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Micronesian Fish Wrapped in Taro Leaves

Fresh fish steamed in taro leaves with coconut milk and aromatics — a traditional island preparation.

Micronesiandinner45 min2 servings133 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: snapper

HB-1481 · Hand-built original

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Microwave Cheese Rice

Rice seasoned with gochujang, ketchup, sugar and sesame oil is topped with Spam, corn, a raw egg and mozzarella, then microwaved until the cheese melts. The egg cooks gently under the cheese blanket.

KoreanMain courseVegetarianGluten-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, seaweed soup, cucumber salad

HB-16831 · Hand-built original

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Microwave Egg Rice

Rice, ham and green onion stirred into seasoned beaten eggs and microwaved, then topped with two cheeses and microwaved again. A quick, melty egg rice made entirely in one bowl.

KoreanMain course

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: kimchi, seaweed soup, pickled radish, soy sauce

HB-15881 · Hand-built original

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Microwave-Steamed Fish

A skin-on white fish fillet salted and rested, steamed in the microwave under ginger, then finished with a soy and fish sauce drizzle, scallion, and a pour of smoking hot oil.

Main course25 min4 servings1 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-7611 · Hand-built original

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Middle Eastern Chuck Roast

A chuck roast braised for hours in beef broth, honey, sumac, turmeric and Aleppo pepper until it shreds, served over butter-toasted vermicelli rice with quick-pickled sumac onions.

Middle EasternMain course4 hr 10 minServes 12449 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: vermicelli rice, sumac onions, green salad, flatbread

HB-18834 · Hand-built original

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Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Couscous

Spice-pasted roasted eggplant halves piled with couscous, sultanas, olives, almonds and herbs, finished with lemon.

Middle EasternMain, Vegetarian55 minServes 4474 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-14518 · Hand-built original

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Middle Eastern Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Sauce

A tray of roasted autumn vegetables with za'atar and pine nuts under a lemony tahini sauce.

Middle EasternLight Meal, Salad, Side40 minServes 2865 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-14519 · Hand-built original

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Milk Egg Curry

Sliced garlic and onion are simmered with curry powder into a simple, warming curry, then a milk-beaten egg is swirled in at the end. The egg sets in soft ribbons and mellows the spice.

KoreanMain courseVegetarianGluten-free

Main ingredient: eggs

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, pickled radish, green salad

HB-16787 · Hand-built original

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Milk roast chicken with pancetta, lemon and garlic

A whole chicken browned, then pot-roasted in milk with pancetta, shallots, a whole bulb of garlic, sage, mushrooms and lemon zest until the milk forms a curdled sauce, served with a spiced basmati pilaf.

Main course4 hrServes 4–6555 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7614 · Hand-built original

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Mille-feuille Nabe

Layered hot pot of napa cabbage, perilla leaves and shabu-shabu beef with mushrooms in an anchovy broth, served with a yuja soy dipping sauce.

KoreanMain courseDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, noodles, porridge

HB-16355 · Hand-built original

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Mimosa Risotto

Carnaroli rice toasted with shallot, deglazed with white wine and cooked with blended asparagus and vegetable broth, creamed with stracchino, butter and Grana Padano. Asparagus tips and crumbled hard-boiled egg yolk decorate each plate in the mimosa style.

ItalianMain Courses40 minServes 4604 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-17822 · Hand-built original

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Mince and dumplings

Lean beef mince simmered with onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes and red wine, topped with parsley suet dumplings that steam under a lid until risen and cooked through.

BritishMain course1 hr 30 minServes 667 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-7617 · Hand-built original

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Minestrone Casserole

This hearty minestrone casserole turns the classic soup into a comforting, cheesy pasta bake.

American, Italian, Italian AmericanDinner, entee, Main Course, main dish1 hr 5 minServes 8428 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: zucchini

HB-3072 · Hand-built original

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Minestrone Soup

A chunky Italian-style vegetable soup built on crushed tomato, chicken stock and kidney beans, with small pasta, potato, green beans and spinach stirred in near the end. Grated parmesan melts into the broth just before the bowls go to the table.

American-Italian, Italian, WesternMains, Soup1 hr 5 minServes 5481 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7620 · Hand-built original

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Mini Corn Dogs

Hot dog pieces on sticks are dipped in a thick cornmeal, flour, honey and buttermilk batter and fried at 350°F until golden on all sides. Mini corn dogs, drained on paper towels and eaten straight away.

AmericanDinner, Main Course, main dish25 minServes 12148 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17818 · Hand-built original

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Mini Meatloaf Muffins

Individual meatloaves of ground beef or turkey with breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder, baked in a muffin tin with a ketchup top.

AmericanMain courseThis recipe makes about 8–10 mini meatloaves178 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: turkey

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

HB-9078 · Hand-built original

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Mini Pickle Tacos

Salami slices filled with farmer cheese and a mini dill pickle, seasoned and pinched into small tacos, served with hot honey for dipping.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: spices

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

HB-12545 · Hand-built original

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Misal Pav Recipe

A spiced sprouted-bean curry from Maharashtra, simmered with onion, tomato, coconut and goda masala until oil rises to the surface. It is spooned into bowls under raw onion, coriander and crunchy farsan, with buttered toasted pav on the side.

IndianMain course0 minServes 4297 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: sprouts

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

HB-7631 · Hand-built original

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Miso Butter Corn Ramen

Sweetcorn in a white miso vegetable broth over ramen noodles, finished with a knob of butter melting into each bowl.

JapaneseMain course25 minServes 4925 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: sweetcorn

Pairs well with: edamame, seaweed salad, pickled ginger

HB-5560 · Hand-built original

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Miso Chicken and Rice

Chicken thigh strips and shiitake mushrooms marinated in miso, soy, oyster sauce and Shaoxing wine, then cooked directly over jasmine rice with ginger. Scallion greens scatter over the finished pot.

JapaneseMain course0 min3 to 4569 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7633 · Hand-built original

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Miso Ramen

A Sapporo-style ramen with a pork and miso base stirred into chicken stock, bean sprouts and garlic chives flash-cooked in the broth. Bowls are garnished with sweet corn, ground sesame, sansho pepper and scallions.

JapaneseMain courseserves 41061 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7634 · Hand-built original

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