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Mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes is a side dishes built around lbs. It takes 80 min in total and serves 4. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.

Side Dishes1 hr 20 minServes 4468 kcalVegetarianHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: whole milk

HB-1452 · Hand-built original

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

If you're a fan of the super spud, then these simple mashed sweet potatoes—with a touch of maple syrup for added sweetness—will be the star of your holiday.

vegetarian, Christmas, Thanksgiving, side dish40 min6 serving(s)323 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cubes

HB-2626 · Hand-built original

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Matzo Ball Soup

A clear chicken broth simmered with celery, carrots, parsnip and turnip, served with light matzo balls made with schmaltz and chilled before cooking so they stay fluffy.

Soup25 min4–8 servings, depending on whether you want Carnegie Deli size portions, or just ordinary portions132 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7590 · Hand-built original

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Matzo tostada

Crisp fried matzo shards topped with beetroot and almond haroset, warm smoked mackerel and quick-pickled apple.

Turkish and Middle EasternLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 293 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

HB-14466 · Hand-built original

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Mayi Moulen (Haitian Cornmeal with Black Beans)

Creamy Haitian cornmeal porridge cooked in the liquor from black beans and folded together with the beans and epis. A cornerstone comfort dish, served for breakfast, lunch or alongside bean sauce.

HaitianDinner, Main Course35 minServes 6384 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cornmeal

Pairs well with: sos pwa, legume, avocado

HB-4246 · Hand-built original

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Meatloaf Sandwiches

Thick slices of meatloaf are warmed in a skillet and layered on buttered, cheese-topped bread with lettuce, tomato and red onion for a hearty lunch sandwich.

AmericanMain Course20 minServes 4258 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: meatloaf

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

HB-17904 · Hand-built original

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Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

Cooked brown rice tossed with tomato, cucumber, red onion, rocket, herbs and black olives in a lemon and Dijon dressing, crowned with pan-fried halloumi.

Mediterranean, WesternSide Dish, Side Salad55 minServes 8331 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-7592 · Hand-built original

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Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad is a Mediterranean, Western side salad built around note. Ready in 15 min.

Mediterranean, WesternSide Salad15 minServes 4113 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ¾ oz lebanese

HB-1475 · Hand-built original

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Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Cooked green lentils tossed with cucumber, tomatoes, hearts of palm and mint in a lime, garlic and Dijon dressing.

MediterraneanSalad40 minServes 4475 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-11796 · Hand-built original

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Mediterranean salad

A chopped chickpea salad with cucumber, green pepper, olives and feta in a grated-tomato, lemon and oregano dressing.

Side dishes30 minServes 4396 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: tomato

HB-14483 · Hand-built original

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Mega Italian Salad

A large Italian-style salad of romaine, tomatoes, olives and croutons with a Parmesan vinaigrette.

American-Italian, ItalianSide Salad25 minServes 6226 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: white sandwich bread

HB-3660 · Hand-built original

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Melon Salad with Citrus Honey Mint Dressing

A cool, refreshing melon salad of watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew balls dressed with citrus, honey and fresh mint — made for hot summer days.

AmericanSalad, Side Dish15 minServes 455 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: watermelon

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

HB-17702 · Hand-built original

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Melting Pot Green Goddess

A warm, pourable cheese dip with sour cream, onion, parsley and chives, made for dunking raw vegetables.

AmericanAppetizer, Sauces10 minServes 6101 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-14490 · Hand-built original

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Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

A creamy, cheese-thickened chowder loaded with chicken, cream-style corn, green chilies and tomatoes, warmed through with cumin and jalapeño. The bowl lands somewhere between a soup and a cheesy corn stew.

American, MexicanDinner, Main Course, Soup25 minServes 6235 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-18147 · Hand-built original

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Mexican Potatoes

Cubed russet potatoes tossed in olive oil with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and cinnamon, baked until crisp and browned.

MexicanSide55 minVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: potatoes

Pairs well with: steak, cilantro lime chicken, sausages, fresh salad

HB-5531 · Hand-built original

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Mexican Rice Recipe

White rice toasted in oil until golden, then simmered in a pureed tomato, onion and garlic mixture with chicken broth, carrot, peas, cilantro and an optional serrano pepper, and rested before fluffing.

MexicanSide dish0 minServes 6185 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7605 · Hand-built original

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Chilled cooked shrimp folded through a lime and tomato cocktail sauce with onion, cucumber, tomato, cilantro and avocado.

MexicanAppetizerGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: shrimp

HB-14505 · Hand-built original

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Two pounds of jumbo shrimp are boiled just until they curl, cut into chunks, and folded with celery, cucumber, avocado, cilantro and onion in a tomato sauce sharpened with lime, orange, garlic and hot sauce. An hour in the fridge marries the flavours before serving.

MexicanAppetizer1 hr 30 minServes 6258 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: saltine crackers, tostadas, tortilla chips, avocado

HB-18760 · Hand-built original

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Mexican-style salad

A vegan salad of sweetcorn, black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes and quick-pickled red onion with cumin, chilli, coriander and lime, served over Little Gem lettuce leaves.

MexicanSide dishes30 minServes 4–6 as a side176 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: small red onion

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

HB-7609 · Hand-built original

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