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7 Layer Salad

A layered American salad built in a glass bowl: iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, peas and cucumber under ranch dressing, cheddar, bacon and green onions.

AmericanSalad15 minServes 8264 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bacon

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

HB-5938 · Hand-built original

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7-Layer Bars

Layered bars built on a graham cracker crust with semi-sweet, white chocolate, and butterscotch chips, pecans, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut, baked in a single pan.

AmericanSnack30 minServes 24219 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: graham cracker crumbs

Pairs well with: milk, coffee

HB-5497 · Hand-built original

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Abuelita's Cilantro Chicken Soup

A whole chicken simmered in stock with ginger and a herb bouquet, then finished as a cilantro-heavy soup with corn, carrots, celery, jalapeño and lime, served with avocado.

MexicanSoup1 hr6 to 8 servings88 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7228 · Hand-built original

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Acorn Jelly

Acorn powder stirred into water over the heat until dark and translucent, chilled into a firm jelly and sliced under a soy seasoning sauce.

KoreanSideDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: acorn powder

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

HB-16093 · Hand-built original

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Addicting Bean Dip

A baked party dip of refried beans whipped with sour cream, cream cheese, salsa and taco seasoning under a blanket of cheddar, garnished with tomatoes, olives and cilantro.

American, MexicanAppetizer, Side Dish25 minServes 10322 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beans

HB-5942 · Hand-built original

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Agedashi Tofu

Delicately fried tofu in a hot savoury dashi broth with ginger — crisp outside, custardy inside.

JapaneseStarter20 minServes 4769 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, spinach gomaae, pickles

HB-5588 · Hand-built original

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Agedashi Tofu

Agedashi tofu: pressed medium-firm tofu is dusted in potato starch, deep-fried until crisp and light brown, and served in warm dashi tsuyu with grated daikon, ginger and green onions.

JapaneseAppetizer30 minServings: 2 (as a side)2218 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-5945 · Hand-built original

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Aglio e Olio Rice Cakes with Shrimp

Chewy rice cakes and plump shrimp slicked with garlic olive oil in the aglio e olio style, warmed through with peperoncino. Basil powder and sesame give the pan a fragrant, nutty finish.

KoreanSnackServes 21173 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice cakes

Pairs well with: pickled radish, fish cake soup, fried dumplings, sparkling water

HB-16633 · Hand-built original

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Ahi Tuna Poke Tacos

Ahi tuna poke with onion, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil, spooned into flour or corn taco shells with avocado, sriracha mayo, sesame seeds and scallions.

AsianAppetizer20 min10 tacos71 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tuna

HB-10189 · Hand-built original

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Ahi Tuna Tostadas

Sushi-grade tuna cubes marinated in sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and onion, served on tostada shells over sliced avocado with furikake.

AmericanSnack35 minServes 6125 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tuna

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

HB-11203 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Avocado Fries

Crisp panko-coated avocado wedges with creamy centres, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic — a quick, dippable snack from the air fryer.

Appetizer, Side Dish10 minServes 4120 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: firm

HB-12593 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

Whole sweet potatoes pricked with a fork and air fried at 370°F until completely soft inside, ready to split open and fill.

AmericanSide0 min2 servings165 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sweet potato

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

HB-5948 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Broccoli

Broccoli florets tossed in avocado oil with garlic powder, onion powder and lemon juice, air fried until the edges crisp.

AmericanSide17 minServes 4106 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: broccoli

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

HB-10190 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Halved Brussels sprouts seasoned with garlic powder and honey and air fried in two stages with a shake and an oil spray until very crisp.

AmericanSide30 minServes 2242 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: brussels sprouts

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

HB-10191 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Cauliflower florets in a thick flour and cornstarch batter air fry into a crunchy shell at 400°F, then get tossed in a buttery hot sauce with honey and served with celery, carrot sticks and blue cheese dressing.

Appetizer30 min4 servings228 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-5949 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Tender cubes of butternut squash air fried with garlic, onion, paprika and Italian seasoning until golden — an easy, savory side for almost any main.

Side Dish25 minServes 874 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cubes

HB-12596 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Cauliflower

Cauliflower florets tossed with olive oil, garlic powder and smoked paprika air fry at 400°F until browned and crisp-tender, with chopped parsley over the top.

Side30 min4 servingsVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: cauliflower

HB-5951 · Hand-built original

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Air fryer cauliflower tikka

Cauliflower florets marinated in spiced yoghurt and air fried until crisp at the edges — a tikka-style snack served with sweet mango chutney.

IndianLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 4–6 as a snack24 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-12598 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Chinese BBQ Duck Breast

A single duck breast marinated in oyster sauce, soy sauce, five spice, garlic and honey, air-fried low then glazed with honey and finished at high heat for crisp skin.

AsianAppetizer30 minServes 1197 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: duck breast

HB-10724 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Chinese Eggplant

Whole Chinese eggplants air-fried, split and flattened, then sauced with garlic oil, chili, oyster sauce and sesame oil and air-fried again.

ChineseAppetizer25 minServes 3173 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10524 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Corn Ribs

Air Fryer Corn Ribs is a American dish prepared from its core ingredients in a straightforward, home-style way. Serve it fresh and hot where appropriate.

American, Mexican AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish20 minServes 4312 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: corn on the cob

HB-3287 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Lump crabmeat is bound with panko, mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning and air-fried into golden cakes. Lemon and Worcestershire keep the rich crab tasting bright.

AmericanAppetizer20 minServes 4242 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: crab

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

HB-17150 · Hand-built original

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Air fryer crispy tofu

Extra firm tofu cubes tossed in soy, garlic, ginger and paprika, dusted with cornflour and air fried until crisp and golden. Sweet chilli sauce is served alongside for dipping.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 438 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-18347 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Croutons

Golden, crunchy croutons made from a fresh loaf, tossed in olive oil, Italian seasoning, Parmesan and garlic salt and crisped in the air fryer.

AmericanSalad13 minServes 10117 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: white

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

HB-12607 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Eggplant

Eggplant rounds coated in seasoned panko and Parmesan and air fried until crisp.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish, Snack41 minServes 4139 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: eggplant

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

HB-5421 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Empanadas

Crisp air-fried empanadas made with ready pie crust, filled with seasoned ground beef, potato, peppers and peas — golden, hand-held and hard to stop eating.

latin american, Mexican, Spanish, venezuelanAppetizer, Snack40 minServes 1070 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-12609 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer French Fries

Air-fried russet potato fries with crisp outsides and fluffy middles, seasoned with Italian herbs and Parmesan.

AmericanSide Dish30 minServes 4133 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potatoes

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

HB-12612 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Hasselback Potatoes

Small russet potatoes are sliced into thin fans, brushed with garlic and herb butter, and air-fried until the edges crisp and the centres turn tender. The butter seeps down between every slice as the potatoes cook.

AmericanSide Dish30 minServes 4406 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: potatoes

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

HB-18199 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Green Beans

Green beans tossed with lemon zest, grated garlic and olive oil air fry at 400°F until browned in spots and crisp-tender, served with lemon wedges and a dusting of Parmesan.

Side17 min4 servings6 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: lemon

HB-5956 · Hand-built original

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