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Vegan Lava Cake

A single banana and oat flour chocolate cake with chocolate squares sunk into the center, baked only until the top is just set so the middle stays gooey.

AmericanDessertServes 1531 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-12263 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Lemon Mascarpone Fig Tart with Rosemary Crust

A savoury rosemary and cornmeal crust holding a whipped lemon mascarpone-style filling of vegan cream cheese and coconut cream, covered with fresh ripe figs — an easy, show-stopping vegan dessert.

AmericanDessert1 hr 5 minServes 6407 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: figs

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-18804 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Loaded Sweet Potatoes, Two Ways

Fork-tender baked sweet potatoes loaded two ways: with spicy roasted chickpeas and a lemony tahini dressing, or with smoky black beans and kale under fresh guacamole.

AmericanMain course1 hr 5 minServes 4921 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: sweet potatoes

Pairs well with: green salad, coleslaw, cornbread, rice pilaf

HB-18805 · Hand-built original

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Vegan mac and cheese

Macaroni is folded through a blended oat milk sauce with nutritional yeast, smoked paprika and vegan cheese, then grilled until golden. A crisp topping of garlic Brussels sprouts can be scattered over the baked dish.

AmericanMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4229 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: macaroni

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

HB-18499 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Peach Cobbler

Sliced fresh peaches sprinkled with coconut sugar under spoonfuls of a flour, baking powder and melted butter dough, baked and topped with ice cream.

AmericanDessertServes 6230 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: fresh peaches

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

HB-12265 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Pecan Snowball Cookies

Gluten-free snowball cookies of vegan butter, powdered sugar and toasted pecans, chilled, baked briefly and rolled in powdered sugar while warm.

AmericanDessert20 minServes 20113 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: whole pecans

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

HB-12268 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Quinoa Chili Verde

A quinoa chili with tomatillos, poblano pepper, corn, cannellini beans and kidney beans, seasoned with cumin, chili powder and oregano.

AmericanMain courseServes 6223 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: quinoa

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

HB-12271 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Stuffing

Cubed baguette dried overnight and tossed with onion, celery, mushrooms, garlic, sage and thyme sautéed in vegan butter, plus toasted pecans and vegetable broth, baked until golden on top.

AmericanSide45 minServes 1092 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: mushrooms

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

HB-12198 · Hand-built original

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Vegan Taco Quinoa

One-pot quinoa cooked in vegetable broth with onion, garlic, tomato paste, black beans and taco seasoning, finished with lime and vegan queso.

AmericanMain courseServes 4451 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: quinoa

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

HB-12273 · Hand-built original

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Vegan White Chocolate Granola Bars

Chunky no-bake bars of oats, dates, almonds, almond butter and maple syrup, chilled, drizzled with melted vegan white chocolate and sliced.

AmericanSnackServes 16114 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-12275 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Broth

A clear vegetable broth simmered from celery, onion, carrot and garlic with thyme, parsley and bay.

Americanpantry staple1 hr 5 minServes 1051 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: vegetables

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

HB-5079 · Hand-built original

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Vegetable Seasoning

A pantry blend of Italian herbs, paprika, garlic and onion powders made for roasted vegetables. Five minutes of mixing replaces a store-bought seasoning.

AmericanSeasoning5 minServes 440 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: seasoning

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

HB-15730 · Hand-built original

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Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

A pantry-based black bean chili with sweet red peppers and warm spices, thickened with a little reserved bean liquid. Monterey Jack, sour cream and herbs on top make each bowl rich and bright.

American45 min4 servings70 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: black bean

HB-15734 · Hand-built original

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Veggie Dip

A quick chilled dip of sour cream and mayonnaise seasoned with dill, chives, garlic powder and dried onion. The creamy bowl is made for dunking raw vegetables.

AmericanSide Dish5 minServes 12139 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: cream

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

HB-18177 · Hand-built original

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Very Berry Cheesecake Salad

Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries are folded into a sweetened cream cheese and whipped topping mixture until every berry is coated. A no-cook cheesecake salad served straight from the bowl.

AmericanAppetizer, Dessert, Salad, Side Dish15 minServes 8431 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-17826 · Hand-built original

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Vieux Carré

New Orleans' French Quarter in a glass: equal rye, cognac and sweet vermouth lengthened with Bénédictine and seasoned with both Angostura and Peychaud's bitters, stirred and served over one large cube.

AmericanDrink5 minMakes 1145 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: rye whiskey

Pairs well with: gumbo, jambalaya, pecan pie

HB-18714 · Hand-built original

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Virgin Bloody Mary Mocktail

All the savoury depth of the classic, built on a quick chilli and lemon-peel vinegar infusion instead of vodka. Tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco go over ice in a glass rimmed with salt and white pepper.

AmericanDrink10 minMakes 1158 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tomato juice

Pairs well with: grilled cheese sandwich, brunch eggs, oysters, celery sticks

HB-18751 · Hand-built original

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Volcano Shrimp

Large shrimp dipped in egg and cornstarch, fried until golden and tossed in a sweet, hot buffalo, honey and sriracha glaze with parsley.

AmericanMain course45 min4 servings352 kcal

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-10177 · Hand-built original

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Waldorf salad

Apples, grapes and celery in a mayonnaise, yogurt and mustard dressing over lettuce, topped with toasted walnuts.

AmericanSalad19 minServes 2 as a main, 4 as a side368 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: apple

HB-4600 · Hand-built original

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Walnut Pie

A caramel-brown sugar pie packed with chopped walnuts in a crisp crust, baked in two heats until its centre just sets.

AmericanDessert55 minServes 8351 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: bought

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

HB-17424 · Hand-built original

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Walnut Tahini Truffles

Balls of almond flour, tahini, cinnamon and maple syrup with maca, frozen, dipped in melted dairy-free chocolate and finished with crushed walnuts and sea salt flakes.

AmericanDessertServes 12330 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-12314 · Hand-built original

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Warbat

Crisp baked phyllo triangles soaked in orange blossom syrup, opened and filled with a thick cream ashta and topped with pistachios and rose petals.

AmericanDessert1 hr 30 min24 pieces269 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-10179 · Hand-built original

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Warm Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Rolled oats and chia seeds soaked in milk with cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup and peanut butter, divided into jars and topped with apples cooked down with maple syrup and cinnamon.

AmericanBreakfast24 hr 20 minServes 4756 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-12315 · Hand-built original

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Warm Marinated Olives

Green and black olives tossed with garlic, orange and lemon zest, thyme, fennel seeds and Aleppo pepper in olive oil, then warmed in a saucepan until the oil sizzles.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 8290 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: green olives

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

HB-12317 · Hand-built original

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Watergate Salad

A chilled pistachio pudding salad folded with undrained crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, whipped topping and chopped nuts, finished with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.

AmericanSaladVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-9184 · Hand-built original

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