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Corn Maque Choux

Corn smothered with peppers, onion and tomato and finished with cream — a Cajun side with main-dish confidence.

CajunSide dish30 minServes 4198 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: corn

Pairs well with: grilled chicken, rice, greens

HB-5736 · Hand-built original

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Corn ribs

Corn cobs cut lengthways into quarters curl as they cook, like ribs, under a smoked paprika and garlic seasoning. They are finished with hot garlic butter and eaten by hand from the cob.

WesternSideServes 1625 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cobs

HB-6634 · Hand-built original

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Corn Salad with Avocado

Briefly boiled corn kernels are tossed with avocado, cherry tomatoes, scallions and coriander in a lime and olive oil dressing. It is a fresh, juicy salad that comes together in minutes once the corn cools.

Salad15 minServes 485 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: corn on the cob

HB-6635 · Hand-built original

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Corn Sausage Pizza

Sausages slit open like little boats, filled with a corn, onion, and mayonnaise mixture, and topped with melted pizza cheese. Ketchup, mustard, and parsley finish them like miniature pizzas.

KoreanSnack20 minServes 2286 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

Pairs well with: coleslaw, pickles, soft drinks, green salad

HB-16951 · Hand-built original

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Corn Soup

Corn Soup is a Trinidadian soup centred on corn, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

TrinidadianSoup1 hr 15 min4 servings697 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: corn

HB-4170 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread

A buttermilk cornbread made with browned butter and two sugars, baked until a toothpick comes out clean and brushed with honey butter.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr12 stars303 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9756 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread Dressing

A dressing of crumbled homemade cornbread mixed with deboned chicken thighs simmered in their own bouillon broth, bacon, celery, onion and green pepper, cream of chicken and cream of celery soups and sage, baked until set.

AmericanSide2 hr 15 minServes 10747 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9372 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread Loaf

This cornbread loaf is soft, buttery, and easy to slice. It bakes in a loaf pan and makes the perfect side for chili, soup, or stew.

American, SouthernBread, Side Dish1 hrServes 12265 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: butter

HB-0679 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread Muffins

Cornmeal muffins with creamed corn, baked in a buttered tin until golden on top.

SouthernBread, Muffin, Side30 minServes 12231 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: unsalted

HB-3414 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread Salad

A classic Southern salad of cubed cornbread tossed with tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, bacon, green onions and Colby Jack under a creamy ranch dressing. It needs a couple of hours in the fridge for the flavors to settle.

Salad, Side Dish15 minServes 6764 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-13382 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread Stuffing

From-scratch cornbread crumbled with sage sausage, smoked turkey wings and the trinity, moistened with the seasoned turkey stock and baked until it holds together — with a quick gravy from the leftover broth.

AmericanSide3 hrServes 8859 kcal

Main ingredient: cornbread

Pairs well with: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce

HB-18786 · Hand-built original

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Cornish crab bisque with lemony croutons

A smooth crab bisque with saffron, brandy and fennel, topped with white crabmeat and lemon croutons.

BritishSoup1 hr 5 minServes 4270 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: crab

HB-4358 · Hand-built original

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Cornish shoulder of lamb, chilli salsa bruschetta and lemon verbena yoghurt

Slow-braised lamb shoulder pulled and served on grilled sourdough with a pickled onion and chilli salsa and herb yoghurt.

Light meals & snacks14 hrServes 4182 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki

HB-3416 · Hand-built original

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Cornmeal Coo Coo

Cornmeal Coo coo aka CouCou. Creamy , thick and hearty Polenta -Caribbean style . An intriguing side dish with tons of flavor.

AfricanSides30 minServes 4438 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cornmeal

HB-0684 · Hand-built original

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Cornmeal-Crusted Sweet Potato Wedges

Sweet potato wedges are coated in a cornmeal and nutritional yeast crust seasoned with garlic, paprika and cumin, then roasted on a buttered sheet until crisp underneath. A sharp mayonnaise and malt vinegar dip is mixed first and chilled while the wedges cook.

Side35 min2–4 servings451 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-6641 · Hand-built original

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Coronation Chickpea Sandwich Filler

A vegetarian coronation filling of semi-mashed chickpeas in a curried yogurt and mayonnaise dressing, with red pepper, red onion, coriander and sultanas for crunch and sweetness.

Indian30 minServes 3516 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chickpea

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

HB-13385 · Hand-built original

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Coronation fried chicken sandwich

Curry-marinated chicken thighs are fried in a semolina crust and layered into bread with chilli mayonnaise, pickled raisins, mango and cucumber. Toasted almonds and coriander leaves add crunch to the celebratory sandwich filling.

