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Creamed Corn

Frozen corn folded into a butter, flour, heavy cream and milk sauce seasoned with salt, pepper and sugar, with an optional torched turbinado sugar top.

AmericanSide20 minServes 8584 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

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

HB-10407 · Hand-built original

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Creamed Spinach

Baby spinach wilted in butter, squeezed dry and folded into a parmesan cream sauce built on a flour roux with shallot, garlic and nutmeg.

AmericanSide20 minServes 2780 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-10291 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Avocolada Smoothie

A tropical green smoothie of avocado, pineapple, spinach and kale with coconut water, lime and agave, blended completely smooth.

AmericanDrinks5 minServes 4480 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: ripe

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

HB-13421 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Cavatappi folded into a spiced cheese sauce of Gruyère, Colby Jack and cheddar with evaporated milk and cream, layered with more cheese and baked until bubbling, then broiled.

AmericanSide1 hrServes 10723 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-10292 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Corn Chowder

A creamy chowder of red potatoes, corn, celery and carrots in broth with coconut milk and thyme, partially blended for body and served with chopped crispy bacon; made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop.

AmericanSoup32 minServes 6373 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12189 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad

Thinly sliced cucumber and radishes tossed with dill, green onions and garlic in a Greek yogurt and red wine vinegar dressing.

AmericanAppetizer5 minServes 435 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

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

HB-11425 · Hand-built original

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