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Buffalo tofu hummus bowls

Crisp baked tofu coated in a spicy buffalo sauce, served with smooth hummus and a sharp, crunchy red cabbage slaw. For this recipe you will need a baking tray, a blender or food processor and a hand blender. Each serving provides 588 kcal, 28.8g protein, 45.7g carbohydrate (of which 18.4g sugars), 27.3g fat (of which 5.1g saturates), 18.3g fibre and 1.5g salt.

Main course1 hrServes 2588 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-2759 · Hand-built original

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Built-to-last CRISPY Honey Chicken

Chicken thigh pieces marinated, dusted in cornflour and fried twice in a cold soda-water batter so the coating stays crisp, then tossed in a honey and glucose sauce. Puffed vermicelli noodles, sesame seeds and green onions finish the dish.

ChineseMains50 minServes 4269 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6258 · Hand-built original

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Bukkake Udon

Chilled udon noodles served in a cold bonito and soy broth with a soft-boiled egg, scallions, tempura crumbs, seaweed, sesame, and ginger.

KoreanMain course20 minServes 2Dairy-free

Main ingredient: udon noodles

Pairs well with: tempura, kimchi, pickled ginger

HB-16454 · Hand-built original

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Buldak Cream Udon

Udon noodles simmered in a fresh cream and Buldak sauce with crispy popcorn chicken, button mushrooms, onion, and garlic.

KoreanMain courseEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: udon noodles

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, salad

HB-16453 · Hand-built original

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Bulgogi

Thin beef marinated in soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, green onion, garlic, and sesame oil, then stir-fried until glossy.

KoreanMain courseDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: steamed rice, lettuce wraps, kimchi, seaweed soup

HB-16442 · Hand-built original

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Bulgogi Rice Bowl

Thin slices of beef marinated in soy, pear and sesame, stir-fried until glossy and served over rice with spring onions and sesame.

KoreanMain course30 minServes 4840 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, miso soup

HB-5568 · Hand-built original

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Bulgogi Salad Wrap

A tortilla wrap filled with soy-seasoned stir-fried bulgogi beef and oyster mushrooms, salad greens, carrot, and sliced almonds over mayonnaise.

KoreanMain courseServes 1663 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, seaweed soup, iced tea

HB-16443 · Hand-built original

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Bulgur and Spinach Pilaf with Labneh and Chilli-Roasted Tomatoes

A spiced bulgur pilaf with wilted spinach, served with garlicky labneh-yogurt and cherry tomatoes roasted with chile flakes until they slump.

Middle EasternMain course4 servings as an entrée / 8 as a side dish474 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: bulgur wheat

HB-13567 · Hand-built original

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Bun Cha - Vietnamese Meatballs

Vietnamese pork patties flavoured with fish sauce, lemongrass, garlic and green onions, served over vermicelli noodles with beansprouts, lettuce, herbs and a generous spooning of sweet-sour fish sauce dressing. Carrot and daikon can be added as a quick pickle.

VietnameseMains30 minServes 2284 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-6261 · Hand-built original

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Bunny chow

Tender lamb curry with potatoes, spooned into hollowed white loaves so the bread soaks up the spiced tomato sauce. Rich, warming and made for eating with the torn-out bread alongside.

IndianDinner3 hr 25 minServes 4977 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-18054 · Hand-built original

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Burger Bowl

A deconstructed burger in a bowl: seasoned ground beef and cooked fries layered over lettuce with tomato, pickles, red onion, cheddar and bacon under a drizzle of burger sauce. Hearty, crisp and fully loaded without the bun.

AmericanDinner25 minServes 41218 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-12940 · Hand-built original

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Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Daikon)

Yellowtail pieces and thick daikon rounds simmered gently in a soy, sake, mirin and sugar broth with ginger, under a drop lid. Julienned ginger garnishes the fish, and the flavour deepens if the dish cools in its broth before reheating.

