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Micronesian Fish Wrapped in Taro Leaves

Fresh fish steamed in taro leaves with coconut milk and aromatics — a traditional island preparation.

Micronesiandinner45 min2 servings133 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: snapper

HB-1481 · Hand-built original

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Micronesian Pandanus Rice

Fragrant rice steamed with pandanus leaves, coconut milk, and salt — aromatic island comfort.

Micronesianlunch30 min4 servings115 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: rice

HB-1482 · Hand-built original

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Microwave Caramels

Chewy microwave caramels made from butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and condensed milk, cut and wrapped individually.

AmericanDessert, Snack2 hr 10 minServes 24183 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-14509 · Hand-built original

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Microwave carrot and ginger rice

Cooked brown rice warmed through in the microwave with grated carrot, ginger, soy, honey and rice vinegar, finished with sesame and lime.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 2104 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-14510 · Hand-built original

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Microwave Seasoned Dried Squid Strips

Dried squid strips are softened in hot water, tossed in a gochujang-mayonnaise seasoning and microwaved briefly so the sauce clings. Sesame seeds finish the chewy, spicy-sweet side.

KoreanSideServes 4281 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: dried squid

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup, beer

HB-16830 · Hand-built original

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Microwave Steamed Eggs

Eggs beaten with water, salt, pepper and green onion are microwaved in short intervals and stirred between each one. The result is a softly set, spoonable steamed egg with no steamer required.

KoreanSideServes 1332 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup, pickled radish

HB-16829 · Hand-built original

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Microwave Tteokbokki

Rice cakes, fish cake, Vienna sausages, and cabbage cooked entirely in the microwave in a gochujang seasoning with a whisper of curry powder. Slices of mozzarella melt over the top in a final short cook.

KoreanSnackEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice cakes

Pairs well with: fish cake soup, gimbap, fried dumplings, pickled radish

HB-16181 · Hand-built original

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Middle Eastern Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Sauce

A tray of roasted autumn vegetables with za'atar and pine nuts under a lemony tahini sauce.

Middle EasternLight Meal, Salad, Side40 minServes 2865 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-14519 · Hand-built original

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Middle Eastern Shirazi Salad

A finely chopped salad of Persian cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and green bell pepper with cilantro, parsley and mint, dressed with olive oil, lime and sumac.

MediterraneanSalad10 minServes 4106 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cucumber

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

HB-11533 · Hand-built original

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Middle Eastern Spiced Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas coated in cumin, allspice and cardamom and fried until their spice crust sets, served over cucumber, tomato, red onion and herbs with a lemon and sherry vinegar dressing.

Middle EasternLunch, Salad, Vegan10 minServes 4121 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chickpea

HB-7612 · Hand-built original

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Milk Bread

Soft Japanese-style rolls made with a cooked tangzhong paste worked into a milk, egg and butter dough, with an optional garlic butter brushed over the warm rolls.

JapaneseAppetizer3 hr8 rolls348 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10387 · Hand-built original

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Minestrone Soup

A chunky Italian-style vegetable soup built on crushed tomato, chicken stock and kidney beans, with small pasta, potato, green beans and spinach stirred in near the end. Grated parmesan melts into the broth just before the bowls go to the table.

American-Italian, Italian, WesternMains, Soup1 hr 5 minServes 5481 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7620 · Hand-built original

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Mini beef Wellington tartlets

Mini filo tartlets baked crisp in a muffin tin, filled with hot creamed horseradish and a cube of honey-seasoned fillet steak seared pink in the middle.

BritishStarters & nibbles40 minMakes 246 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-17901 · Hand-built original

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Mini Chicago Pizza

Mini Chicago pizzas made in hollowed morning rolls filled with ketchup, corn, mozzarella and Vienna sausages, air-fried.

KoreanSnackServes 243 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: morning rolls

Pairs well with: salad, cola, soup

HB-16346 · Hand-built original

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Mini Chili Cheese Dogs

Mini hot dogs tucked into attached Hawaiian rolls and baked under chili, diced onion and shredded cheese, with jalapeños on some.

AmericanSoupcut in half to make 12 mini dogs40 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-12463 · Hand-built original

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Mini Grinder Sliders

Mini brioche buns layered with turkey, ham, pepperoni, salami, and provolone, baked, brushed with honey dill butter, and filled with a tangy banana pepper grinder salad.

AmericanAppetizer35 minServes 24296 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: turkey

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

HB-9430 · Hand-built original

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Mini Hasselback Potatoes

Baby potatoes sliced Hasselback-style, roasted until the fans crisp, then brushed with garlic oil and set over a sour cream and onion dip. Chives and flaky sea salt finish the platter.

Side4–6 servings432 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: scrubbed

HB-7626 · Hand-built original

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Mini Onion Blossoms

Whole cipolline onions cut into blossoms, dipped in sour cream and dredged in spiced flour, then deep-fried until deeply crisp. A horseradish and ketchup sauce waits alongside for dipping.

Appetizer45 minMakes 16208 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cipolline onions

HB-7628 · Hand-built original

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Mini Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Soft peanut butter cookie dough bakes into little cups in a mini muffin pan, each one pressed with a melting peanut butter cup while still warm. The cookies stay tender for a couple of days after baking.

AmericanDessert, Snack30 minServes 24136 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-15811 · Hand-built original

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Mini Victoria sandwiches with strawberry and lemon

Mini lemon sponge sandwiches, some filled with lemon curd cream and others with a jammy strawberry compote.

BritishCakes and baking1 hrMakes 1211 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter

HB-14529 · Hand-built original

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Mint and coriander chutney

A vivid green chutney of mint, coriander and cashew with ginger, chilli and lime, blended to a pourable dipping consistency.

Side dishes30 minMakes 150g/5½oz0 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: nuts

HB-14530 · Hand-built original

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Miracle Cabbage Stir-Fry

Cabbage strips stir-fried hard and fast in a wok with a dried red chile until a quarter of the leaves catch browned spots. Black vinegar, salt and a little sugar season the pan at the end.

Side10 min2 main-course servings or 4 side-dish servings261 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

HB-7630 · Hand-built original

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Miso Lime Cucumber Salad

A crisp salad of thinly sliced Persian cucumbers and shallots with cilantro and chopped peanuts, dressed with a lime, ginger and white miso dressing.

AmericanSide10 minServes 4287 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

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

HB-11812 · Hand-built original

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Miso Maple Sweet Potato Stacks

Thin sweet potato slices seasoned with miso, maple, garlic and herbs, stacked in a muffin tin and baked until tender with crisp tops.

AmericanSide1 hrServes 12177 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sweet potato

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

HB-11815 · Hand-built original

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