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Sage and onion stuffing

Packed with flavour and perfect for vegetarians, this festive favourite is just as delicious served on the side as it is stuffed into your Christmas turkey. This recipe makes quite a modest amount, so feel free to double or treble it if you really like stuffing.

BritishSide dishes1 hr 30 minServes 685 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-3156 · Hand-built original

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Sage and onion Yorkshire puddings

Batter puddings flavoured with dried sage and topped with softened onion, baked in hot fat until puffed and deep golden.

Side dishes2 hr 30 minMakes 8–1220 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: duck

HB-8119 · Hand-built original

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Saheena

Saheena is a Trinidadian fritter centred on spinach, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

TrinidadianAppetizer1 hr4 people232 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: spinach

Pairs well with: mango chutney, tamarind chutney

HB-4169 · Hand-built original

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Saimin Noodle Soup

Hawaii's noodle soup: a light dashi broth with noodles, char siu, Spam and greens.

HawaiianSoup25 minServes 4388 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: noodles

Pairs well with: musubi, manapua, pickles

HB-5866 · Hand-built original

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Salad Dressing

A small-batch shaken vinaigrette of vinegar or lemon juice, olive oil and Dijon mustard, with garlic, lemon zest, honey and herbs as optional flavourings.

WesternSide Salad2 minServes 48 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: any vinegar or lemon juice

HB-8123 · Hand-built original

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Salad Dressings – 3 Ways

Three make-ahead jar dressings: a sumac and pomegranate molasses fattoush dressing, a sesame ginger dressing with soy and honey, and a Romano and mustard Italian dressing.

AmericanAppetizer15 min1 cup per dressing

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-10065 · Hand-built original

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Salad Sandwich

Salad Sandwich is a Western sandwich built around wraps.

WesternSandwichServes 1388 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: wraps

HB-3085 · Hand-built original

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Salade Niçoise

Think salad is boring? This classic French Niçoise salad is full of flavour and texture, perfect for popping in your lunchbox.

FrenchMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4416 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tuna

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-1963 · Hand-built original

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Salade Russe (Haitian Beet and Potato Salad)

The Haitian version of Russian salad: beets, carrots and potatoes boiled and chopped, then chilled in a sharp dressing. The traditional dressing is mayonnaise with chopped boiled egg; this one uses olive oil and cider vinegar.

HaitianSide Dish, Salad50 minServes 8188 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: beets

Pairs well with: diri djon djon, grilled fish, roast chicken

HB-4256 · Hand-built original

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Salami Cream Cheese Roll

A chilled log of salami wrapped around herbed cream cheese with capers, sliced and served with crackers.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 2545 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: salami

Pairs well with: crackers, olives, cornichons

HB-4843 · Hand-built original

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Salami Roll-Ups

Salami slices rolled around herbed cream cheese with green onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning, pinned for easy serving.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack10 minServes 2426 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: salami

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

HB-15096 · Hand-built original

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Salami Sandwich

A hoagie layered with folded salami, tomato, and arugula over herb and garlic cream cheese.

Americanlunch5 minServes 1108 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: salami

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

HB-15097 · Hand-built original

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Salatali hummus (hummus with chopped salad)

Salatali hummus (hummus with chopped salad) is a Turkish and Middle Eastern side dishes centred on overnight. It combines dried chickpeas, bicarbonate of soda, fl oz ice-cold water for a straightforward, balanced result.

Turkish and Middle EasternSide dishes2 hrServes 4214 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: overnight

HB-3785 · Hand-built original

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Salmon Poke

Salmon poke with avocado and lime — rich fish, bright dressing.

HawaiianStarter15 minServes 4242 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: rice, seaweed salad, edamame

HB-5832 · Hand-built original

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Salmon Poke

Cubed sashimi-grade salmon seasoned with brown sugar and hot sauce, served over lightly mashed avocado with a lemon and champagne vinegar dressing, sour cream and dill.

HawaiianAppetizerServes 4200 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

HB-8135 · Hand-built original

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Salmon Salad with Asian Ginger Sesame Dressing

Seared salmon over lettuce with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, radish and edamame, dressed with a soy, ginger and sesame dressing and topped with crispy fried shallots.

