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Air Fryer Lemon Dill Scallops

Scallops tossed with olive oil, melted butter, garlic, lemon juice and dill, air fried in a single layer until just cooked and succulent.

AmericanDinner, Main Course, Side Dish15 minServes 4164 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: scallops

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

HB-17902 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Freezing the crumb-coated mozzarella before air-frying is the trick that keeps the cheese from escaping. The sticks come out crisp outside and stretchy within, ready for marinara.

AmericanAppetizer38 minServes 1072 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sticks

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

HB-17133 · Hand-built original

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Air fryer mozzarella sticks

Air fryer mozzarella sticks is a American dish prepared from its core ingredients in a straightforward, home-style way. Serve it fresh and hot where appropriate.

AmericanStarters & nibbles1 hr 30 minServes 3–437 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-3288 · Hand-built original

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Air fryer mushrooms

Garlicky butter mushrooms cooked in the air fryer in under ten minutes — a breakfast or side dish made for mopping up with fresh bread.

BritishSide dishes1 hrServes 2218 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: large

HB-12619 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Onion Rings

Golden, crunchy onion rings with a Parmesan and paprika panko coating, crisped in the air fryer — an addictive snack or side.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish, Snack20 minServes 4268 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: onions

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

HB-12620 · Hand-built original

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Air fryer parsnips and carrots with chilli honey

Parsnips and carrots are glazed with a garlic chilli honey, air fried at 350°F until golden and tender, then glossed with the reserved honey and extra chilli flakes.

Side dishes1 hrServes 460 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: honey

HB-5957 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Russet potato wedges are soaked, dried and seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika and black pepper, then air fried in two stages until golden and crisp, with parmesan and parsley to finish.

AmericanSide0 min4 servings127 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-5960 · Hand-built original

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Air fryer roasted red pepper soup

A sweet, deep-flavoured roasted red pepper and tomato soup, the vegetables roasted in the air fryer and blended silky, topped with Parmesan croutons and crème fraîche. It can be enjoyed hot or chilled.

Light meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4252 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12626 · Hand-built original

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Air fryer sprouts with chestnut and bacon

Brussels sprouts tossed in melted butter roast in the air fryer at 350°F with bacon lardons, and chopped chestnuts join for the final minutes until everything is cooked through.

BritishSide dishes40 minServes 476 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-5962 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli

Cheese ravioli are dipped in beaten egg, coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs and air-fried until the pasta pillows turn crisp and golden. A bowl of marinara alongside makes the crunchy bites complete.

AmericanAppetizer20 minServes 4213 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: eggs

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

HB-18191 · Hand-built original

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Air-Fryer Crispy Fish Fillet Sandwiches

Cod fillets are coated in an egg, mayonnaise and mustard batter seasoned with paprika and onion powder, crumbed in panko and air fried at 400°F, then served on toasted potato buns with tartar sauce.

Main courseMakes 4 sandwiches659 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: cod

HB-5965 · Hand-built original

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Ajiaco Cubano

Cuba's hearty country stew of pork, beef, and smoked ham simmered with malanga, yuca, boniato, pumpkin, corn, and plantains. The vegetables go in in stages so everything finishes tender together.

CubanSoup2 hr 30 min8 servings509 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: crusty bread, white rice

HB-4192 · Hand-built original

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Ajo blanco

SpanishStarterVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: bread

HB-0037 · Hand-built original

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Albondigas

Spanish beef meatballs seasoned with cumin and cayenne, browned and served in a slow-cooked tomato, pepper, paprika, and thyme sauce.

SpanishLight meals & snacks2 hr 30 minServes 2698 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-12637 · Hand-built original

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Alfredo Corn

Fresh corn kernels get the alfredo treatment in a skillet: butter and black pepper, a cornstarch-thickened sauce and a generous amount of grated Parmesan, crowned with crushed Parmesan crisps.

Side15 min2–4 servings172 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

HB-5970 · Hand-built original

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Algerian Carrots

AlgerianSideVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: olive oil

HB-0046 · Hand-built original

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Aljotta - Maltese fish soup

Aljotta - Maltese fish soup is a Maltese lunch, soup, starter built around whole. Ready in 1 h 15 min.

MalteseLunch, Soup, Starter1 hr 15 minServes 6145 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: whole

HB-0049 · Hand-built original

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Almojábanas

Almojábanas are Puerto Rican fried rice-flour fritters with cheese, crisp outside and soft inside. This version uses cheddar, pepper jack, and cotija in the batter and serves the fritters with a mayonnaise, yogurt, and hot-sauce dip.

