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Grilled Tomatoes

Thick tomato slices grilled until charred at the edges and just softened, seasoned simply. Served warm with herbs or cheese as listed.

AmericanSide25 minServes 663 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tomato

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

HB-4674 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Vegetable Pickles

Zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, shishito peppers and king oyster mushrooms are grilled, then marinated in a tsuyu and vinegar sauce. Half a day in the refrigerator turns them into a bright, smoky pickle.

KoreanSide1 hrServes 4167 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: zucchini

Pairs well with: soba noodles, steamed rice, grilled fish, kimchi

HB-15934 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Vegetable Platter

A pile of vegetables grilled hard and fast, seasoned with rub and finished with balsamic.

BBQSide dish30 minServes 4162 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: vegetables

Pairs well with: flatbreads, hummus, rice salad

HB-5707 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Vegetables

Zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, yellow squash, corn, onion and bell peppers are tossed in a garlic, lemon and crushed red pepper marinade and grilled until charred at the edges. The mushrooms and asparagus come off first so nothing overcooks.

AmericanSide Dish30 minServes 6121 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: zucchini

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

HB-17787 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Vegetables Platter

Eggplant, zucchini, squash, peppers and red onion grilled in batches until charred, layered and rested, then plattered with a cumin and lemon yogurt sauce.

Middle EasternAppetizer, Meal, Party Food15 minServes 4493 kcalVegetarianGluten-free

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-13959 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Zucchini

Zucchini slices tossed with olive oil, garlic powder and Parmesan and grilled until marked and tender.

AmericanSide Dish20 minServes 652 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: zucchini

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

HB-3532 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Zucchini Rolls

Grilled zucchini sheets cooled, tossed in a perilla oil and soy seasoning with chili and green onion, then rolled two at a time. The rolls are smoky, nutty, and pleasantly chewy.

KoreanSideDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: zucchini

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup, grilled fish

HB-16646 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Zucchini Salad

Zucchini rounds are pan-grilled until golden, cooled, and tossed in a soy, plum and sesame seasoning with red pepper flakes. Grilling first keeps the muchim firm instead of watery.

KoreanSide30 minServes 311 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: zucchini

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, grilled fish, seaweed soup

HB-15933 · Hand-built original

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Grinch Dip

A sweet holiday dip made by heat-treating white cake mix and whipping it with whipped topping and vanilla pudding or yogurt, tinted green and topped with red heart sprinkles.

AmericanAppetizer, Dessert5 minServes 884 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: vanilla pudding or yogurt

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

HB-7169 · Hand-built original

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Grinder Salad Sandwich

Toasted rolls with garlic herb butter and melted cheese, layered with deli meats, tomato, avocado and a chopped iceberg grinder salad in a tangy mayo dressing.

AmericanMain course30 min4 to 5 sandwiches354 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: turkey

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

HB-9870 · Hand-built original

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Grinder Sliders

Hawaiian rolls layered with pepperoni, salami, deli turkey and provolone bake under a butter and Parmesan glaze, then get filled with a chopped iceberg, tomato and pepperoncini grinder salad.

Italian AmericanDinner, lunch30 minServes 12215 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-7170 · Hand-built original

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Guacamole

This Chipotle Guacamole recipe is the real deal. With just seven ingredients and a few minutes, enjoy as much Chipotle Guacamole at home as you can mash!

MexicanAppetizer7 minServes 4163 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: pitted

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-0569 · Hand-built original

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Guacamole

A fresh, chunky guacamole with red onion, jalapeño and cilantro, brightened with lemon and lime. Best eaten straight away with crisp tortilla chips.

MexicanAppetizer7 minServes 4163 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pitted

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-13141 · Hand-built original

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Guacamole

Mashed ripe avocados with tomato, onion, cilantro and lime juice, seasoned with salt and pepper.

MexicanAppetizer15 minServes 6169 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: ripe

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-4295 · Hand-built original

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Guacamole

Chunky mashed avocado with red onion, coriander and lime, sharpened with fresh red chilli.

MexicanStarters & nibbles30 minServes 8-105 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ripe avocadoes

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-7171 · Hand-built original

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Guacamole

Avocado mashed over a pounded paste of onion, chilli, coriander and salt, with tomato folded through at the end if you like.

MexicanAppetizer, Dip10 minServes 5128 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: yellow

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-7172 · Hand-built original

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Guacamole

Mashed ripe avocados mixed with red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and tomato, seasoned with kosher salt.

MexicanSide15 minServes 6214 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: avocado

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-9408 · Hand-built original

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Guanimes

Guanimes are Puerto Rican cornmeal dumplings made from fine yellow cornmeal and coconut milk, wrapped in plantain or banana leaves and steamed. They are traditionally served with stewed codfish.

