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Paneer spring rolls

Crisp spring rolls filled with grated paneer, cabbage, carrot, peas and sweetcorn, served with a fresh coriander and mint chutney.

IndianStarters & nibbles1 hrVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: coriander

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-14724 · Hand-built original

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Paneer tikka

Paneer and red pepper cubes are marinated in a green spinach, coriander and yoghurt blend, grilled on skewers with butter basting and finished with garam masala and chaat masala.

IndianLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 411 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: leaves

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-7828 · Hand-built original

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Paneer tikka wraps

Spiced paneer cubes simmered in a tomato and honey tikka sauce, wrapped in warm naans with crunchy cabbage slaw, red onion, chilli and garlic mayonnaise.

IndianLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4146 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: paneer

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-14725 · Hand-built original

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Pani puri

Crisp puri shells are filled with spiced potato and black chickpeas and flooded at the table with a cold, tangy coriander, mint and lime pani.

IndianStarters & nibbles1 hrMakes 30 puris67 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ½oz fresh coriander leaves and stalks

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-7830 · Hand-built original

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Pani puri with beansprouts

Crisp hollow puris filled with beansprouts and softened boondi, flooded at the last moment with a chilled, tangy cumin and black salt pani.

IndianLight meals & snacks30 minServes 4–669 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chutney

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-14726 · Hand-built original

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Panini with Chocolate and Brie

Sourdough panini with Brie, semisweet chocolate and basil.

Sandwich6 servings350 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bread

HB-5059 · Hand-built original

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Panino L.G.B.T.

Toasted sandwiches layered with guacamole, bacon, tomato and lettuce.

ItalianaSandwich25 minServes 6147 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-5035 · Hand-built original

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Panko Shrimp

Large prawns dipped in a cold carbonated-water batter seasoned with garlic, paprika and dashi, rolled in panko and fried at 375°F until deeply crisp.

AsianAppetizer25 minServes 4272 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-10931 · Hand-built original

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Panzanella

Torn toasted bread soaked with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, cucumber, onion, capers and basil in a sharp vinaigrette.

ItalianSalad45 min6 servings105 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tomatoes

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

HB-4736 · Hand-built original

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Panzanella salad with stuffed tomato and anchovy dressing

A rustic panzanella of torn stale bread, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, celery and red onion in red wine vinegar, with a warm mozzarella-stuffed tomato and a herby anchovy dressing.

ItalianLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4466 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-14728 · Hand-built original

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Papas Rellenas

Mashed potato balls stuffed with a spiced ground beef filling, breaded and deep-fried until golden and crisp. A classic Cuban snack; keep the filling portion small and chill the formed balls before frying.

CubanAppetizer45 minServes 20123 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: potatoes

HB-4198 · Hand-built original

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Paracuca (Roasted Peanuts)

StarterYield: 5 cups1011 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: peanuts

HB-1658 · Hand-built original

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Paraguayan Cheese Rice

The cheese rice or kesú rice is a typical dish from Paraguayan cuisine and is eaten quite frequently throughout the country. This simple dish is nothing more than a mixture of rice with Paraguayan cheese or another creamy cheese. It works perfectly as a side for red and white meats, including fish.

ParaguayanAppetizers35 min4 Servings425 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice

HB-1659 · Hand-built original

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Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Red potato pieces roasted in olive oil with Parmesan, garlic and oregano until golden and crisp, finished with chopped parsley.

AmericanSide Dish40 minServes 6189 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pounds red potatoes

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

HB-14735 · Hand-built original

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Parmesan potatoes

Halved new potatoes roasted cut-side down on a bed of Parmesan with garlic and rosemary, so the cheese forms a crisp golden crust.

Side dishes1 hrServes 274 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: parmesan

HB-14736 · Hand-built original

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Parmesan Roasted Vegetables

Bite-size mixed vegetables are tossed in olive oil, butter and garlic, coated in a parmesan panko crumb and roasted until tender with a crisp golden crust.

