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Sheet Pan Adana-Style Chicken Kebab

Ground chicken mixed with blended pepper, onion and warm spices, baked flat on a sheet pan, scored and broiled, and wrapped in pita with garlic spread and a sumac onion salad.

AmericanMain course40 minServes 4374 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12069 · Hand-built original

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Sheet Pan Egg Bake

A sheet pan bake of eggs whisked with almond milk, feta, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cut into squares for serving or meal prep.

AmericanBreakfast30 min8 servings213 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10076 · Hand-built original

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Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Potatoes

Baby potatoes roasted first with garlic butter and Italian seasoning, then joined on the same pan by salmon fillets and asparagus under a Dijon, lemon zest and lemon juice butter sauce. Everything finishes together in ten minutes for a complete one-pan dinner.

AmericanMain course40 minServes 4511 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-9140 · Hand-built original

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Sheet Pan Sesame Feta Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potato matchsticks get a head start before sesame-crusted spiced chicken joins them in a hot oven. Kale and herbs dressed with a honey mustard and tahini dressing, avocado and feta complete the plate.

AmericanMain course0 minServes 6576 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8215 · Hand-built original

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Sheet Pan Warm Kale Salad

Roasted butternut squash and red onion tossed on the sheet pan with kale and browned Italian sausage, finished with feta, cranberries, pistachios and a maple Dijon dressing.

AmericanSalad1 hrServes 8397 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: kale

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

HB-12079 · Hand-built original

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Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs With Spicy Corn

Boneless chicken thighs wear a basil, garlic and pickled jalapeño mayonnaise coating and roast over sweet corn, scallions and fresh jalapeño rings. A squeeze of lime at the end keeps the spicy pan bright.

AmericanMain course1 hr4 to 6 servings759 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken thighs

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

HB-8220 · Hand-built original

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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Potatoes, Arugula and Garlic Yogurt

Harissa and cumin-seasoned chicken pieces roast with sliced Yukon gold potatoes and leeks until the edges caramelize. The hot panful is served over baby arugula with a lemony garlic yogurt and fresh dill.

AmericanMain course1 hr4 servings874 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: chicken thighs

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

HB-8222 · Hand-built original

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Sherbet Punch

Sherbet Punch is a American beverage built around soda. It takes 5 min in total and serves 12. It pairs well with coleslaw and cornbread.

AmericanBeverage5 minServes 1231 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: soda

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

HB-2053 · Hand-built original

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Shortbread Twix Bars

Layered bars with an almond flour shortbread base, an almond butter caramel layer and a melted chocolate top, chilled and cut into bars.

AmericanDessertServes 16274 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-12080 · Hand-built original

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Shredded Carrot Salad

Shredded carrots tossed with fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil and sesame seeds, with sea salt to taste.

AmericanSalad15 minServes 1335 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: carrot

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

HB-12311 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet

Shrimp marinated with lemon and garlic sear quickly in a hot skillet, then asparagus and cherry tomatoes cook in the same pan before the shrimp return for a final minute. Lemon wedges go over the finished skillet dish.

AmericanDinner, entree, Main Course, main dish30 minServes 4120 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-15191 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp and grits

A Louisiana-style plate of cheesy cornmeal grits under prawns cooked in bacon fat with green pepper, celery, onion and Creole seasoning, enriched with a homemade prawn stock. Parsley, spring onions and lemon wedges garnish the shrimp and grits.

AmericanMain course2 hr 30 minServes 4461 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-8245 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Burgers

Pulsed shrimp patties bound with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg and Old Bay, seared in butter and finished in the oven, served on buns with a Cajun-spiced burger sauce.

AmericanMain course30 minServes 6543 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-9469 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Ceviche

Raw shrimp cured in lime juice and tossed with cilantro, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and avocado, seasoned with hot sauce and served chilled with tortilla chips.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-12367 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp de Jonghe

Butterflied prawns bake under lemon parsley breadcrumbs with knobs of roasted garlic butter melting into them. Sherry and thyme in the base keep the classic dish aromatic.

AmericanMain course1 hrServes 2295 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-17132 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Foil Packets

Jumbo shrimp, smoked sausage, baby red potatoes and corn are coated in butter and Old Bay seasoning, sealed into foil packets and grilled until the shrimp are juicy and the vegetables tender. Parsley scattered over the top finishes each packet.

AmericanDinner, Main Course45 minServes 4650 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-17756 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Pasta Salad

Rotini, celery, bell pepper, red onion and salad shrimp are folded through a mayonnaise dressing with lemon juice and zest and chopped dill. A cold pasta salad that holds together for serving a crowd.

AmericanSalad, Side Dish25 minServes 12152 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-17823 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich

Buttermilk-soaked shrimp dredged in a cornmeal and flour coating and fried crisp, piled into butter-toasted French rolls with shredded lettuce, tomato and a horseradish remoulade.

AmericanMain course1 hr 15 minServes 4846 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-9472 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Scampi

Large shrimp seasoned with two paprikas, oregano and cumin, seared and returned to a butter, garlic, lemon and chicken broth sauce with parmesan and parsley.

AmericanMain course30 min4 servings275 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10081 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Linguine tossed with sauteed shrimp in a white wine, lemon juice and butter sauce with garlic, red pepper flakes and parsley, finished with lemon zest and parmesan.

AmericanMain course20 minServes 4726 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10437 · Hand-built original

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Shrimp Stuffed Cheesy Bread

A French bread loaf spread with seasoned butter, loaded with tomato paste shrimp and covered with mozzarella and parmesan, broiled until bubbling.

AmericanAppetizer50 min6 servings80 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10082 · Hand-built original

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