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Burger King Zesty Sauce

A creamy horseradish dipping sauce with cayenne, mustard, ketchup and lemon, chilled until the flavors meld. Peppery and tangy, made for onion rings and other crisp fried sides.

AmericanCondiment, Dressing, Side Dish5 minServes 1079 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mayonnaise

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

HB-12941 · Hand-built original

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Burnt Eggplant and Bell Pepper Dip

Roasted eggplant and red bell pepper blended into a smoky dip with olive oil, lemon, garlic and smoked paprika, finished with parsley. Smooth, charred and bright, made for scooping.

MediterraneanAppetizer1 hrServes 65 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: eggplant

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-12943 · Hand-built original

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Burnt Toast Soup With an Egg on It

A Spanish-style garlic soup of olive oil-toasted baguette blended smooth with onion, bouillon, smoked paprika and vinegar, based on sopa de ajo. Each bowl carries a fried egg, a raw garlic and parsley oil, and optional grated hard topping.

Soup50 min6 servings135 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6265 · Hand-built original

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Burrata Appetizer

This burrata appetizer is a flavor bomb made with juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet dried figs, and a tangy balsamic kick. Topped with creamy burrata cheese, it's pure indulgence. Perfect for parties or whenever you want to treat yourself to something special!

Italian, Italian AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish25 minServes 8297 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: olive oil

HB-0368 · Hand-built original

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Bursty Tomato Burrata Salad

Cherry tomatoes roasted with eschalot until they soften and burst, plated under a whole burrata with pesto dollops, olive oil and basil. Warmed crusty bread is served for mopping up the juices.

Italian, WesternAppetiser, Light Meal, Starter20 minServes 4260 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: basil pesto

HB-6269 · Hand-built original

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Butter bean, tuna and parsley salad

A no-cook salad of butter beans and tinned tuna in a lemon, mustard and olive oil dressing, with red onion, chilli and plenty of parsley.

Light meals & snacks30 minServes 2790 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tuna

HB-6272 · Hand-built original

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Butter Board

Softened butter spread over a board with lemon and flaky sea salt, topped with garlic crisped in olive oil, chopped chives, salted Marcona almonds and Aleppo pepper.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 4168 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: sticks butter

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

HB-12308 · Hand-built original

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Butter Chicken Nachos

Garlic naan cut into chips and crisped in the oven, topped with butter chicken and melted Monterey Jack, garnished with yogurt, onion, cilantro and jalapeño.

AmericanAppetizer30 min6 to 8113 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9677 · Hand-built original

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Butter Lettuce Salad with Crispy Caper Breadcrumbs

Crisp butter lettuce in a sharp Dijon and white wine vinegar dressing, showered with panko breadcrumbs toasted with capers, garlic and lemon zest and finished with Parmesan and chives. A crunchy, briny salad with a rich golden crumb.

AmericanSaladEgg-free

Main ingredient: butter lettuce

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

HB-12949 · Hand-built original

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Butter Naan

The classic leavened flatbread, puffed and buttered, for tearing and scooping.

IndianSide dish35 minServes 4410 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: bread

Pairs well with: any curry, dal, tandoori dishes

HB-5656 · Hand-built original

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Butter-grilled Dried Pollack

Dried pollack strips are buttered, sweetened and air-fried until their edges crisp. Mayonnaise in the coating keeps the grilled fish rich rather than dry.

KoreanSideVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: dried pollack

Pairs well with: steamed rice, beer, kimchi, seaweed soup

HB-17106 · Hand-built original

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Butternut squash and ‘nduja butter flammkuchen

A thin yeast-free flammkuchen base topped with mashed roasted butternut squash, dollops of ricotta and a melted 'nduja butter drizzle.

Light meals & snacks2 hrServes 672 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: dusting

HB-6286 · Hand-built original

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Butternut Squash Salad

This colorful Butternut Squash Salad features roasted butternut squash, tender greens, flavorful toppings, and a maple Dijon vinaigrette.

AmericanDinner, Lunch, Salad45 minServes 4378 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: squash

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

HB-0376 · Hand-built original

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Butternut squash soup

A smooth soup of oven-roasted butternut squash, onion, carrots and red pepper blended with ginger and vegetable stock.

Light meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 883 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tip

HB-6289 · Hand-built original

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Button Mushroom and Tofu Soup

A blended, creamy soup of button mushrooms and onion with tofu and cashews for body, simmered in soy milk. A slice of cheddar melted in at the end gives it a gentle richness without any cream.

