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Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice

A spiced pumpkin drink made by simmering pumpkin puree with sugar and pumpkin pie spice, straining it, then simmering the liquid with apple juice and vanilla.

AmericanBeverage, Drinks35 minServes 4247 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: granulated sugar

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

HB-7194 · Hand-built original

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Harvest Bowl

A fall salad bowl of roasted sweet potato over kale and Brussels sprouts with wild rice, grilled chicken, apple, cheese, candied pecans and pepitas under a balsamic vinaigrette.

AmericanMain Course, Salad15 minServes 21584 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-14003 · Hand-built original

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Harvest Chicken Salad with Crispy Sweet Potato "Croutons"

A kale salad with rotisserie chicken, garbanzo beans, apple, pepitas and pomegranate, topped with sweet potato baked over a crisp Parmesan layer and a maple Dijon dressing.

AmericanSalad40 minServes 41192 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-11652 · Hand-built original

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Hash browns

Grated potato and onion squeezed dry in a towel, bound with beaten egg and fried in spoonfuls as thin patties, crisp and browned on both sides.

AmericanBrunch1 hr 30 minMakes approximately 8 hash browns101 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-14005 · Hand-built original

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Hashbrown Egg Cups

Hashbrown and cheddar cups baked in a muffin tin, filled with a cracked egg in each and finished with crispy bacon and chives.

AmericanBreakfast45 minServes 12121 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-11653 · Hand-built original

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Healthier Double Chocolate Muffins

Oat-flecked cocoa muffins sweetened with honey, made with skim milk and canola oil and folded with semisweet chocolate chips, baked until a toothpick comes out clean.

AmericanBreakfast30 minServes 9201 kcalVegetarianLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-14013 · Hand-built original

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Healthy Baked Ziti

Gluten-free pasta tossed with Italian sausage, mushrooms and marinara, topped with mozzarella, panko and basil and baked until the top is crisp.

AmericanMain course30 minServes 6515 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-11661 · Hand-built original

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Healthy banana muffins

Wholemeal banana muffins with light muscovado sugar, low-fat yogurt and rapeseed oil, mixed gently so the ripe bananas keep the crumb moist.

AmericanBrunch1 hrMakes 6 muffins122 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-14019 · Hand-built original

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Healthy banana split

A banana split built on yoghurt instead of ice cream, topped with dried figs, Medjool date, peanuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds and nut butter.

AmericanLight meals & snacks30 minServes 1359 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: lengthways

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

HB-7207 · Hand-built original

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Healthy Brownies

Zucchini and applesauce brownies with honey and whole wheat flour, baked in a square pan and frosted with a whipped Greek yogurt, cocoa and pudding mix frosting.

AmericanDessert46 minServes 12136 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-14020 · Hand-built original

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Healthy Carrot Cake

A gluten-free carrot cake with crushed pineapple, raisins and walnuts in a cinnamon and ginger batter, frosted with a dairy-free cream cheese and vegan butter frosting.

AmericanDessert50 minServes 12297 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: carrot

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

HB-12194 · Hand-built original

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Healthy Dairy-Free Holiday Nog Creamer

A blended dairy-free creamer flavoured with cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, maple syrup and brown sugar, kept in a jar in the fridge.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 864 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-11674 · Hand-built original

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Healthy Gut Immunity Shots

Blended and strained orange, lemon, ginger and turmeric shots with cayenne and apple cider vinegar, bottled in small portions.

AmericanDrink4 minServes 126 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-11675 · Hand-built original

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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy oatmeal cookies sweetened with maple syrup and made with coconut oil and whole wheat flour.

AmericanDessert30 minServes 16102 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17332 · Hand-built original

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