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Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops

Whole bananas frozen on sticks, dipped in melted dairy-free chocolate with coconut oil and covered in sprinkles, then frozen again until ready to eat.

AmericanDessert2 hr 10 minServes 4403 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-11573 · Hand-built original

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Frozen Immunity Cubes

A blended lemon, orange, carrot and ginger mixture with turmeric, black pepper and honey, frozen into cubes.

AmericanDrink15 minServes 12183 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: carrot

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

HB-11574 · Hand-built original

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Frozen Mango Mezcal Margarita

A frozen mango margarita with mezcal, orange liqueur and lime, poured into a Tajin-rimmed glass.

AmericanDrink10 minServes 1260 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: mango

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

HB-11575 · Hand-built original

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Frozen Protein S'mores

Layered frozen s'mores bars with graham crackers, melted chocolate, a coco whip and protein powder filling, and peanut butter.

AmericanDessert1 hr 15 minServes 12140 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: container coco whip

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

HB-11576 · Hand-built original

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Frozen Protein S'mores

Rice cakes spread with a thick coco whip, pudding mix and vanilla protein filling, capped with melted chocolate and flaky salt, then frozen.

AmericanDessert40 minServes 6212 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-11577 · Hand-built original

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Frozen Tajin Grapes

Fresh grapes tossed in lemon juice, monk fruit sweetener and Tajin, then frozen until firm.

AmericanSnack2 hr 5 minServes 224 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: large bunch grapes

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

HB-11578 · Hand-built original

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Frozen Yogurt Bark

Vanilla and strawberry yogurt swirled into a marbled sheet, topped with berries and pistachios, frozen solid and broken into shards.

AmericanDessert, Snack3 hr 10 minServes 694 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: yogurt

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

HB-13826 · Hand-built original

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Fruit Cake

A loaf cake of butter, sugar and eggs with flour, baking powder and cinnamon, folded with flour-coated mixed dried fruits and baked until golden.

AmericanDessertVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-8982 · Hand-built original

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Fruit Explosion Muffins

Sour cream batter folded with four cups of berries hides a spoonful of jam at the center of each muffin. The batch fills three pans for a crowd-sized bake.

AmericanBreakfast, Dessert40 minServes 36197 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: yogurt

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

HB-17992 · Hand-built original

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Fruit Ice Cubes

Ice cubes frozen with tiny pieces of green apple, strawberry, orange and fresh mint, dropped into glasses of water for a fruity chill.

AmericanDrink2 hr 10 minServes 16VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-12225 · Hand-built original

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Fruit Pizza

A sweet, refreshing dessert pizza: a soft sugar-cookie crust under vanilla cream cheese frosting, covered with a colourful arrangement of fresh fruit.

AmericanDessert40 minServes 15211 kcalVegetarianDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17747 · Hand-built original

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Fruit Salad

A mixed fruit salad of strawberries, mango, grapes, mandarins, kiwis, blueberries and apples in an orange juice, honey and lime dressing.

AmericanSide10 minServes 4224 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mango

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

HB-12226 · Hand-built original

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Fruit Salsa

A fresh fruit salsa of strawberries, kiwi, apple and mango bound with lime juice and raspberry jam.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack15 minServes 6107 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: strawberries

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

HB-3493 · Hand-built original

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Fruit Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Sugar Chips

A chopped salsa of strawberries, cantaloupe, apple, kiwi and raspberries with honey and lemon, served with baked cinnamon sugar tortilla chips.

AmericanDessert22 minServes 8252 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: tomato

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

HB-11579 · Hand-built original

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Fruit Skewers

Rainbow fruit threaded onto skewers: strawberries, orange, kiwi, blackberries, grapes and blueberries. A bright, no-cook treat for parties and lunchboxes.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish, Snack10 minServes 12VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: strawberries

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

HB-18067 · Hand-built original

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Fudgey Brownies

Cocoa brownies with espresso powder, vegetable oil and heavy cream in the batter, studded with chocolate chips and baked in a 9x9 pan.

AmericanDessert1 hrVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10152 · Hand-built original

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Ful Medames

Canned fava beans simmered with garlic, green onion, cumin and paprika, half-mashed for a chunky texture and finished with cilantro, lemon and olive oil.

AmericanAppetizer23 minVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-9852 · Hand-built original

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Funfetti Popcorn

Popped corn, pretzel sticks and chocolate candies are coated in melted white chocolate and drizzled with pink candy melts. The sweet-salty clusters set into break-apart pieces for parties.

AmericanDessert10 minServes 12804 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: popped

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

HB-18183 · Hand-built original

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Funfetti Protein Popcorn

Microwave popcorn shaken with vanilla protein powder, drizzled with melted white chocolate and finished with rainbow sprinkles.

AmericanSnack10 minServes 4133 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-11580 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Bread

A French loaf quartered and spread with a garlic, parsley and Parmesan butter, broiled until golden and bubbling.

AmericanAppetizer25 minEgg-free

Main ingredient: unsalted butter room temperature

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

HB-10143 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Bread

A French loaf spread with butter mixed with roasted garlic, fresh garlic, parsley and parmesan, baked until golden.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr 15 minServes 1256 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-10468 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Bread Biscuits

Tall buttermilk biscuits with garlic, Parmesan and parsley, brushed with garlic butter.

AmericanSide dish8–12 servings636 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: flour

Pairs well with: tomato soup, pasta, green salad

HB-5375 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Butter Chicken

Herb-rubbed chicken breasts seared until golden, then returned to a pan sauce of white wine vinegar, chicken broth, butter, shallot and a generous amount of garlic. The sauce is spooned and basted over the breasts as they finish cooking.

AmericanDinner, Main Course, main dish30 minServes 4455 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7062 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Butter Crispy Chicken with Creamy Beans

Panko-coated chicken air fried until crisp, brushed with garlic butter and Parmesan, and served sliced over cannellini beans simmered with cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, cream and basil. The beans are spooned into shallow bowls first so the chicken sits on top.

AmericanMain course0 min4 servings434 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7063 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Butter Herb Scallops

Briefly brined scallops seared with capers and finished in a garlic and herb butter.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: scallop

HB-4413 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs brushed with garlic, paprika and thyme butter and roasted with rosemary at high heat until the skin is deeply golden, with an optional squeeze of lemon at the end.

AmericanMain courseServes 4441 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9003 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Butter Sauce

There's really nothing better than this homemade garlic butter sauce. It's rich, savory, and perfect for seafood, pasta, veggies, and more!

AmericanSauce5 minServes 6109 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-0979 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Butter Steak Bites

One-inch sirloin cubes seasoned with garlic powder, seared in batches in a ripping-hot skillet, and tossed back through foaming garlic-thyme butter. Parsley and a squeeze of lemon finish the glossy steak bites.

AmericanMain course22 minServes 4380 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-9004 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Herb Compound Butter

Softened butter beaten with thyme, rosemary, chives, grated garlic, salt, pepper and lemon zest, rolled into a log and chilled until solid for slicing.

AmericanSauce10 minServes 8154 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

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

HB-10323 · Hand-built original

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Garlic Herb Cream Cheese

Softened cream cheese whipped with Parmesan and a full set of dried herbs and garlic, ready to spread on bagels, bread, or crackers.

Americancondiment10 minServes 812 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cream cheese

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

HB-13846 · Hand-built original

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