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A lemongrass, lime leaf, galangal, shallot and Thai chili broth with shrimp, enoki and oyster mushrooms, finished with fish sauce, shrimp oil and lime juice.
Main ingredient: shrimp
Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw
HB-11124 · Hand-built original
A hot and sour Thai prawn soup built on a broth from the prawn heads and shells with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves, finished with fish sauce, lime juice and evaporated milk.
Main ingredient: shrimp
Pairs well with: Jasmine rice
HB-8642 · Hand-built original
Tomatillos, onion, jalapeño and garlic broiled until charred, then puréed with cilantro, lime and a touch of sugar. A bright green salsa with real depth from the roasting, made for spooning over everything.
Main ingredient: removed
Pairs well with: mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, elote, pico de gallo
HB-15616 · Hand-built original
Plum and sundried tomatoes simmered with stock, blended with soured cream and served with pesto and basil.
Main ingredient: tomatoes
Pairs well with: crusty bread, grilled cheese sandwich, green salad
HB-4594 · Hand-built original
Sliced tomatoes layered with tinned artichokes, capers, red onion and oregano, dressed simply with olive oil, lemon and flaky salt. Five minutes of resting turns the tomato juices into the dressing.
Main ingredient: baby capers
HB-15617 · Hand-built original
A summer quinoa platter layered with sliced ripe tomatoes and pitted cherries, lemon-soaked shallots, pistachios and shredded mint under olive oil.
Main ingredient: quinoa
HB-8643 · Hand-built original
Halved doughballs buttered and spread with goats' cheese mixed with red pesto and thyme, topped with a cherry tomato slice and Parmesan, then baked until crisp. Small, warm, meat-free canapés that assemble ahead and bake in 10 minutes.
Main ingredient: doughballs
HB-15619 · Hand-built original
Long grain rice simmered with tomato paste, paprika and basil, finished with fresh basil.
Main ingredient: rice
Pairs well with: grilled chicken, baked salmon, meatballs, pork chops
HB-4972 · Hand-built original
Ripe Roma tomatoes marinated briefly with basil, olive oil and a touch of balsamic until their juices turn into the dressing.
Main ingredient: large roma tomatoes
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-17579 · Hand-built original
Tomato bruschetta is a appetizers built around slices. It takes 15 min in total and serves 8. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.
Main ingredient: rustic homemade-style bread
HB-2374 · Hand-built original
Toasted crusty bread spread with Cheddar mayonnaise and topped with salted tomato slices.
Main ingredient: tomato
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-4789 · Hand-built original
Sauteed tomatoes and green onion simmered in stock, thickened with a cornstarch slurry, with beaten egg drizzled in from a height to form ribbons.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-11126 · Hand-built original
A toasted bread roll layered with melted mozzarella, seasoned tomato, ham, sprouts and spinach, with mustard on the closing half.
Main ingredient: spinach
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-11127 · Hand-built original
Ripe tomato wedges dressed simply by sprinkling them with eschalot, garlic, salt and white pepper, then olive oil, white wine vinegar and basil.
Main ingredient: ripe tomatoes
HB-7687 · Hand-built original
Tomato wedges with shallot, pistachios and watercress in a caramelized honey and fennel vinaigrette.
Main ingredient: tomatoes
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, soup
HB-4814 · Hand-built original
A French-style tomato salad topped with a black olive, caper and anchovy tapenade and parsley. It is salty, bright and fresh.
Main ingredient: rounds
HB-3896 · Hand-built original
A blended soup of whole peeled tomatoes and roasted red peppers with thyme and basil, finished with heavy cream, milk and Parmesan.
Main ingredient: gin
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, crusty bread
HB-10149 · Hand-built original
Tomatoes simmered with onion, carrot and basil, blended smooth and finished with cream and balsamic vinegar.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-4595 · Hand-built original
Crusty artisan bread toasted in olive oil, rubbed with garlic and spread with ricotta, then piled with cherry tomatoes, basil and flaky seasoning.
Main ingredient: bread
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-8647 · Hand-built original
An Italian-style pasta e ceci: chickpeas and small pasta shapes simmered in a tomato and stock broth with garlic, finished with good olive oil. Cheap, quick and filling from store-cupboard tins.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-15624 · Hand-built original
Tomatoes, peaches and cherries with torn burrata in a herbed shallot vinaigrette, finished with toasted seeds.
Main ingredient: tomatoes
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, soup
HB-4723 · Hand-built original
Onion wedges seared cut-side down, then roasted in a paprika, tomato paste and garlic sauce until spoonably tender, served under dill and parsley.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-8648 · Hand-built original
Thick slices of ripe slicer tomatoes dressed at the table with hot sherry-vinegar brown butter and a finish of Maldon salt, with baguette for the juices.
Main ingredient: butter
HB-8649 · Hand-built original
A Spanish plate of seasoned heritage tomatoes with olives and crisp fried soft cheese. It is fresh, salty and rich.
Main ingredient: temperature
HB-3898 · Hand-built original
Butterbeans simmered with shallot and garlic under salted tomato slices, topped with halloumi charred in the pan and glossed with honey and balsamic.