Puerto RicanSide Dish1 hr12 Servings274 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cornmeal

Pairs well with: stewed codfish, stewed codfish with eggplant

HB-4221 · Hand-built original

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Guatemalan Green Soup

The Guatemalan green soup is a delicious dish that enjoys great popularity in various regions of the country. Its name is due to the predominant presence of spinach in this exquisite recipe.

GuatemalanSoups2 hr 10 min4 Servings84 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-1055 · Hand-built original

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Guatemalan Rice

Cooked with colourful vegetables, warm spices and a rich vegetable stock, it is as happy playing the role of a comforting side dish as it is taking centre stage as a light main. This is a wonderful introduction to the bright flavours of Guatemalan cooking, and it comes together with very little fuss.

GuatemalanSides1–2 servings1453 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-1056 · Hand-built original

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Guatemalan Rice Pilaf

In Guatemala, this recipe is called Arroz Guatemalteco. Its roots are in Mayan culture with influence from early Spanish explorers who introduced a lot of staple ingredients (corn, rice, peppers and a variety of spices) to Latin American regions, including most of Central America. A variety of different versions of this recipes can be found, because most families have their own favorite way of making this dish. This is one of the more basic versions which consists of white rice, mixed vegetables, liquid and select spices that are cooked together in a large pot until the rice is tender.

GuatemalanRice Sides29 minServes 6645 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-1057 · Hand-built original

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Guyanese Pholourie

Deep-fried Guyanese fritters made from a yeasted split pea flour and all-purpose flour batter seasoned with green seasoning, culantro, turmeric and Scotch bonnet pepper. The dollops puff in hot oil to a yellow-golden colour with a soft, stretchy centre.

GuyaneseAppetizerMakes approximately 12 pholourie83 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: split pea flour

HB-3536 · Hand-built original

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Gyoza (Japanese dumplings)

Hand-rolled Japanese dumplings with a choice of pork or chicken filling or a crab and prawn filling, fried then steamed, with a soy, lime and chilli dipping sauce.

JapaneseStarters & nibbles2 hr 30 minMakes 30-4015 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7175 · Hand-built original

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Gyro Egg Rolls

Crisp-fried egg rolls filled with browned gyro meat, tomato, red onion, tzatziki, feta and parsley.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr20 egg rolls234 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9871 · Hand-built original

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Habichuelas Guisadas

Puerto Rico’s classic stewed beans are flavorful, easy to throw together, belly-warming, and tailor-made for soaking up rice.

DominicanMain Courses, Side Dishes2 hr 15 minMakes 6 cups209 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: coarse

HB-1060 · Hand-built original

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Habichuelas Guisadas

Habichuelas Guisadas are Puerto Rican stewed red or pink beans simmered with sofrito, sazón, adobo, tomato sauce, and winter squash until the broth thickens. They are traditionally served over warm rice.

Puerto RicanSide Dish45 min4 servings142 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: red or pink beans

Pairs well with: white rice, mofongo

HB-4207 · Hand-built original

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Haft Mewa

SideServes: 6-8 people308 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: apricots

HB-1061 · Hand-built original

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Haggis Toastie

A crisp sourdough toastie layered with nutty vegetarian haggis, two melted cheeses and sweet caramelized red onion, made for dunking in brown sauce.

BritishLight meals & snacks1 hrMakes 1 toastie22 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

HB-17166 · Hand-built original

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Haitian Bouillon

A Haitian chicken bouillon between soup and stew, with epis-seasoned chicken, patat, plantains, yellow yam and wilted greens in a spicy broth.

Soup1 hr 30 min4–6 servings165 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7181 · Hand-built original

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Haitian Marinade

Haitian Marinade is a mouth-watering recipe that's a staple at any Haitian’s first communion, but can be served on any day of the year as a crunchy snack or appetizer.

HaitianAppetizer15 minServes 695 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: flour

HB-1064 · Hand-built original

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Haitian Spaghetti

An everyday Haitian staple, eaten at breakfast or lunch: spaghetti folded into a tomato-paste and epis sauce with sliced kielbasa, sweet pepper and herbs, loosened with pasta water.

HaitianDinner, Lunch45 minServes 844 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: spaghetti

Pairs well with: bread, avocado, boiled eggs

HB-4255 · Hand-built original

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Haitian Style Fried Goat Meat (Tassot Cabrit)

Tassot Cabrit (Fried Goat Meat) is one of the leading dishes in Haitian cuisines. The meat is tender, crisp, and is perfect for Fritay or alongside side plantains and rice.

HaitianAppetizer, Main Dish1 hrServes 644 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chunks

HB-1065 · Hand-built original

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Halloumi Fries

Halloumi cut into fries, dredged in seasoned flour, egg and panko, then fried until golden and crisp outside.

AmericanAppetizer40 min16 sticks39 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-9873 · Hand-built original

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