Asian influenceLight Meal, Lunch, Mains25 minServes 4411 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-8138 · Hand-built original

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Salsa Verde

Broiled tomatillos are blended with white onion, jalapeño, garlic and cilantro into a bright green salsa with gentle heat. The chunky-smooth sauce is ready for chips or spooning over Mexican dishes.

MexicanAppetizer, Side Dish20 minServes 2151 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: tomatillos

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

HB-18144 · Hand-built original

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Salt and Pepper Fries

Russet fries soaked, blanched, coated in cornstarch and double-fried, then seasoned with a salt, white pepper, Sichuan peppercorn and mushroom powder mix and fresh cilantro and green onion.

AsianAppetizer50 minServes 4218 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-10953 · Hand-built original

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Salt and Pepper Squid

Scored squid tubes and tentacles marinated in shaoxing wine, dredged in cornstarch and cornmeal, fried until golden, and tossed with garlic, green onion and jalapeno.

ChineseAppetizer30 minServes 4400 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-10425 · Hand-built original

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Salt and Pepper Tofu

Cubes of tofu soaked in salted water, coated in tapioca starch and double-fried, then tossed with sauteed garlic, red chili and green onion and the salt and pepper seasoning mix.

AsianAppetizer30 minServes 4342 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-10955 · Hand-built original

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Salt Cod Fritters

Desalted salt cod flaked into a flour, baking powder and egg batter with scallions and jalapeno, deep-fried by the spoonful until golden brown.

AppetizerServes 4274 kcalDairy-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cod

HB-8153 · Hand-built original

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Salted Melon Salad with Jalapeños and Feta

Cantaloupe pieces tossed with lemon-pickled shallot and jalapeno, olive oil and salt, then topped with large pieces of feta and flaky sea salt.

Salad25 min4 servings1041 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rings

HB-8160 · Hand-built original

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Saltine Toffee Candy with Pecans

Saltine crackers covered with a butter and brown sugar toffee layer, baked, then topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate and chopped pecans and frozen until set before breaking into pieces.

AmericanSnack2 hr 20 minServes 18308 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: saltine crackers

Pairs well with: tea

HB-5506 · Hand-built original

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Sambar

A tangy South Indian lentil stew of toor dal and mixed vegetables with tamarind, finished with a ghee tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chiles.

IndianSoup4 servings180 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: toor dal

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

HB-15116 · Hand-built original

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Sambusa

These Tajik Sambusa, as samosa are known in Tajikistan, are filled with pumpkin, onion and cumin and sprinkled wiht sesame seeds before baking.

TajikAppetizer, buffet, Side Dish, Snack, starter40 minServes 12107 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

HB-1985 · Hand-built original

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Same Day Bread

A sticky yeast dough of flour, warm water and salt, risen for two hours and baked in a covered Dutch oven for a crisp crust.

AmericanAppetizer15 minServes 11346 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

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

HB-12046 · Hand-built original

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Samosa chaat

Samosas cut into pieces and layered with a chickpea curry brewed with black tea, seasoned yogurt, tamarind chutney, Bombay mix, pomegranate and sev.

IndianLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 2–4891 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

Pairs well with: Tamarind Chutney, Raita

HB-8166 · Hand-built original

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Samosa Recipe

Twelve hand-formed samosas of ajwain pastry filled with spiced mashed potato and peas, fried twice until deep golden and served with tamarind dipping sauce.

IndianAppetiser, Starter45 minServes 12367 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: purpose

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

HB-8167 · Hand-built original

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Samosa swirl

A golden puff pastry spiral filled with spiced mashed potato, mixed vegetables, ginger and garam masala, glazed with mango chutney for a sweet finish — all the flavor of samosas without deep-frying.

IndianStarters & nibbles2 hr 30 minServes 4–6126 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: scrubbed

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

HB-17613 · Hand-built original

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Samosa with chutney and chaat masala

This recipe is perfect for a weekend cooking project. There’s a lot of steps, but each one is pretty easy! Save time by using ready-made dips, or just picking one to make.

IndianLight meals & snacks3 hrServes 4893 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: piper

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

HB-3161 · Hand-built original

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Sancocho

A Caribbean stew of mixed meats simmered with yuca, plantains, corn, calabaza, malanga and yam in a sofrito and sazón broth, finished with cilantro and culantro.

CaribbeanSoup4 hrServes 8167 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9464 · Hand-built original

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