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Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

Soft, thick sugar cookies are made with sour cream, cornstarch and both vanilla and almond extract, then baked only until their edges barely colour. A fluffy butter and powdered sugar frosting, tinted if liked and scattered with sprinkles, tops each cooled cookie.

AmericanDessert35 minServes 36169 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cream

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

HB-14381 · Hand-built original

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Long Island Iced Tea

Five spirits in equal half-ounces — vodka, tequila, white rum, gin and triple sec — shaken with lemon and simple syrup, then floated with cola until it looks like iced tea. There is no tea in it.

AmericanDrink5 minMakes 1189 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: vodka

Pairs well with: spicy chicken wings, garlic parmesan fries, grilled shrimp skewers

HB-18708 · Hand-built original

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Longhorn Steakhouse Mac and Cheese

Cavatappi is folded through a half-and-half cheese sauce made with Gruyere, white cheddar, parmesan and fontina, plus smoked paprika. Crumbled bacon and panko over the top brown in the oven.

AmericanAppetizer, dinner, Main Course, pasta40 minServes 10275 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-14382 · Hand-built original

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Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Chicken breasts marinated in ranch and Italian dressings with Worcestershire sauce are seared until cooked, then topped with a warm ranch, provolone and parmesan sauce. A buttered parmesan breadcrumb crust is broiled over the sauce until bubbling and browned.

Americancondiment, Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish1 hr 50 minServes 4665 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-14383 · Hand-built original

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Low-fat Caesar salad

A lighter Caesar with all the expected flavours: griddled sourdough croutons, Cos lettuce and an anchovy, lemon and Parmesan dressing made with less oil. Crisp, sharp and satisfying.

AmericanLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 4113 kcalDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18117 · Hand-built original

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Luby's Macaroni and Cheese

Elbow macaroni is stirred into a smooth sauce built from dry milk, flour, melted butter and boiling water, loaded with shredded American cheese. The dish bakes covered, then gets a final layer of cheese melted over the top.

Americandinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish40 minServes 8421 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: macaroni

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

HB-14386 · Hand-built original

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Lugaimat – Mini Crispy Donuts

Small yeast dough balls piped into hot oil and fried until crisp and golden, made from a milk dough enriched with cornstarch for lightness. The warm mini donuts are finished with cookie butter, crushed cookies, pistachio sauce and chopped pistachios.

AmericanDessertServes 8247 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: instant yeast

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

HB-9944 · Hand-built original

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Mac & Cheese

Baked elbow macaroni layered with extra cheddar in a white cheddar, sharp cheddar and gouda cream sauce, broiled until the top turns golden and bubbling.

AmericanMain course40 minServes 81139 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9331 · Hand-built original

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Mac and Cheese

A white cheddar mac and cheese in the Panera style, with Monterey Jack, parmesan and cream cheese melted into a half and half roux sauce.

AmericanAppetizer35 minVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-10000 · Hand-built original

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Mac and Cheese

Elbow macaroni in a heavy-cream cheese sauce of sharp cheddar, Colby jack and smoked gouda, topped with more cheese and baked then broiled.

AmericanSide1 hr 15 min6 to 81362 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-10146 · Hand-built original

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Macaroni and Cheese

A copycat of Luby's Cafeteria macaroni and cheese, built on a nonfat dry milk sauce and shredded American cheese. Creamy, baked, and serves eight.

Americandinner, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish40 minServes 8431 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: macaroni

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

HB-2624 · Hand-built original

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Macaroni cauliflower cheese

Mac and cheese is a winner with most families – this one contains hidden vegetables as an added healthy bonus. If you like, you can also cook some extra cauliflower florets to toss through the pasta before adding the sauce. Boil with the rest of the cauliflower but remove after 5 minutes cooking instead of softening completely. For this recipe you will need a hand-held blender or food processor to make the sauce. Each serving provides 675 kcal, 27g protein, 68g carbohydrates (of which 12g sugars), 31g fat (of which 18.5g saturates), 7g fibre and 1.6g salt.

AmericanMain course1 hr 30 minMakes 4441 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-1388 · Hand-built original

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Magic Bars

Layered bars on a graham cracker crust with walnuts, coconut shreds and chocolate chips, bound with coconut condensed milk and baked until the edges crisp.

