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Green goddess salad

A green goddess salad of potatoes, green beans and sugar-snaps with avocado, radishes and spring onions under a herby anchovy, mayonnaise and crème fraîche dressing.

AmericanStarters & nibbles1 hrServes 4–6228 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: halved

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

HB-13916 · Hand-built original

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Green Goddess Salad

A crisp chopped green salad of butter lettuce, arugula, spinach, cucumber, broccoli and green onions tossed in green goddess dressing.

AmericanSalad, Side Dish20 minServes 449 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter lettuce

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

HB-13917 · Hand-built original

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Green Onion Dumpling Chips

Dumpling wrappers rolled with chopped green onion, salt and sesame seeds, then pan-fried briefly into crisp chips.

AsianAppetizer10 minServes 20VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: dumpling wrappers

HB-10772 · Hand-built original

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Green Onion Toast

Bread pressed into a shallow cup shape and filled with a buttery green onion, mayonnaise and mozzarella topping, baked until golden.

KoreanSnackVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: green onion

Pairs well with: coffee, milk, green salad, soup

HB-16086 · Hand-built original

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Green Pasta Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

A pasta salad of elbow pasta with mint, cilantro, parsley, cucumber and avocado, tossed in a lemon tahini dressing with red wine vinegar and honey.

AmericanSide20 minServes 4384 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-12228 · Hand-built original

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Green Ribollita

A green take on Tuscan ribollita where kale blended with broth is stirred into a white bean and vegetable soup thickened with torn country bread and butter.

Soup40 min4 servings161 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: divided

HB-7150 · Hand-built original

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Griddled flatbreads

TurkishSideVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: flour

HB-1036 · Hand-built original

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Griddled halloumi

Grilled halloumi and marinated courgette ribbons make an easy open sandwich for parties or supper for one.

Starters & nibbles20 minServes 1612 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: strips

HB-2966 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Asparagus with Romesco and Aged Gouda

Grilled asparagus served on romesco sauce of almonds, red pepper, tomato and smoked paprika, finished with aged Gouda.

SpanishSide dishes1 hrServes 2116 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: almonds

HB-5333 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Asparagus With Tahini Super Sauce

Thick asparagus spears grilled until lightly charred are served with a tahini mayonnaise sharpened with lemon, anchovy and garlic, plus lemon zest over the top.

Side15 min4 servings108 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: trimmed

HB-7152 · Hand-built original

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Grilled aubergine salad

Smoky grilled aubergine flesh tossed with chickpeas, dates, red pepper, mint, coriander and chilli, topped with feta, almonds and croûtons.

Starters & nibbles1 hrServes 411 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: aubergines

HB-18255 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Bang Bang Corn

Grilled corn on the cob drizzled with a creamy sriracha, honey and ginger sauce, finished with cotija cheese, chives and parsley.

AmericanAppetizer23 minServes 673 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-11519 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Beef Salad with Chili, Lime and Herbs

Thin slices of grilled steak tossed warm with cucumber, tomato, red onion, carrot and cilantro in a fiery lime dressing. Lettuce leaves and sticky rice are served alongside to catch every drop of the dressing.

ThaiSalad30 minServes 21001 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: clear broth soup, sticky rice, iced tea

HB-18612 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Cheddar and Fig Jam Sandwich

A crusty roll filled with Cheddar and fig jam, pressed until toasted and melted.

SandwichServes 1369 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: roll

HB-5055 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Cheese

Thick sliced bread spread with a mayonnaise and butter mixture and griddled with American cheese, sharp cheddar and fontina until crisp and melted.

Americandinner, lunch21 minServes 5747 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mayonnaise

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

HB-4423 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Relish

Chicken strips marinated in coconut milk with curry powder and turmeric, threaded onto skewers and grilled until the edges char. Peanut sauce for dipping and a sharp, crunchy cucumber relish complete the plate.

ThaiAppetizer40 minServes 2 to 3888 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: papaya salad, sticky rice, iced tea

HB-18611 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Corn Salad

Grilled corn with cherry tomatoes, beans and avocado in a lime and cumin dressing with quick-pickled shallot and jalapeño.