BritishLight meals & snacks12 hr 30 minServes 2–4887 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-18134 · Hand-built original

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Coronation turkey sandwich

Leftover roast turkey folded through a curried creme fraiche, apricot and almond filling, sandwiched with salad leaves. A classic British sandwich and the best use for leftover turkey.

BritishLight meals & snacks30 minServes 2738 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-18113 · Hand-built original

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Country harvest root vegetable soup

Potato, sweet potato, carrots, parsnip and celeriac simmer in water with curry powder and thyme, then blend into a naturally creamy soup finished with a little cream. It is served with extra cream, a pinch of curry powder, parsley and warm crusty bread.

WesternMain, Soups, Starter50 minServes 5170 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-6647 · Hand-built original

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Courgette and Butter Bean Salad

A no-cook salad of marinated butter beans with courgette ribbons, green olives, feta and herbs in a lemon and olive oil dressing, finished with toasted almonds.

Light meals & snacks30 minServes 4259 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: small garlic clove

HB-13390 · Hand-built original

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Courgette, pea and feta on toast

Each serving provides 390 kcal, 18.7g protein, 39.1g carbohydrate (of which 8.4g sugars), 16.7g fat (of which 8g saturates), 4.5g fibre and 1.97g salt.

Light meals & snacks30 minServes 1390 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: ribbons

HB-2846 · Hand-built original

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Courgettes and Peppers with Lyok Dressing

Ukrainian courgettes and Romano peppers with a herb lyok dressing, cucumber yoghurt and halloumi.

UkrainianSide1 hrServes 4221 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: courgette

HB-4045 · Hand-built original

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Couscous

Couscous grains steam in boiling chicken or vegetable stock, then are fluffed with olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Chopped coriander and parsley, dried apricots, currants and toasted slivered almonds are stirred through for colour and sweetness.

Middle Eastern, MoroccanSide Dish13 minServes 6444 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6650 · Hand-built original

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Couscous Salad with Sun Dried Tomato and Feta

Couscous steams with chickpeas, stock powder and garlic, then is tossed with sun dried tomatoes and all their jar oil, rocket, herbs and lemon. Crumbled feta finishes the salad, which keeps well and needs no cooking beyond boiling water.

Salad12 minServes 5682 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: dried couscous

HB-6651 · Hand-built original

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Cowboy Bean Salad

Black beans and corn are tossed with bell pepper, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes and coriander in a sharp lime dressing with chipotle, cumin and a little sugar. The salad holds for days and works as a side or a taco filling.

South Western, WesternSide Dish15 minServes 8192 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: can black beans

HB-6653 · Hand-built original

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Cowboy Caviar

A chopped bean and vegetable salad with avocado and a lime and red wine vinegar dressing, served with tortilla chips.

Tex-MexAppetizer20 min12 servings361 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: black beans

HB-4775 · Hand-built original

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Cowboy Caviar

Black-eyed peas and black beans tossed with corn, tomatoes, peppers, red onion and cilantro in a chipotle-honey dressing, with avocado folded in at serving.

AmericanAppetizer20 min8 servings252 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-9760 · Hand-built original

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Cowboy Chicken

Chicken breasts rubbed with paprika, cumin, oregano and chili powder are seared, then baked over a skillet of corn, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes and lime under a blanket of melted Mexican blend cheese. Fresh cilantro finishes the skillet.

American, Tex MexDinner, lunch, Main Course35 minServes 4488 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6655 · Hand-built original

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Cowboy Hamburger Soup

This cowboy hamburger soup is loaded with ground beef, potatoes, beans, and vegetables in a seasoned tomato broth. Everything cooks in one pot, and there’s plenty left for tomorrow’s lunch!

AmericanDinner, Soup30 minServes 12349 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-0692 · Hand-built original

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Cowboy Queso

Mild sausage crumbles cook in a cast iron skillet with chili powder and onion powder, deglazed with pale ale beer, before Velveeta and Monterey jack melt into a smooth queso. Black beans, corn and Rotel tomatoes heat through in the cheese, and the dip is served warm with tortilla chips.

Tex MexAppetizer20 minServes 8413 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

HB-6658 · Hand-built original

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Cowboy Rice Salad

Cooked brown rice is tossed with red and green bell peppers, red onion, corn, black beans, tomatoes and coriander in a lime dressing sweetened with honey and spiced with chipotle, cumin and garlic. The salad tastes bright straight away and even better the next day.

WesternSalad20 minServes 8548 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-6659 · Hand-built original

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Cozy Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

A chicken noodle soup built on seared skin-on chicken legs simmered in chicken and vegetable stock with onion, celery, carrots and garlic, then shredded back in with egg noodles.

AmericanSoup1 hrServes 4327 kcalDairy-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-10617 · Hand-built original

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