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Creamy Cucumber Salad

Thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion coated in a tangy Greek yogurt, dill, and lemon dressing.

AmericanSide Dish15 minServes 626 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: english cucumbers

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

HB-6700 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Dairy Free Chai Concentrate

A spiced chai concentrate of condensed oat milk whisked with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, kept chilled for adding to drinks.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1216 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tea

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

HB-11426 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Garlic Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes

Pan-seared chicken breasts finished in a garlic, heavy cream and Parmesan sauce with Italian seasoning. Crisp roasted baby potatoes with thyme or rosemary are served alongside the sauced chicken.

AmericanMain courseServes 4700 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8942 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Grape Salad

Green and red grapes folded into a sweetened cream cheese and sour cream dressing, topped with brown sugar and pecans.

AmericanDessert5 minServes 6369 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: grapes

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

HB-4370 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Green Bean Casserole

Green beans and water chestnuts folded into a melted cheddar and mushroom soup sauce with sautéed mushrooms and onion, topped with sliced almonds and baked covered.

AmericanSide55 minServes 8337 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beans

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

HB-12190 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

Rigatoni tossed with crumbled spicy Italian sausage in a heavy cream and Parmesan sauce built on butter, shallot, garlic, sage and white wine, finished with basil and more Parmesan.

AmericanMain course35 minServes 6552 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-9378 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Lemon Parmesan Scallops

Seared scallops finished in a lemon, Parmesan and cream sauce thickened with a little cornstarch.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: scallop

HB-4371 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Mac & Cheese

Macaroni folded into a heavy cream cheese sauce of sharp cheddar, Colby jack, Gouda, mozzarella and cream cheese, layered with more cheese in a baking dish, baked and broiled until golden.

AmericanSide1 hr 5 minServes 81309 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9380 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Peeled potatoes boiled until fork tender, dried under a towel, then whipped with softened butter and warm half and half and folded with Parmesan.

AmericanSide45 minServes 6191 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-9221 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Mint Chip Smoothie

A green mint smoothie of spinach, oat milk and peppermint blended with frozen banana, dates and vanilla protein powder, finished with cacao nibs.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1582 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-11429 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Potato Salad

A creamy potato salad with dill, celery, pickle and red onion in a mustard and vinegar mayonnaise dressing.

AmericanSalad0 minServes 698 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: potatoes

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

HB-4831 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Potato Soup

An American potato soup of gold potatoes simmered in vegetable broth with onion, celery and garlic, half mashed for body, finished with milk, cream, sour cream, cheddar and Parmesan, and topped with crispy fried shallots.

AmericanAppetizer55 minServes 8372 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-9281 · Hand-built original

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