JapaneseMain course55 minServings: 4219 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-6263 · Hand-built original

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Burnt aubergine chilli bowl

A smoky vegetable chilli of flame-charred aubergines simmered with black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, Cajun spice and cumin in vegetable stock. It is served over basmati rice with avocado, lime wedges and soured cream.

Main course2 hr 30 minServes 4488 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-6264 · Hand-built original

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Burnt lime and honey chicken kebabs with black beans

Chicken thigh kebabs marinated in a blended charred-lime, honey, tamari and hot sauce mixture, grilled until sticky and served with paprika black beans, pickled red onion and coriander. Sweet heat, smoke and acidity in every skewer.

Main course2 hr 30 minServes 4480 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12944 · Hand-built original

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Burrata Margherita Pizza

A Margherita crowned with a whole burrata, split at the table so the cream spills.

PizzaMain course20 minServes 4150 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: burrata

Pairs well with: salad, olives, wine

HB-5895 · Hand-built original

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Burrata Pizza

A pizza with a thin sauce layer, Parmesan and sliced heirloom tomatoes baked on a hot stone, finished with torn burrata and basil after baking. Arugula, balsamic reduction and red pepper flakes are optional toppings.

Main course20 min3 servings988 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: burrata

HB-6266 · Hand-built original

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Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

Pasta tossed with cherry tomatoes burst in garlicky olive oil with black pepper and a pinch of sugar, finished with chopped basil. Freshly grated Parmesan is served over the pasta.

Main course15 min4–6 servings254 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-6267 · Hand-built original

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Bursting Tomato Pasta with Creamy Burrata

Pasta tossed in cherry tomatoes slow-cooked with garlic and Italian seasoning until they burst, with torn burrata, basil and Parmigiano Reggiano mixed through.

ItalianMain course40 minServes 4482 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-11287 · Hand-built original

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Butadon (Pork Donburi)

Thin pork loin slices seared, then glazed in a caramel sauce of soy sauce and sake, served over bowls of Japanese short-grain rice. Shredded Tokyo negi, black pepper and pickled red ginger garnish the butadon.

JapaneseMain course20 minServings: 2Dairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-6270 · Hand-built original

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Butter bean and feta bake

A whole block of feta baked with cherry tomatoes and butter beans until soft and jammy, stirred with spinach and served over toasted sourdough. Creamy, salty and saucy, like beans on toast at their best.

Main course1 hrServes 2559 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: feta

HB-12947 · Hand-built original

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Butter bean and vegetable curry with lime pickle

A fragrant vegan curry of stewed butter beans and chargrilled vegetables in coconut cream with curry leaves and spices, served with a sharp homemade lime pickle. Deep, smoky heat balanced by citrus and fresh herbs.

IndianMain course3 hrServes 4355 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-12948 · Hand-built original

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Butter Beans with Ricotta, Lemon + Basil Pesto

Butter beans warmed and served with ricotta, lemon and basil pesto. A simple British-style main served warm.

BritishMain Dish15 minServes 3354 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: butter beans

HB-4691 · Hand-built original

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Butter Chicken

Chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, simmered in a tomato, butter and cream sauce.

IndianMain course4 to 61045 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken thighs

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

HB-5441 · Hand-built original

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Butter Chicken

Chicken thighs marinated in yogurt, garam masala, ginger and Kashmiri chilli, broiled until charred, then simmered in a butter, tomato and cream sauce.

IndianMain course2 hr6 - 8 serving(s)63 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6274 · Hand-built original

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Butter Chicken

Yogurt-marinated chicken thighs browned in olive oil and finished in a tomato, butter and cream sauce sweetened with a little brown sugar.

IndianMain course1 hr 45 minServes 4699 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: Basmati Rice, Naan

HB-6275 · Hand-built original

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Butter Chicken

An Indian butter chicken of yogurt-marinated chicken thighs and breast charred in a skillet, then simmered in a blended tomato and cashew gravy finished with heavy cream, garam masala and butter.

IndianMain course45 minServes 4782 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9268 · Hand-built original

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