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Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Quartered Brussels sprouts roasted cut side down in bacon drippings with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, finished with crisp bacon and a drizzle of balsamic reduction under the broiler.

AmericanSide40 minServes 4422 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: brussels sprouts

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

HB-12749 · Hand-built original

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Balsamic marinated mushrooms

Whole mushrooms roasted with thyme and two kinds of garlic, then soaked while still hot in a balsamic vinegar and olive oil marinade.

WesternSide Dish40 minGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: small whole white mushrooms

HB-6082 · Hand-built original

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Bamboo Shoot and Edamame Salad

A fresh, quick salad of bamboo shoots and edamame tossed in vegan mayonnaise with shichimi pepper, garnished with red chilli and chives — good alongside a stir-fry or as part of a Chinese feast.

ChineseSide dishes40 minServes 461 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ½ oz frozen edamame beans

Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup

HB-12754 · Hand-built original

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Bammy

Bammy is a traditional Jamaican flatbread made from grated cassava that is squeezed dry, pressed into rounds and cooked until set, then soaked in milk and fried until golden. It has a crisp exterior and a soft, tender centre.

JamaicanSide Dish55 min5 bammy rounds64 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cassava

Pairs well with: Escovitch Fish, Ackee and Saltfish, Brown Stew Fish, Jamaican Callaloo

HB-4225 · Hand-built original

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Banan Peze (Haitian Fried Plantains)

Green plantains fried, pressed flat and fried again until crisp — the essential side of a Haitian fritay, served with griot, tassot and pikliz.

HaitianSide Dish, Snack, Appetizer20 minServes 4VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: plantain

Pairs well with: griot, pikliz, tassot

HB-4247 · Hand-built original

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Banana Bread Bars

Moist banana bars baked in a large pan and spread while warm with a brown butter frosting of powdered sugar, vanilla and milk.

AmericanDessert, Side Dish35 minServes 24286 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-6086 · Hand-built original

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Banana Date Drops

Soft oat drop cookies of mashed ripe banana and chopped Medjool dates, each topped with a pecan and baked until set.

AmericanSnack25 minServes 12184 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-11232 · Hand-built original

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Banana He-Man Cookies

Soft, hearty banana cookies made with shortening, buttermilk and optional nuts, baked in dropped spoonfuls and frosted with a cream cheese and butter frosting.

AmericanDessert, Snack20 minServes 24341 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: shortening

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

HB-17284 · Hand-built original

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Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies made with mashed ripe banana, cinnamon, and cloves in the dough.

AmericanSnack20 min36 cookies134 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: banana

Pairs well with: milk

HB-5503 · Hand-built original

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Banana Toffee Panini

Brioche panini with banana, dulce de leche and toffee under cinnamon sugar, served with a chocolate sauce.

Sandwichserves 41087 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

HB-5041 · Hand-built original

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Banana Tortilla Toast

A folded tortilla filled with peanut butter, banana, pizza cheese, almonds and pecans, air-fried and drizzled with honey.

KoreanSnack15 minServes 1614 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: banana

Pairs well with: coffee, milk, yogurt, green salad

HB-16356 · Hand-built original

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Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Salmon pieces seasoned with lemon pepper and Cajun seasoning, soaked in a buttermilk and hot sauce bath, coated in seasoned cornmeal and flour, fried, and tossed in a mayonnaise, sweet chili and sriracha sauce.

AmericanAppetizer45 minServes 41037 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-9191 · Hand-built original

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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Plump and perfectly seasoned shrimp coated in an irresistible sauce to die for! And what better way to soak up every last drop of the creamy, spicy, tangy deliciousness than with al dente pasta? This recipe hits all the right notes and leaves you craving more.

Africandinner, Lunch, Main Course30 minServes 4650 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-0173 · Hand-built original

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Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Cornstarch-coated shrimp fried until golden, tossed in a mayonnaise, honey and sweet chili sauce, and served in corn tortillas with cabbage, cilantro and lime.

American, ThaiAppetizer30 minServes 4488 kcalGluten-free

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-6095 · Hand-built original

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Bao Buns

Soft, pillowy steamed bao buns from a yeasted milk dough, brushed with oil, folded in half, proofed again and steamed until puffed and firm.

AsianBread, Side Dish2 hrServes 1886 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: milk

HB-6098 · Hand-built original

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Bar Nuts

Bar Nuts is a Western snacks built around note. Ready in 17 min.

WesternSnacks17 minServes 10457 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: ¾ oz unsalted mixed nuts

HB-1564 · Hand-built original

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Bar Rice Cake Churros

Bar rice cakes twisted into little braids, air-fried and rolled in cinnamon sugar while hot. They eat like churros — crisp outside, soft and chewy in the middle.

KoreanSnackVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: rice cakes

Pairs well with: hot chocolate, coffee, honey for dipping

HB-15819 · Hand-built original

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Barbecue vegan nuggets

Potato and crushed tofu nuggets seasoned with stock powder, paprika, garlic and onion, dipped in an oat milk and yoghurt batter and a barbecue-seasoned flour. The nuggets fry golden and crisp for dunking.

AmericanLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minMakes 12 nuggets128 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-18343 · Hand-built original

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Barbecued eel with a crunchy slaw salad

Eel pieces rubbed with garlic powder, oregano and black pepper grill under a butter, tomato juice and honey glaze, served with a lemon-dressed carrot slaw and champ.

IrishStarters & nibbles1 hrServes 645 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: powder

HB-17978 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Baked Beans

Sweet, smoky beans baked until the top darkens and the sauce turns to candy.

BBQSide dish1 hr 15 minServes 6201 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beans

Pairs well with: pulled pork, coleslaw, cornbread

HB-5688 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Candied Nuts

Pecans, almonds and cashews candied in sugar with smoked paprika, chipotle and warm barbecue spices.

AmericanSnack1 hrServes 8359 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mixed nuts

Pairs well with: cheese board, green salad, drinks

HB-4898 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Chicken Salad

A romaine salad with barbecue sauce-coated chicken thighs, corn, black beans, tomatoes, green onions and crushed corn chips, tossed in a blended Greek yogurt and cottage cheese ranch-style dressing.

AmericanSalad25 minServes 4939 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12218 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Chicken Salad with BBQ Cilantro Lime Dressing

A big, crunchy chopped salad of romaine, corn, black beans, and tomatoes topped with barbecue-sauced shredded chicken, two cheeses, and tortilla strips, with a creamy barbecue, cilantro, and lime dressing.

AmericanDinner, Salad1 hr 20 minServes 6977 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12786 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Corn Ribs

Corn cut into ribs that curl as they grill, brushed with BBQ butter.

BBQSide dish30 minServes 4185 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: corn

Pairs well with: lime wedges, ranch dip, salad

HB-5720 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches

Young jackfruit pulled and simmered in BBQ sauce until it could pass for pork at arm's length.

BBQMain course40 minServes 4214 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: jackfruit

Pairs well with: coleslaw, pickles, fries

HB-5706 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Prawn Skewers

Prawns dusted with rub, grilled fast and glazed with buttered BBQ sauce.

BBQStarter18 minServes 4151 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: prawns

Pairs well with: rice, grilled bread, salad

HB-5696 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slider buns filled with pulled pork stirred into BBQ sauce and topped with a pineapple, mango and broccoli slaw in a mayonnaise and cider vinegar dressing.

Main courseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: pork

HB-6120 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Wings

Chicken wings salted and rested with baking powder so the skin dries, baked low then hot with a smoky spice rub, and finished in barbecue sauce until the coating turns glossy.

AppetizerGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

HB-6123 · Hand-built original

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Bean Cheese

Boiled chickpeas mixed with diced peppers, mayonnaise, and sugar, stir-fried in butter and blanketed with melted mozzarella. Parsley flakes finish the skillet.

KoreanSnackVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

Pairs well with: toast, salad, tomato soup, pickles, soft drink

HB-16969 · Hand-built original

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Bean Soup

Delight yourself with the comforting flavor of authentic Guatemalan bean soup. It combines the creaminess of black beans with authentic Guatemalan flavors such as garlic, cumin, and cilantro.

GuatemalanSoups1 hr 10 min4 Servings836 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-0188 · Hand-built original

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Bean soup with vegan pesto

A brothy borlotti and cannellini bean soup with onion, celery, courgette, and carrot, ladled into bowls and topped with spoonfuls of a basil, leaf, and almond pesto.

ItalianLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 41436 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: leaves

HB-12788 · Hand-built original

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Bean Sprout Hangover Soup

A restorative soup of bean sprouts and blanched squid over warmed rice, in a clear broth seasoned with salted shrimp and tuna fish sauce. A little kimchi rides along in the bowl.

KoreanSoupServes 2241 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bean sprouts

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

HB-16968 · Hand-built original

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Bean Sprout Japchae

Glass noodles and soybean sprouts tossed with fish cake, mushrooms, peppers, and carrot in a dark soy and sesame dressing. The sprouts stay crisp against the chewy noodles.

KoreanSideServes 4370 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: glass noodles

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

HB-16965 · Hand-built original

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