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Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Blanched asparagus with spinach, radish, cherry tomatoes, peas, red onion and feta under a lemon and apple cider vinaigrette.

American, GreekDinner, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish15 minServes 5167 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: thirds

HB-6020 · Hand-built original

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Atom (yoghurt-dressed peppers)

Atom (yoghurt-dressed peppers) is a Turkish and Middle Eastern dish prepared from its core ingredients in a straightforward, home-style way. Serve it fresh and hot where appropriate.

Turkish and Middle EasternSide dishes1 hr 30 minServes 464 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: peppers

HB-3301 · Hand-built original

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Aubergine and walnut caviar

Roasted aubergines chopped with garlic, lemon, olive oil, parsley, mint, and walnuts into a coarse caviar, served on blinis with sour cream and pomegranate seeds.

East EuropeanStarters & nibbles1 hr 30 minServes 4 (as a starter) or up to 12 as a canapé158 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: aubergines

HB-12684 · Hand-built original

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Authentic Chinese Pork Dumplings

Pan-fried and steamed pork dumplings filled with salted napa cabbage, scallion, garlic and ginger, served with a black vinegar and chili oil dipping sauce.

ChineseAppetizer1 hr 8 minServes 5024 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-10217 · Hand-built original

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Authentic Gazpacho

A smooth, chilled Spanish tomato soup blended with cucumber, pepper, bread and olive oil.

spanishAppetizer, Light Main, Soup, Starter20 minServes 6146 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: quartered

HB-4280 · Hand-built original

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Authentic Haitian Griot

Authentic Haitian Griot is a Haitian dish built around pork. It takes 195 min in total and serves 8. It pairs well with applesauce and roasted sweet potatoes.

HaitianAppetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish3 hr 15 minServes 8658 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-0109 · Hand-built original

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Authentic Taiwanese Style Clams (Beer House)

Clams cooked with ginger, garlic and Thai chili in cooking wine, finished with an oyster sauce and sugar glaze and a large amount of Thai basil.

AsianAppetizer20 minServes 2470 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: gin

HB-10545 · Hand-built original

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Authentic Tom Kha Gai (Thai coconut chicken soup)

A Thai coconut chicken soup infused with lemongrass, galangal and makrut lime leaves, with oyster mushrooms and a finish of lime juice and fish sauce.

ThaiSoupServes 4392 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Jasmine rice

HB-6030 · Hand-built original

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Authentic Zambian Chibwabwa

Authentic Zambian Chibwabwa is a Zambian dish built around chard. It takes 30 min in total and makes 4 servings. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.

ZambianSide dish, Vegetarian, Zambian cuisine30 min4 servings56 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chard

HB-0117 · Hand-built original

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Autumn Harvest Salad

Mixed leaves with candied pecans, quick-pickled onion, apple, figs and blue cheese in an apple cider vinaigrette.

AmericanSalad, Side Dish40 minServes 6481 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: halves

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

HB-4281 · Hand-built original

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Autumn Rice Bowl

The autumn rice bowl is a unique vegetarian dish garnished with a sweet and sour onion topping. Rich in vegetables, it's perfect for lunch!

ItalianMain Courses45 minServes 4379 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-0119 · Hand-built original

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Avocado and bacon salad

Crisp bacon, chopped avocado and Little Gem lettuce are dressed with a lemon, garlic and mustard olive oil dressing. Golden bread croutons scattered through the bowl add crunch to the simple salad.

AmericanLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 1397 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

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

HB-18198 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs with a smooth avocado and egg yolk filling seasoned with garlic powder, lime, salt, and pepper, piped into the whites and garnished with paprika and cilantro.

Appetizer, Side Dish10 minServes 12130 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: eggs

HB-12694 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Dip

Avocado blended with chickpeas, tahini, lemon and cilantro to a smooth hummus-style dip.

MediterraneanStarter5 minServes 6111 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

Pairs well with: pita bread, crudites, tortilla chips

HB-4875 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Egg Rolls

Crisp fried egg rolls filled with chunky avocado, cream cheese, sun-dried tomato, red onion and chipotle, seasoned with chili powder and garlic.

AmericanAppetizerVegetarianGluten-free

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-9626 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Feta Dip

A chunky dip of chopped avocado, tomato, cucumber and red onion with crumbled feta, dressed with olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 4340 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-11222 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Quinoa Salad

A chopped romaine and kale salad with avocado, tomatoes, black beans, corn and cotija, topped with oven-crisped quinoa and a chipotle-honey vinaigrette.

