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Lemon and Garlic Chicken With Cherry Tomatoes

Chicken breasts are marinated in lemon, olive oil, garlic and rosemary, dusted with flour and seared, then simmered with cherry tomatoes and white wine until the tomatoes slump into a sauce.

AmericanMain course0 minServes 4215 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7459 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Angel Pie

A baked meringue shell holds a microwave-thickened lemon filling lightened with whipped cream, topped with more whipped cream and chilled until the crust softens.

AmericanDessert5 hr 30 minServes 8422 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-7461 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Basil Quinoa

Fluffy quinoa folded with a fresh basil, lemon juice and olive oil dressing and browned shallot.

AmericanSide25 minServes 4506 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: quinoa

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

HB-11759 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Blueberry Biscuits

American biscuits made with cold shredded butter folded through the flour, studded with fresh blueberries, layered by repeated folding, and finished with a lemon juice glaze.

AmericanDessert35 minServes 6396 kcalVegetarianLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9233 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Brownies

Lemon bars in brownie form, made with butter, eggs, fresh lemon juice, and zest, and covered while hot with a powdered sugar lemon glaze.

AmericanSnack50 minServes 20210 kcalVegetarianDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: lemon

Pairs well with: tea, coffee

HB-5500 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Cake

A lemon loaf made with lemon pudding mix, sour cream and lemon juice and zest, finished with a lemon icing.

AmericanDessert2 hr10 slices543 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9938 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Cake Roll

A thin lemon sponge rolled around a lemon whipped topping filling, chilled and dusted with powdered sugar.

AmericanDessert1 hr 3 minServes 12149 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-4452 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Cobbler

A self-saucing lemon dessert where a milk and lemon zest batter bakes beneath a hot lemon juice and cornstarch layer that settles into custard. Fresh lemon slices bake on top and powdered sugar dusts the golden surface.

AmericanDessert55 minServes 6318 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: all-purpose flour

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

HB-9061 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Coconut Cake

A moist lemon and coconut sheet cake made with cream of coconut, frosted with lemon butter frosting and covered in toasted coconut.

AmericanCake, Dessert1 hr 10 minServes 12667 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-17496 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Thick, soft lemon cookies are rolled in a granulated and powdered sugar coating after chilling, so they bake up with a crackled, snowy surface.

AmericanDessert2 hr 28 minServes 24142 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-7469 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Cupcakes

Lemon cupcakes made by rubbing lemon zest into the sugar before mixing the batter with sour cream, lemon juice and oil, baked until springy. A lemon cream cheese and butter frosting goes on once they are completely cool.

AmericanDessert1 hrServes 12354 kcalVegetarianDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17812 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Herb Oven-Roasted Chicken Legs

Bone-in chicken legs rubbed with paprika, cumin, thyme, oregano and chicken powder, roasted over onion wedges and smashed garlic and finished at high heat with lemon slices.

AmericanMain course2 hr 25 minServes 4154 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-10706 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Honey Syrup

Sliced lemons layered with honey in jars and rested in the fridge until they soften into a pourable syrup for drinks and teas.

AmericanDrinkVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-10876 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Icebox Cake

Layers of shortbread cookies and a stiff lemon cream made with lemon juice, zest and pudding powder soften in the fridge into a sliceable no-bake cake. Extra zest over the top keeps the finish bright.

AmericanCake, Dessert4 hr 20 minServes 12277 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cream

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

HB-17765 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Lush

A buttery pecan crust supports three chilled layers: sweetened lemon cream cheese, tangy lemon pudding and softly whipped cream. The dessert slices cleanly after a short chill and stays cool and creamy.

AmericanDessert2 hr 25 minServes 24324 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-14334 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Short, tender cookies made with butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest and juice, rolled into balls, baked until the edges turn lightly golden and dusted with more powdered sugar.

AmericanDessert30 min24 cookies120 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

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

HB-9063 · Hand-built original

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Lemon meringue cheesecake

This no-bake lemon meringue cheesecake has a ginger and digestive biscuit base, a creamy white chocolate and lemon filling and a blowtorched meringue topping. You’ll need a 8in springform cake tin, a sugar thermometer and a cook’s blowtorch for this recipe.

AmericanDesserts2 hr 10 minServes 12534 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-3042 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Meringue Pie

A crisp shortcrust case holds a sharp lemon filling thickened with cornflour and egg yolks, crowned with a high, glossy meringue. The pie is best eaten still fractionally warm, when the meringue is crisp outside and soft within.

AmericanDesserts1 hr 30 minServes 8–10402 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-14336 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Meringue Pie

A graham cracker crust holds a tart, glossy lemon filling made with yolks, lemon zest and juice, chilled until firmly set. Swiss-style meringue is piled into peaks over the top and torched to a toasted finish.

AmericanDessert1 hrServes 10291 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18162 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Pancakes

A lemon-juice and zest batter cooks into tall, golden pancakes with a gentle tang from the milk curdled by the citrus. The short stack is best eaten warm, straight off the griddle.

AmericanBreakfast, brunch20 minServes 8178 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-14340 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Pepper Chicken with Brown Butter Garlic Lemon Sauce

Lemon-pepper-seasoned chicken thighs are seared until golden, then finished in the oven in a brown butter sauce with garlic, chicken broth and lemon juice. The nutty butter and citrus keep the pan sauce rich but sharp.

AmericanDinner, Main Course25 minServes 4145 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-14341 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Pie

A creamy lemon and cream cheese filling baked in a par-baked crust until just set with a slight jiggle, chilled firm and topped with whipped cream and lemon zest.

AmericanDessert5 hr 5 minServes 12251 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: baked

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

HB-17887 · Hand-built original

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