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Crockpot Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

A slow-cooker soup of browned ground beef simmered with potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans and corn in a tomato and beef broth. Italian seasoning, paprika and thyme give the rich broth its savoury depth.

AmericanSoup7 hrServes 8381 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-8970 · Hand-built original

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Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Elbow macaroni finishes cooking right in the slow cooker, wrapped in a glossy sauce of sharp cheddar, cream cheese, butter and two kinds of milk.

AmericanDinner, Side Dish1 hr 10 minServes 8558 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: elbow macaroni

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

HB-13512 · Hand-built original

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Croissant Panini

Croissant sandwiches with smoked Gouda, Parmesan, Genoa salami and arugula, pressed until the cheese melts.

Sandwich4 servings272 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: croissant

HB-5042 · Hand-built original

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Croque madame

Croque madame is relocated to Cornwall via the choice of cheese and then given the French treatment. There’s also a very British secret ingredient that makes all the difference! This recipe makes a lot of yeast extract butter. It can be kept until the use by date on the packet of butter. You can also reduce the amount to make less, if you don't want to reserve it for later.

FrenchLight meals & snacks1 hrMakes 4972 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: ham

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-2876 · Hand-built original

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Croquetas de Jamón

Ground ham folded into a thick seasoned béchamel-style dough, chilled, shaped into small cylinders, breaded, and fried until golden. A classic Cuban bakery and ventanita snack, served hot.

CubanAppetizer1 hr 45 min2 dozen

Main ingredient: ham

Pairs well with: hearty soup, rice and beans

HB-4197 · Hand-built original

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Crown Daisy Shrimp Jeon

Crown daisy and shrimp jeon in a double-mix batter, fried golden and served with a soy-vinegar dip.

KoreanSide30 minServes 25 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-16613 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy BBQ Cauliflower Wings

Cauliflower florets in a seasoned batter and crushed tortilla chip coating, baked, then dipped in BBQ sauce and baked again, with ranch for serving.

AmericanAppetizer25 minServes 41075 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-11466 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy Beans

Haricots verts, radishes, onion and cucumber are served over a lemony yogurt dressing and crowned with chickpeas roasted until deeply crisp, plus a dusting of sumac.

SaladServes 6–815 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: style

HB-6801 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy Garlic Lemon Broccolini

Broccolini steamed in a covered skillet with sliced garlic and olive oil until tender with crisped edges, finished with kosher salt and lemon juice.

AmericanAppetizer17 minServes 496 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: broccoli

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

HB-11470 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy muesli bars (granola bars)

Toasted oats, almonds and pepitas are bound with warm honey and peanut butter, chilled, cut into bars before baking, and baked until they set crunchy.

Australian, WesternBreakfast, Snack45 minServes 10194 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: honey

HB-6803 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy Pepperoni Wrap

A baked mozzarella and pepperoni sheet that sets into a pliable wrap, filled with romaine, turkey, sprouts, tomatoes, pickles and spicy ranch.

ItalianMain course25 minServes 1251 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: turkey

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

HB-11474 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy Pickle Burger Wrap

A mozzarella and dill pickle sheet baked into a wrap, filled with seasoned ground beef, caramelized onions, romaine and tomatoes, with a yogurt, pickle juice and ketchup burger sauce.

AmericanMain course20 minServes 1422 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-11475 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy Spring Iceberg Salad

Wedges of iceberg lettuce, peas, asparagus and feta are dressed with a spicy cilantro yogurt blended with lemon, garlic and jalapeño.

AmericanSalad0 min4 servings214 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: iceberg lettuce

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

HB-6806 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy toasts with honey cream cheese, blackberries and toasted almonds

Crunchy toasts with honey cream cheese, blackberries and toasted almonds: a delightful recipe, perfect for a light, tasty and nutritious snack.

ItalianAppetizers20 minServes 4187 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: crispbread slices with rye flour

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

HB-0756 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots

This crunchy cabbage salad is elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, yet sturdy enough to save leftovers for lunch tomorrow (or the next day).

40 min4 servings608 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: hazelnuts

HB-0757 · Hand-built original

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Crungji

Mini croissants rolled flat and press-cooked in a pan until shatteringly crisp, then glazed with maple syrup and sugar. They harden as they cool into sweet, crackly sheets.

KoreanSnackVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: croissant dough

Pairs well with: coffee, milk, tea, ice cream

HB-16987 · Hand-built original

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Crystal Candy

Clear agar jelly flavored and colored to taste, dried for days until each gem-like piece grows a crisp, crunchy crust around a tender center.

JapaneseDessert, Snack120 hr 31 minServes 4573 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: agar agar powder

Pairs well with: miso soup, steamed rice, pickled vegetables, edamame

HB-13525 · Hand-built original

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Crêpes

Recipe above video. Crêpes are one of the easiest and most loved French dishes. Everybody loves them whether you serve them simply or dressed up!

FrenchDessert, Snack1 hr 35 minServes 15115 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sifted

Pairs well with: baguette, green salad, ratatouille, pommes frites

HB-3016 · Hand-built original

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Cuban Black Beans (Easy Canned Bean)

This easy Cuban-Style Black Beans recipe can be on your table in under 30 minutes! It's made with tender black beans, onions, peppers, and some spices, making a flavorful and satisfying dish.

CubanMain Course, Soup25 minServes 660 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-0760 · Hand-built original

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Cuban Sandwich

Mojo-roasted pork layered with sweet ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and yellow mustard on Cuban bread, buttered and pressed until crisp and melted. The classic Miami Cubano.

CubanMain Course1 hr 45 min4 sandwiches429 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork tenderloin

Pairs well with: mariquitas (plantain chips)

HB-4188 · Hand-built original

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Cube Salad

Chicken, cucumber, pepper, avocado, tomato, and olives all cut to the same cube size and tossed in a honey-mustard dressing. Toasted tortilla wedges are served alongside.

KoreanSaladGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken breast

Pairs well with: tomato soup, grilled corn, iced tea, fruit salad

HB-16971 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber and Cilantro Chutney Sandwich

A bright take on the cucumber sandwich, layered with whipped cream cheese and a jalapeno and lemon cilantro chutney.

Makes 1293 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cilantro

HB-17441 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber and dill fridge pickle

Thin-sliced cucumbers and onion salted, drained and dressed with cider vinegar, sugar and dill for a light, sharp fridge pickle that keeps for weeks.

Side dishes2 hrMakes 1 x 1 litre/1¾ pint jar570 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cucumbers

HB-13531 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber Avocado Salad

Thinly sliced cucumber and red onion with chopped peanuts in a fish sauce, honey, lime and sesame dressing, with avocado folded in at the end.

AmericanSalad10 minServes 4234 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

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

HB-11481 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber Bell Pepper Salad

Diced cucumber and three colours of bell pepper with red onion in a ginger, soy and rice vinegar dressing with bagel seasoning and chilli crisp.

American, Asian AmericanAppetizer, Salad, Side Dish15 minServes 6215 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: rice

HB-3445 · Hand-built original

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