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Peach Burrata Salad

Arugula with peaches, tomatoes, cherries and burrata, finished with basil, walnuts and balsamic glaze.

AmericanMain Course, Salad20 minServes 4274 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: walnuts

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

HB-4503 · Hand-built original

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Peach Salad

Peach Salad is a Italian side salad centred on peaches. It combines small peaches or 2 large peaches, loosely packed rocket/arugula, ball buffalo or cow’s milk mozzarella for a straightforward, balanced result.

ItalianSide Salad10 minServes 4230 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: peaches

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

HB-3716 · Hand-built original

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Peach Salad II with Orange Poppyseed Dressing

Peach Salad II with Orange Poppyseed Dressing is a Western side salad centred on arugula. It combines baby rocket/arugula, yellow peaches, walnuts for a straightforward, balanced result.

WesternSide Salad15 minServes 6232 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: arugula

HB-3717 · Hand-built original

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Peanut and coconut balls

No-bake peanut and coconut balls with dates, chia seeds and linseeds, rolled in extra linseeds to coat.

Light meals & snacks30 minMakes 20VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: flaxseeds

HB-14759 · Hand-built original

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Peanut Brittle

Classic buttery peanut brittle cooked to the hard-crack stage, foamed with baking soda and cracked into shards.

AmericanAppetizer, Dessert, Snack30 minServes 12269 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-17591 · Hand-built original

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Peanut Butter Banana Brownies

Chocolate brownies made with mashed ripe banana and swirled with creamy peanut butter on top before baking.

AmericanSnack40 minServes 8313 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: banana

Pairs well with: milk, coffee

HB-5499 · Hand-built original

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Peanut butter cookie ice cream sandwiches with caramel chocolate sauce

Three-ingredient peanut butter cookies sandwiched with vanilla ice cream and a dark chocolate caramel sauce.

Desserts1 hrMakes 16 cookies and 8 ice cream sandwiches3 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-14764 · Hand-built original

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Peanut Butter Cup Granola Bars

Pressed no-bake bars of peanut butter, honey and rolled oats with shredded coconut and peanut butter cup pieces, chilled and drizzled with chocolate.

AmericanSnack25 minServes 8388 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-11970 · Hand-built original

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Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

No-bake cookies made by boiling sugar, butter, and milk, then stirring in peanut butter and old-fashioned oats. The mixture is spooned onto parchment and left to set.

AmericanSnack45 min24 cookies189 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: peanut butter

Pairs well with: milk, coffee

HB-5488 · Hand-built original

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

No-bake bites of rolled oats, peanut butter, flaxmeal, maple syrup and honey with vanilla, frozen briefly for easy rolling and folded through with chocolate chips.

AmericanSnack0 min15 bites (approx)41 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: peanut butter

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

HB-7865 · Hand-built original

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Peanut Ginger Tofu Sandwich

Crispy baked tofu strips coated in a peanut ginger dressing and flour are layered in rolls with avocado, herbs and a cabbage, carrot and red onion slaw dressed in the same peanut ginger blend.

AmericanMain course0 min4 sandwiches358 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-7868 · Hand-built original

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Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Rocket

Ripe pear slices, toasted walnuts and crumbled blue cheese layered over peppery rocket with a light honey and mustard dressing.

WesternSide Salad15 minServes 5442 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: apples

HB-7870 · Hand-built original

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Pearl Barley Soup

A vegetable soup of pearl barley with carrot, celery, swede and mushrooms in vegetable stock, finished with fresh parsley.

WesternSoup55 minServes 4248 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: extra virgin olive oil

Pairs well with: crusty bread, grilled cheese sandwich, green salad

HB-7874 · Hand-built original

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Peas and greens

Leeks, spring greens and peas simmered briefly in stock and sharpened at the end with wine vinegar.

Side dishes1 hrServes 4-614 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter

HB-14779 · Hand-built original

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Pecan Cookie Balls

Buttery, crumbly cookie balls made with chopped pecans and vanilla, baked and shaken in powdered sugar to coat.

