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One Pot Shrimp Orzo

A one-pot orzo cooked in chicken broth and coconut milk with fire-roasted tomatoes, oregano, cumin and smoked paprika, with shrimp steamed in at the end.

AmericanMain courseServes 4361 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-11872 · Hand-built original

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One Skillet Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Orzo

Oregano and paprika-rubbed chicken seared in a skillet, then baked over orzo toasted with shallot and garlic and simmered with cream, Dijon mustard, parmesan, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with lemon juice.

AmericanMain course0 minServes 6489 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7762 · Hand-built original

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One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice

Seasoned chicken chunks seared and set aside while rice toasts with onion and garlic and simmers in chicken broth and cream, finished with Parmesan and the chicken nested back in.

AmericanMain courseIngredients Breakdown (Serves 4)569 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9095 · Hand-built original

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One-Pan Lemon Coconut Chicken and Rice

Skin-on chicken thighs rubbed with turmeric, paprika and crushed bouillon, cooked in one pan over jasmine rice with coconut milk and Meyer lemons, finished with shredded coconut. The method here is an original build composed for this ingredient list, because no source method was available for this record.

AmericanMain course0 minGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7766 · Hand-built original

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One-Pot Beans, Greens and Grains

Beans and grains simmer together in one pot, then wilted dark greens, garlic and lemon are folded through. The toppings are chosen from the list at serving time, so each bowl can be finished a little differently.

AmericanMain course0 min2 to 4 servings363 kcalGluten-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beans

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

HB-7769 · Hand-built original

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Onigiri with Spicy Tuna

Triangle-shaped seasoned sushi rice filled with sriracha tuna, green onion and sesame, wrapped with nori and optionally pan-fried until crisp.

AmericanSnack1 hr 30 min12 onigiri90 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tuna

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

HB-9993 · Hand-built original

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Onion-Wrapped Flying Dutchman Burgers

Double cheeseburgers with a pink burger spread, sandwiched between caramelised onion rounds instead of bread buns — the onion-wrapped burger, with cheese melted into both the patties and the onions.

AmericanMain course1 hrMakes 2 burgers1120 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: french fries, coleslaw, potato salad, pickles

HB-18811 · Hand-built original

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Onions in Sauce

Tangy tomato onion sauce just like NYC street carts! Make Sabrett's famous hot dog topping at home with this authentic copycat recipe.

AmericanSauces1 hr 30 minServes 1023 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: olive oil

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

HB-2653 · Hand-built original

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Orange Blossom Pavlova with Ricotta Whipped Cream, Lemon Curd, Whipped Ricotta Stuffed Figs, and Fresh Berries

An orange blossom meringue pavlova with ricotta whipped cream, lemon curd, whipped-ricotta stuffed figs and fresh berries.

AmericanDessert4 hr 45 minServes 10322 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9303 · Hand-built original

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Orange cheesecake with honey and pistachios

A digestive biscuit base carries a baked cream cheese and curd cheese filling bright with orange juice and zest. Honey is drizzled over the cooled cheesecake and pistachios scattered on top, with candied orange julienne for decoration.

AmericanCakes and baking3 hrServes 8–10583 kcalVegetarianGluten-free

Main ingredient: greasing

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

HB-18455 · Hand-built original

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Orange Creamsicle Cake

A three-layer orange cake filled with a stovetop orange curd-style filling and frosted with Italian buttercream that can be tinted in ombre shades. Both the layers and the filling are built on fresh orange juice, with zest beaten into the cake batter.

AmericanDessert4 hr12 servings1164 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: orange

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

HB-7782 · Hand-built original

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Orange Creamsicle Protein Smoothie

An orange and vanilla smoothie blended from frozen banana and cauliflower with orange juice, coconut milk and protein powder, topped with whipped coconut cream.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1602 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-11886 · Hand-built original

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Oreo Cheesecake

A baked Oreo-crust cheesecake with chopped cookies folded through a silky cream cheese and sour cream filling, set slowly in a water bath.

AmericanDessert8 hr 10 minServes 10555 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cookies

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

HB-14683 · Hand-built original

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Outback Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

A tangy shaken-style vinaigrette of two vinegars and Italian seasoning with Danish blue cheese crumbled through at the end.

AmericanCondiment, Dressing, Sauces5 minServes 7127 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: italian dressing mix

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

HB-14687 · Hand-built original

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