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Baked Fish Sticks

Oven-baked cod strips in a crisp panko and Parmesan coating seasoned with Old Bay and garlic — tender inside, crunchy outside, and a family favorite.

AmericanDinner, lunch30 minServes 4223 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: cod

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

HB-12732 · Hand-built original

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Baked Flounder

Flounder fillets baked over mushrooms and green onions under a cheese and breadcrumb topping.

AmericanMain course20 minServes 6188 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: flounder

HB-4289 · Hand-built original

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Baked Fries

Golden oven fries with crisp edges, tossed with olive oil, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan — all the satisfaction of fries without deep-frying.

AmericanSide Dish55 minServes 4219 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potatoes

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

HB-12734 · Hand-built original

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Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders

Hawaiian rolls layered with deli ham and Swiss, brushed with a mustard, honey and poppy seed butter and baked until the cheese melts.

AmericanMain course32 minServes: 4–6 people129 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-8844 · Hand-built original

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Baked Honey Sesame Chicken

Cornstarch-and-egg-coated chicken pieces are browned, then baked in a honey, soy, ketchup and sesame sauce until glossy and cooked through. A sprinkle of sesame seeds finishes the sweet, sticky glaze.

AmericanDinner, Main Course1 hr 30 minServes 6539 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-17762 · Hand-built original

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Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked pasta in a cheddar and gruyere sauce made from a golden roux and half and half, finished with a buttered panko topping broiled crisp.

AmericanSide1 hrServes 8429 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-10225 · Hand-built original

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Baked Oatmeal

Warm baked oatmeal with chopped apples, raisins, toasted pecans, and cinnamon — soft and custardy in the middle, browned on top, and made for slow mornings.

AmericanBreakfast1 hrServes 6487 kcalVegetarianGluten-free

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-12737 · Hand-built original

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Baked One Pot Mac and Cheese

Macaroni cooked right in its white sauce in one pan, stirred through with cheddar and provolone, then topped with panko and Parmesan and grilled until golden — creamy and saucy with no cream at all.

AmericanBaked, One Pot, Pasta25 minServes 5662 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: pasta

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

HB-12738 · Hand-built original

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Baked Pears

Pear halves baked under a crumbly oat, brown sugar, and cinnamon topping until fork-tender — a simple cobbler-like dessert.

AmericanDessert50 minServes 6187 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pears

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

HB-12741 · Hand-built original

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Baked Reuben Casserole

Everything in a deli Reuben — corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing — layered over rye bread cubes and baked in an egg custard until golden and bubbling.

AmericanMain course1 hr 20 minServes 61316 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: corned beef

Pairs well with: coleslaw, green beans, mashed potatoes, cornbread

HB-18769 · Hand-built original

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Baked Ricotta Dip

A hot ricotta dip of whole milk ricotta and parmesan with olive oil, egg, lemon zest, thyme, parsley and red pepper flakes, baked until bubbly and lightly browned.

AmericanAppetizer24 minServes 6219 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-6062 · Hand-built original

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Baked Tilapia & Roasted Veggies

Tilapia fillets brushed with a lemon, garlic, and parsley marinade and baked on the same sheet pan as broccoli, carrots, and yellow squash — a light, high-protein dinner ready in under half an hour.

AmericanDinner, entree, Main Course, main dish25 minServes 4208 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: tilapia

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

HB-12746 · Hand-built original

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Baked Ziti

Ziti layered with a simmered turkey and Italian sausage tomato sauce and a ricotta, spinach and egg mixture, topped with mozzarella and baked covered, then uncovered.

AmericanMain course1 hrServes 8611 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: turkey

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

HB-9190 · Hand-built original

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Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins

Jumbo American muffins made with all-purpose and cake flours, sour cream and buttermilk, folded with floured blueberries and topped with a chilled streusel, baked hot then at a lower temperature for tall domes.

AmericanDessert1 hr 5 minServes 6836 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9256 · Hand-built original

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Baklawa Croissants

Day-old croissants soaked in orange blossom syrup, filled and topped with a fluffy pistachio filling, baked until crisp and dusted with powdered sugar.

AmericanDessert1 hr8 croissants473 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-9637 · Hand-built original

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Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Quartered Brussels sprouts roasted cut side down in bacon drippings with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, finished with crisp bacon and a drizzle of balsamic reduction under the broiler.

AmericanSide40 minServes 4422 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: brussels sprouts

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

HB-12749 · Hand-built original

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Banana Beer Bread

Well, if you haven't, you're missing out on an amazing treat! This banana beer bread is moist, slightly sweet, with a subtle beer taste that adds a fun twist to the classic banana bread recipe, and the best part? It's super easy to make!

AmericanBread, Breakfast, Dessert1 hr 15 minServes 12030 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-0166 · Hand-built original

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Banana Bread

A classic banana loaf made with mashed ripe bananas, butter and buttermilk, sliced for tea or toast.

AmericanCakes and baking1 hr 30 minServes 10334 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-5153 · Hand-built original

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Banana Bread Bars

Moist banana bars baked in a large pan and spread while warm with a brown butter frosting of powdered sugar, vanilla and milk.

AmericanDessert, Side Dish35 minServes 24286 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-6086 · Hand-built original

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Banana Cheesecake Delight

A 13x9 layered dessert on a Nilla Wafer, brown sugar and butter crust, with no-bake cheesecake filling, vanilla pudding, sliced bananas and whipped topping, chilled until set.

AmericanDessertVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-12339 · Hand-built original

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