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Ratatouille (French Vegetable Stew)

Ratatouille (French Vegetable Stew) is a French, Western light mains, main, sides centred on eggplant. It combines eggplant, salt, tomatoes for a straightforward, balanced result.

French, WesternLight mains, Main, Sides1 hrServes 8158 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-3758 · Hand-built original

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Real Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Grilled crusty bread rubbed with garlic and piled with diced ripe tomatoes, basil, salt and good olive oil.

ItalianAppetizer, Starter10 minServes 4104 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: crusty bread like sourdough or ciabatta

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

HB-8042 · Hand-built original

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Red cabbage

Shredded red cabbage braises gently with onion, cinnamon, nutmeg, diced apples, brown sugar and red wine vinegar until tender and glossy.

Side dishes1 hr 30 minServes 897 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter

HB-8046 · Hand-built original

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Red Cabbage Slaw

Finely sliced red cabbage and matchstick carrots with green onion and cilantro, dressed in olive oil, lime juice, honey and garlic — a crunchy slaw that jazzes up almost anything beside it.

AmericanSide Dish5 minServes 4122 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: red cabbage

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

HB-14975 · Hand-built original

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Red Curry Fish Cakes with Cucumber Relish and Crushed Peanuts

Bouncy, springy fish cakes flecked with green beans and lime leaf, carrying a moderate curry heat. A cool cucumber relish with shallot and chili, finished with crushed peanuts, balances the richness.

ThaiAppetizer30 minServes 2 to 3492 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: white fish

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, cucumber salad, iced tea

HB-18601 · Hand-built original

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Red Hot Cinnamon Popcorn

Air-popped popcorn baked in a red cinnamon candy coating made with butter, corn syrup and sugar.

AmericanDessert, Snack1 hr 25 minServes 14241 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: worth

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

HB-5323 · Hand-built original

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Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Tender, drop-style cheddar biscuits with garlic running through the dough, brushed with parsley garlic butter the moment they leave the oven. Best eaten warm, when the cheese is still soft.

Americandinner party, feed a crowd, comfort food, side dish35 minServes 16146 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: lobster

HB-13367 · Hand-built original

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Red Velvet Pound Cake

Two moist red velvet loaves from a cake mix boosted with chocolate pudding mix, finished with a warm-poured cream cheese glaze.

AmericanDessert, Snack1 hr 10 minServes 2089 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: eggs

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

HB-14985 · Hand-built original

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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad

Vanilla yoghurt and cheesecake pudding mix fold with whipped topping, then strawberries, blueberries and mini marshmallows are stirred through and chilled.

AmericanSide Dish1 hr 10 minServes 8351 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: containers

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

HB-8055 · Hand-built original

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Red, Green and White Christmas Salad

A festive make-ahead salad of blanched asparagus, green beans and snow peas in Christmas green, tossed in a honey and Dijon dressing and finished with white feta and red cranberries.

Salad15 minServes 834 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: asparagus

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-14988 · Hand-built original

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Restaurant Style Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

Steamed Chinese broccoli cut into lengths and drizzled with a briefly boiled oyster sauce dressing flavoured with garlic, ginger and sesame oil.

Asian, ChineseSide, Vegetables8 minServes 260 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chinese broccoli

HB-8056 · Hand-built original

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Restaurant Style Chunky Salsa

Roma tomatoes, white onion, and garlic charred in a hot skillet and pulsed with canned diced tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, and spices into a chunky salsa finished with lime juice.

MexicanAppetizer15 minServes 658 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tomato

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

HB-9457 · Hand-built original

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Restaurant-Style White Queso

A smooth melted white cheese dip with green chiles and jalapeño, served hot.

MexicanAppetizer, Dip18 minServes 9284 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: milk

HB-4390 · Hand-built original

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Reuben Sandwich

Reuben Sandwich is an American, Jewish mains built around note. Ready in 35 min.

American, JewishMains35 minServes 5797 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: light rye bread

HB-1900 · Hand-built original

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Riblja Čorba (Montenegrin Adriatic Fish Soup)

Riblja Čorba (Montenegrin Adriatic Fish Soup) is a Montenegrin soup centred on bones. It combines mixed white fish — scorpionfish, onion, carrots for a straightforward, balanced result.

MontenegrinSoup1 hrServes 4228 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: bones

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

HB-3763 · Hand-built original

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Rice Dressing

Louisiana's rice dressing: rice cooked with seasoned pork and the trinity until rich and savoury.

CajunSide dish50 minServes 6313 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: roast pork, greens, gravy

HB-5769 · Hand-built original

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Rice Pilaf with Nuts and Dried Fruit

Basmati rice simmers with cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, sultanas and dried apricots, then gets fluffed with toasted pistachios and slivered almonds.

Contemporary Middle Eastern, Western - Holiday SidesSide Dish30 minServes 5420 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8068 · Hand-built original

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Rice Salad

The typical Paraguayan rice salad combines different-colored bell peppers, rice, carrots, peppers, peas, corn, mayonnaise, and parsley. A tasty and colorful mixture that captivates with its texture and fresh flavor. Ideal for enjoying on any occasion.

ParaguayanAppetizers1 hr 10 min5 Servings396 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-1909 · Hand-built original

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Rice with pigeon peas and coconut

Rice with pigeon peas and coconut is a Panamanian side dish built around rice. It takes 65 min in total and serves 12. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.

PanamanianSide Dish1 hr 5 minServes 12437 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-1914 · Hand-built original

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Rice with pigeon peas and coconut

Rice with pigeon peas and coconut is a Panamanian starters. Ready in 1 h 10 min.

PanamanianStarters1 hr 10 min4 Servings389 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-1915 · Hand-built original

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Ricotta pesto

A creamy ricotta pesto with basil, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan and pecorino, made for tossing with pasta or serving as a dip.

ItalianLight meals & snacks30 minServes 4175 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: nuts

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

HB-15006 · Hand-built original

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Ricotta triangles with taleggio and pears

Crisp baked triangles of ricotta dough with two fillings: Taleggio with sweet pear, and cooked ham with Gruyere.

Appetizers1 hr 25 minServes 8455 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: ham

HB-17875 · Hand-built original

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Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches

Mini sandwiches of Ritz crackers layered with deli ham and Swiss cheese, drizzled with a butter, Dijon, and Worcestershire glaze and sprinkled with poppy seeds and dried minced onion. They bake briefly until the cheese melts and the tops crisp.

AmericanMain course30 min6 (8 sandwiches per serving)76 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9130 · Hand-built original

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Roast beetroot and parsnip winter salad with apple and cranberries

Roasted beetroot and parsnip wedges with ras-el-hanout, tossed warm with massaged kale, apple, toasted almonds and dried cranberries.

Light meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4109 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: wedges

HB-8073 · Hand-built original

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Roast broccoli

Whole roasted broccoli with a soy, maple and sesame glaze, served with toasted mixed seeds.

Side dishes40 minServes 2325 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: find

HB-15013 · Hand-built original

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Roast Duck Crepe Rolls with Hoisin and French Mustard

Slices of roast duck with crisp skin, layered with crunchy vegetables and ginger inside thin crepes spread with hoisin. Small dishes of extra hoisin and sharp French mustard are served for dipping.

ThaiAppetizer20 minServes 2240 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: roast duck

Pairs well with: clear broth soup, jasmine rice, iced tea

HB-18608 · Hand-built original

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