Puerto RicanAppetizer55 minServes 16681 kcal

Main ingredient: cheese

Pairs well with: coffee, hot chocolate

HB-4214 · Hand-built original

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Almond Butter Cookies

Light, chewy butter cookies flavored with ground almonds and almond extract. Each cookie is topped with sliced almonds.

AmericanSnack18 minServes 2490 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: almonds

Pairs well with: tea, coffee

HB-5492 · Hand-built original

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Almond Butter Protein Bars

No-bake bars pressed from almond butter, protein powder, hemp seeds and ground flax, topped with melted chocolate and sea salt and chilled before slicing.

AmericanSnackServes 12328 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: quinoa

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

HB-11210 · Hand-built original

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Almost no-oil Pan Fried Eggplant

Thick eggplant rounds browned in a dry pan with only a spray of oil, then finished in their own steam until silky and tender.

WesternMain, Side13 minServes 253 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-5973 · Hand-built original

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Aloo bun chat

Aloo bun chat is a Indian dish prepared from its core ingredients in a straightforward, home-style way. Serve it fresh and hot where appropriate.

IndianLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 4184 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-3293 · Hand-built original

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Aloo paratha

North Indian flatbreads stuffed with mashed potato spiced with ginger, green chilli, coriander and chaat masala, fried in ghee until speckled.

IndianLight meals & snacks2 hrMakes 663 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: dusting

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

HB-5974 · Hand-built original

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Aloo Paratha (Indian Potato Stuffed Flatbread)

Indian flatbreads rolled around a spiced mashed potato filling with garam masala, carom seeds, ginger, and coriander, pan-fried until golden on both sides.

IndianAppetizer, Breakfast, Starter27 minServes 4399 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-12644 · Hand-built original

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Aloo Pie

Aloo Pie is a Trinidadian street food centred on potato, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

TrinidadianAppetizer2 hrServes 12320 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: channa, tamarind sauce, mango sauce

HB-4168 · Hand-built original

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Amarillos

Amarillos, also called plátanos maduros, are ripe brown plantains sliced and fried until golden and caramelized. Made with just plantains and oil, they are served as a sweet side dish, snack, or dessert.

Puerto RicanSide Dish20 min4 servings523 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: plantains

Pairs well with: arroz con gandules, picadillo

HB-4218 · Hand-built original

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Amazing CRISPY Parmesan Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Halved Brussels sprouts roasted cut-side down under a coating of garlic, parmesan and panko until the outer leaves turn deep golden and crisp.

WesternSides35 minServes 458 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: brussels sprouts

HB-5975 · Hand-built original

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AMAZING vegetarian lettuce wraps

A meat-free san choy bow of crumbled tofu, carrot, green beans and mushroom in a glossy savoury sauce, spooned into lettuce leaves with peanuts and sriracha.

Asian, ChineseLight mains, Main, Starter25 minServes 2134 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-5976 · Hand-built original

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Amish Broccoli Salad

A salad of raw broccoli and cauliflower florets with fried bacon and cheddar in a mayonnaise and sour cream dressing, from Amish cooks in Navarre, Ohio.

AmericanSalad45 minGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: broccoli

HB-5545 · Hand-built original

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Amish Friendship Bread

The gift that keeps on giving: a sweet, cinnamon-swirled friendship bread from a simple 10-day starter, baked in two loaves — one to keep and one to share.

AmishBread, Side Dish241 hr 10 minServes 12541 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: active dry yeast

HB-17724 · Hand-built original

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Anchovy salade Niçoise

Less a strict recipe than a guide to a great salade niçoise: eggs, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, green beans and anchovies under a garlic oil and vinegar dressing, where quality of ingredients is everything.

FrenchLight meals & snacks30 minServes 470 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tuna

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-17744 · Hand-built original

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Anda paratha

Pakistani parathas fried in ghee, then set over a spiced egg mixture with onion, tomato, coriander, and toasted cumin so the egg cooks into the bread.

PakistaniLight meals & snacks1 hrMakes 6130 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: dusting

HB-12649 · Hand-built original

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Angel Biscuits

A fabulous cross between bread and biscuits that's light, pillowy, and tasty. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner! It's like the lovechild of bread and biscuits. Pair them with honey and butter, and you'll be in heaven. Makes about a dozen

AfricanBreakfast, Side, Snacks1 hr 38 minServes 12368 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: yeast

HB-0055 · Hand-built original

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