AmericanSnack20 minServes 24188 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pecans

Pairs well with: coffee, tea

HB-5504 · Hand-built original

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Pen Patat

Pen Patat is a traditional Haitian sweet potato pudding that is rich, flavorful, and often enjoyed as a dessert or snack. It holds cultural significance as a comfort food, often made during family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the use of local ingredients.

HaitianTypically served during family gatherings, celebrations, and as a comforting snack.1 hr 5 min8 servings271 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: potatoes

HB-1706 · Hand-built original

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Peperonata (pepper and onion stew)

Peperonata (pepper and onion stew) is a side dishes built around lbs. It takes 65 min in total and serves 4. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.

Side Dishes1 hr 5 minServes 498 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: ½ oz red onions

HB-1707 · Hand-built original

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Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip

A warm baked cheese dip of cream cheese, cheddar and pepper jack with green onions and Cajun seasoning, topped with red pepper jelly.

CajunAppetizerVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: cheese

HB-12499 · Hand-built original

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Pepper Pasta Salad

Rigatoni tossed with slow-cooked bell peppers and Fresno chiles, ricotta salata and basil.

Italian-inspiredSalad6 servings383 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: bell pepper

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-4784 · Hand-built original

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Peppermint Buddies

Chex cereal coated in melted white almond bark with crushed candy canes, then shaken in powdered sugar for a sweet peppermint snack mix.

AmericanDessert, Snack15 minServes 16352 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chocolate

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

HB-7885 · Hand-built original

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Pepperoni Pizza Dip

A baked, bubbling dip of cream cheese, pizza sauce and pepperoni under melted Italian cheese.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack20 minServes 10139 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: ounces cream cheese

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

HB-14785 · Hand-built original

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Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls is a American appetizer, snack centred on bought. It combines recipe Quick and Easy Pizza Dough, Homemade Pizza Sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese for a straightforward, balanced result.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack30 minServes 8299 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bought

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

HB-3723 · Hand-built original

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Perfect Crispy French Fries

Twice-fried russet fries, simmered first in vinegar water, that stay crisp well after they cool.

WesternSide35 minServes 4185 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: edward

HB-14788 · Hand-built original

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Perfect Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin purée and a four-spice blend give these muffins a soft, light crumb deep with autumn flavour. They stir together in two bowls and bake in just over twenty minutes.

AmericanBreakfast, Snack30 minServes 12277 kcalVegetarianDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-17997 · Hand-built original

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Perfect Ramen Eggs

Eggs simmered for 7 minutes, chilled in ice water and peeled, then marinated in soy sauce, mirin and sake for at least 4 hours until the whites are seasoned through.

JapaneseSide40 minServes 4100 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: noodles

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

HB-10412 · Hand-built original

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Perfect sushi rice

Short-grain rice simmered, rested and folded with sweet vinegar seasoning until glossy and sticky.

JapaneseSide dishes2 hr 30 minMakes 2½ lb cooked rice72 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-14794 · Hand-built original

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Perfectly Sweet Cannoli Dip

A sweet, creamy dip of strained ricotta and mascarpone with orange zest, mini chocolate chips and pistachios, made for scooping.

AmericanAppetizer30 minServes 8345 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: strained

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

HB-17478 · Hand-built original

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Perilla Leaf Jaban

Shredded perilla leaves stir-fried slowly until crisp and savoury-sweet, finished with perilla oil and sesame seeds.

KoreanSide30 minServes 447 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: perilla leaves

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

HB-15979 · Hand-built original

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Perilla Leaf Tomato Salsa Salad

A fresh salsa of tomato, onion and jalapeño with shredded perilla leaf standing in for herbs, dressed with olive oil, vinegar and lemon, served with nacho chips.

KoreanSaladServes 2351 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: tomato

Pairs well with: nacho chips, grilled meat, tortilla

HB-15977 · Hand-built original

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Perilla Oil Fried Eggs

Eggs fried sunny and soft in perilla oil that has first been infused with green onion. Soy sauce drizzled around the pan's edge and a little black pepper finish them, ready to slide over rice.

KoreanSideVegetarianDairy-free

Main ingredient: egg

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup, pickled radish

HB-16160 · Hand-built original

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