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Fruit Salad

A mixed fruit salad of strawberries, mango, grapes, mandarins, kiwis, blueberries and apples in an orange juice, honey and lime dressing.

AmericanSide10 minServes 4224 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mango

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

HB-12226 · Hand-built original

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Fruit salad

A simple mixed fruit salad of kiwi, mango, pineapple, grapes, berries and orange, with honey if liked.

Salad15 minServes 6-872 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: fruit

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-4408 · Hand-built original

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Fruit Salsa

A fresh fruit salsa of strawberries, kiwi, apple and mango bound with lime juice and raspberry jam.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack15 minServes 6107 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: strawberries

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

HB-3493 · Hand-built original

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Fruit Skewers

Rainbow fruit threaded onto skewers: strawberries, orange, kiwi, blackberries, grapes and blueberries. A bright, no-cook treat for parties and lunchboxes.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish, Snack10 minServes 12VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: strawberries

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

HB-18067 · Hand-built original

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Ful Medames

Canned fava beans simmered with garlic, green onion, cumin and paprika, half-mashed for a chunky texture and finished with cilantro, lemon and olive oil.

AmericanAppetizer23 minVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-9852 · Hand-built original

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Funeral Potatoes

Thawed shredded hash browns mixed with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Parmesan, cheese blend, onion and sage, baked under a buttery crushed cornflake topping. The casserole emerges bubbling at the edges with a golden, glistening crust.

Side1 hr 5 min6–8 servings193 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7052 · Hand-built original

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Funfetti Protein Popcorn

Microwave popcorn shaken with vanilla protein powder, drizzled with melted white chocolate and finished with rainbow sprinkles.

AmericanSnack10 minServes 4133 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-11580 · Hand-built original

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Funnel Cakes

Funnel Cakes – a summer fair classic treat that’s sweet and crispy served piping hot and dusted with snowfall of powdered sugar and just about anything you could think off. Perfect fried snack for boardwalk trips or just fun nights on your deck!

AfricanSnacks45 minServes 8212 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: flour

HB-0967 · Hand-built original

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Futomaki giant rolls

Thick Japanese sushi rolls filled with seasoned shiitake mushrooms and carrots, strips of folded omelette, and cucumber over nori and sushi rice.

JapaneseLight meals & snacks1 hrMakes 2 large rolls292 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: mushroom

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

HB-13834 · Hand-built original

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Gado Gado (Indonesian Salad with Peanut Sauce)

Blanched potatoes, beansprouts and spinach, sliced cucumber, halved boiled eggs and crisp fried tempeh arranged for a warm peanut sauce made with red curry paste, kecap manis, coconut milk and lime. Chopped peanuts, chilli and prawn crackers go alongside.

Bali, IndonesianMain Course, Side Salad30 minServes 2906 kcalDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: prawn

HB-7054 · Hand-built original

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Gado gado salad

An Indonesian salad of soft-boiled eggs, potatoes, green beans, crisp tofu, lettuce, cucumber and beansprouts under a warm peanut, coconut and sherry sauce. Crispy onions, coriander, prawn crackers and sambal garnish the bowl.

Thai and South-East AsianLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 2–4248 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-18332 · Hand-built original

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Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce

Steamed gai lan (Chinese broccoli) laid on a plate and covered with a brief-boiled oyster sauce of chicken stock, soy, Shaoxing wine, garlic and ginger, topped with fried garlic.

ChineseSide15 minServes 2124 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-10321 · Hand-built original

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Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp)

Shrimp tossed with minced garlic, oil, salt and baking soda, then cooked in olive oil that has first been flavoured with their shells, smashed garlic and red pepper flakes. Sliced garlic, sherry vinegar and parsley complete a dish served straight from the skillet.

SpanishAppetizer0 minServes 228 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-7058 · Hand-built original

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Garaetteok Gangjeong

Chewy bar rice cakes air-fried until crisp at the edges, then tossed in a sweet, sour and spicy gochujang glaze. Almonds and sesame seeds add crunch to every glossy piece.

KoreanSnackDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice cakes

Pairs well with: beer, pickled radish, cola, fried chicken

HB-15817 · Hand-built original

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Garden Greens and Tofu Salad with Peanut Dressing

Torn lettuce, bean sprouts, red onion, tomato and cucumber are topped with golden tofu cubes and a creamy peanut dressing. It is a fresh, mild salad with plenty of crunch.

ThaiSalad15 minServes 288 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: lettuce

Pairs well with: steamed rice, iced tea, grilled chicken

HB-18615 · Hand-built original

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Garden Salad

Chopped iceberg lettuce with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and grated carrot tossed in a cider vinegar, olive oil and Dijon mustard dressing. A fine scatter of parsley or chives is the only embellishment this everyday salad needs.

