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Singapore butter prawns

Tiger prawns are coated in egg and a flour and cornflour mix, fried crisp, then tossed in aromatic butter with curry leaves, bird's-eye chillies, chicken bouillon powder and golden fried oats. A smashed cucumber salad with tahini dressing and steamed jasmine rice are served alongside.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course40 minServes 2–3368 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8268 · Hand-built original

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Singapore Chilli Crab

Crab pieces simmered in a sweet, savoury tomato-chilli sauce finished with egg ribbons.

SingaporeanMain course3-4134 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: crab

HB-4554 · Hand-built original

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Singapore vermicelli

Prawn vermicelli stir-fried with peppers, beansprouts and spring onions in a curry-spiced soy sauce. Curry chilli oil and fresh red chilli finish the bowls with heat.

Thai and South-East AsianMain course1 hrServes 4195 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: noodles

HB-8270 · Hand-built original

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Siu Mai (Shu Mai)

Open-topped siu mai of minced shrimp and ground pork with shiitake mushroom, soy sauce and white pepper in yellow Hong Kong-style wonton wrappers, steamed and served with sriracha and Chinese hot mustard.

ChineseMain course35 minServes 3056 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10439 · Hand-built original

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Siu Mai (Shumai - Chinese Steamed Dumplings)

Open-topped Cantonese dumplings of pork mince and chopped prawns with shiitake mushroom, steamed in wonton wrappers. A dab of flying fish roe crowns each siu mai.

Asian, ChineseBanquet, Finger Food, Mains, Starter38 minServes 20154 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-8271 · Hand-built original

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Siu Yuk (Cantonese Roast Pork)

Skin-on pork belly rubbed with five-spice on the flesh side, chilled uncovered until the skin turns leathery, then roasted and broiled until the skin blisters into crackling. It is cut into bite-size pieces and served with jasmine rice, hot mustard and hoisin sauce.

Main course2 hr 30 min4 servingsGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-8272 · Hand-built original

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Sixkabob

Tajikistan's shashlik, whose name comes straight from 'six' (skewer): lamb marinated overnight in onion, vinegar, and cumin, often interleaved with tail fat or made in a two-meat version combining cubes and minced patties on the same skewer. It is served on hot non flatbread with pomegranate seeds in season.

TajikMain course12 hr 25 minServes 4350 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: lamb

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

HB-2086 · Hand-built original

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Sizzling Eggplant with Roasted Chili Paste, Garlic and Basil

Tender wedges of eggplant are fried until silky, then glazed with roasted chili paste, garlic and basil for a dish that is smoky, sweet and warmly hot. Onion and bell pepper add sweetness and color against the soft eggplant.

ThaiMain course30 minServes 4153 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: eggplant

Pairs well with: jasmine rice, steamed rice, clear soup

HB-18652 · Hand-built original

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Sizzling ginger steamed fish

Sizzling ginger steamed fish is an Asian light mains, main built around note. Ready in 20 min.

AsianLight mains, Main20 minServes 2158 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cooking sake

HB-2087 · Hand-built original

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Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu

Breaded chicken breasts pan-fried until crisp, then simmered in a Dijon cream sauce and topped with ham and Swiss cheese. The cheese melts over each breast under a lid in the same skillet.

American, French, French AmericanDinner, Main Course40 minServes 4956 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8273 · Hand-built original

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Skillet Chicken Parmesan With Gnocchi

Thin chicken cutlets crisped in olive oil, laid over shelf-stable gnocchi simmered in a crushed tomato sauce, then broiled under Parmesan and mozzarella. Basil leaves finish the skillet if you have them.

Main course35 min4 servings247 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8274 · Hand-built original

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Skillet Chicken Thighs and Peaches

Skin-on chicken thighs seared in a cast-iron skillet, then baked with red onion wedges and frozen peaches in a honey, mustard and cider vinegar sauce. Extra thyme sprigs go over the finished dish.

