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Sancocho Panameño (Panamanian Chicken Stew)

Sancocho Panameño (Panamanian Chicken Stew) is a Panamanian soups built around chicken. It takes 55 min in total and serves 4. It pairs well with roasted potatoes and rice pilaf.

PanamanianSoups55 minServes 41748 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-1992 · Hand-built original

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Sandwich Bread Without Yeast

Sandwich Bread Without Yeast is an Australian, Western breads built around note.

Australian, WesternBreads55 minServes 16146 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: plain all-purpose flour

HB-3162 · Hand-built original

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Sangria Cranberry Sauce

Fresh cranberries simmered in sangria with orange juice, diced apple and a cinnamon stick, finished with orange zest and chilled until set.

AmericanSide2 hr 35 minServes 1176 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cranberry

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

HB-9465 · Hand-built original

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Santa Maria–Style Pinquito Beans

Santa Maria–Style Pinquito Beans is a American side centred on pinquito beans, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

AmericanSide2 hr6 servings586 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: pinquito beans

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

HB-4113 · Hand-built original

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Santa Veggie Tray

A festive vegetable board arranged as a Santa face, with a hummus center, cauliflower beard, and pepper hat.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish20 minServes 6144 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-15121 · Hand-built original

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Satuéed squid with summer salad and bottarga

Flash-fried squid in chilli, garlic, and lemon over a crisp chicory, fennel, and courgette salad with grated bottarga.

Light meals & snacks40 minServes 2350 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: squid

HB-15126 · Hand-built original

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Saucy Vegetable Stir Fry

Carrot, capsicum, mushrooms and buk choy are stir-fried in stages so each vegetable keeps some bite, then coated in a glossy soy and oyster sauce gravy. Green onions and sesame seeds scatter over the top.

ChineseMains, Side15 minServes 476 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

Pairs well with: fried rice, spring rolls, bok choy, hot and sour soup

HB-8177 · Hand-built original

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Sausage Rolls

Puff pastry rolls filled with a smoked paprika beef and lamb sausage mixture, egg-washed and baked until deeply golden.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr 30 min30 rolls82 kcalDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-10067 · Hand-built original

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Plump white mushroom caps hold a rich sausage and cream cheese filling, baked until the Parmesan tops turn golden. A warm, bite-size appetizer with plenty of savory depth from garlic, onion and parsley.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish20 minServes 2499 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-15136 · Hand-built original

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Sausagemeat stuffing

Sausagemeat binds with breadcrumbs, softened onion, sage, thyme, parsley and chopped dried apricots. Rolled into walnut-sized balls, the stuffing bakes until cooked through.

BritishSide dishes1 hrMakes 6–88 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: onion

HB-8184 · Hand-built original

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Sauteed Mushrooms

Sauteed Mushrooms - perfectly tender, juicy mushrooms sauteed with garlic, thyme, onion, Creole seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Best served as an appetizer or side dish to almost anything. Quick, easy and utterly tasty!

AfricanSide10 minServes 273 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter

HB-2007 · Hand-built original

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Sautéed Beet Greens

Beet leaves and stems sautéed with shallot, garlic, butter, lemon and thyme.

Side Dish18 minServes 4199 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: stems

HB-4542 · Hand-built original

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Sautéed Caramelised Fennel

Halved fennel bulbs are steamed until just tender, browned in butter and sugar, then braised in cider and cider vinegar until silky. The pan juices reduce at the end to a glossy caramel glaze.

BritishSide dishes1 hr 30 minServes 4-651 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: fennel

HB-15140 · Hand-built original

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Sautéed Eggplant

Eggplant chunks sautéed in garlic and chili-flecked olive oil until they soften and brown like mushrooms, finished with chopped Italian parsley. A simple contorno whose whole point is the clean taste of fresh eggplant.

Side DishesServes 458 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-8185 · Hand-built original

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Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic

Bright green beans are blanched until vivid, then tossed briefly in olive oil with garlic until the garlic turns golden and crisp. A fast, clean-tasting side that suits almost any main.

WesternSide Dish13 minServes 250 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: green beans

HB-15141 · Hand-built original

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Sautéed Plaice with Broad Beans, Crème Fraîche and Queen Scallops

Lightly floured plaice fillets are pan-fried and finished with lime, while queen scallops and double-podded broad beans are warmed with ginger and vermouth. Crème fraîche and soft herbs bring the two pans together on the plate.