WesternSide Salad7 minServes 433 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: handfuls

HB-7059 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Basil Stir Fry Loofah Gourd

Chunks of loofah gourd steamed in a lidded casserole with ginger, salt and oil until translucent, finished with fresh basil. Note the listed main ingredient in the index does not match the dish.

AsianSide7 minServes 4VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: gin

HB-10744 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Bread

A French loaf quartered and spread with a garlic, parsley and Parmesan butter, broiled until golden and bubbling.

AmericanAppetizer25 minEgg-free

Main ingredient: unsalted butter room temperature

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

HB-10143 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Bread

A French loaf spread with butter mixed with roasted garlic, fresh garlic, parsley and parmesan, baked until golden.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr 15 minServes 1256 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-10468 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread is a Western sides built around note. Ready in 25 min.

WesternSides25 minServes 6287 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: french stick or baguette

HB-2931 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Bread Biscuits

Tall buttermilk biscuits with garlic, Parmesan and parsley, brushed with garlic butter.

AmericanSide dish8–12 servings636 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

Pairs well with: tomato soup, pasta, green salad

HB-5375 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Butter Bread Popcorn

Cubes of white bread toasted until crisp, then tossed in a bubbling butter, sugar and garlic glaze with parsley. The syrup sets into a light caramel shell around each piece.

KoreanSnackServes 2410 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: bread

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

HB-15847 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Butter Fried Rice

Cold cooked rice coated in egg yolk and fried with plenty of garlic, butter, egg whites and green onion, seasoned with soy sauce and white pepper.

AsianAppetizer20 minServes 4842 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-10746 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Butter Rice with Kale

White rice cooked in chicken broth with garlic butter, rested under a layer of massaged kale so the leaves wilt into it, then fluffed with extra butter. Chopped almonds are sprinkled over the finished garlic butter rice.

Sides35 minServes 6510 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7064 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms

Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms is a Western mains, side built around portabello. Ready in 25 min.

WesternMains, Side25 minServes 4152 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: portabello

HB-0978 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Butter Tortilla Chips

Tortillas brushed with a sweet garlic butter of condensed milk and mayonnaise, then crisped in the oven, air fryer or pan. The pan version sandwiches in a slice of cheese for a melty center.

KoreanSnackGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: tortilla

Pairs well with: beer, cola, salsa, guacamole

HB-15848 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Buttered Peas

Frozen peas cooked quickly in garlic butter with salt and black pepper.

WesternSide10 minServes 6129 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: peas

HB-3562 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Edamame

Steamed edamame tossed back into a hot skillet with olive oil, garlic, and soy sauce, finished with flaky sea salt.

Asian AmericanAppetizer, Snack10 minServes 43 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: edamame

HB-13844 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Fried Mushroom

Torn oyster mushrooms marinated in tamari and garlic, dipped in a rice flour and soda water batter, and fried crisp.

AsianAppetizer25 minServes 4314 kcalDairy-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-10747 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Fried Rice

Day-old long grain rice fried in garlic oil with scallions, salt, white pepper and soy sauce, with the golden fried garlic folded back in at the end.

HawaiianSide20 minServes 4459 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice

HB-10322 · Hand-built original

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Garlic green beans

Green beans charred in a hot pan so their sweetness deepens, with garlic, lemon juice, and parsley stirred through at the end.

Side dishes40 minServes 46 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: trimmed

HB-13845 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Knots

Soft dough knots baked and drowned in garlic butter and parmesan.

PizzaSide dish32 minServes 887 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: bread dough

Pairs well with: tomato sauce, salads, soups

HB-5904 · Hand-built original

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Garlic mushroom frittata

Chestnut mushrooms stir-fried in batches, returned to the pan with garlic and chives, covered with beaten eggs and finished under a hot grill. The frittata is cut into wedges and served with a Little Gem, cherry tomato and cucumber salad.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 2107 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mushroom

HB-7069 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Mushroom Noodles

Egg noodles tossed in a wok with golden fried garlic, halved button mushrooms and a soy, rice vinegar, sweet chili and sesame sauce. Finely chopped scallions are scattered over the glossy noodles before serving.

AmericanDinner, Side Dish20 minServes 4333 kcalVegetarianDairy-free

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-7070 · Hand-built original

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Garlic mushrooms

Mixed mushrooms fried hard with sliced garlic, splashed with sherry vinegar and finished with paprika, herbs and olive oil in the Spanish style.

SpanishSide dishes1 hrServes 644 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: olive oil

HB-17486 · Hand-built original

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Garlic mushrooms and cured ham on toasted brioche

Crisped cured ham tops garlic mushrooms — chestnut, shiitake, oyster and enoki — finished with crème fraîche and served on butter-toasted brioche. Parsley scattered over each slice adds freshness.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 621 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ham

HB-17784 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Naan

Pillow-soft naan blistered in a hot pan and brushed with garlic butter.

IndianSide dish35 minServes 4369 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: bread

Pairs well with: any curry, raita, salad

HB-5655 · Hand-built original

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