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Smoked Feta Dip

A block of feta browned on the grill, then blended with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic and lemon until whipped and smooth, served with pita and vegetables.

AppetizerServes 6 to 8VegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: cheese

HB-8329 · Hand-built original

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Smoked ham, leek and cheddar tart

A handsome picnic tart of smoked ham, leek and cheddar in a cream custard, served at room temperature with a radish and Little Gem salad in a mustard dressing. Made for summer lunches outdoors.

BritishMain course4 hrServes 6–8358 kcalDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: ham

HB-18380 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese finished in the smoker so the crumb drinks in wood smoke.

BBQSide dish1 hrServes 6499 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: macaroni

Pairs well with: pulled pork, ribs, greens

HB-5689 · Hand-built original

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Smoked mackerel pâté

A smooth smoked mackerel pâté sharpened with horseradish, mustard and lemon, served on sourdough.

BritishStarters & nibbles30 minServes 2359 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: fillets

HB-15263 · Hand-built original

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Smoked mackerel, horseradish and beetroot sandwich filler

Flaked smoked mackerel folded with creamed horseradish, diced pickled beetroot and thyme leaves, made for sandwiches, jacket potatoes or salad boxes.

Light meals & snacks30 minServes 3Egg-free

Main ingredient: smoked mackerel

HB-8331 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Meatballs

Meatballs smoked on a tray until bronzed, then rolled in warm BBQ sauce.

BBQStarter1 hr 15 minServes 6523 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef mince

Pairs well with: rolls, mashed potatoes, pickles

HB-5701 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Oysters

Oysters smoked just until they plump and drink in garlic butter.

BBQStarter30 minServes 4145 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: oysters

Pairs well with: grilled bread, lemon wedges, salad

HB-5711 · Hand-built original

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Smoked paprika orzo soup

A quick smoked paprika soup with orzo, beans and kale, each bowl finished with a spoonful of pesto.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 4141 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: olive oil

HB-15265 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Potato Salad

Potatoes smoked briefly before dressing, so the classic salad carries a whisper of the pit.

BBQSide dish55 minServes 6314 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: ribs, brisket, grilled chicken

HB-5691 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Salmon Tartare

Cold-smoked salmon and raw sushi-grade salmon folded into a spicy crème fraîche dressing with shallot, chives and lemon, chilled and topped with roe and dill.

Appetizer15 min8 servings5 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-8333 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Trout Dip / Potted Smoked Trout

Flaked smoked trout folded with shallot butter, lemon and herbs, potted under a butter seal.

Starter10 minServes 4221 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: trout

HB-15272 · Hand-built original

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Smoky bacon and leek quiche

A deep, savoury quiche with parmesan worked into the pastry, sweet softened leeks and crisp smoked bacon folded through a cheddar custard. It slices cleanly for picnics, lunches and relaxed suppers.

Main course4 hrServes 4-6754 kcal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18429 · Hand-built original

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Smoky butter beans and peas

Butter beans and peas in a smoked paprika tomato sauce, served on toasted sourdough.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 2684 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: olive oil

HB-15278 · Hand-built original

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Smoky parmentier potatoes

Small cubes of Maris Piper potato parboiled, steam-dried and roasted until crisp, then tossed hot with smoked salt flakes, smoked paprika, garlic and rosemary.

FrenchSide dishes1 hr 30 minServes 4–695 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cubes

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

HB-8338 · Hand-built original

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Smoky roasted chickpeas

Chickpeas roasted in spiced ghee with smoked paprika, oregano and cayenne until crunchy.

Light meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 2272 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: ghee

HB-15280 · Hand-built original

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Smoky Roasted Tomato Soup

Tomatoes and whole garlic cloves roasted with smoked paprika until charred at the edges, blended with vegetable stock, onion and a swirl of cream and basil.

SoupServes 5258 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tomatoes

HB-8339 · Hand-built original

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Smothered Green Beans

An American side of fresh green beans simmered in chicken broth with andouille sausage, bacon, onion, garlic and cubed russet potatoes, seasoned with Cajun and all purpose seasoning.

AmericanSide30 minServes 6439 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beans

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

HB-9244 · Hand-built original

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Snack-Bar Soup

A clear, savory broth of two soy sauces, mirin, and hondashi, ladled boiling-hot over chopped green onion. It is the kind of simple soup served alongside snack-bar favorites.

KoreanSoupVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: soy sauce

Pairs well with: gimbap, tteokbokki, fried dumplings, fish cake skewers

HB-17003 · Hand-built original

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Soba Noodle Soup

Buckwheat soba noodles in a hot seasoned dashi broth, topped with crisp shrimp tempura, slices of kamaboko fish cake, blanched komatsuna and scallion.

JapaneseSoup45 minServings: 2Dairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-8344 · Hand-built original

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Soft Ginger Cookies

Soft, chewy ginger cookies made with molasses, cinnamon, and cloves. The dough balls are rolled in sugar before baking.

AmericanSnack20 minServes 24111 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ground ginger

Pairs well with: milk, tea

HB-5493 · Hand-built original

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Soft No Knead Dinner Rolls

Twelve soft dinner rolls from a sticky no-knead yeast dough that is simply mixed, risen, shaped into balls and baked until golden, then brushed with melted butter.

WesternSide25 minServes 12193 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: dry yeast

HB-8348 · Hand-built original

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Soft Tofu Cucumber Cold Soup

Silky soft tofu and quick-pickled cucumber bathed in slushy, tangy naengmyeon broth with a chili and sesame finish.

KoreanSoup30 minServes 226 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: soft tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, grilled fish

HB-16557 · Hand-built original

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Soleil salad

A Mediterranean quinoa salad with eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper and cherry tomatoes in a balsamic dressing with chilli flakes and smoked paprika, finished with goat's cheese and basil.

MediterraneanSaladGluten-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: quinoa

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-8351 · Hand-built original

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Solomon Gundy

A spicy Jamaican pickled fish pâté made from smoked herring that is boiled to remove excess salt, deboned, and blended with vinegar, olive oil, onion, scallion, Scotch bonnet, thyme, allspice and a little sugar. It is served as an appetiser, commonly on crackers or bread.

JamaicanAppetizer40 min4 people329 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: smoked herring

Pairs well with: Crackers, Jamaican Coco Bread, Baked Tostones, Plantain Chips, Roast Breadfruit

HB-4237 · Hand-built original

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Sonic Smasher Sauce (Copycat Burger Sauce)

Thin smashed beef patties with melted American cheese, pickles and onion on toasted potato buns, all tied together by a creamy, smoky burger sauce. The sauce itself mixes in minutes from mayo, ketchup and two kinds of mustard.

AmericanAppetizer, Condiment, Sauces5 minServes 3704 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-15290 · Hand-built original

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Sopa de Caracol

Sopa de caracol, or conch soup, is a traditional soup from the Caribbean nation of Panama. This flavorful soup combines a variety of ingredients, including conch, vegetables, and seasonings, to create a hearty and flavorful meal.

PanamanianAppetizer, Soup55 minServes 12809 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-2128 · Hand-built original

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Sopa de Lima

A Yucatecan-style lime soup of shredded chicken simmered with fire-roasted tomatoes, green peppers, jalapeño and oregano in chicken broth, sharpened with fresh lime juice.

MexicanSoup6 servings324 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8353 · Hand-built original

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