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Chocolate Fondue

A silky blend of semi-sweet and milk chocolate melted with cream, ready for dipping. Smooth, warm and made for sharing.

AmericanDessert10 minServes 6278 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: ghirardelli

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

HB-13162 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate fridge cake

A no-bake chocolate slab packed with broken biscuits, dried apricots, raisins and pecans. Set in the fridge and cut into sturdy squares.

AmericanDesserts40 minMakes 12 squares291 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: biscuits

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

HB-13163 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate hazelnut bombe Alaska

A frozen dome of no-churn chocolate hazelnut ice cream on a chocolate cake base, wrapped in torched meringue and served with chocolate sauce and hazelnuts. A true dinner-party showstopper that can be assembled ahead.

AmericanCakes and baking14 hrServes 12–16470 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-13165 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Icebox Cake

Layers of chocolate graham crackers, dark ganache and vanilla whipped cream that soften in the fridge into a sliceable no-bake cake. An easy, decadent summer dessert.

AmericanDessert4 hr 20 minServes 12672 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: crackers

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

HB-13167 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Mousse Cups

Individual cups with an Oreo crumb crust, a whipped chocolate mousse made with egg yolks and espresso powder, and a vanilla chantilly cream top.

AmericanDessert45 min6 (7-ounce cups)605 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9734 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Orange Cake

An eggless Bundt cake made with cocoa powder, orange juice and orange zest, finished with a chocolate-orange glaze. Mayonnaise takes the place of eggs in the batter.

AmericanDessert1 hr 15 minServes 12413 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: cocoa powder

Pairs well with: vanilla ice cream, tea

HB-5507 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Pomegranate Walnut Bark

A thin sheet of melted dark chocolate loaded with pomegranate arils and chopped walnuts, frozen and broken into shards with flaky sea salt.

AmericanDessert30 minServes 12174 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: ounces chocolate or dark chocolate chips

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

HB-11361 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Blender pancakes of banana, oats, eggs and chocolate protein powder with flax and cinnamon, griddled until bubbles form and flipped to finish.

AmericanBreakfastServes 8100 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-11362 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Sambosas

Crisp fried wonton triangles hiding a set filling of milk and semi-sweet chocolate ganache, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with white chocolate. A vanilla sea salt cold foam waits alongside for dipping each warm, oozing piece.

AmericanDessert1 hr 20 min20 to 22 samosas83 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

Pairs well with: vanilla ice cream, coffee, mint tea

HB-9735 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Silk Pie

A crisp pastry shell filled with a glossy, whipped chocolate filling and topped with vanilla cream and chocolate shavings. Cool, smooth and very rich.

AmericanDessert6 hr12 people500 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: chocolate

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

HB-13177 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Buttery, tender chocolate cut-out cookies that hold their shape and melt in the mouth. Roll them, cut them and bake them until the centres turn matte.

AmericanDessert49 minServes 35146 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-13178 · Hand-built original

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Chocolate Teddy Graham Bites

A pressed pan of granola butter, almond butter and cacao baked with mini chocolate chips, cooled, cut into small squares and drizzled with melted chocolate.

AmericanSnackServes 1642 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-11367 · Hand-built original

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Chopped Cheese

A toasted roll sandwich of chopped seasoned ground beef with bell pepper and melted American cheese, layered with lettuce, tomato, avocado, ketchup and mayonnaise.

AmericanMain course45 min2 sandwiches928 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9738 · Hand-built original

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Chopped Lagman Noodles

Hand-pulled noodles cut into small pieces and tossed with seared lamb, carrots and peas in a glossy soy, rice vinegar and chili paste sauce with cumin and white pepper.

AmericanMain course1 hr 10 min4 servings813 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: noodles

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

HB-9739 · Hand-built original

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Chopped Salad

A chopped iceberg and radicchio salad with chickpeas, provolone, salami and pepperoncini in an oregano vinaigrette.

AmericanSalad0 minServes 4 to 8623 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: iceberg lettuce

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

HB-4484 · Hand-built original

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Christmas Crack Chex Mix

Pretzels, Cheerios and Chex cereal coated in melted white chocolate, topped with red and green M&M’s and broken into clusters once set.

AmericanMain course15 min6 servings (based on 1/6th of the recipe)1137 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-8905 · Hand-built original

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