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Onion-Wrapped Flying Dutchman Burgers

Double cheeseburgers with a pink burger spread, sandwiched between caramelised onion rounds instead of bread buns — the onion-wrapped burger, with cheese melted into both the patties and the onions.

AmericanMain course1 hrMakes 2 burgers1120 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: french fries, coleslaw, potato salad, pickles

HB-18811 · Hand-built original

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Orange, puy lentil and pearl barley salad with eggs

A grain salad of pearl barley and Puy lentils with olives, pecans and orange segments under a balsamic and maple dressing, topped with wedges of boiled egg.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 2919 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lentil

HB-17864 · Hand-built original

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Original Cheesecake

Original Cheesecake is a Berry Cuisine, Strawberry Cuisine, Cheese Cuisine, Cream Cheese Cuisine, Cake Cuisine, Cheesecake Cuisine, Sugar Cuisine, Fruit Juice Cuisine, Lemon Juice Cuisine, Cracker Cuisine, Graham Cracker Cuisine, Cream Cuisine, Whipped Cream Cuisine, Sour Cream Cuisine, Cornstarch Cuisine, Wheat Flour Cuisine, White Flour Cuisine, All-Purpose Flour Cuisine, Kosher Salt Cuisine, Vanilla Extract Cuisine, Cooking Spray Cuisine, Butter Cuisine, Spring Recipe Cuisine, Roasting Pan Cuisine, Citrus Fruit Cuisine, Lemon Cuisine, Water Cuisine nut-free, birthday, birthday party, entertaining, dessert, snack built around spray. Ready in 8 h.

nut-free, birthday, birthday party, Entertaining, dessert, snack8 hr12 - 14 serving(s)276 kcalDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: spray

HB-0656 · Hand-built original

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Orkney scallops with Indonesian rice porridge and turmeric broth

Seared scallops served over a soft jasmine rice porridge with an aromatic turmeric, lemongrass and lime leaf broth poured over at the table.

Thai and South-East AsianLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 4402 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-14684 · Hand-built original

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Orzo Pasta Salad

This Orzo Pasta Salad is filled with fresh veggies and zesty lemon flavor that will excite your tastebuds. It's perfect for your next potluck, party, or a refreshing and unique meal this summer.

American, Italian, Italian AmericanSalad50 minServes 6148 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pasta

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

HB-1609 · Hand-built original

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Ossetian beet tops and cheese pies

Soft yeast dough wraps a filling of wilted beetroot tops, garlic, feta, raclette, spring onions and dill, then the flat pies flatten further under your palms and bake hot and fast. Melted butter brushed over the finished pies keeps the crusts rich and glossy.

East EuropeanLight meals & snacks2 hr 30 minServes 617 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: yeast

HB-7790 · Hand-built original

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Our best No Mayo Coleslaw

Shredded green cabbage, shaved fennel, red apple and dill are tossed in a mustard and apple cider vinegar dressing with no mayonnaise anywhere in sight. Caraway seeds go over the slaw, which then rests for at least an hour so the cabbage wilts into the dressing.

WesternSides15 minServes 1084 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: large head green cabbage

HB-7795 · Hand-built original

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Our Very Best Mashed Potatoes

Yukon Gold potatoes simmer with whole garlic cloves, then get riced while hot and folded with thyme-steeped milk and butter. Sour cream stirred in at the end keeps the mash silky and just tangy.

Side55 min8–10 servings131 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-7796 · Hand-built original

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Oven Baked Rice and Vegetables

Basmati rice starts baking under foil with broth, garlic, carrots and butter while a bowl of mixed vegetables gets the same paprika and thyme spice mix. The vegetables then roast on top of the rice at a higher heat, and everything is fluffed together with parsley.

Main, Side1 hrServes 5251 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7801 · Hand-built original

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Oven Roasted Crispy Kalettes

Kalettes tossed with olive oil, garlic, onion and chili powders, roasted at high heat and finished with parmesan and lemon.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 366 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: kale

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

HB-11053 · Hand-built original

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Pakora (Indian Vegetable Fritters)

Indian fritters of potato, cauliflower and onion in a spiced chickpea flour batter, served with a coriander mint sauce.

IndianAppetiser, Light Meal, Starter40 minServes 4064 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-3703 · Hand-built original

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Paleo Bacon Sausage Stuffing

A bread-free stuffing of roasted butternut squash cubes with Italian sausage, bacon, apple, celery and dried cranberries seasoned with sage, thyme and rosemary, baked in a Dutch oven.

AmericanSide1 hr 20 minServes 8292 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-12210 · Hand-built original

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Paleo Crack Clusters

Nut clusters of almonds, pecans and pepitas bound with honey, baked, broken apart and drizzled with melted chocolate and sea salt.

AmericanSnackServes 12197 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: almonds

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

HB-11915 · Hand-built original

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Paleo Sweet Potato Bake

Thinly sliced sweet potatoes packed upright in a baking dish with onion tucked between the slices, baked under dressing and topped with rosemary and pecans.

AmericanSideServes 4250 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sweet potato

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

HB-11951 · Hand-built original

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Pan-Fried Bok Choy Dumplings (Vegan)

Two-tone dumplings — white dough wrapped in spinach-green dough — filled with bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, soy curls or tofu, carrot and scallions, pan-fried and steamed in the pan.

ChineseAppetizer1 hr 30 minServes 3528 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-9557 · Hand-built original

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Pan-Fried Potatoes

Cubed russet potatoes tossed in olive oil with Italian seasoning, garlic powder and rosemary, skillet-fried until tender inside and crisp at the edges.

AmericanSide Dish20 minServes 4246 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: russet potatoes

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

HB-14712 · Hand-built original

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Panamanian Sancocho

This classic and versatile dish is not one to miss in the dinner table! You can enjoy this dish as a main course, side dish, or even an appetizer. If you're just learning the ropes around cooking, then soup recipes are a great place to start.

PanamanianSoup2 hr 15 minServes 4788 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-1649 · Hand-built original

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Panamanian Soup or Sancocho

This exquisite dish is made with chicken, vegetables, and greens, all cooked to perfection. And to give it a final touch, it's served with some fresh green sprigs that enhance its flavor!

PanamanianSoups1 hr 10 min6 Servings439 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-1650 · Hand-built original

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