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Hot honey halloumi avocado toast

Golden fried halloumi dipped in lime, served over garlic avocado mash on sourdough toast with a chilli honey drizzle and coriander.

Light meals & snacks40 minServes 2-3369 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: honey

HB-14110 · Hand-built original

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Hot honey salmon and rice bowl

This high protein charred salmon rice bowl makes for a speedy weeknight dinner or lunch, coming together in less than 30 minutes. Each serving provides 745 kcal, 38.8g protein, 58.4g carbohydrate (of which 17.9g sugars), 38.3g fat (of which 7.7g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 2.13g salt.

Main course1 hrServes 2745 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-2985 · Hand-built original

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Hot Onion Cheese Dip

Sweet onions, Swiss, Parmesan, and cream cheese baked until bubbly with a golden crust. An easy hot dip for game days, holidays, and parties.

AmericanAppetizer1 hrServes 8366 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: temperature

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

HB-2617 · Hand-built original

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Hot Pickle And Cheese Cracker Dip

A warm baked dip of cream cheese, sour cream and dill relish under crushed cheese crackers, served with crudites and extra crackers.

Appetizer25 min8–10 servings239 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

HB-7297 · Hand-built original

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Hot smoked salmon, baked wasabi mushrooms and black rice

Flaked hot smoked salmon over black rice with slow-roasted tomatoes, wasabi-crumb mushrooms and a miso, ginger and tahini dressing on crisp leaves.

JapaneseLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 22500 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-14115 · Hand-built original

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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

A creamy baked dip of cream cheese, mozzarella and parmesan with garlic, chopped artichokes and spinach, served hot and bubbling.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack25 minServes 12187 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: ounce cream cheese

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

HB-14116 · Hand-built original

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Hot-and-Sour Fruit Salad

Pineapple, mango, kiwi, berries and watermelon tossed with a hot and sour dressing of chiles, fish sauce, lime, dried shrimp and toasted rice powder.

Salad15 min4-6 servings103 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-7299 · Hand-built original

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Hotteok-Style Glazed Rice Cakes

Pan-fried rice cake slices wear a brown sugar and cinnamon glaze that tastes like the inside of a hotteok. Toasted pumpkin seeds and almonds add crunch to the chewy cakes.

KoreanSnackVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: rice cakes

Pairs well with: milk, tea, coffee, fresh fruit

HB-17092 · Hand-built original

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How to Boil Corn on the Cob

Corn halves boiled briefly in water enriched with milk, butter, sugar and salt until bright yellow and tender.

Side Dish15 minServes 8132 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: corn

HB-7300 · Hand-built original

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How to cook aubergines

Aubergines three ways from one kitchen session: pan-fried slices with yoghurt, grilled halves with lemon and garlic, and roasted wedges in soy and oil.

Side dishes1 hrServes 4VegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: aubergines

HB-14120 · Hand-built original

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How to cook brown rice

Brown rice boiled in plenty of water like pasta, drained thoroughly and rested so the grains finish steaming, with a baked alternative using boiling water.

Asian, Indian, WesternRice, Side31 minServes 31327 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

HB-7301 · Hand-built original

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How to Cook Bulgur Wheat

Bulgur wheat simmered in broth until tender and rested before fluffing, with a simple hot-water soak method for fine bulgur.

MediterraneanSide0 min6 people205 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: bulgur wheat

Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives

HB-7302 · Hand-built original

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How to cook courgettes

Courgettes cooked three ways: fried rounds with a sweet chilli and soy glaze, baked wedges with chilli flakes and mint, and spiralised strands tossed with pesto.

Side dishes1 hrServes 2981 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: trrimmed

HB-14121 · Hand-built original

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How to cook rice - perfectly and easily

Fluffy white rice by three reliable routes — stovetop absorption, oven baking for larger batches, and a fast microwave method — each rested and fluffed before serving.

Side24 minServes 31180 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-14122 · Hand-built original

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How to Make French Fries or Frites

Russet potato sticks soaked in cold water, fried gently at 325°F until tender, chilled, then fried again at 400°F until deep golden and crisp. Sea salt goes on while the frites are hot from the second fry.

FrenchSide1 hrServes 4184 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: potatoes

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

HB-14126 · Hand-built original

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How to Roast Delicata Squash

Delicata squash half-moons tossed in melted butter with salt and pepper and roasted cut-side down until golden on both sides.

