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Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board

A Halloween sharing board built around three brie wheels dressed as witches with pepperoni, cheese-stick and blackberry hair, surrounded by fruit, nuts, cookies and candy.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack30 minServes 1550 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-14042 · Hand-built original

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Holiday Honey Ham

A spiral ham brushed with honey butter, baked under foil, then glazed with its own pineapple juices and a spiced sugar mixture and broiled with pineapple slices and cherries.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-12451 · Hand-built original

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Holiday Pomegranate Ice Cubes

Ice cubes frozen from pomegranate juice with cranberries, orange pieces and rosemary sprigs inside.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1223 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cranberry

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

HB-11730 · Hand-built original

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Holiday Reindeer Snack

A crunchy holiday snack mix of cereal, pretzels and Cheerios with M&Ms and roasted nuts, coated in melted white chocolate and left to set.

AmericanDessert25 minServes 4682 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-10798 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Applesauce

A simple, warmly spiced homemade applesauce made by simmering diced apples with a little sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon, then mashing to your favourite texture.

Americanpantry staple, Sauce, Side Dish, Snack55 minServes 4180 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: smith

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

HB-17688 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Bagels

Chewy yeast bagels shaped by hand, boiled in honey water, brushed with egg wash and baked until dark golden.

AmericanBread3 hr8 bagels188 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: bread flour

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

HB-4643 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Bagels

Chewy homemade bagels boiled in honey and baking soda water, topped with egg wash and your choice of seasonings, then baked until golden.

AmericanAppetizer2 hr 30 minThis recipe makes about 10 bagels202 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: spices

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

HB-9880 · Hand-built original

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Homemade BBQ Sauce

A stovetop barbecue sauce built on ketchup with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, mustard and smoked paprika, simmered until thick.

AmericanSauce25 minServes 2043 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-10333 · Hand-built original

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Homemade BBQ Sauce

A mild, sweet tomato barbecue sauce with vinegar, brown sugar, mustard and paprika, simmered until thickened.

AmericanCondiments35 minServes 2056 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ketchup

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

HB-4429 · Hand-built original

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Homemade BBQ Seasoning

A dry barbecue seasoning of paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and a little cayenne, whisked together and stored airtight.

AmericanSauceVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: paprika

HB-7241 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Biscuits

Tall, flaky buttermilk-style biscuits made by folding a simple butter dough before cutting.

AmericanBread0 min6 biscuits173 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: flour

Pairs well with: sausage gravy, jam, honey, fried chicken

HB-5278 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Blueberry Pie

A double-crust blueberry pie with a woven lattice top, its filling of fresh blueberries bound with flour and cornstarch and brightened with lemon juice, zest and cinnamon.

AmericanDessert7 hr8-10 servings201 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: blueberries

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

HB-7243 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Bone Broth

A long-simmered bone broth from roasted chicken carcasses with onion, celery, carrot, garlic, parsley, bay and peppercorns, strained and chilled so the fat can be skimmed cleanly.

Americanpantry staple, Soup12 hr 25 minServes 814 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7244 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Caramel Sauce

A pourable, buttery caramel sauce cooked to the softball stage, with vanilla stirred in at the end — ready to spoon over ice cream, cakes and fruit.

AmericanDessert, Sauce35 minServes 21007 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: ¼ cup granulated sugar

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

HB-17631 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Caramels

Soft homemade caramels cooked with cream, evaporated milk and two sugars, cut and wrapped.

Americancandy, Dessert40 minServes 4873 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-5205 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Cherry Pie

A classic double-crust cherry pie with a tart sour cherry filling thickened on the stove, an almond and lemon lift, and an egg-washed top crust baked until bubbling and golden.

AmericanDessert1 hr 30 minServes 12144 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17652 · Hand-built original

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is a American dish built around chicken. It takes 105 min in total and serves 8. It pairs well with roasted potatoes and rice pilaf.

AmericanDinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup1 hr 45 minServes 8213 kcalDairy-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-2345 · Hand-built original

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