KoreanSoupServes 4134 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: button mushrooms

Pairs well with: toast, garlic bread, green salad, steamed rice

HB-16687 · Hand-built original

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Cabbage and Carrot Stir-Fry

Shredded cabbage and carrot stir-fried with garlic and peperoncino and seasoned with tuna extract. A brief hot-water soak keeps the cabbage silky rather than soggy, and the pinch of sugar rounds out the heat.

KoreanSideServes 469 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cabbage

Pairs well with: steamed rice, bread, grilled meat, soup

HB-16672 · Hand-built original

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Cabbage and Cucumber Seasoned Salad

A raw, crunchy salad of shredded cabbage and cucumber dressed in a chili, plum, and vinegar seasoning. It is sharp, sweet, and spicy, best eaten soon after tossing while the vegetables still snap.

KoreanSide15 minServes 285 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cabbage

Pairs well with: grilled pork belly, steamed rice, kimchi, boiled pork

HB-16679 · Hand-built original

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Cabbage and Seaweed Salad

A crunchy cabbage salad dressed with tsuyu and dark soy sauce and folded with crumbled seasoned seaweed and ground sesame. It takes minutes to make and tastes like a seaweed snack turned into a side dish.

KoreanSalad15 minServes 2104 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cabbage

Pairs well with: grilled pork belly, steamed rice, grilled fish, miso soup

HB-16669 · Hand-built original

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Cabbage Hot Dogs

Cabbage and egg batter folded in the pan around cheese and Vienna sausages, hot-dog style. A blanch keeps the sausages juicy, and ketchup over the top completes the illusion.

KoreanSnack20 minServes 285 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cabbage

Pairs well with: pickles, coleslaw, milk, soft drinks

HB-16684 · Hand-built original

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Cabbage Salad Bread

Morning rolls hinged open and stuffed with a sweet, mustardy cabbage slaw and cucumber slices. They are crunchy, creamy, and picnic-friendly, with ketchup as the finishing stripe.

KoreanSnackVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: cabbage

Pairs well with: coffee, milk, fruit salad, soup

HB-16675 · Hand-built original

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Cabbage soup

A hearty soup of Savoy cabbage, potato and baby leeks in chicken or vegetable stock, served with baguette slices grilled under mature cheddar.

Light meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4–682 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6296 · Hand-built original

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Cabbage Ssam Rice Wraps with Tuna Ssamjang

Steamed cabbage leaves rolled around sesame rice and topped with a punchy tuna ssamjang of gochujang and doenjang. The rolls are soft, savory, and eaten in two bites each.

KoreanMain courseServes 2238 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cabbage

Pairs well with: seaweed soup, kimchi, doenjang soup, pickled radish, grilled fish

HB-16677 · Hand-built original

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Cabbage Steaks

Thick cabbage disks roasted under a soy, honey, lemon and smoked paprika glaze with chilli heat until tender inside and crisp at the edges. A juicy, caramelized vegetable steak with sweet and smoky flavor.

Appetizer35 minServes 4106 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cabbage heads

HB-12970 · Hand-built original

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Cabbage Toast

A flourless toast built on a pan-fried cabbage, egg, and rice flour base, topped with bacon, jalapeño, and cheddar. Sriracha and chili sauce stand in for the usual toast spreads with a spicy kick.

KoreanSnackServes 1225 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: cabbage

Pairs well with: coffee, salad, soup

HB-16681 · Hand-built original

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Cacik

TurkishSideVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: yoghurt

HB-0385 · Hand-built original

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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe is a mouthwatering pasta dish that uses four ingredients, comes together in twenty minutes, and feeds your entire household. Before you know it, you'll be yelling "Dinner's ready!"

ItalianDinner, Lunch20 minServes 4410 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: pasta

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

HB-0386 · Hand-built original

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Cacio E Pepe Roasted Nuts

Cashews and almonds roasted in butter with Parmigiano Reggiano and plenty of black pepper, finished with fresh rosemary.

AmericanAppetizer20 minServes 2998 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-11295 · Hand-built original

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Cadbury Egg Protein Balls

No-bake balls of oats, vanilla protein powder and peanut butter with honey, folded with crushed mini Cadbury Eggs and chilled.

AmericanSnack10 minServes 15229 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-12278 · Hand-built original

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Caesar Fire Crackers

Saltine crackers soaked in anchovy oil seasoned with Dijon mustard, lemon zest, garlic powder and Parmesan, then baked until golden.

Snack30 min4 servings350 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: anchovy oil

HB-6299 · Hand-built original

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Caesar Salad

Romaine with a creamy Caesar-style dressing, croutons and Parmesan. Tossed just before serving so the leaves stay crisp.

AmericanSalad30 minServes 6765 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: romaine lettuce

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

HB-4685 · Hand-built original

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