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Caramelized Sweet Potatoes

Bite-size sweet potato cubes tossed in olive oil with cumin, smoked paprika and garlic powder, then roasted at high heat until fluffy inside and caramelised at the edges. A shower of fresh parsley finishes the pan.

AmericanSideServes 4150 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: sweet potato

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

HB-12281 · Hand-built original

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Carrot Bundt Cake

Carrot bundt cake is a beautiful combination of moist and sweet carrot cake, topped with divine cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts. It's full of warm spices and bright flavors that blend together for the perfect festive dessert.

AmericanCake, Dessert1 hr 35 minServes 12Vegetarian

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-0420 · Hand-built original

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Carrot Cake

A spiced carrot batter with applesauce and pecans bakes into moist layers, cooled and frosted with a cream cheese and butter icing.

AmericanDessert45 minServes 12750 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-17931 · Hand-built original

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Carrot Cake

A three-layer spiced cake with grated carrots, applesauce and toasted pecans, filled and covered with cream cheese frosting. Applesauce keeps the crumb moist.

AmericanDessert3 hr 30 minServes 101279 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: carrots

Pairs well with: coffee, tea

HB-5508 · Hand-built original

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Carrot Cake Bread

A moist spiced loaf packed with grated carrots and pecans under a pourable cream cheese glaze — all the flavour of carrot cake with half the work.

AmericanBread1 hr 15 minServes 9495 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: flour

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

HB-13023 · Hand-built original

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Carrot Cake Loaf

An American loaf cake of eggs and sugars beaten fluffy, folded with shredded carrots, coconut shreds, walnuts and orange zest, baked and frosted with a cream cheese frosting.

AmericanDessert1 hr 20 minServes 10949 kcalVegetarianHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: carrot

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

HB-9271 · Hand-built original

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Carrot Coffee Cake

An American coffee cake made with melted butter, buttermilk and grated carrots with pecans and shredded coconut, covered with a chilled cinnamon streusel and drizzled with a cream cheese glaze.

AmericanDessert1 hr 5 minServes 9517 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: carrot

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

HB-9272 · Hand-built original

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Carrot Dip

A blended dip of roasted carrots and chickpeas with toasted almonds, garlic, lemon juice and hot smoked paprika, loosened with olive oil and finished with chopped parsley.

AmericanAppetizerMakes about 3 cups218 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: carrot

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

HB-6339 · Hand-built original

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Carrot Ribbon Salad

Carrots peeled into ribbons and tossed in a sesame, rice vinegar, soy and honey dressing with lime, herbs and sesame seeds.

AmericanSalad10 minServes 2283 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: carrot

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

HB-12282 · Hand-built original

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Carrot, pineapple and walnut cake with cream cheese topping

A carrot cake sweetened with chopped tinned pineapple and walnuts, baked in a spring-form tin and topped with a mascarpone and lemon zest icing that is piped or spread over the cooled cake.

AmericanCakes and baking1 hr 30 minServes 1211 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beaten

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

HB-6340 · Hand-built original

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Cast Iron Skillet Pork Chops

Cast Iron Skillet Pork Chops are a quick and delicious way to serve a satisfying gourmet meal. Bone in pork chops are coated with a garlic herb mixture and seared in a seasoned cast iron skillet for the juiciest and most flavorful pork chop you've ever had!

AmericanMain Course50 minServes 2319 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-0430 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

A whole head of cauliflower blends into a creamy Alfredo-style sauce with garlic, Parmesan and milk. Tossed with fettuccini, it eats rich while staying light.

AmericanDinner, Sauce35 minServes 4108 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-17147 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower Chickpea Curry

Cauliflower florets and chickpeas simmered in coconut milk with tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger and curry spices, finished with wilted kale or spinach.

AmericanMain course30 min4 servings508 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chickpeas

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

HB-9512 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower Parmesan

This Cauliflower Parmesan recipe uses fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and provolone to create a flavorful main dish that isn't just for vegetarians!

AmericanMain Course50 minServes 4379 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-0431 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower Salad with Dates and Pistachios

Roasted cauliflower and charred scallion segments are tossed warm with chopped dates, pistachios and scallion greens in a sharp lemon and olive oil vinaigrette.

AmericanSalad0 min2 to 4493 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-6349 · Hand-built original

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Cauliflower Soup

A creamy blended cauliflower soup made in one pot with bacon fat and vegetable broth, served with sharp white cheddar, crisp bacon and chives.

AmericanDinner, Main Course, Soup30 minServes 4210 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-13041 · Hand-built original

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Cava-Style Pita Chips

Pita triangles fried until crisp at the edges and still a little soft in the center, tossed in a lemon pepper and Italian seasoning spice mix.

AmericanAppetizer30 min5 to 68 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: spices

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

HB-9753 · Hand-built original

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CBD Paleo Flax Bread

A golden flaxmeal loaf bound with five eggs and olive oil, made with CBD coconut oil and topped with chopped pecans.

AmericanBreakfastServes 12064 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-11310 · Hand-built original

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Cedar Plank Honey Lime Salmon

Salmon rubbed with olive oil and a brown sugar, paprika seasoning cooks on a soaked cedar plank over indirect grill heat until smoky and just done. A browned butter, lime juice and honey sauce is poured over before serving.

AmericanDinner, Main Course35 minServes 8233 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-17802 · Hand-built original

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Chai Cookies

Soft chai-spiced sugar cookies rolled in sugar, baked until just set and topped with a nutmeg and cream glaze.

AmericanDessert1 hr 57 minServes 18239 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-15562 · Hand-built original

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Champagne Vinaigrette

A five-minute blended vinaigrette of champagne vinegar, orange juice, shallot and Dijon mustard, sweetened with maple syrup and emulsified with olive oil.

AmericanDressing, Salad5 minServes 823 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: extra-virgin olive oil

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

HB-6355 · Hand-built original

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