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Charcuterie Chips

Avocado oil chips layered with arugula, torn burrata, prosciutto and caviar, finished with lemon zest, Parmigiano Reggiano and olive oil.

AmericanAppetizer5 minServes 6237 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-11314 · Hand-built original

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Charcuterie Cups

Individual clear cups layered with nuts and olives and filled with skewers of cured meats, cheeses, fruit, pickles and cherry tomatoes — party food with no board required.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish15 minServes 4Egg-free

Main ingredient: salami

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

HB-13057 · Hand-built original

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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Bread

A soft, savoury loaf loaded with cheddar and garlic, brushed with parsley butter so it eats like a sliced version of a cheddar bay biscuit.

AmericanBread, Side Dish50 minServes 6488 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-13285 · Hand-built original

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Cheese Fatayer

Boat-shaped yeasted pies filled with mozzarella, feta, parsley, dried mint, Aleppo pepper and nigella seeds, baked until the edges turn golden.

AmericanBreakfast2 hr 20 min12 pies264 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9691 · Hand-built original

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Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Naan

Soft yeasted flatbreads stuffed with mozzarella and parmesan, pan-cooked until golden on both sides and brushed with garlic cilantro butter.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr 45 mindivide it into 7 to 8 equal portions328 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9694 · Hand-built original

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Cheeseburger Dip

A hot skillet dip of seasoned ground beef, tomatoes and dill relish melted together with Velveeta and cream cheese, topped like a cheeseburger with lettuce, grilled onions and cherry tomatoes.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish30 minServes 6379 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-6384 · Hand-built original

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Cheeseburger Sliders

A sheet of dinner rolls is layered with American cheese and a steak-sauce beef mixture, then baked under a butter and sesame seed glaze. The pull-apart sliders come out golden, melty and ready to share.

AmericanDinner, Main Course35 minServes 12318 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-18156 · Hand-built original

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Cheesecake Egg Rolls

Crisp fried egg roll wrappers around a sweet cream cheese filling with strawberry or chocolate chips, dusted with powdered sugar.

AmericanDessert1 hrServes 12193 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-13302 · Hand-built original

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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Fresh strawberries hollowed and piped full of sweet vanilla cream cheese, topped with graham cracker crumbs for a bite-size party dessert.

AmericanAppetizer, Dessert15 minServes 12128 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: powdered sugar

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

HB-13305 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Artichoke Spinach Christmas Tree Pull-Apart

Thirty-two bread dough balls filled with artichoke, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan, arranged in a tree shape and baked.

AmericanMain courseDivide the thawed bread dough into 32 equal pieces39 kcalDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-8872 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Tender asparagus baked in cream under a bubbling blanket of Monterey cheese and parmesan — a simple, rich side dish.

AmericanSide Dish20 minServes 5360 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cream

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

HB-13307 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Baked Meat Patties

Ground beef patties loaded with cheddar and Parmesan, bound with breadcrumbs and egg and seasoned with garlic, paprika and Worcestershire sauce. They bake to a golden, cheese-bubbling finish with no frying at all.

AmericanMain course45 min4 patties512 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-8875 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Cauliflower Patties

Pan-fried patties of riced cauliflower bound with egg, white cheddar, and panko, seasoned with garlic, onion, and cayenne. Each serving is 142 calories with ¼ oz of carbohydrate, and the panko can be omitted for a lower-carb version.

AmericanBreakfast30 minServes 6142 kcalVegetarianLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: Cauliflower

Pairs well with: Sour cream, Green onions, Chopped parsley

HB-5482 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Chicken Casserole

Shell noodles and cooked chicken are combined with cream of chicken soup, milk, cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, red bell pepper, onion, and mild green chiles, then baked in one dish.

AmericanMain1 hr6 servings1055 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

HB-5456 · Hand-built original

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Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken

Chicken breasts cut with a pocket and stuffed with garlic butter mushrooms, mozzarella and Parmesan, seared and baked until golden. A Dijon and half-and-half pan sauce with more Parmesan is spooned over the top to serve.

AmericanMain courseServes 4448 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8881 · Hand-built original

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