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Sausage Rolls

Puff pastry rolls filled with a smoked paprika beef and lamb sausage mixture, egg-washed and baked until deeply golden.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr 30 min30 rolls82 kcalDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-10067 · Hand-built original

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Plump white mushroom caps hold a rich sausage and cream cheese filling, baked until the Parmesan tops turn golden. A warm, bite-size appetizer with plenty of savory depth from garlic, onion and parsley.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish20 minServes 2499 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pork

Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage

HB-15136 · Hand-built original

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Savory Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Cheesy Mustard Drizzle

Chicken breasts coated in seasoned crushed pretzels and baked until crisp, served with a cheddar and Dijon mustard sauce made from a butter roux. The sauce is drizzled over the sliced chicken at the table.

AmericanMain courseServes: 4904 kcal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9138 · Hand-built original

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Savory Pumpkin Fritters

These savory Pumpkin Fritters are crisp, golden, and ready in 30 minutes using canned pumpkin. Serve with an easy garlic herb dipping sauce.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack30 minServes 4438 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-2009 · Hand-built original

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Scalloped Corn Casserole

A baked side dish of corn kernels in an egg and half-and-half custard with white cheddar, finished with a buttered cracker and cheese topping. Scalloped corn is a traditional Thanksgiving side dish.

AmericanSide1 hr 10 minVegetarianGluten-free

Main ingredient: corn

Pairs well with: vegetable salads, meat dishes

HB-5540 · Hand-built original

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Scotcharoos

Crisp rice cereal is bound with a warm peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup mixture, pressed into a pan and covered with a melted butterscotch and chocolate layer. The bars set into chewy, rich squares.

AmericanDessert15 minServes 16316 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-15152 · Hand-built original

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Scrambled Eggs

Four eggs whisked with milk cook low and slow in butter, pushed around the pan until they form soft, barely set folds. Salt and black pepper are the only seasoning.

AmericanBreakfast7 minServes 2203 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-8191 · Hand-built original

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Screaming Red Zombie Drink

A fruity, rum forward copycat of the Red Robin Screaming Red Zombie with lemon, orange, three rums, and a floated grenadine finish. Ready in 5 minutes.

AmericanDrinks5 minServes 1278 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: juice

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

HB-2654 · Hand-built original

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Seafood Salad

Golden Corral seafood salad is a creamy, savory favorite made with imitation crab, crisp celery, green onions, and green bell pepper, all tossed in homemade ranch dressing. It's perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or a chilled side dish any time of year.

AmericanBrunch, lunch, Main Course1 hr 15 minServes 6281 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: crab

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

HB-2609 · Hand-built original

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Seafood Salad

A chilled pasta salad with butter-seared shrimp and imitation crab folded into a mayonnaise, mustard and relish dressing with celery, bell pepper and red onion.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr 20 minServes 6836 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-9466 · Hand-built original

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Seafood Seasoning

A paprika and mustard spice blend with bay, ginger and warm spices for seafood.

AmericanPantry staple5 min3.7512 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: celery salt

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

HB-5377 · Hand-built original

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Seafood Stuffing

A baked French-bread stuffing with chopped shrimp, celery, bell pepper and Cajun seasoning, moistened with a homemade shrimp-shell stock and eggs.

AmericanSide1 hr 10 minServes 8476 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-9467 · Hand-built original

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Seared Ribeye Steak with Red Wine Pan Gravy

Ribeye steaks seared in a hot skillet and rested while a gravy of onion, garlic, red wine, beef broth, and thyme cooks in the same pan. The gravy is drizzled over the steaks to serve.

AmericanMain course30 min2 servings256 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-9139 · Hand-built original

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Seed + Nut Bread

A dense loaf of oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds, hazelnuts and sesame bound with psyllium, flax and chia, rested before baking and finished directly on the oven rack.

AmericanBreakfastServes 1VegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-12064 · Hand-built original

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Sesame Coconut Granola (Oil-Free, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free)

Rolled oats, coconut flakes and seeds coated in a tahini and maple syrup mixture and baked until golden, finished with dried goji berries.

AmericanBreakfast30 minYields 1 ServingVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-9566 · Hand-built original

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Sesame Snap Peas

Sugar snap peas sauteed in avocado oil until blistered, seasoned with garlic, salt, white pepper, sugar and msg, and tossed at the end with sesame oil.

AmericanMain courseServes 3133 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-10430 · Hand-built original

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Sfinz

Fried yeast dough rounds with thicker edges and a hollow center, served hot with optional eggs, cheese, honey or date syrup.

AmericanDessertsplit the dough into 6 to 8 equal parts222 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-10069 · Hand-built original

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Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and red pepper sauce with turmeric, cumin and paprika, finished with cilantro, parsley and dried mint.

AmericanBreakfast30 minGluten-freeDairy-free

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10070 · Hand-built original

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Shamrock Shakes

Vanilla ice cream blends with milk, mint extract and green food coloring into a thick, vivid shake. Whipped cream, maraschino cherries and crushed chocolate cookies decorate the top.

AmericanDessert5 minServes 4407 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: cream

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

HB-15172 · Hand-built original

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