AmericanSide Dish30 minServes 6187 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mixed vegetables

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

HB-7834 · Hand-built original

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Parmesan Thyme Bread Crust Snacks

Stale bread crusts tossed in olive oil with Parmesan and thyme, baked into crunchy golden snacks.

Snacks10 minServes 6VegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: stale

HB-14737 · Hand-built original

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Parsnip blinis with pear, blue cheese and walnut topping

Tiny parsnip blinis topped with cranberry sauce, finely diced pear, grated blue cheese and toasted walnuts.

Starters & nibbles1 hrMakes 504 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

HB-14739 · Hand-built original

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Party cheese balls

Bite-sized cream cheese and cheddar balls rolled in crushed pretzels, tortilla chips, crispy onions and chives.

Starters & nibbles1 hrMakes 20–25 balls1 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

Pairs well with: crackers, green salad, crudites

HB-5156 · Hand-built original

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Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Chicken

Spiral pasta is tossed with shredded cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach and red onion in a dressing built on the flavoured oil from a jar of sun dried tomatoes, finished with crumbled feta.

SaladServes 5529 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7842 · Hand-built original

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Pate (Haitian Beef Patties)

Haiti's bakery patties: flaky puff pastry folded around a well-seasoned beef and epis filling and baked golden. Party food, snack and breakfast all in one.

HaitianAppetizer, Snack35 minServes 12134 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: pikliz, kremas, haitian eggs

HB-4267 · Hand-built original

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Patty Melt

Don't underestimate a homemade patty melt! This is no average sandwich- it's crispy bread filled to the brim with a homemade patty and LOTS of cheese. To top it off, it's got savory and sweet caramelized onions that just make your mouth water.

AmericanBreakfast, Dinner, lunch20 minServes 2542 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-1688 · Hand-built original

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Pav bhaji

A Mumbai-style mashed vegetable curry of potatoes, carrots, cauliflower and peas cooked with tomatoes, tamarind and pav bhaji masala, enriched with butter and lime.

IndianLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4–571 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: Naan, Raita

HB-7854 · Hand-built original

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Pea and artichoke dip with pickled onions

A coarse pea and artichoke dip with parsley, basil, lemon and Greek yoghurt, topped with quick-pickled red onion rings and served with the remaining pickles alongside.

Middle EasternAppetizer0 minServes 6-889 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: peas

HB-7856 · Hand-built original

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Pea and Ham Soup (slow cooker or stove)

Dried split peas and a meaty ham hock cook together low and slow with onion, carrot, celery and bay until the soup is thick, then the shredded ham goes back in.

WesternMains, Soup10 hr 10 minServes 616 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ham

HB-7857 · Hand-built original

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Pea Kachori

Indian crisp pastry parcels filled with spiced peas, ginger and green chillies.

IndianAppetizer1 hr 30 minMakes 10-15151 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: peas

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-4040 · Hand-built original

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Pea Pulao/Matar Pulao

A fragrant pea pulao of basmati rice cooked with ghee-toasted cumin, black peppercorns and cinnamon, rested and fluffed before serving.

IndianSideServes 428 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-14748 · Hand-built original

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Pea Puree

Frozen peas are simmered with garlic and eschalots sautéed in butter and stock, then blitzed with mint into a silky purée and loosened with its own cooking liquid.

French, WesternSide Dish16 minServes 6320 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7858 · Hand-built original

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Pea soup

A quick blended soup of frozen peas simmered in stock with onion and garlic, enriched with double cream and garnished with mint leaves.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 1–2146 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7859 · Hand-built original

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Pea, Cabbage, Parmesan and Mint Salad

A crisp salad of blanched peas, finely sliced cabbage, mint, parsley and radishes in a lemon and olive oil dressing with Parmesan.

Salad10 minServes 4137 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: blanched

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-14750 · Hand-built original

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Peach and Prosciutto Sandwich

A toasted demi-baguette layered with cheddar, prosciutto, basil and juicy peach slices tossed in chili crisp and red wine vinegar for a sweet, salty, gently spicy bite.

Makes 1126 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: large peaches

HB-17617 · Hand-built original

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