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Ground chicken cooked with taco seasoning over romaine, corn, black beans and tomatoes, dressed with a blended avocado, lime and yogurt dressing and finished with cotija.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-11330 · Hand-built original
These easy Chicken Tenders are oven baked with a crisp panko coating and tender chicken inside, perfect for busy lunches, dinners, or meal prep.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0531 · Hand-built original
Chicken thigh skewers fried until golden and brushed repeatedly with a thick, glossy soy, mirin and ginger teriyaki glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-13105 · Hand-built original
Garam masala crispy rice and spiced chicken thighs over romaine, chickpeas and vegetables, dressed with a blended yogurt, mint and cilantro dressing.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-11331 · Hand-built original
A no-cook spiced chicken mix of yoghurt, mayonnaise, garam masala and turmeric with red pepper and stem ginger. It fills sourdough sandwiches or tops a green salad, finished with coriander and optional Bombay mix.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-6482 · Hand-built original
Simple, wholesome and full of warm Mediterranean flavour, it is the kind of dish that turns up at family lunches and easy get-togethers across Albania. With just a handful of fresh ingredients and a few gentle spices, you can bring this taste of Albanian hospitality straight to your own table.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0540 · Hand-built original
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Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2588 · Hand-built original
Roast chickpeas and carrots with couscous, spinach and feta, plus a harissa yogurt dressing and quick-pickled red onion.
Main ingredient: chickpea
Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken
HB-4770 · Hand-built original
A warm, fragrant salad of two kinds of chickpeas tossed with tempered mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger and chillies, then finished with coconut, mango and lime.
Main ingredient: chickpea
HB-13111 · Hand-built original
An Italian soup of chickpeas, cavatelli pasta, celery, carrot, onion and rosemary in vegetable stock, with half the mixture blended to thicken it. Parsley and parmesan finish each bowl.
Main ingredient: chickpeas
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone, crusty bread
HB-6491 · Hand-built original
A chaat-style sandwich filling of roughly mashed chickpeas with onion, tomato, gherkins, chaat masala and green chutney, layered with tamarind chutney and crunchy Bombay mix on chutney-buttered bread.
Main ingredient: chickpea
Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal
HB-13112 · Hand-built original
Orzo and chickpeas tossed with cucumber, feta, red onion and chopped almonds under a lemon, dill and cumin dressing.
Main ingredient: chickpeas
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-11332 · Hand-built original
A fresh lunchbox salad of chickpeas, tomatoes, roasted peppers, spinach and feta with basil, dressed with olive oil, cider vinegar and lime.
Main ingredient: chickpea
HB-13113 · Hand-built original
Warm chickpeas tossed with sautéed red onion, garlic and jalapeño in olive oil, with feta, cilantro and parsley.
Main ingredient: chickpeas
Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives
HB-4801 · Hand-built original
A toasted whole wheat sandwich filled with a coarse chickpea, carrot, and onion salad bound with mayonnaise, mustard, and honey, layered with lettuce and tomato.
Main ingredient: chickpeas
Pairs well with: tomato soup, pickles, fresh salad, iced tea
HB-16407 · Hand-built original
Orzo and chickpeas tossed with fried courgettes and pesto, sharpened with lemon juice. The salad is topped with toasted pine nuts, parmesan shavings and basil, with rocket alongside.
Main ingredient: chickpeas
Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives
HB-6494 · Hand-built original
Chikuwa fish cake pieces in a mayonnaise batter flecked with aonori seaweed, fried briefly until crisp outside and soft inside. Lemon wedges are served alongside.
Main ingredient: thick chikuwa
Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame
HB-6497 · Hand-built original
Chopped egg salad bound with Greek yogurt and Aleppo chile oil, served on soft white bread with dill.
Main ingredient: eggs
Pairs well with: potato chips, pickles, tomato soup, green salad
HB-5216 · Hand-built original
Chile rellenos feature roasted poblano peppers stuffed with a delightful blend of queso fresco and Monterey jack cheese, dipped in a light and fluffy batter, then fried to golden perfection. With its crispy exterior and gooey, cheesy interior, this Mexican appetizer will leave you craving for more.
Main ingredient: peppers
HB-0549 · Hand-built original
Tender pork shoulder slow-simmered in roasted green chiles and tomatillos. This authentic Mexican chili verde is rich, flavorful, and comforting.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2589 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: flour
HB-0550 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: squash
HB-0552 · Hand-built original
Chili is a American dish prepared from its core ingredients in a straightforward, home-style way. Serve it fresh and hot where appropriate.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-3329 · Hand-built original
Chili, salsa and refried beans mixed in a skillet, topped with shredded cheese and baked until bubbling, finished with sour cream and pico.
Main ingredient: cheese
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, crusty bread
HB-12560 · Hand-built original
Crisp fries are loaded with a spicy beef chili topping, a smooth cheddar cheese sauce, sour cream, and shredded cheese. The beef topping is cooked nearly dry so the fries stay crisp underneath.
