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Armenian Rice Pilaf

A simple pilaf of basmati rice and vermicelli noodles browned in butter, then steamed until fluffy.

AmericanSideServes 4503 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-11220 · Hand-built original

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Asian Shrimp Pasta Salad

A chilled pasta salad of fusilli, seared shrimp, carrots, bell pepper, both cabbages, red onion and spinach in a soy, rice vinegar and sesame dressing with mayonnaise.

AmericanSide1 hrServes 4839 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-9189 · Hand-built original

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Authentic Homemade Buffalo Sauce

A butter-based hot sauce made with Frank's Hot Sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, celery seed, cayenne and vinegar.

AmericanSauce5 minServes 1669 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: frank's hot sauce

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

HB-10220 · Hand-built original

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Autumn Harvest Salad

Mixed leaves with candied pecans, quick-pickled onion, apple, figs and blue cheese in an apple cider vinaigrette.

AmericanSalad, Side Dish40 minServes 6481 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: halves

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

HB-4281 · Hand-built original

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Aviation

A 1916 sky-blue classic: London dry gin and lemon sharpened against maraschino's dry cherry and a quarter-ounce of crème de violette for the floral, pale-violet finish.

AmericanDrink5 minMakes 1 drink76 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

Pairs well with: lemon tart, goat cheese salad, shortbread

HB-18712 · Hand-built original

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Avocado and bacon salad

Crisp bacon, chopped avocado and Little Gem lettuce are dressed with a lemon, garlic and mustard olive oil dressing. Golden bread croutons scattered through the bowl add crunch to the simple salad.

AmericanLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 1397 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

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

HB-18198 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Egg Rolls

Crisp fried egg rolls filled with chunky avocado, cream cheese, sun-dried tomato, red onion and chipotle, seasoned with chili powder and garlic.

AmericanAppetizerVegetarianGluten-free

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-9626 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Feta Dip

A chunky dip of chopped avocado, tomato, cucumber and red onion with crumbled feta, dressed with olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 4340 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-11222 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Margaritas

A blended frozen-style margarita of tequila, triple sec and lime juice made creamy with avocado, lightly sweetened and heated with jalapeño slices and cilantro, served in Tajin- or salt-rimmed glasses.

AmericanDrink10 minServes 2534 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-12181 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Pesto Pasta

Pasta tossed in a blended raw sauce of avocado, basil, garlic, nutritional yeast and lemon juice, served immediately.

AmericanMain course30 min2 servings457 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-9502 · Hand-built original

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Avocado Quinoa Salad

A chopped romaine and kale salad with avocado, tomatoes, black beans, corn and cotija, topped with oven-crisped quinoa and a chipotle-honey vinaigrette.

AmericanAppetizer45 min3 to 41634 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-9627 · Hand-built original

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Awesome Tuna Salad

A creamy tuna salad of drained albacore with mayonnaise, red onion, celery, dill, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, stirred together for sandwiches or crackers.

AmericanAppetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack5 minServes 4211 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tuna

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

HB-12697 · Hand-built original

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BA's Best French Toast

Thick slices of challah soaked twice in a sweet egg custard and griddled in butter and oil until golden, served with maple syrup, jam or powdered sugar.

American4 Servings445 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: eggs

HB-18264 · Hand-built original

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Bacon and Cheese Pigs in a Blanket

Cocktail sausages wrapped first in par-cooked bacon and then in crescent roll dough with sharp American cheese, baked with an everything bagel seasoning crust.

AmericanAppetizer1 hrServes 1428 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-6039 · Hand-built original

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Bacon Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders coated in brown sugar seasoned with cayenne and black pepper, wrapped in bacon and baked until the bacon crisps and the coating caramelises.

AmericanAppetizer, Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish40 minServes 4141 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6041 · Hand-built original

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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

A make-ahead cheese ball of cream cheese beaten with ranch dressing mix, cheddar, green onion and crumbled bacon, rolled in chopped pecans or almonds.

AmericanAppetizer15 minServes 8124 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

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

HB-6043 · Hand-built original

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Bacon Wrapped Broccolini

Broccolini spears tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper, wrapped tightly in bacon and baked until the bacon is cooked and the stalks are crisp.

AmericanSideServes 490 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: broccoli

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

HB-11224 · Hand-built original

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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Large shrimp marinated in a maple, soy, and chili glaze, wrapped in bacon, and broiled until the bacon crisps and the shrimp turn pink.

AmericanAppetizer25 minServes 476 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-12718 · Hand-built original

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Baghrir

Spongy semolina pancakes cooked on one side until the tops are covered in bubbles and set, served with warm honey and melted butter.

AmericanBreakfastVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: fine semolina

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

HB-9630 · Hand-built original

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Baked Alaska Saint Pierre

A frozen tower of marmalade-swirled vanilla ice cream and orange sorbet layered with thin orange sponge, wrapped in glossy meringue and flamed at the table. Hot shell, cold centre, citrus all the way through.

American5 hrMakes 10 servings246 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18356 · Hand-built original

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Baked Brie

A whole baked brie scored through the rind and topped with apricot jam, walnuts, red pepper flakes and thyme, baked until soft and creamy inside.

AmericanAppetizer35 min6 servings125 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-9631 · Hand-built original

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Baked Chicken Caesar Dip

All the rich, garlicky intensity of Caesar dressing in a hot, creamy baked dip — shredded chicken and mozzarella layered with cream cheese, Parmesan, anchovy, and crisp bacon bits, with toasted bread for dipping.

AmericanSide dishes1 hrServes 6499 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12727 · Hand-built original

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Baked Chili Cheese Dog Sliders

Hawaiian roll sliders hollowed to hold halved hot dogs, topped with chili, diced onion, shredded cheese and jalapeños and baked covered until toasty.

AmericanSoup6 bun-length hot dogs (cut in half to make 12 mini dogs)79 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-12338 · Hand-built original

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Baked Coconut Shrimp

Oven-baked coconut shrimp with a crisp, golden coconut and panko coating and tender shrimp inside, all the crunch of the fried version without the deep fryer.

AmericanDinner, Side Dish20 minServes 4125 kcalDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-17691 · Hand-built original

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