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Shave Ice

Snow-fine ice under stripes of syrup and a condensed-milk 'snow cap'.

HawaiianDessert10 minServes 4130 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ice

Pairs well with: fruit, mochi, snacks

HB-5840 · Hand-built original

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Shepherd's Pie Potato Skins

Baked potato shells are filled with a thyme-scented beef and mixed vegetable filling thickened with flour and stock, then topped with piped mashed potato. A final bake browns the ridges of the mash.

Baked, Dinner, Pie15 minServes 4175 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-15185 · Hand-built original

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Shortbread

Three ingredients is all you need for these traditional buttery shortbread biscuits. Try making them for a fun afternoon activity with the kids. You can also add chocolate chips or orange zest to the dough if you like, or drizzle the cooked shortbread with melted chocolate. Each shortbread biscuit provides 90 kcal, 0.9g protein, 9.4g carbohydrate (of which 2.8g sugars), 5.3g fat (of which 3.3g saturates), 0.4g fibre and 0g salt. Based on the recipe making 20 biscuits.

BritishCakes and baking1 hrMakes 16–20 shortbread98 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ½ oz unsalted butter

HB-2059 · Hand-built original

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Shortbread Twix Bars

Layered bars with an almond flour shortbread base, an almond butter caramel layer and a melted chocolate top, chilled and cut into bars.

AmericanDessertServes 16274 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-12080 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Pancake

Prawns hand-minced to a paste with green onion, dashi and oyster sauce, stirred until elastic and pan-fried as small patties until cooked through.

AsianAppetizer30 minServes 4161 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10967 · Hand-built original

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Sick Day Spice Cake

A buttermilk spice cake with cinnamon, cloves and a pinch of black pepper, baked in a rectangular pan until golden. A thin buttermilk and cinnamon glaze is drizzled over the cooled cake before slicing.

45 min6–8 servings719 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: cake flour

HB-15201 · Hand-built original

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Simple and Delicious Baked Bananas

Banana halves bake at 350 degrees under a glaze of melted butter, honey and cinnamon until soft and sweet. Chocolate chips and whipping cream are the optional toppings for this simple fruit dessert.

AmericanDessert15 minServes 3160 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: bananas

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

HB-8261 · Hand-built original

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Simple and Delicious Dessert Nachos

Cinnamon tortilla chips are spread on a plate and loaded with sliced strawberries, banana and blueberries. A dollop of whipped cream in the middle and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce make them ready to share.

AmericanDessert20 minServes 426 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chips

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

HB-15202 · Hand-built original

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Simple and Easy Reindeer Food

A sweet-salty holiday snack mix of Chex, popcorn, pretzels, peanuts and red-and-green candies bound together with white chocolate.

AmericanDessert, Snack15 minServes 12827 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chex

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

HB-17217 · Hand-built original

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Simple Chocolate Cookies

Cocoa-rich drop cookies made from a butter, sugar, egg and vanilla dough with flour, cocoa powder and baking soda, baked until puffed and just set. The edges turn crisp while the centers stay chewy and soft.

Dessert1 hrMakes about 36 cookies38 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

HB-8264 · Hand-built original

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Simplest Plum Tarts

A slick of jam adheres the sliced fruit to these mini plum tarts with puff pastry. Finish this easy summer dessert recipe with a drizzle of honey.

40 min6 servings384 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: wedges

HB-3175 · Hand-built original

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Sinh To Bo - Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie

Avocados blended smooth with ice, condensed milk and a splash of milk or coconut milk, poured into cups and finished with a drizzle of condensed milk and shredded coconut.

AsianDessert5 minServes 2299 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-10972 · 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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Skinny Pumpkin Pancakes

Two flours, skim milk and egg whites lighten these pumpkin pancakes without losing their cinnamon warmth. They cook quickly on a griddle in quarter-cup rounds.

AmericanBreakfast20 minServes 8162 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18009 · Hand-built original

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Smashed Date S'mores

Medjool dates layered with cinnamon graham-style crackers and marshmallow fluff, drizzled with melted chocolate and frozen until set.

AmericanDessert45 minServes 15116 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: medjool dates

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

HB-12102 · Hand-built original

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Smoked mackerel pâté

A smooth smoked mackerel pâté sharpened with horseradish, mustard and lemon, served on sourdough.

BritishStarters & nibbles30 minServes 2359 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: fillets

HB-15263 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Oysters

Oysters smoked just until they plump and drink in garlic butter.

BBQStarter30 minServes 4145 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: oysters

Pairs well with: grilled bread, lemon wedges, salad

HB-5711 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Salmon Tartare

Cold-smoked salmon and raw sushi-grade salmon folded into a spicy crème fraîche dressing with shallot, chives and lemon, chilled and topped with roe and dill.

Appetizer15 min8 servings5 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-8333 · Hand-built original

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Smoked Trout Dip / Potted Smoked Trout

Flaked smoked trout folded with shallot butter, lemon and herbs, potted under a butter seal.

Starter10 minServes 4221 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: trout

HB-15272 · Hand-built original

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Snickerdoodle Cookies

Buttery, oversized snickerdoodle cookies with a fine crumb and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating. A copycat of the fan-favorite Crumbl version.

AmericanDessert1 hrServes 24109 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-2605 · Hand-built original

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Snickerdoodles

Soft butter cookies made with cream of tartar and vanilla, rolled in cinnamon sugar before baking so they crackle on top.

AmericanDessert0 minAbout 1 1/2 dozen cookies2373 kcalVegetarianHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cinnamon

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

HB-8343 · Hand-built original

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