Main ingredient: french fries
Pairs well with: cola, beer, pickles, salad
HB-16928 · Hand-built original
Noodles tossed in a sesame paste and soy base sauce topped with sizzling chilli crisp, ginger and garlic poured over green onion. Coriander is folded through at the end.
Main ingredient: rice
HB-6501 · Hand-built original
Baby bok choy stir-fried with a large amount of garlic, seasoned with salt, sugar and MSG and finished with chili oil.
Main ingredient: baby bok choy
Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup
HB-10261 · Hand-built original
A hot oil poured over Korean and regular chili flakes, Sichuan peppercorn, cumin, minced garlic and sesame seeds, stored in a jar as a spoon-over condiment.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-10593 · Hand-built original
Oven-baked chicken wings with shatter-crisp skin from a baking powder coating, brushed with a chili garlic, honey and lime glaze for the final bake.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-13123 · Hand-built original
Spaghetti or linguine tossed in a butter sauce of garlic, green onion, chili oil, soy sauce and vegetarian oyster sauce, loosened with pasta water.
Main ingredient: pasta
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables
HB-10594 · Hand-built original
Baby potatoes boiled in salted water, smashed flat on a chili oil-coated baking sheet, seasoned with garlic powder, white pepper and five spice, and roasted until crisp.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-10263 · Hand-built original
Boiled water dumplings are dressed with a chili oil sauce that is bloomed with hot oil over garlic, green onion, and chili flakes. The vinegar goes in last so its brightness survives.
Main ingredient: dumplings
Pairs well with: pickled radish, soy sauce dip, cucumber salad, seaweed soup
HB-16927 · Hand-built original
A smooth, spicy skillet queso of melted Velveeta stirred with canned chili, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, lime and cumin, served straight away with tortilla chips.
Main ingredient: cheese
HB-13125 · Hand-built original
A crescent roll ring filled with rotisserie chicken, spinach, corn, black beans, and Monterey Jack, baked golden and served with avocado lime ranch for dipping.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-12379 · Hand-built original
Roasted courgettes are blended cold with cucumber, garlic, shallot, dill, mint, lemon and Greek yoghurt into a pale green soup. Sourdough croutons fried in olive oil add crunch to each chilled bowl.
Main ingredient: courgettes
HB-18182 · Hand-built original
Steamed eggplant seasoned with garlic, plum extract and sesame, served in an icy soy-vinegar broth with cucumber and chili. A cold, tangy soup built for hot weather.
Main ingredient: eggplant
Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, grilled fish
HB-15825 · Hand-built original
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0557 · Hand-built original
A spicy rarebit-style topping of three cheeses, egg yolks, mustard, green chillies and coriander, dolloped over toast and grilled until bubbling and golden.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-13128 · Hand-built original
Crisp fried wonton cups filled with white and brown crab meat dressed in a Singapore-style chilli sauce, served with mashed avocado, crispy shallots, coriander and red chilli.
Main ingredient: crab
Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup
HB-13129 · Hand-built original
Fried paneer and vegetable momos tossed in a wok with a vinegar, soy and chilli sauce mixture, onions and capsicum. The dish is garnished with toasted sesame seeds, spring onion greens and coriander.
Main ingredient: paneer
Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal
HB-6504 · Hand-built original
Roasted cauliflower florets with walnuts, tossed warm with chimichurri — a simple Argentinian-style side with plenty of herby, garlicky flavour.
Main ingredient: cauliflower
HB-13135 · Hand-built original
French bread halves spread with a parsley and cilantro chimichurri of garlic, oregano and red chili, topped with parmesan and mozzarella and broiled until bubbling.
Main ingredient: parsley
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9716 · Hand-built original
A quick Chinese soup of creamed corn and shredded cooked chicken in broth with soy, cooking wine, ginger and garlic, thickened with cornflour and finished with whisked egg ribbons. Sliced scallions garnish the bowls.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-6508 · Hand-built original
Napa and purple cabbage salad with rotisserie chicken, mandarins and sesame-ginger crispy rice under a soy, champagne vinegar and sesame dressing.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-11335 · Hand-built original
A slaw of Chinese cabbage, red cabbage, carrot and shredded chicken in a soy, rice vinegar and sesame dressing, with crunchy noodles through it and on top. Sesame seeds finish the bowls.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-6509 · Hand-built original
Shredded cabbage, carrot and cooked chicken with bean sprouts and peanuts in a peanut and sesame dressing, topped with crunchy fried noodles.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-5124 · Hand-built original
English cucumber discs salted with garlic, then dressed in rice vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil and chilled until lightly pickled.
Main ingredient: cucumber
Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup
HB-10267 · Hand-built original
Green beans stir-fried until lightly charred and still crisp, then tossed over high heat with fried garlic, white pepper and a pinch of MSG.
Main ingredient: beans
Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup
HB-10268 · Hand-built original
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