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Tahini-Creamed Chard

Middle Eastern Swiss chard with onions and garlic, served over a tahini and cumin sauce with sesame seeds.

Middle EasternSide1 hrServes 4–6172 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: Swiss chard

HB-3996 · Hand-built original

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Taiwanese Braised Cold Dish

Hard-boiled eggs, tofu and kelp simmered in a soy and scallion-sauce braising liquid with star anise, bay, dried shiitake and Sichuan peppercorn, then rested overnight and served cold.

TaiwaneseAppetizer2 hrServes 273 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-11071 · Hand-built original

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Taiwanese Pickled Cabbage

Cabbage and carrot salted and sugared, squeezed dry, tossed with Thai chilies and covered in a cooled rice vinegar brine, then rested overnight.

AsianAppetizer24 hr 45 minServes 8228 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: carrot

HB-11087 · Hand-built original

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Taiwanese Popcorn Mushroom

Oyster mushrooms marinated in soy, garlic and five-spice, bound with rice flour and egg, coated in tapioca starch and fried with Thai basil.

AsianAppetizer30 minServes 4445 kcalDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mushrooms

HB-11088 · Hand-built original

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Taiwanese Soy Sauce Noodles

A single portion of noodles tossed in a bowl sauce of soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar and sesame oil, with chili oil, green onion and cilantro on top.

AsianAppetizer5 minServes 1668 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: noodles

HB-11092 · Hand-built original

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Taiwanese Street Corn

Whole corn coated in a Japanese mayo and vegetarian oyster sauce mixture seasoned with garlic powder, five-spice, chili flakes and black pepper, air-fried until hot and browned at the edges.

AsianAppetizer23 minServes 332 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: corn

HB-11094 · Hand-built original

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Taiwanese Tender Short Ribs

Short ribs seared, pressure-cooked in soy, dark soy, oyster sauce, honey and five-spice with garlic and green onion, then simmered until the sauce becomes a thick glaze.

AsianAppetizer50 minServes 4443 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: short ribs

HB-11096 · Hand-built original

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Tako Octopus Poke

Tender octopus poke with sesame and ginger — chewy in the best way.

HawaiianStarter25 minServes 4145 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: octopus

Pairs well with: rice, seaweed salad, beer snacks

HB-5834 · Hand-built original

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Takoyaki

Japanese batter balls cooked in a takoyaki pan with octopus and green onion, finished with takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise and bonito flakes.

AsianAppetizer25 minServes 4130 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-11099 · Hand-built original

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Takoyaki (Grilled Octopus Balls)

Crisp, golden balls of dashi batter filled with boiled octopus, green onions and pickled red ginger, served with takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes and aonori.

JapaneseAppetizer35 minServings: 26 pieces7 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: octopus

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

HB-8543 · Hand-built original

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Taleggio and Pear Panini

Ciabatta panini with Taleggio, pear, honey and arugula.

Sandwich4 servings380 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: bread

HB-5040 · Hand-built original

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Tandoori Chicken Wings

Wings in a tandoori marinade, roasted until the skin crisps and chars.

IndianStarter45 minServes 4437 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken wings

Pairs well with: raita, salad, naan

HB-5665 · Hand-built original

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Tandoori cod burger

Cod fillets coated in a tandoori masala yoghurt marinade, pan-fried and served on toasted brioche with a mint, red onion and pickled cucumber salad.

IndianLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 2301 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: cod

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

HB-15512 · Hand-built original

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Tandoori Grilled Carrots

Carrot sticks marinated in spiced yoghurt with ginger, garlic and Kashmiri chilli, grilled until tender and caramelised at the edges.

IndianSide2 to 4 servings204 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: carrots

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

HB-15513 · Hand-built original

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Tangerine Burrata Salad

A winter salad of sprout greens, tangerine slices and cherry tomatoes around a whole burrata, with a fresh tangerine and honey dressing. Grana Padano shavings add a salty finish.

KoreanSaladServes 266 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: burrata cheese

Pairs well with: crusty bread, pasta, grilled chicken, fruit

HB-15947 · Hand-built original

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Tangy and Spicy Chinese Pickled Cucumbers

Thin cucumber slices salted to draw out water, then tossed with garlic, chilies, ginger and Sichuan peppercorns under hot oil with soy sauce, rice vinegar and sugar.

AsianAppetizer2 hr 10 minServes 848 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cucumber

HB-11101 · Hand-built original

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Tangy Turmeric Quinoa Salad

Quinoa simmered with turmeric, cumin and onion, then tossed warm with garbanzo beans and unsweetened cranberries and topped with hazelnuts and thyme.

AmericanSaladServes 4319 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: quinoa

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

HB-12172 · Hand-built original

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Tapado

Meet Tapado, a soulful fish and coconut stew from Guatemala's Caribbean coast. Rich coconut milk mingles with tender yuca, sweet plantain and fresh fish to create a bowl that tastes of the tropics in every spoonful. Naturally gluten-free and lactose-free, it is nourishing enough for an everyday supper yet special enough for a celebration. If you are craving something warming with a genuine hint of the Caribbean, this is the dish to bring to your table.

GuatemalanSoups1–2 servings2030 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: freshwater

HB-2297 · Hand-built original

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Tapenade

A Provençal olive spread blended from Kalamata olives, capers and anchovy with lemon, brandy, mustard and olive oil.

FrenchAppetizer2 cups37 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: Kalamata olives

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

HB-15518 · Hand-built original

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Tarana Čorba (Macedonian Toasted Crumb Pasta Soup)

Hand-rubbed dried pasta crumbs toasted in butter until nutty, then simmered into a thick paprika-scented soup and finished with crumbled white cheese melting through it.

MacedonianSoups35 min4 servings193 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pasta

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

HB-2299 · Hand-built original

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Tartar Sauce

Mayonnaise mixed with onion, capers, dill pickles, parsley and dill; chilled before serving.

Americancondiment, sauce, Side Dish15 minServes 1697 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mayonnaise

HB-4586 · Hand-built original

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Tassot Bèf (Haitian Fried Beef)

The beef of the fritay platter: cubes washed with citrus, marinated in epis, cooked tender, then fried crisp and tossed with peppers, onion and a splash of their own juices. Serve with pikliz and fried plantains.

HaitianAppetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish45 minServes 4682 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: pikliz, banan peze, fried plantains

HB-4263 · Hand-built original

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Tater Tot Chaat

Crisp baked tater tots tossed in spiced ghee and plated over lime yogurt with tamarind chutney, a green herb chutney, pomegranate seeds and sev.

Snack45 min6 servings99 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tots

HB-8554 · Hand-built original

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