Light meals & snacks1 hrServes 4201 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pepper

HB-15142 · Hand-built original

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Sautéed Spinach with Garlic

Baby spinach wilts in olive oil with thinly sliced garlic and chili flakes, then gets a squeeze of lemon to brighten it. Served the moment it collapses, while the leaves are still glossy and green.

MediterraneanSide2 to 4 as a side dish159 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-15143 · Hand-built original

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Savory Pumpkin and Radicchio Tart

Savory Pumpkin and Radicchio Tart is a Italian appetizers built around cup. It takes 60 min in total and serves 8. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.

ItalianAppetizers1 hrServes 8168 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: whole grain farro flour

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

HB-2008 · Hand-built original

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Savory Pumpkin Fritters

These savory Pumpkin Fritters are crisp, golden, and ready in 30 minutes using canned pumpkin. Serve with an easy garlic herb dipping sauce.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack30 minServes 4438 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-2009 · Hand-built original

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Savoury granola

Savoury granola is a home-style side dishes centred on almonds. It combines 2oz almonds, 2oz cashews, 2oz rolled oats for a straightforward, balanced result.

Side dishes1 hrMakes 1 batch490 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: almonds

HB-3798 · Hand-built original

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Savta's Green Bean Salad

Green beans blanch for three minutes, red capsicum strips blister in a smoking skillet, and a hot garlic, caper, cumin and coriander seed dressing pours over both. Chervil, tarragon, green onions and lemon zest are tossed through just before serving.

Middle EasternSide Salad25 minServes 4129 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: green beans

HB-7794 · Hand-built original

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Scallion Ginger Poached Chicken

Deboned chicken thighs poached gently over their own bones in hot chicken stock with ginger and garlic, brushed with sesame oil and served sliced with ginger scallion oil and a shallot sauce; the poaching broth is served as soup.

AsianSoup20 minServes 4886 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-10960 · Hand-built original

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Scallion Oil Noodles

Noodles dressed with oil slowly infused with green onions until they crisp and darken, seasoned with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce and sugar.

AsianAppetizer35 minServes 641 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: noodles

HB-10961 · Hand-built original

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Scallion Pancakes (Shallot Pancakes)

Flaky Chinese scallion pancakes are rolled, coiled and rolled again so the layers separate as they fry, with chopped scallions trapped between them. A soy and black vinegar dip with optional chili paste goes alongside.

Asian, ChineseAppetizer, Starter30 minServes 4431 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: flour

HB-15148 · Hand-built original

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Scallop Ceviche with Peas, Radishes and Smoked Roe

Diced raw scallop is dressed in lemon and rapeseed oil with fresh peas and radish, spooned over crème fraîche in scallop shells. The scallop roes are smoked, dried and grated over the top as a savory seasoning.

BritishStarters & nibbles2 hr 30 minServes 228 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: scallop

HB-15149 · Hand-built original

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Scalloped Corn Casserole

A baked side dish of corn kernels in an egg and half-and-half custard with white cheddar, finished with a buttered cracker and cheese topping. Scalloped corn is a traditional Thanksgiving side dish.

AmericanSide1 hr 10 minVegetarianGluten-free

Main ingredient: corn

Pairs well with: vegetable salads, meat dishes

HB-5540 · Hand-built original

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School Lunch Steamed Eggs

Eggs beaten with water, tuna fish sauce and cooking wine are mixed with minced carrot, onion, chives and sesame seeds and steamed for 20 minutes. The block sets firm enough to slice, school-lunch style.

KoreanSideGluten-freeDairy-free

Main ingredient: eggs

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

HB-15951 · Hand-built original

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Scotch eggs two ways

Two takes on the classic Scotch egg: smoked haddock, spiced rice and herbs wrapped around a soft-boiled egg, or traditional seasoned pork sausage meat. Serve with chutney mayonnaise and pickled cucumber, or piccalilli and watercress.

BritishLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minServes 31528 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-2014 · Hand-built original

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Scotch Eggs(Baked or Fried)

Baked Scotch Eggs – Hard-boiled egg wrapped in a Flavorful Spicy Ground beef or Sausage , rolled in delicious crunchy case – Baked or Fried to Perfection ! Big, meaty and satisfying, Great as an appetizer, for brunch , breakfast or picnic.

AfricanAppetizer55 minServes 4655 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-2015 · Hand-built original

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