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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

A skillet dip of spinach and artichoke hearts with onion, garlic, lemon zest and cumin, bound with cream cheese, Greek yogurt and Parmesan and broiled under mozzarella until golden.

AmericanAppetizer24 minServes 8279 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-12221 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Strawberry Broccoli Salad

Raw broccoli florets, sliced strawberries, almonds, feta and red onion are tossed in a creamy poppyseed dressing of mayonnaise, yogurt and lemon.

AmericanSalad, Side Dish20 minServes 8164 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: fresh broccoli florets

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

HB-17914 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Vegan Eggnog

A blended vegan eggnog of non-dairy milk and coconut milk sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar and spiced with nutmeg, cardamom and cinnamon.

AmericanDessert10 minServes 6383 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-11441 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Vegan Queso

A blended cashew dip with marinara sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic, smoked paprika and onion powder, served with tortilla chips.

AmericanAppetizer20 minServes 6219 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: raw unsalted cashews

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

HB-12191 · Hand-built original

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Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings

Granny Smith apple slices tossed in cinnamon and rolled in crescent roll dough, baked in a butter, brown sugar and vanilla sauce with club soda poured over, until golden and tender.

AmericanDessert30 minServes 24104 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-9383 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli Bites with Buffalo Sauce

Panko-coated broccoli florets air-fried until crisp, tossed in tangy Buffalo sauce, and served with cool ranch dressing and crunchy chopped celery.

AmericanAppetizer4 servings134 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: broccoli florets

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

HB-13504 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Baked Onion Ring Chips

Onion rings laid over a layer of shredded Parmesan on a baking sheet, brushed with olive oil and seasoned, then baked until golden and crisp and broken into chips.

AmericanDessert30 minYields: 2-3 servings555 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9049 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Buffalo Tofu with Caesar Salad

Crispy Buffalo Tofu with Caesar Salad is a American main course centred on tofu, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

AmericanMain course17 min2-4 servings (I make this for me and my husband + 2 small kids)136 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tofu

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

HB-4066 · Hand-built original

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Crispy Cabbage Pie with Dill Cream Sauce

A skillet-fried pie of shredded cabbage and green onions bound with eggs, Dijon mustard, flour and baking powder, crisped on both sides in olive oil. Slices are served with a cool sour cream, mayonnaise and fresh dill sauce.

AmericanDessert45 minServes 4386 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: medium cabbage

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

HB-8957 · Hand-built original

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