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"Sizzling Beef" Steak Fried Rice

Tenderised strips of rump steak are marinated with soy, oyster sauce and baking soda, sizzled until caramelised, then tossed through day-old rice with green beans, egg and a fish-sauce seasoning.

Asian, Chinese, Thai-ishMain, Side Dish1 hr 25 minServes 4669 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-5923 · Hand-built original

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1 Hour Dinner Rolls

Soft, golden dinner rolls mixed, risen and baked in about an hour, brushed with melted butter straight from the oven.

AmericanSide Dish1 hr 3 minServes 15174 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-12571 · Hand-built original

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10 Minute Spicy Garlic Noodle

Noodles dressed with soy sauce, black vinegar and chili oil, with hot oil poured over minced garlic, chili flakes and sesame seeds, served with cucumber, cilantro, green onion and egg.

AsianSide10 minServes 2126 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: noodles

HB-10484 · Hand-built original

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10-Minute Spicy Noodle

Noodles tossed in a hot-oil sauce of garlic, green onion, red chili, sesame seeds, Korean chili powder and Sichuan peppercorn with black vinegar and oyster sauce, topped with cucumber, peanuts and cilantro.

AsianSide10 minServes 294 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: noodles

HB-10488 · Hand-built original

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10-Minute Tuna Salad

A quick tuna salad with cornichons, celery, dill and lemon, bound with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard.

AmericanSide10 minServes 446 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tuna

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

HB-11767 · Hand-built original

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20 Minute Hong Kong Cafe Creamy Seafood Baked Rice

Cooked rice mixed with beaten egg in a baking dish, covered with scallops and shrimp in a butter, flour and cream sauce seasoned with dashi powder and white pepper, topped with cheese and baked.

AsianSide20 minServes 4638 kcal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-10497 · Hand-built original

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3-Bite Jamaican Beef Patties

Miniature Jamaican-style beef patties: spiced ground beef with Scotch bonnet, thyme, allspice and curry powder is bound with breadcrumbs and stock, wrapped in turmeric-rubbed puff pastry and baked in a muffin pan.

JamaicanAppetizer1 hrServes 12113 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-5931 · Hand-built original

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3-Ingredient High-Protein Queso

A warm queso made by blending cottage cheese with taco seasoning, then melting in shredded Mexican blend cheese and garnishing with red onion and cilantro.

AmericanAppetizer19 minServes 2417 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: spices

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

HB-11187 · Hand-built original

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5 Minute Balsamic Cherry Tomato Burrata Salad

Halved cherry tomatoes around a burrata ball that is split open and dressed with olive oil, balsamic glaze, black pepper and parsley.

ItalianAppetizer5 minServes 2344 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: cherry tomatoes

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

HB-10517 · Hand-built original

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5 Minute Corn Salsa

A bright, crunchy salsa of sweet corn, red onion, jalapeño and bell peppers in a lime and cumin dressing — fresh, zesty and ready in minutes.

Mexican, Mexican AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish5 minServes 1236 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: red onion

HB-12584 · Hand-built original

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5 Minute Pesto

A basil pesto with spinach, parsley, pine nuts and Parmesan, brightened with lemon zest and juice and blended until completely smooth.

AmericanAppetizer10 minVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-10141 · Hand-built original

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5 Minute Pumpkin Pie Dip

A light, fluffy no-bake dip that tastes like pumpkin pie filling, whipped with cream cheese, spice and heavy cream.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 6361 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: ounce cream cheese

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

HB-17557 · Hand-built original

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5-Minute Caviar Dip

A crème fraîche dip stirred with chives, green onions, dill and lemon zest, garnished with more herbs and served with potato chips and caviar.

AmericanAppetizer5 minServes 84 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ounces crème fraîche

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

HB-11198 · Hand-built original

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5-Minute Healthy Romesco Sauce

A romesco sauce blended from roasted red peppers, fire roasted tomatoes and blanched almonds with olive oil, parsley, garlic, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes.

AmericanAppetizer5 minServes 8114 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-11199 · Hand-built original

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5-Minute Marinated Feta

Cubed feta packed in a jar with lemon slices, green onions, garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes, covered with olive oil and marinated overnight.

MediterraneanAppetizer5 minServes 127 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-11200 · Hand-built original

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5-Minute Spicy Cucumber Salad

A diced cucumber and avocado salad with cilantro or parsley, cumin and red pepper flakes, dressed with olive oil, apple cider vinegar and lime.

AmericanAppetizer5 minServes 4149 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

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

HB-11201 · Hand-built original

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