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Kuku paka: bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks are browned, then simmered in a coconut milk and tomato sauce spiced with coriander, cumin, turmeric and chilli, and finished with lemon juice and coriander leaves over basmati rice.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-5944 · Hand-built original
Crisp Nigerian akara fritters made from soaked black-eyed beans and peppers, served over soft pap with ata dindin, a fiery cooked sauce of red peppers, chillies, tomatoes and thyme.
Main ingredient: black bean
HB-17640 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: ghriba
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
HB-0010 · Hand-built original
A fabulous cross between bread and biscuits that's light, pillowy, and tasty. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner! It's like the lovechild of bread and biscuits. Pair them with honey and butter, and you'll be in heaven. Makes about a dozen
Main ingredient: yeast
HB-0055 · Hand-built original
Oven Baked Cod - tender and flaky cod fillets smothered in a lemon garlic sauce with a kiss of heat. A super tasty low-carb dinner in just 20 minutes!
Main ingredient: cod
HB-0141 · Hand-built original
Baked yuca fries (cassava) give you a crunchy, slightly sweet treat that makes a great healthy alternative to the usual French fries. Simply guilt-free snacks!
Main ingredient: cassava
HB-0157 · Hand-built original
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.
Main ingredient: shrimp
Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw
HB-0173 · Hand-built original
These rich, buttery, and soft buns have an insanely satisfying tender crumb. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even a snack. Pillowy and tasty buns for the win!Makes about 16 brioche buns
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-0338 · Hand-built original
Broccoli Cheese Soup - creamy, velvety and comforting soup with tender broccoli, grated carrots, cheese and so much flavors. One of the easiest soup you can indulge to!
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0341 · Hand-built original
Cabbage and Sausage is a African main built around chicken. It takes 40 min in total and serves 4. It pairs well with roasted potatoes and rice pilaf.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0382 · Hand-built original
Chef Salad - a classic favorite American salad with fresh vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, ham, and cheese topped with a creamy honey mustard yogurt dressing. A fantastic easy and healthy lunch or dinner ready in under 30 minutes!
Main ingredient: ham
Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken
HB-0459 · Hand-built original
Deliciously creamy and hearty chicken stew with celery, peas and carrots plus a hint of heat from cayenne pepper create savory flavor. A perfect filling meal to warm your soul!
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0475 · Hand-built original
Crispy and tender Chicken thigh with mushroom, onion and garlic sauce- ready in under 30 minutes.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0495 · Hand-built original
Chicken Parmesan - fried and breaded chicken breast smothered with tomato sauce and cheeses then baked until bubbly and gooey.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0509 · Hand-built original
Clotted Cream - a super quick and easy version of clotted cream made with only 4 ingredients in less than 10 minutes. No need to turn on the oven and heat up the house! Goes perfectly with your scones for afternoon tea, Mother's Day breakfast/brunch or on brunch dates with your girlfriends. Taste amazing!
Main ingredient: cream
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
HB-0630 · Hand-built original
Corn Fritters- wholesome, flavorful corn fritters with Cilantro Avocado dip. Crispy, cheesy, melty, sweet, and sooo crazy good!
Main ingredient: corn
HB-0676 · Hand-built original
Cornmeal Coo coo aka CouCou. Creamy , thick and hearty Polenta -Caribbean style . An intriguing side dish with tons of flavor.
Main ingredient: cornmeal
HB-0684 · Hand-built original
Cream Cheese Pound Cake – a tender, moist and rich cream cheese pound cake with a hint of nutmeg glazed with mint-lime for overall satisfaction. Tasty and easy cake that is a must-served on your table every now and then.
Main ingredient: temperature
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
HB-0696 · Hand-built original
Cream of Mushroom Soup – creamy, elegant cream of mushroom soup made from scratch loaded with a pound of mushrooms and layers of flavors. You’ll be shock how easy it is to make!
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0698 · Hand-built original
A deep and rich yet light, bright and pungent chicken recipe with bold flavors and juices that escape every inch as you chew.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0705 · Hand-built original
Juicy, delicious shrimp dinner with a delightful crunch that comes together from start to finish in just 25 minutes. Savory, garlicky, lemony, buttery, and a bit spicy – all these beautiful flavors you'll get in just a pan!
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0724 · Hand-built original
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas - crispy, crunchy, easy healthy snack that can be made with canned or dried chickpeas and comes in two flavors - savory and sweet! Enjoy them on their own for snacking or as add-ons to your favorite salads or soups for added texture!
Main ingredient: overnight
HB-0735 · Hand-built original
A delightful appetizer not only for Easter, but for graduation parties, picnic and entertaining. Start with the Traditional filling and go crazy with the topping .
Main ingredient: bacon
HB-0778 · Hand-built original
Easy Cassoulet - hearty and oh-so-filling French recipe made EASY. A one-pot meal loaded with beans, sausages, chicken, carrots and more cooked low and slow in a rich aromatic sauce topped with buttery garlicky breadcrumbs for added texture. Truly an elevated comfort food!
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0804 · Hand-built original
Easy Deviled Eggs recipe that is simple to make, budget-friendly and so filling with mayonnaise, mustard, sweet pickle relish and Creole seasoning for a kick of heat. A classic Easter appetizer that is also great as a quick low-carb lunch, side dish or snacks.
Main ingredient: large eggs
HB-0809 · Hand-built original
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this quick and easy rice dish is also packed with tons of flavors. This will be your new favorite 10-minute dinner!