AmericanDessert50 minServes 9639 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: gluten-free graham crackers

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

HB-11530 · Hand-built original

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Magical Chocolate Pie (Chess Pie)

A chocolate chess pie with a sugar, cocoa and espresso filling enriched with melted butter, semi-sweet chocolate, cream and eggs, baked in a blind-baked crust until the centre no longer jiggles. It cools for at least two hours so the filling sinks and sets before slicing.

AmericanDessert7 hrone 9-inch pie32 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chocolate

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

HB-7531 · Hand-built original

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Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding

Layers of vanilla pudding folded with whipped cream, sliced bananas and vanilla wafer cookies, chilled until the wafers soften into the pudding. The pudding base itself needs at least four hours in the fridge before the dessert is assembled.

AmericanDessert8 hr 15 minServes 16202 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: milk

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

HB-7532 · Hand-built original

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Mai Tai with Almond Syrup and Dark Rum

Copycat PF Chang's Chang Mai Tai with light rum, almond syrup, orange curacao, and a dark rum float. Shake, pour, garnish, and drink in five minutes.

AmericanDrinks5 minServes 1302 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ice

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

HB-2643 · Hand-built original

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Mango Avocado Salsa

A chunky raw salsa of cubed mango and avocado with red onion, cilantro, lime juice, grated garlic and minced jalapeño, served with chips.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 6117 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: mango

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

HB-12208 · Hand-built original

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Mango Habanero Wings

Seasoned chicken wings coated in a flour and cornstarch batter, fried until golden, and tossed in a mango, honey, and barbecue sauce with scotch bonnet or habanero heat.

AmericanAppetizer14 minServes 41639 kcal

Main ingredient: mango

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

HB-9428 · Hand-built original

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Mango Mint Mojito Mocktail

A sparkling, alcohol-free mojito built on mango puree, with mint muddled against lemon and lime and simple syrup sweetening the glass. Club soda over ice gives the tropical drink its lift.

AmericanDrink2 to 4 cups156 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mango

Pairs well with: grilled seafood, spicy appetizers, fruit salad

HB-9947 · Hand-built original

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Mango Salsa

A fresh salsa of ripe mango, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cilantro and jalapeno dressed with lime juice, honey and olive oil.

AmericanAppetizer5 minServes 4208 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mango

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

HB-10888 · Hand-built original

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Mango Salsa Salmon Recipe

Salmon fillets are brushed with lime juice, rubbed with a brown sugar, paprika and garlic spice mix and pan-cooked until they flake. A raw salsa of mango, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and cilantro is spooned over the hot fish.

AmericanDinner, Main Course25 minServes 464 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-7545 · Hand-built original

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Mango Tango Juice

A three-ingredient fresh juice of mango, lime, and apple, made in a juicer and served over ice. Each serving provides ¼ oz of fibre and 1¾ oz of natural fruit sugar, with no added sugar.

AmericanBreakfast10 minServes 2226 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: Mango

Pairs well with: Oatmeal, Yogurt, Whole grain toast

HB-5483 · Hand-built original

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Manhattan

A spirit-forward New York classic on the traditional 2-to-1 build: peppery rye against sweet red vermouth, with bitters adding the herbal edge, stirred cold and served straight up with a cherry.

AmericanDrink5 min1 drink210 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rye whiskey

Pairs well with: aged cheese and charcuterie, dark chocolate

HB-18700 · Hand-built original

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Maple Bacon Crack

Crescent dough is brushed with maple syrup, scattered with brown sugar and crisped bacon pieces and baked until golden, then cooled and broken into pieces. The result is a sweet and salty pastry snack.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack32 minServes 6372 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: bacon

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

HB-7549 · Hand-built original

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Maple Ginger Hot Toddy

A hot toddy sweetened with maple and built on fresh ginger, cinnamon, star anise and tea. Warming and spiced, finished with lemon at the end.

AmericanDrink10 minServes 1138 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: whiskey

Pairs well with: ginger cake, roast chicken soup, lemon drizzle cake, buttered toast

HB-18694 · Hand-built original

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Maple pecan freezer door old fashioned

A batched old fashioned of bourbon, orange bitters and a homemade maple pecan syrup, bottled and stored in the freezer so it pours ice-cold on demand. The pecan syrup itself keeps for up to two weeks in the fridge.

AmericanDrinks and cocktails2 hr 10 minServes 10VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: syrup

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

HB-7552 · Hand-built original

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