Main ingredient: beefsteak tomatoes
Pairs well with: pita, greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, olives
HB-8650 · Hand-built original
Crispy cod in a light and delicious coconut soup with melting soft yam. Can give you a bit of heat when you put enough chilli and the lemongrass makes it refreshing.
Main ingredient: cod
HB-2376 · Hand-built original
A recipe for Tongan fish and root vegetable soup, a comforting coconut broth simmered with fresh fish and taro.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-2377 · Hand-built original
A hearty Japanese pork and root vegetable miso soup with burdock, taro, daikon, carrot, konnyaku, aburaage and tofu, finished with ginger and miso off the boil.
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
HB-8651 · Hand-built original
Panko-coated pork chops fried crisp and golden, served with a soy, ketchup, Worcestershire, sugar and ground sesame sauce.
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
HB-11128 · Hand-built original
A crisp panko pork cutlet on milk bread with shredded cabbage and a soy, ketchup, Worcestershire and sesame tonkatsu sauce.
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
HB-11129 · Hand-built original
Golden fried chicken thigh pieces and chewy rice cakes under a creamy milk sauce melted with cheddar and Parmesan and warmed with crushed red pepper.
Main ingredient: chicken thigh
Pairs well with: pickled radish, fried dumplings, cola, cucumber pickles
HB-17026 · Hand-built original
Cheese tortellini simmered in a clear broth built on butter-frizzled onion, garlic and shiitake mushrooms with a splash of sherry vinegar.
Main ingredient: tortellini
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone, crusty bread
HB-8655 · Hand-built original
A chilled cheese tortellini salad with roasted red peppers, salami, red onion and baby arugula in a balsamic and olive oil dressing with crushed red pepper.
Main ingredient: tortellini
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone, soup
HB-8656 · Hand-built original
A creamy tomato broth soup with seasoned ground beef, cheese tortellini, spinach and fresh herbs, finished with parmesan.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-10160 · Hand-built original
Shop-bought tortellini is transformed into a nourishing, chilli-spiked soup. Finish with a mountain of salty Parmesan.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2390 · Hand-built original
Tortilla pinwheels layered with tomato sauce, ham, cheddar and mozzarella, baked until the cheese bubbles.
Main ingredient: tortilla
Pairs well with: green salad, pickles, tomato soup, sparkling water
HB-16184 · Hand-built original
A street-style tortilla toast wrapped around a cabbage, carrot and onion omelet with two cheeses, ketchup and a touch of sugar.
Main ingredient: tortilla
Pairs well with: milk, coffee, pickled radish, salad
HB-16187 · Hand-built original
A simple folded tortilla toast with sliced ham and mozzarella, toasted until the outside crisps and the cheese melts.
Main ingredient: tortilla
Pairs well with: salad, soup, coffee
HB-16186 · Hand-built original
Crisp pan-toasted tortilla triangles filled with tomato sauce, bacon, sweet corn and melted mozzarella.
Main ingredient: tortilla
Pairs well with: tomato soup, green salad, pickles, lemonade
HB-16183 · Hand-built original
Green plantains fried, smashed flat, dipped in salted water, and fried a second time until golden and crisp outside and tender inside. A staple Cuban side and snack, served warm with salt.
Main ingredient: green plantains
Pairs well with: Ropa Vieja, Vaca Frita, Fricase de Pollo, Arroz con Pollo, Picadillo
HB-4189 · Hand-built original
Tostones are green plantains that are fried, smashed flat, and fried again until crisp and golden. An optional soak in lime water with adobo between the two fries adds extra crunch.
Main ingredient: green plantains
Pairs well with: mayoketchup
HB-4204 · Hand-built original
Green plantain pieces fried, flattened, dipped in garlic salt water and fried a second time until crisp and golden.
Main ingredient: large green plantains
HB-9496 · Hand-built original
A smooth French garlic soup from the south west, thickened with flour and enriched off the heat with egg yolks and sherry vinegar. Crisp garlic, thyme and golden bread cubes garnish each warmed bowl.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-18164 · Hand-built original
Traditional Beef Soup is a Honduran soups built around beef. It takes 1 h 10 min in total and makes 6 Servings. It pairs well with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-2392 · Hand-built original
Romaine, chicory and watercress topped with tomato, avocado, bacon, chicken, egg and blue cheese, with dressing alongside.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-4596 · Hand-built original
The Paraguayan soup is an emblem of Paraguayan cuisine. This savory and fluffy cake is made with ingredients such as cornmeal, pork fat, onion, milk, and Paraguayan cheese.
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
HB-2398 · Hand-built original
An American pasta salad of tri-color fusilli tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, banana peppers, three cubed cheeses, pepperoni and imitation crab in an olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.
Main ingredient: pasta
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables
HB-9251 · Hand-built original
This is a delicious soup! It’s a traditional creamed curry soup from Senegal that features a mix of fresh African ingredients and spices. It is most often served chilled, but many reviewers stated the soup was even better when served warm. This version of the soup recipe has been served for many years at New York's well-known '21' restaurant.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2399 · Hand-built original
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