AmericanSide Dish0 minServes 41320 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: delicata squash

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

HB-7308 · Hand-built original

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Hummingbird Cupcakes

Banana, pineapple and coconut cupcakes with pecans and warm spices, frosted with a whipped cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of crushed pecans.

AmericanDessert, Snack1 hr 5 minServes 24432 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-14131 · Hand-built original

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Hummus

TurkishSideVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

HB-1153 · Hand-built original

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Hummus

A smooth chickpea hummus with tahini, lemon and garlic, blended from dried or tinned chickpeas with their skins removed.

Middle EasternAppetizer0 minServes 6318 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chickpeas

HB-7314 · Hand-built original

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Hummus with buttermilk flatbreads

Chickpea hummus blended with smoked paprika, cumin seeds and buttermilk, garnished with reserved chickpeas and paprika, served with nigella seed buttermilk flatbreads cooked dry in a hot pan. The flatbreads cut into triangles for dipping.

Turkish and Middle EasternLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 435 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: garnish

HB-18352 · Hand-built original

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Ibihaza

Ibihaza is a Rwandan side built around oil.

RwandanSideVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: olive oil

HB-1157 · Hand-built original

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Ibirayi n'Ibishyimbo (Rwandan Bean Soup with Fish)

Ibirayi n'ibishyimbo is a delicious and hearty Rwandan bean soup that features a combination of tender beans and fish. It is a popular dish in Rwanda, often enjoyed as a nutritious and comforting meal. This soup is packed with flavors from aromatic spices and herbs, making it a satisfying and flavorful option.

RwandanSoupsGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tilapia

HB-1159 · Hand-built original

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Ice Cream Sandwich Cookie

Marbled matcha and cocoa butter cookies baked fresh, then sandwiched with ice cream and strawberry jam.

KoreanDessertVegetarian

Main ingredient: cookies

Pairs well with: milk, coffee, tea

HB-16625 · Hand-built original

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Ice cream sandwiches

No-churn vanilla ice cream served between two chocolate chip cookies is the ultimate summer dessert. Try decorating yours with your favourite ice cream toppings - like honeycomb, sprinkles or chopped nuts. For this recipe you will need a hand-held electric whisk or stand mixer and a thermometer.

AmericanDesserts12 hr 30 minVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-2991 · Hand-built original

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Iceberg Lettuce Dill Salad

A crisp iceberg salad with red cabbage, snow peas, dill, coriander and shallot, dressed in a verjuice and lemon dressing that first marinates the herbs and shallot.

Salad10 minServes 4103 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: iceberg lettuce

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-14244 · Hand-built original

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Iceberg Wedge Salad

Cold iceberg wedges under a tangy yogurt and mayonnaise dressing, showered with crisp bacon, minced onion, scallion, and Parmesan. Chilling the wedges after their cold soak makes them shatteringly crisp.

KoreanSaladGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: iceberg lettuce

Pairs well with: grilled chicken, tomato soup, garlic bread, steak

HB-16686 · Hand-built original

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Inari Sushi

Seasoned sushi rice tucked into sweet simmered tofu pouches — a lunchbox favourite.

JapaneseSnack30 minServes 4630 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: miso soup, pickles, cucumber salad

HB-5594 · Hand-built original

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Incredible BBQ Grilled Vegetables - marinated!

Large pieces of peppers, onion, eggplant, zucchini, asparagus and mushrooms grilled until charred at the edges and tossed while hot in a lemon herb dressing.

WesternMains, Side Dish40 minServes 859 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-7320 · Hand-built original

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Indian Salad

An Indian chopped salad of cucumber, tomato, red onion and pomegranate with lime and green chillies.

IndianSalad30 minServes 6–82 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

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

HB-4027 · Hand-built original

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Indian/Parsi Eggplant Pickle

A fiery, sweet-sour eggplant pickle simmered in oil with whole spices, garlic, ginger and chillies until the oil rises, then bottled for the fridge.

IndianSideabout 2 quarts/1.9 L449 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: eggplant

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

HB-14143 · Hand-built original

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Individual Seven Layer Dip

Individual cups of seven layer dip: seasoned refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheddar, tomatoes, olives and green onions. Party food that is always a hit, with a chip for scooping.

MexicanAppetizer, Snack20 minServes 12177 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beans

Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo

HB-18121 · Hand-built original

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