AmericanAppetizer45 min3 to 41634 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-9627 · Hand-built original

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Avocado salad

A simple avocado salad of sliced ripe avocado and cucumber rounds with red onion, dill and cilantro, dressed with lime juice and olive oil and a pinch of chilli flakes.

WesternSide Salad10 minServes 4190 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: big ripe avocados

HB-6032 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Salsa

A chunky avocado salsa of sliced avocados, diced Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic, stirred together and served at once.

MexicanAppetizer, Side Dish10 minServes 4366 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: avocados

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

HB-12696 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Shrimp Ceviche

Built on cooked shrimp rather than a raw citrus cure — the source lists no citrus at all — this is a chunkier, avocado-heavy ceviche: two ripe avocados folded with tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cucumber and cilantro around a pound of small shrimp.

MexicanAppetizer30 minServes 4270 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: tortilla chips, tostadas, lime wedges

HB-18764 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Tofu Salad

Alternating slices of tofu and avocado under a sharp soy-vinegar dressing with chives and sesame salt.

KoreanSalad15 minServes 2120 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-16622 · Hand-built original

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Awesome Tuna Salad

A creamy tuna salad of drained albacore with mayonnaise, red onion, celery, dill, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, stirred together for sandwiches or crackers.

AmericanAppetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack5 minServes 4211 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tuna

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

HB-12697 · Hand-built original

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Baby Gem Lettuce Salad

This is Papy's salad recipe, which he casually threw together one day for lunch as a side to his French schnitzel. It's crisp, fresh and full of texture - crunchy croutons, juicy tomatoes and a tangy Creamy French Dressing tying it all together. And it's so pretty too! Please take note of how this salad is build. Presentation matters! :)

FrenchSide Salad25 minServes 4156 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: baby gem lettuces

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

HB-2713 · Hand-built original

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Baby Potatoes with Butter & Fresh Herbs

Baby potatoes boiled until tender, dried in their own steam, then tossed with butter, dill, chives and parsley.

WesternSide Dish20 minServes 5127 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: baby potatoes / new potatoes

HB-6037 · Hand-built original

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Bacalaitos (Codfish Fritters)

Puerto Rican codfish fritters of shredded salted cod in a thin seasoned batter with onion, red bell pepper and sofrito, fried until lacy and crisp.

Puerto RicanAppetizer1 hr 10 minServes 1290 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: fish

HB-9337 · Hand-built original

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Bacon and Cheese Pigs in a Blanket

Cocktail sausages wrapped first in par-cooked bacon and then in crescent roll dough with sharp American cheese, baked with an everything bagel seasoning crust.

AmericanAppetizer1 hrServes 1428 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-6039 · Hand-built original

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Bacon and Sprout Salad

A warm salad of crisp bacon, quickly seared shredded Brussels sprouts, marsala-plumped cranberries, and toasted pecans in a walnut oil and sherry vinegar dressing.

Side dishes1 hrServes 6288 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-12710 · Hand-built original

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Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders coated in brown sugar seasoned with cayenne and black pepper, wrapped in bacon and baked until the bacon crisps and the coating caramelises.

AmericanAppetizer, Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish40 minServes 4141 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6041 · Hand-built original

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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

A make-ahead cheese ball of cream cheese beaten with ranch dressing mix, cheddar, green onion and crumbled bacon, rolled in chopped pecans or almonds.

AmericanAppetizer15 minServes 8124 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

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

HB-6043 · Hand-built original

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Bacon Snack Crackers

Crackers topped with cream cheese, bacon, sugar and Cheongyang chili, baked in an air fryer and served with maple syrup.

KoreanSnackServes 2198 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

Pairs well with: wine, coffee, green salad, fruit

HB-16405 · Hand-built original

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Bacon Wrapped Broccolini

Broccolini spears tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper, wrapped tightly in bacon and baked until the bacon is cooked and the stalks are crisp.

AmericanSideServes 490 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: broccoli

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

HB-11224 · Hand-built original

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Bacon Wrapped Dates

Sweet, tender Medjool dates wrapped in bacon, brushed with honey, and baked until the bacon crisps — an easy sweet-and-salty appetizer.

Appetizer25 minServes 1675 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-12716 · Hand-built original

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