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Burger King Zesty Sauce

A creamy horseradish dipping sauce with cayenne, mustard, ketchup and lemon, chilled until the flavors meld. Peppery and tangy, made for onion rings and other crisp fried sides.

AmericanCondiment, Dressing, Side Dish5 minServes 1079 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mayonnaise

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

HB-12941 · Hand-built original

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Burger Sauce

All of that delicious lip-smacking flavor, but without those added preservatives. Burger night just got a whole lot saucier!

Americansauce, condiment5 minServes 1682 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mayonnaise

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

HB-0655 · Hand-built original

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Burger Seasoning

A dry burger seasoning of paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, oregano and a little cayenne. It is whisked together and rubbed onto patties or mixed through the meat before cooking.

AmericanSeasoning5 min2.545 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: paprika

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

HB-6262 · Hand-built original

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Butter Board

Softened butter spread over a board with lemon and flaky sea salt, topped with garlic crisped in olive oil, chopped chives, salted Marcona almonds and Aleppo pepper.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 4168 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: sticks butter

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

HB-12308 · Hand-built original

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Butter Chicken Nachos

Garlic naan cut into chips and crisped in the oven, topped with butter chicken and melted Monterey Jack, garnished with yogurt, onion, cilantro and jalapeño.

AmericanAppetizer30 min6 to 8113 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9677 · Hand-built original

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Butter Lettuce Salad with Crispy Caper Breadcrumbs

Crisp butter lettuce in a sharp Dijon and white wine vinegar dressing, showered with panko breadcrumbs toasted with capers, garlic and lemon zest and finished with Parmesan and chives. A crunchy, briny salad with a rich golden crumb.

AmericanSaladEgg-free

Main ingredient: butter lettuce

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

HB-12949 · Hand-built original

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Butter Pecan Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies loaded with toasted chopped pecans and toffee bits in a brown sugar butter dough. Buttery and nutty with crisp edges and a tender middle.

AmericanDessert25 minServes 20223 kcalVegetarianLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-12950 · Hand-built original

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Butter Swim Biscuits

Soft, fluffy biscuits baked right in a pan of melted butter, giving them crisp, golden edges and tender centers, cut into nine squares before baking.

AmericanBread35 minServes 9245 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-17249 · Hand-built original

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Butter Toffee Pretzels

Small pretzels coated in a butter, brown sugar and corn syrup toffee with vanilla and baking soda, baked until the coating crisps, with optional chopped pecans or almonds.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-8977 · Hand-built original

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Buttercream Frosting

Recreate the famous Publix supermarket bakery buttercream at home with this spot-on copycat recipe that's perfect for any cake!

AmericanDessert15 minServes 32276 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-2646 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk Cake

A moist, tender buttermilk cake under a brown sugar vanilla glaze that soaks into holes poked across the top. Simple, comforting crumb with a sweet, buttery finish.

AmericanDessert50 minServes 10336 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-12956 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

American yeast rolls made with buttermilk, risen twice in a baking dish, brushed with an egg and buttermilk wash, baked golden, and brushed generously with garlic butter.

AmericanBread2 hr 45 minServes 12294 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9269 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk fried chicken

Chicken thighs and drumsticks brined overnight in buttermilk, rolled in a flour coating heavy with paprika, sage, oregano and white pepper, then pan-fried and finished in the oven until the crust turns crunchy. Coleslaw is served in a basket alongside.

AmericanMain course13 hrServes 41353 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-18350 · Hand-built original

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Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk pancakes from a rested batter of flour, egg and melted butter or oil, cooked a quarter cup at a time on a hot griddle.

AmericanBreakfast0 min14 to 16 medium (4") pancakes101 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: buttermilk

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

HB-6283 · Hand-built original

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Butternut Squash Salad

This colorful Butternut Squash Salad features roasted butternut squash, tender greens, flavorful toppings, and a maple Dijon vinaigrette.

AmericanDinner, Lunch, Salad45 minServes 4378 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: squash

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

HB-0376 · Hand-built original

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Buttery Beer Bread

A no-yeast loaf leavened by beer and baking powder, mixed with brown and white sugar and baked under a pour of melted butter. Light, fluffy crumb with a rich buttery top.

AmericanBread1 hr 15 minServes 12212 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-12964 · Hand-built original

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Cacio e Pepe

Chickpea spaghetti tossed in butter and olive oil with black pepper, an egg yolk and parmesan worked into a coating sauce.

AmericanMain courseServes 4196 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: chickpeas

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

HB-11294 · Hand-built original

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Cacio E Pepe Roasted Nuts

Cashews and almonds roasted in butter with Parmigiano Reggiano and plenty of black pepper, finished with fresh rosemary.

AmericanAppetizer20 minServes 2998 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-11295 · Hand-built original

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Cadbury Egg Protein Balls

No-bake balls of oats, vanilla protein powder and peanut butter with honey, folded with crushed mini Cadbury Eggs and chilled.

AmericanSnack10 minServes 15229 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-12278 · Hand-built original

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Caesar dressing

A classic creamy Caesar dressing made from an anchovy and garlic paste with Parmesan, olive oil, mayonnaise and lemon, loosened with cold water. Salty, sharp and ready for crisp lettuce and croutons.

AmericanOther30 minServes 492 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: anchovies in oil

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

HB-12973 · Hand-built original

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Caesar Salad

Romaine with a creamy Caesar-style dressing, croutons and Parmesan. Tossed just before serving so the leaves stay crisp.

AmericanSalad30 minServes 6765 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: romaine lettuce

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

HB-4685 · Hand-built original

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