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Miso Soup

A dashi broth of kombu and bonito under red or white miso, finished with cubed tofu, wakame seaweed and sliced scallions.

JapaneseSoup15 minServes 417 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-10389 · Hand-built original

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Miso Soup with Tofu and Wakame

The everyday Japanese soup: dashi broth whisked with miso, carrying tofu cubes and wakame seaweed.

JapaneseSoup15 minServes 447 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, pickles, grilled fish

HB-5575 · Hand-built original

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Miso-braised mushrooms on toast

Portobello mushrooms braised in miso, soy and sake, served on garlic-rubbed sourdough with a reduced glaze.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 2382 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: paste

HB-3667 · Hand-built original

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Miso-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Halved Brussels sprouts tossed in a miso, wine and sriracha coating, roasted cut-side down until caramelized, then finished with sesame oil, maple syrup and sesame seeds.

AmericanSide35 minServes 4169 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-9553 · Hand-built original

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Mississippi Mudslide Bars

Chewy cocoa brownies baked under a puffed marshmallow layer and a silky chocolate-cream frosting. Deeply chocolatey bars that cut cleanly once chilled.

AmericanDessert, Snack2 hr 45 minServes 24432 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: melted

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

HB-18063 · Hand-built original

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Mississippi Sin Dip

Mississippi Sin Dip is a American dish built around ham. It takes 60 min in total and serves 8. It pairs well with coleslaw and cornbread.

AmericanAppetizer, dip1 hrServes 8234 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: ham

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

HB-3076 · Hand-built original

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Mixed bean salad

A no-cook pantry salad of mixed beans, celery, tomato, and fresh herbs in a sharp Dijon and white wine vinegar dressing.

Side dishes30 minServes 2236 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: spring onions

HB-14546 · Hand-built original

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Mixed Berry Salad with Honey Lime Poppyseed Dressing

A fresh fruit salad of watermelon, cherries, strawberries and blueberries tossed in a honey, lime and poppyseed dressing.

AmericanSide10 minServes 4270 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: seedless watermelon

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

HB-11820 · Hand-built original

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Mixed Vegetable Pakora

Any-vegetable fritters in a spiced gram flour batter — monsoon food at its best.

IndianSnack25 minServes 41556 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: vegetables

Pairs well with: mint chutney, tamarind chutney, chai

HB-5661 · Hand-built original

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Momofuku Marinated Beef Skirt Steak Ssam

Skirt steak marinated overnight in apple juice, soy, and garlic, seared hard and sliced thin for wrapping in lettuce leaves with a ginger-scallion sauce and a spicy ssam sauce.

Asian, Fusion, KoreanAppetizer, Grilling, Main, Starter30 minServes 4705 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-14558 · Hand-built original

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Monte Cristo Croissant Sandwich

Flaky croissants layered with whipped cream cheese, Swiss cheese, and black forest ham, baked until molten and dusted with powdered sugar for dipping in raspberry jam.

American, FrenchBreakfast, Dinner, lunch15 minServes 4269 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: ham

HB-14564 · Hand-built original

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Morning Glory Muffins

Hearty whole wheat muffins packed with shredded apple and carrot, coconut, raisins, walnuts, flaxseed, and sunflower seeds.

AmericanBreakfast, Snack38 minServes 14357 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeRenal

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-14566 · Hand-built original

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Moroccan carrot

Baby carrots and aubergine batons roasted in paprika, cumin, ginger, turmeric and za'atar, served over tahini and dill yoghurt. Crisp fried aubergine trimmings, black sesame seeds and lemon zest top the dish.

Light meals & snacks1 hrVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: olive oil

HB-7653 · Hand-built original

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Moroccan Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

A no-cook chicken salad bound with Greek yogurt and tahini and warmed with turmeric, cinnamon and cumin. Dried cherries, green onion, fresh herbs and toasted pecans fold through the diced chicken.

MoroccanSalad0 min4 servings303 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: chicken breast

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-7655 · Hand-built original

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Moros y Cristianos

Black beans and white rice cooked together with pepper, garlic, oregano, and cumin, finished with vinegar and garlic butter. Cuba's everyday rice-and-beans side, served with meat mains or on its own.

CubanSide Dish1 hr 40 min6 servings687 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: black beans

Pairs well with: roast pork, grilled meats

HB-4187 · Hand-built original

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Mouttabal Shamandar

A beet dip in the style of mouttabal, with boiled grated beets folded into tahini loosened with yoghurt, lemon and garlic. It is spread flat on a plate for serving.

Middle EasternAppetizerVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: beets

HB-7659 · Hand-built original

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Mozzarella in carrozza (Fried mozzarella)

Mozzarella in carrozza (Fried mozzarella) is a appetizers built around slices. It takes 28 min in total and serves 24. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.

Appetizers28 minServes 24135 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: white sandwich bread

HB-1529 · Hand-built original

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Msakhan Egg Rolls

Crisp egg rolls filled with sumac caramelised onions and shredded seasoned chicken, fried or air fried and garnished with pine nuts and parsley.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr 30 min18 egg rolls155 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9978 · Hand-built original

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Muffuletta

One of the most popular sandwiches to ever come out of New Orleans is the muffuletta, a layered sandwich with meat, cheese, and the signature olive salad.

Louisianaweeknight meals, lunch, main dish1 hr6 serving(s)171 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: fresh italian parsley

HB-1532 · Hand-built original

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Mugwort Pancake

Mugwort pancakes in an ice-water batter with red chili, fried until the edges go lacy and crisp.

KoreanSideVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: mugwort

Pairs well with: soy sauce dip, kimchi, makgeolli

HB-16616 · Hand-built original

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Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip)

Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip) is a Middle Eastern appetizer centred on red pepper, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

Middle EasternAppetizer40 min6 people181 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: red pepper

HB-4073 · Hand-built original

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Multteok

Rice cake skewers and fish cake skewers simmered in an anchovy broth until the cakes absorb the broth, served with a soy dipping sauce (multteok).

KoreanSnackDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice cakes

Pairs well with: fish cake soup, tteokbokki, kimchi, pickled radish

HB-16333 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom and Basil Udon

Udon noodles tossed over high heat with shiitake mushrooms, garlic and Thai basil in a soy, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar and sesame oil sauce.

AsianAppetizer15 minServes 2314 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-10897 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom Bisque

A blended mushroom soup thickened with flour and finished with heavy cream, thyme and parsley. The mushrooms cook down until their liquid evaporates before the broth goes in.

French, French AmericanAppetizer, Main Course55 minServes 6329 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7667 · Hand-built original

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Mushroom Congee

A rice porridge made by blending part of the cooked rice with mushroom stock, then simmering it with mixed mushrooms, ginger, soy and white pepper.

AsianSoup25 minServes 4208 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mushrooms

Pairs well with: crusty bread, grilled cheese sandwich, green salad

HB-10898 · Hand-built original

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