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-0839 · Hand-built original
Start your day more conveniently with deliciously easy to prepare EGG MUFFINS for breakfast. A keto-friendly snack with various flavorful fillings you can snack on in the morning, midday, or at night. This low-carb all-in-one dish will surely save you a lot of time preparing multiple meals.
Main ingredient: ham
Pairs well with: coffee, orange juice, fresh fruit, toast
HB-0840 · Hand-built original
Steamed black-eyed bean and egusi ekuru cakes made with whipped egg white, served with spicy tomato-stewed greens and soda-batter-fried cod cheeks.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-13711 · Hand-built original
Funnel Cakes – a summer fair classic treat that’s sweet and crispy served piping hot and dusted with snowfall of powdered sugar and just about anything you could think off. Perfect fried snack for boardwalk trips or just fun nights on your deck!
Main ingredient: flour
HB-0967 · Hand-built original
Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole – easy make-head breakfast casserole with tender hashbrown and bacon in a creamy cheesy sauce baked until hot and bubbly. A delicious holiday or lazy days’ breakfast or brunch for the whole family!
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1084 · Hand-built original
Hibiscus Fruity Sangria Cocktail is a African drinks built around taste. It takes 15 min in total and serves 4. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.
Main ingredient: taste
HB-1095 · Hand-built original
Homemade Ranch Dressing - creamy, rich buttermilk ranch dressing with subtle flavors from fresh parsley, dill, and chives. Just the right amount of tang with a kiss of heat. You'll never ever buy store-bought ranch dressing again!Makes about 1¼ cups
Main ingredient: mayonnaise
HB-1109 · Hand-built original
Homemade Taco Seasoning - a super easy homemade seasoning mix with big bold warm flavors made from pantry staple ingredients. It comes together in no time and it's more affordable and tastier. Great with your favorite meat or stews!
Main ingredient: powder
HB-1110 · Hand-built original
Sweet, crunchy corn melds with gooey cheese and smoky bacon for a one-of-a-kind dip that's addictively delicious. The perfect appetizer for game day, summer cookouts, or midweek cravings! Makes 4-6 cups
Main ingredient: ears fresh corn
HB-1135 · Hand-built original
Hummingbird Cake – a super easy, indulgent and stick-to-your-fork moist cake featuring the tropical combination of bananas and crushed pineapples with toasted pecans; generously layered, covered with cream cheese frosting. A classic Southern cake gem!
Main ingredient: ripe bananas
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
HB-1152 · Hand-built original
Tired of the same old oatmeal for breakfast? Mix things up with this warming cornmeal porridge instead! Infused with Caribbean spices and coconut milk, this Jamaican cornmeal porridge recipe is a thoroughly comforting breakfast.
Main ingredient: cinnamon stick
Pairs well with: coffee, orange juice, fresh fruit, toast
HB-1196 · Hand-built original
Jamaican Fried Chicken –Golden brown crispy crunchy Chicken. Highly spiced, decadently tender, Bad to the bone and Finger lickin’ good!
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1201 · Hand-built original
Plump pigeon peas, sweet corn, and traditional Jamaican spices simmered in creamy coconut milk. Simply delicious!
Main ingredient: rice
HB-1205 · Hand-built original
This cozy Jamaican stew is a delectable mix of red beans, meat, and special dumplings called spinners. Cook it all up in an aromatic coconut milk broth with Jamaican spices for a hearty island stew!
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1209 · Hand-built original
A classic summer meal that is fresh and filling all at the same time. Juicy, perfectly spiced grilled chicken, a refreshing combination of fruit and vegetables, and a tangy lime vinaigrette create a trifecta of flavors that just can’t be beat.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1225 · Hand-built original
Snappy ginger biscuits with cardamom and black pepper, bound with condensed milk and made for dunking.
Main ingredient: dusting
HB-14266 · Hand-built original
Nigerian banga rice cooked in a spiced palm fruit and seafood broth made from prawn shells and smoked cod, topped with lobster tails and a green herb and chilli seasoning.
Main ingredient: prawn
HB-7509 · Hand-built original
This popular Peruvian-Chinese fusion enjoys the Chinese stir-fry technique with Peruvian ingredients. Tender beef strips tossed with flavorful and crisp vegetables and french fries plus an amazing aji sauce to top it all of.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-1380 · Hand-built original
This Orange Honey Glazed Salmon with a perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavor is an easy and delicious dish for the whole family! A healthy, flavor-packed meal in under 30 minutes.
Main ingredient: salmon
Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes
HB-1605 · Hand-built original
Crispy, moist, flavorful chicken smothered in spicy jerk sauce is easy to make and a real taste bud explosion! Enjoy a Caribbean vacation right out of your oven.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1620 · Hand-built original
Puerto Rican Picadillo Recipe - fragrant, flavorful ground beef stew with olives and raisins. Makes an easy and no-fuss lazy weeknight meal or for parties served as stuffing for bell peppers, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and empanadas. Easy and very versatile dish ready in just 20 minutes!
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-1738 · Hand-built original
Pickled Eggs - elevate your usual hard boiled eggs into this all-natural beet pickled eggs. Makes a lovely egg presentation on Easter or a great pop of color to your favorite salad. Sweet, sour and spicy!
Main ingredient: eggs
HB-1742 · Hand-built original
Piri-piri braai chicken pie is a African main course centred on chicken. It combines bird’s-eye chillies, garlic cloves, red peppers for a straightforward, balanced result.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-3729 · Hand-built original
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