Main course50 min2–4 servings289 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8275 · Hand-built original

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Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi

Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi is a Mediterranean main course centred on chicken, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

MediterraneanMain course0 min4 servings1420 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-4117 · Hand-built original

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Skillet Gnocchi With Miso Butter and Asparagus

Shelf-stable potato gnocchi crisped in a skillet with asparagus, then tossed in miso butter sharpened with sherry vinegar. Tender greens wilt through at the end under a grinding of black pepper.

ItalianMain course0 min3 to 4 servings276 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: gnocchi

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

HB-8276 · Hand-built original

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Skillet Pineapple BBQ Chicken

Boneless chicken thighs seared in a skillet, then coated in a sauce of reserved pineapple juice and BBQ sauce with pineapple slices. A short spell under the broiler caramelises the sauce before jalapeño and green onion go over the top.

Main courseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

HB-8277 · Hand-built original

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Skillet Pizza

A pizza dough round is par-baked in a hot cast-iron skillet, then topped supreme-style with sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, peppers, onion, mushrooms and olives.

Italian AmericanMain Course1 hrServes 8331 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: brushing

HB-17948 · Hand-built original

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Skillet-Roasted Chicken Afritada

Chicken thighs crisp in a skillet, then roast in a tomato, fish sauce and soy braise while potatoes, carrots and peppers roast on a separate tray. Peas and olives are stirred into the sauce before the chicken returns.

4–6 servings562 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-18475 · Hand-built original

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Skinny Taco Soup

A lighter taco soup of lean turkey, fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, corn and olives simmered with taco seasoning. Fast, filling and family-friendly.

American, MexicanDinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup35 minServes 897 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-18097 · Hand-built original

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Skirt Steak

Marinated skirt steak grilled hot and fast, sliced against the grain and served with chimichurri.

Americandinner, Main18 minServes 5489 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: steak

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

HB-4556 · Hand-built original

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Skirt Steak Marinade

A punchy marinade of soy, lemon, Worcestershire and Italian seasoning that tenderizes skirt steak during a long soak before grilling or searing.

AmericanMain Course, Sauce2 hr 10 minServes 4678 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: steak

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

HB-17841 · Hand-built original

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Sklandrausis

Latvian rye pastry cases filled with mashed potato and a carrot, honey, egg and sour cream filling, served cold.

LatvianMaincut out 15 discs210 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-3825 · Hand-built original

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Skrei cod with buttery carrots and watercress

Flaky cod baked in blood orange parcels, served over saffron-buttered carrots with watercress.

Main course1 hrServes 4182 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: cod

HB-15222 · Hand-built original

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

Ground beef simmered with bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar is combined with penne and corn, topped with Colby-Jack cheese, and baked.

AmericanMain55 min8 servings495 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: ground beef

Pairs well with: tossed salad

HB-5453 · Hand-built original

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Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls

Roasted sweet potato rounds and a quick cabbage slaw under a skillet sloppy joe beef mixture with ketchup, tomato paste and mustard, finished with pickled onions.

AmericanMain course25 minServes 4448 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sweet potato

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

HB-12097 · Hand-built original

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Sloppy Joes

Ground beef simmered in a sweet tomato sauce with bell pepper and mustard, piled onto soft rolls.

AmericanMain course0 min5 - 6 people78 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ground beef

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

HB-5021 · Hand-built original

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Slow cooked Beef Ribs with barbecue sauce (beef short ribs)

Beef short ribs rubbed with a paprika and brown sugar spice mix, then braised in a homemade ketchup barbecue sauce until the meat pulls apart. The ribs finish uncovered so the sauce turns sticky and caramelised.

Southern, WesternMains4 hr 15 minServes 6165 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-8280 · Hand-built original

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Slow cooked Greek greens

A nutritious meal inspired by a Greek style of cooking called ‘yiahni’ – slow-cooked seasonal veg in oil and tomatoes. Usually eaten with fresh bread and capers.

GreekMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4168 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: serving

HB-3177 · Hand-built original

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