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Steamed Asian Cabbage Rolls

Napa cabbage leaves wrapped around a springy shrimp filling with carrot, scallions, ginger and sesame oil, pan-browned then steamed, with a soy, black vinegar and chili oil dipping sauce.

AmericanMain course45 minServes 4190 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10454 · Hand-built original

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Sticky barbecue pork belly, beetroot ketchup and slaw

Slow-roasted pork belly with a sticky beetroot glaze, served with earthy beetroot ketchup, a cabbage and beetroot slaw with potato and gherkins, and dressed baby gem wedges.

AmericanMain course4 hrServes 42320 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-15408 · Hand-built original

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Sticky Buns

Overnight sticky buns made by tucking frozen rolls into a pan with butterscotch pudding mix, cinnamon, brown sugar and butter, then baking them into gooey caramel rolls.

AmericanDessert24 hr 30 minServes 10205 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: optional

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

HB-15409 · Hand-built original

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Sticky Date Cake

A moist date cake soaked after baking with a warm butter and brown-sugar toffee sauce, served in slices with more sauce poured over.

AmericanDessert1 hr 30 min9 slices562 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10109 · Hand-built original

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Sticky Date Cake

A date cake soaked with warm toffee sauce straight from the oven, served warm with vanilla ice cream and the rest of the sauce spooned over.

AmericanDessert1 hr 20 minServes 9336 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-9326 · Hand-built original

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Sticky Honey Harissa Chicken

Chicken cubes seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic and onion powders bake at high heat, then get tossed in a brown butter, harissa, balsamic and honey sauce and served with a tahini ranch made with lemon, chives, parsley and dill.

AmericanMain course0 minServes 6364 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8464 · Hand-built original

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Stovetop Rice

Plain stovetop rice measured without a cup — the pot filled a quarter full and the water gauged to the first knuckle — cooked covered with salt and butter.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-12455 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry and Pretzel Ice Cream Pie

A salty pretzel crust holds a layer of lemon-brightened strawberry jam under a slab of strawberry ice cream. Fresh berries pile on top when the frozen pie is unmolded.

American8 servings245 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pretzels

HB-17137 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry baked Alaska

This strawberry baked Alaska has a soft sponge base, strawberry ice cream, glossy Italian meringue and a quick strawberry sauce. You’ll need a blender, sieve, stand mixer, sugar thermometer and cook’s blowtorch.

AmericanDesserts30 minServes 2225 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-3212 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry Banana Bread

Creamed butter and mashed bananas carry flour-dusted strawberries through this two-loaf quick bread. A two-stage bake keeps the loaves moist with browned edges.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish, Snack45 minServes 12253 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-18041 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry Banana Pudding

A layered, chilled pudding of vanilla pudding folded with cream cheese and whipped topping, layered with vanilla wafers, chessman cookies, bananas and sugar-macerated strawberries.

AmericanMain course30 minServes 8382 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-9480 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

Soft pink cookies from strawberry cake mix, studded with white chocolate chips and candy pieces and finished with sprinkles — mixed and baked in half an hour.

AmericanDessert30 minServes 24180 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

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

HB-15424 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Meet your new favorite cookie recipe: soft and sweet strawberry cookies filled with a gooey cheesecake center. These golden-brown morsels of goodness will be devoured as soon as they’re out of the oven!

AmericanDessert54 minServes 24327 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: chilled

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

HB-2227 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry Cheesecake Sambosas

Wonton wrappers filled with a whipped cream-cheese filling, macerated strawberries and graham crumbs, fried until golden and tossed in cinnamon sugar.

AmericanDessert1 hr20 pieces121 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-10114 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry Cookies 'n Cream Cookies

Pink strawberry cookies made from cake and pudding mixes, with pieces of cookies and cream candy bars pressed into the dough and white chocolate chips added as they come out of the oven.

AmericanDessert, Snack26 minServes 2476 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: large eggs

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

HB-17298 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

Soft strawberry cookies with crackled powdered-sugar tops, rolled in sugar before baking.

Americancookies, Dessert26 minServes 24120 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: strawberry cake mix

Pairs well with: milk, coffee, vanilla ice cream

HB-5236 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry Croissants

Folded puff pastry shells baked golden, split and filled with a chilled vanilla custard and sliced strawberries, dusted before serving.

AmericanDessert1 hr 10 min8 croissants173 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10115 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry Crunch Cake

A moist strawberry cake under a cloud of cream cheese whipped topping, finished with a rubble of golden sandwich cookies and freeze-dried strawberries.

AmericanDessert45 minServes 12264 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: box strawberry cake mix

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

HB-15430 · Hand-built original

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Strawberry Cupcakes

Pink cupcakes flavored twice with strawberries — freeze-dried powder in the batter and frosting, plus fresh diced berries folded through.

AmericanDessert1 hrServes 12464 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17865 · Hand-built original

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