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Crispy pancakes with prawns and pork belly

Turmeric and coconut milk pancakes filled with pork belly and prawns, served with herbs, vegetables, lettuce and a lime and fish sauce dressing.

Thai and South-East AsianLight meals & snacks3 hrServes 4122 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-3430 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Parmesan Sweet Potatoes

Halved sweet potatoes seasoned with Italian seasoning and garlic powder, baked cut-side down on a layer of Parmigiano Reggiano until the cheese hardens, with chives.

AmericanAppetizer50 minServes 6143 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sweet potato

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

HB-11453 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Pea Fritters

Pan-fried fritters of frozen peas, cheese and green onion in a light batter, served with a lemon yoghurt dipping sauce.

WesternDinner, Starter20 minServes 9113 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-3431 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Popcorn Shrimp

Crispy popcorn shrimp are coated in seasoned panko and fried until golden and crunchy. Serve them hot with lemon and your favorite dipping sauce!

AmericanAppetizer30 minServes 6159 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-0731 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Pork Belly Lettuce Wrap

Thin pork belly slices marinated in soy sauce, five-spice, paprika, garlic powder and cumin, pan-fried crisp and wrapped in lettuce with a spicy green onion salad in sesame oil, chili flakes and rice vinegar, plus side dishes of choice.

AsianSnack20 minServes 2737 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-10673 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Potato Skins With Fried Herb Aioli

Baked russet skins are torn into ragged pieces and roasted in oil until deeply golden, then served with a mayonnaise aioli loaded with cornichons, parsley and frizzled herbs.

AppetizerServes 4 to 6725 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-6777 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Pressed Sweet Potato Chips

Steamed sweet potato slices pressed flat and air-fried with olive oil until the edges turn crisp like chips.

KoreanSnackServes 2284 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: sweet potato

Pairs well with: yogurt, ice cream, milk, roasted nuts

HB-16007 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Rice Salad

Cooked rice tossed with soy sauce and chili oil and baked until crisp, served over romaine, cucumber, avocado, green onions, cilantro and edamame with a yuzu dressing.

AsianSalad55 minServes 4893 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-10302 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Rice Salad

Baked crispy rice tossed with cabbage, pepper, cucumber, avocado, mango and herbs in a tahini chilli dressing.

American, Asian AmericanDinner, entree, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish50 minServes 6466 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: grilled chicken, grilled prawns, miso soup, spring rolls

HB-4965 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Rice Salmon Crunch Salad with Creamy Lemon-Cumin Dressing

Oven-crisped rice and shredded baked salmon tossed with cucumber, bell pepper, red onion and avocado under a blended lemon, honey and cumin dressing.

AmericanSalad55 minServes 41146 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-11456 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Rice Steak Salad with Thai-Inspired Dressing

Sliced seared skirt steak over crispy chili-crisp rice with cucumber, tomatoes, mint, cilantro, red onion and peanuts, in a fish sauce, lime and sriracha dressing.

AmericanSalad1 hrServes 4912 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-11460 · Hand-built original

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Crispy rice with spicy tuna

Crispy rice with spicy tuna is an Asian, Modern Asian appetizer, canape, finger food built around salmon.

Asian, Modern AsianAppetizer, canape, Finger Food50 minServes 1542 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-0734 · Hand-built original

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Crispy rice with spicy tuna (Nobu copycat)

Crisp rice cakes topped with finely chopped sashimi tuna mixed with sriracha, Kewpie mayonnaise and sesame, finished with avocado, jalapeno and black sesame seeds.

Asian, Modern AsianAppetizer, canape, Finger Food50 minServes 1527 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-13490 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

Crispy Roasted Chickpeas - crispy, crunchy, easy healthy snack that can be made with canned or dried chickpeas and comes in two flavors - savory and sweet! Enjoy them on their own for snacking or as add-ons to your favorite salads or soups for added texture!

AfricanSnacks1 hr 15 minServes 267 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: overnight

HB-0735 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

Baby potato halves roast cut-side down on a layer of seasoned parmesan, emerging tender inside with a lacy, deep-golden cheese crust underneath.

Side45 minServes 4278 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: potatoes

HB-6779 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Russet potatoes parboiled with baking soda so their edges rough up, then roasted in duck fat with rosemary, garlic and onion powder until the outsides turn extra crisp and the centres stay fluffy.

AmericanSide1 hr 35 minServes 6140 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potatoes

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

HB-18825 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Deveined shrimp coated in rice flour and corn starch and fried crisp, then tossed for 30 seconds in butter with garlic, jalapeno, sea salt, black pepper and Sichuan pepper powder.

AsianAppetizer6 minServes 6254 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-10676 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Shrimp Egg Rolls

Whole seasoned shrimp straightened with small cuts, rolled in halved egg roll wrappers and fried until golden, with a sweet chili bang bang sauce.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr24 pieces116 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-9799 · Hand-built original

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Crispy slices with chestnut cream, grapes and walnuts

Crispy slices with chestnut cream, grapes and walnuts is a Italian appetizers built around slices. It takes 20 min in total and serves 4. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.

ItalianAppetizers20 minServes 4194 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: crispbread slices with flax and poppy seeds

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone

HB-0740 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Baby yellow potatoes simmered until tender, smashed flat on an oiled sheet pan and roasted at 450°F until deeply crisp, seasoned and finished with fresh herbs and lemon.

AmericanSide1 hr 5 minServes 4211 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-10303 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu

Medium-firm tofu coated in sweet potato flour or tapioca starch and deep fried, sauced with a hot-oil mixture of garlic, black vinegar, vegetarian oyster sauce, cumin, Korean red chili flakes, sesame seeds and sugar.

AsianAppetizer25 minServes 4225 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-10677 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Taiwanese Potstickers

Scratch-made wrappers around a juicy beef, ginger and oyster sauce filling, pan-steamed and finished with a lacy flour slurry skirt that turns the bottoms shatteringly crisp.

TaiwaneseAppetizer1 hrMakes about 30 potstickers126 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: black vinegar, chili oil, soy sauce, cucumber salad

HB-18831 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Tofu Patties with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Pan-fried patties of crumbled tofu, cabbage and grated potato with cheese, served with a blended cilantro, lime and garlic mayonnaise.

AsianAppetizer20 minServes 2098 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-10678 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Vegetable Balls

Deep-fried balls of grated zucchini, carrot and potato bound with egg and cornstarch, served with a lemon and chive yogurt sauce or a Sichuan pepper seasoning.

AsianAppetizer20 minServes 4279 kcalGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-10679 · Hand-built original

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Crispy za'atar pitta chips with ricotta spring onion dip

Pitta strips are oiled, dusted with za'atar and pan-fried until crisp, served with ricotta topped by spring onions and chilli sizzled in butter.

Light meals & snacks40 minServes 266 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: strips

HB-6784 · Hand-built original

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