AmericanSalad25 min6 to 8 (as a side)11 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: corn

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

HB-4735 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Corn with BBQ Butter

Corn grilled in its husk, then rolled in smoked paprika and lime butter.

BBQSide dish25 minServes 4149 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: corn

Pairs well with: ribs, chicken, beans

HB-5693 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Eggplant

Grilled Eggplant is a side dish built around eggplant. It takes 20 min in total and serves 6. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.

Side Dish20 minServes 658 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-1041 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Eggplant and Young Zucchini

Thick rounds of eggplant and young zucchini grilled golden, then spooned with a soy, gochugaru and plum extract sauce. Perilla oil, chives and sesame salt finish the warm vegetable plate.

KoreanSide15 minServes 2144 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: eggplant

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup, grilled fish

HB-15834 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Eggplant with Yoghurt Sauce

Char-grilled eggplant rounds in striped skins, topped with a garlicky yoghurt, tahini and cumin sauce and scattered with pomegranate, mint, coriander and chilli.

Contemporary Middle EasternMain, Side15 minServes 3385 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-13934 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Green Onion Salad

Green onion whites grilled slowly until sweet are plated with Greek yogurt and a balsamic whole-grain mustard dressing. Crisp bacon and dill add salt and freshness on top.

KoreanSaladServes 224 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: green onion

Pairs well with: grilled steak, roast chicken, crusty bread, soup

HB-15937 · Hand-built original

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Grilled halloumi and chutney wraps

Curry-spiced grilled halloumi skewers wrapped in warm tortillas with mango chutney, shredded lettuce and a mint, cucumber and chilli raita with tomato and red onion.

Main course40 minServes 2–4325 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: powder

HB-13935 · Hand-built original

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Grilled hispi cabbage with dried miso and ponzu

Charred hispi cabbage quarters dressed with ponzu, brown butter and truffle oil, dusted with dried miso powder and chopped chives.

JapaneseLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 2477 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: rice

HB-13936 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings

Chicken party wings seasoned with salt and pepper marinate in a buffalo sauce sweetened with honey and brown sugar, then grill until crisp and are basted again before serving.

AmericanAppetizer, Dinner, entree, lunch, Main Course, main dish, Side Dish, Snack54 minServes 6641 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7161 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich

United StatesPastaCarefully cut into 8 equal pieces. Each piece will make 1 grilled mac and cheese sandwich.840 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: macaroni

HB-1046 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Parmesan Garlic Asparagus

Asparagus grilled until smoky and char-marked, then tossed hot with garlic and parmesan. A fast side dish with tender stalks and plenty of savoury flavour.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish15 minServes 4108 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: asparagus

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

HB-18070 · Hand-built original

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Grilled peppers

Sweet bell pepper quarters grilled under a lid until smoky and tender, steamed in their own juices, then stirred with capers, red wine vinegar and basil.

Side dishes40 minServes 4-6VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: removed

HB-13947 · Hand-built original

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Grilled scallop, sea spaghetti and crispy scales

Diver scallops are grilled in their shells and sliced over sea spaghetti in a reduced kelp and scallop roe broth, finished with sea truffle oil and crisp fried fish scales.

Light meals & snacks2 hr 30 minServes 25 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: scallop

HB-7168 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Shrimp Salad

A smoky chipotle-lime shrimp salad with grilled corn, black beans, avocado, red onion and cherry tomatoes over romaine, all tossed in a cilantro-chipotle vinaigrette.

AmericanSalad, Side Dish50 minServes 6358 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-17674 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Shrimp Salad with Lemongrass, Mint and Roasted Chili

Warm shrimp are tossed with thinly sliced lemongrass, mint, scallions and carrot in a roasted chili and lime dressing. Served on lettuce leaves, it is aromatic and moderately spicy.

ThaiSalad20 minServes 2139 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: sticky rice, jasmine rice, iced tea

HB-18616 · Hand-built original

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Grilled squid with mushrooms and chicken fat

Whole squid grilled in garlic chicken fat, sliced and served in bowls of mushroom broth with sauteed mushrooms, roast onion petals, kumquat and lemon.

Light meals & snacks2 hr 30 minServes 4154 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-13955 · Hand-built original

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