

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Chestnut stuffing

A vegetarian Christmas stuffing of white breadcrumbs with chestnuts browned in butter, simmered apricots, onion and celery, parsley and thyme, baked until crisp on top.

BritishSide dishes1 hr 30 minServes 617 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: onions

HB-6408 · Hand-built original

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Chestnut, leek and mushroom tartlets

Puff pastry tartlets filled with wild rice, leeks, oyster mushrooms, chestnuts, rosemary and sage, seasoned with soy sauce, are baked blind, filled and returned to the oven until hot. A winter vegetarian starter with real substance.

Starters & nibbles3 hrServes 475 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mushroom

HB-17804 · Hand-built original

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Chewy muesli bars (granola bars)

No-bake chewy bars of rolled oats, sultanas, almonds, coconut, pepitas and sesame held together with a cooked peanut butter and honey glue, set in the fridge and cut into ten.

Australian, WesternBreakfast, Snacks20 minServes 10280 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pure natural peanut butter

HB-6411 · Hand-built original

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