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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad

Vanilla yoghurt and cheesecake pudding mix fold with whipped topping, then strawberries, blueberries and mini marshmallows are stirred through and chilled.

AmericanSide Dish1 hr 10 minServes 8351 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: containers

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

HB-8055 · Hand-built original

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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Bone-in short ribs seared and braised in red wine and beef broth with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and a bay leaf. The source method gives the sear and the aromatics but no braising time, so none is stated here.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-9127 · Hand-built original

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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Bone-in beef short ribs seared and braised in a Dutch oven at 325°F with mirepoix, tomato paste, red wine and beef broth with garlic and herbs until the meat slides off the bone.

AmericanMain courseServes 4364 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-9242 · Hand-built original

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Refrigerator Pickles

Sliced pickling cucumbers in a dill and garlic brine, kept in the refrigerator.

AmericanCondiment15 minServes 2161 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cucumbers

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

HB-4524 · Hand-built original

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Refrigerator Pickles

Cucumber spears in a chilled vinegar brine with coriander, garlic, mustard seed and dill, ready after a day in the fridge.

AmericanCondimentAbout 24 spears, or two 1-quart jars12 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cucumbers

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

HB-5009 · Hand-built original

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Reuben Bake Casserole

Cubed rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese baked in a 9x13 dish with a homemade Thousand Island-style dressing whisked from mayonnaise, ketchup, relish and smoked paprika.

AmericanMain course40 minServes 8379 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: corned beef

Pairs well with: coleslaw, green beans, dill pickles, potato salad

HB-18783 · Hand-built original

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Reuben Crescent Bake

A layered bake of crescent roll dough filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and Swiss cheese, sealed under a second sheet of dough. It bakes until puffed and deeply golden and rests briefly before slicing.

AmericanMain course35 min4–6914 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-9128 · Hand-built original

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Reverse Sear Steak

A thick-cut ribeye roasted low at 225°F on a rack until the center is evenly rosy, then seared hard in a cast iron skillet for a deep crust. A brief butter, garlic and rosemary baste finishes the steak before a short rest.

AmericanMain course55 minServes 2118 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-10947 · Hand-built original

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Ribeye Roast with Cranberry Balsamic Glaze

A ribeye roast rubbed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, roasted hot then at a lower temperature, and served with a cranberry balsamic glaze. Slices are spooned with the warm glaze and extra is passed at the table.

AmericanSauceServings: 6–8 servings573 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: cranberry

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

HB-9129 · Hand-built original

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Rice Krispies Treats

Soft, chewy marshmallow cereal bars with brown-butter depth from the pan, vanilla, and a shower of rainbow sprinkles.

AmericanDessert0 min16 servings327 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: Rice Krispies cereal

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

HB-14999 · Hand-built original

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Rice Paper Breakfast Bagels

Rice paper wrappers softened in an egg wash, wrapped around scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, cheddar and green onions, then coiled into a ring. Coated with everything bagel seasoning and air fried, the outside turns chewy-crisp like a bagel crust.

AmericanBreakfastMakes 1 bagel753 kcalGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-12514 · Hand-built original

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Rice Paper Eggs

A rice paper wrapper crisps in a skillet under chili crisp and a spread-out egg, folded over chopped tomatoes and finished with sriracha mayo and chives.

AmericanBreakfast0 min1 serving78 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-8067 · Hand-built original

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Rice Pudding

A stovetop pudding of long-grain white rice simmered in milk with sugar and salt for 50 to 60 minutes, finished with vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon.

AmericanDessert15 minServes 4408 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: coffee, fresh berries

HB-5526 · Hand-built original

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Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches

Mini sandwiches of Ritz crackers layered with deli ham and Swiss cheese, drizzled with a butter, Dijon, and Worcestershire glaze and sprinkled with poppy seeds and dried minced onion. They bake briefly until the cheese melts and the tops crisp.

AmericanMain course30 min6 (8 sandwiches per serving)76 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9130 · Hand-built original

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Roast Turkey

A whole turkey roasted breast side up with butter and chicken broth, basted hourly and cooked at 13 minutes per pound to 165°F. Roast turkey is the centerpiece of the American Thanksgiving table.

AmericanMain30 min1 1/2 lbs per guestGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-5539 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus roasted with lemon and butter and finished with Parmesan under the broiler.

AmericanSide Dish25 minServes 8109 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: trimmed

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

HB-4527 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Beet Salad

A colourful salad of marinated roasted beets over arugula with goat cheese, red onion, pecans, blueberries and orange.

AmericanSalad10 minServes 6137 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ounces baby arugula or spring mix

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

HB-15041 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Boursin Stuffed Dates

Pitted Medjool dates filled with Boursin cheese, baked until melty and topped with a brown butter walnut crumb, pomegranate seeds and chives.

AmericanAppetizer25 minServes 8157 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-12036 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli florets roasted at high heat until browned at the edges, with lemon and Parmesan if wished.

AmericanSide Dish20 minServes 6220 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: florets

HB-4528 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Halved Brussels sprouts seasoned with garlic powder and honey, roasted cut-side down on a preheated sheet pan until crisp.

AmericanSide35 minServes 4361 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: brussels sprouts

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

HB-10421 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic Glaze

Brussels sprouts seared in bacon fat until deeply browned, roasted with onion and balsamic glaze, and finished with lemon juice, crisp bacon and a shower of cheese.

AmericanSide40 minServes 858 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: Brussels sprouts

Pairs well with: roast chicken, pork chops, mashed potatoes, cornbread

HB-18785 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry-Orange Glaze

Halved Brussels sprouts roasted cut-side down until golden and caramelized, then tossed in a warm cranberry-orange glaze with honey. Optional toasted nuts, herbs, and pomegranate arils finish the dish.

AmericanSauce35 min4–6241 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cranberry

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

HB-9131 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted Butternut Squash is the perfect fall side dish! It's budget-friendly, easy to make, and only uses a few pantry staples.

AmericanSide Dish45 minServes 1273 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butternut squash

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

HB-1931 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower florets seasoned with paprika, garlic powder and a little cayenne, roasted flat-side down on a preheated sheet pan until crisp at the edges.

AmericanSide40 minServes 4249 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-10422 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Sweet Potato Purée and Lentils (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Thick cauliflower steaks rubbed with cumin, smoked paprika and turmeric and roasted, served over tahini sweet potato purée with spiced lentils and two sauces — tahini and an avocado cilantro green sauce.

AmericanMain course1 hrServes 21392 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-9562 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Thick cauliflower steaks roasted with olive oil, paprika, garlic and parmesan until tender inside and browned at the edges.

AmericanSide Dish25 minServes 471 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-17443 · Hand-built original

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Roasted Chicken

A whole chicken seasoned with paprika and Italian seasoning, roasted and finished with dollops of a crème fraîche, shallot, garlic and lemon sauce.

AmericanMain course55 minServes 1222 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9493 · Hand-built original

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