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1,009 recipes

Rosemary focaccia

An Italian focaccia built on an overnight poolish, dimpled with an olive oil and water emulsion and baked with sea salt and rosemary.

ItalianCakes and baking12 hr 30 minServes 8–123 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: fl oz warm water

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

HB-8110 · Hand-built original

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Saffron Apple Chutney

Saffron apple chutney is a sweet and sour sauce perfect for pairing with cheeses, offering a delightful surprise to the palate!

ItalianSauces55 minServes 4285 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rennet apples

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

HB-1960 · Hand-built original

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Salsa Verde recipe

A punchy green sauce blitzed from basil, parsley and mint with gherkins, capers, anchovies, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar and olive oil.

ItalianSauce10 minServes 1244 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: packed

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

HB-8148 · Hand-built original

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Saltimbocca

Thin veal cutlets topped with sage and prosciutto, dusted with flour, pan-fried briefly and finished with a white wine and cold butter pan sauce.

ItalianMain12 minServes 2245 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: veal

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

HB-8163 · Hand-built original

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Sardinian lamb with fennel

Lamb chunks coated in flour, ground fennel and saffron braise in white wine and stock with tomatoes, then caramelised fennel wedges join the pot. Parsley, basil and a squeeze of lemon finish the casserole.

ItalianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4-6179 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki

HB-18481 · Hand-built original

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Saucy lentil gnocchi ragù

Fresh gnocchi cook directly in a thick lentil and mushroom ragù seasoned with paprika, oregano and soy sauce. Basil and grated hard cheese finish each bowl.

ItalianMain course1 hrServes 4184 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: lentil

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

HB-8175 · Hand-built original

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Sausage Tomato Gnocchi

Mini potato gnocchi are topped with a garlicky crushed-tomato sauce studded with bite-size sausage meatballs. Basil, oregano and a pinch of red pepper flakes keep the sauce bright and warmly spiced.

ItalianMain Course35 minServes 6488 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-15137 · Hand-built original

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Savory Pumpkin and Radicchio Tart

Savory Pumpkin and Radicchio Tart is a Italian appetizers built around cup. It takes 60 min in total and serves 8. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.

ItalianAppetizers1 hrServes 8168 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: whole grain farro flour

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

HB-2008 · Hand-built original

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Scallion Focaccia

A lofty, olive-oil-rich focaccia layered and topped with chopped scallions, dimpled deeply before baking so the oil pools in the hollows. The dough can rise the same day or rest overnight in the refrigerator.

ItalianBread5 hr1 Loaf2426 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-15147 · Hand-built original

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Sheet Pan Gnocchi

Sheet pan gnocchi is an easy one-pan dinner with crispy gnocchi, savory sausage, tender veggies, and Parmesan. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights!

Italian AmericanDinner, Main Course30 minServes 4463 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: zucchini

HB-2042 · Hand-built original

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Shockingly Easy No-Knead Focaccia

A no-knead focaccia with a long, hands-off rise, baked in plenty of olive oil in a buttered pan until the crust is crisp and golden. Garlic and flaky sea salt finish the dimpled top.

ItalianBread10–12 servings220 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-8238 · Hand-built original

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Short Ribs Pizzaiola

Short Ribs Pizzaiola is an Italian main centred on beef short ribs, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

ItalianMain Course4 hrServes 6814 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef short ribs

Pairs well with: pasta, polenta, rice, potatoes

HB-4156 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Pasta with Lemon

A quick stock made from the prawn heads and shells underpins this spaghetti, which is tossed in the pan with cherry tomatoes, garlic, lemon zest and juice and the seared prawns. Parsley and a little chili heat finish the glossy pasta.

ItalianPasta1 hrServes 4642 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-15190 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Risotto With Asparagus and Lemon

A spring risotto of Arborio rice stirred with hot broth, blanched asparagus and shrimp, brightened with lemon zest and finished with butter, Parmesan and parsley. Creamy, green and quick enough for a weeknight.

Italian45 minMakes 4 (main course) or 6 to 8 (side dish) servings438 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-18375 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Scampi

Seasoned shrimp seared and returned to a white wine, lemon and butter sauce tossed with linguine, Parmesan and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

ItalianAppetizer25 minServes 4354 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-9473 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian Chicken Spaghetti

Seared chicken is shredded into a quick white wine and crushed tomato sauce with black olives, artichokes and red pepper flakes. The sauce is tossed with spaghetti and fresh basil and served with grated Parmesan.

American-Italian, ItalianMains, Pasta20 minServes 4326 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8253 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian fish with sweet potato chips

Thick cod steaks cook in a sweet-sour Sicilian sauce of peppers, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, capers and tomato purée. Roasted sweet potato chips and a lemon-dressed leaf salad are served alongside the fish.

ItalianMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4282 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cod

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

HB-8254 · Hand-built original

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Sicilian-style baked aubergines

Charred aubergine slices are rolled around a filling of vermicelli noodles tossed with Parmesan, ricotta, basil and mint, then baked in a rosemary and garlic cherry tomato sauce under mozzarella. The result sits between parmigiana and a pasta bake.

ItalianMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4VegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: olive oil

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

HB-8256 · Hand-built original

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