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5 Minute Pesto

A basil pesto with spinach, parsley, pine nuts and Parmesan, brightened with lemon zest and juice and blended until completely smooth.

AmericanAppetizer10 minVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-10141 · Hand-built original

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5 Minute Pumpkin Pie Dip

A light, fluffy no-bake dip that tastes like pumpkin pie filling, whipped with cream cheese, spice and heavy cream.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 6361 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: ounce cream cheese

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

HB-17557 · Hand-built original

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5-Minute Caviar Dip

A crème fraîche dip stirred with chives, green onions, dill and lemon zest, garnished with more herbs and served with potato chips and caviar.

AmericanAppetizer5 minServes 84 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ounces crème fraîche

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

HB-11198 · Hand-built original

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5-Minute Healthy Ranch Dressing

A ranch dressing blended from Greek yogurt with Worcestershire sauce, lemon, dill, parsley, garlic and onion powders, thinned with water if needed.

AmericanMain course5 minServes 1305 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: greek yogurt

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

HB-11196 · Hand-built original

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5-Minute Healthy Romesco Sauce

A romesco sauce blended from roasted red peppers, fire roasted tomatoes and blanched almonds with olive oil, parsley, garlic, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes.

AmericanAppetizer5 minServes 8114 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-11199 · Hand-built original

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5-Minute Restaurant-Style Salsa

A blended salsa of fire-roasted diced tomatoes and Rotel with cilantro, serrano, jalapeño, garlic, red onion and lime juice, seasoned with garlic salt, black pepper and chicken bouillon powder.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: tomato

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

HB-12330 · Hand-built original

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5-Minute Spicy Cucumber Salad

A diced cucumber and avocado salad with cilantro or parsley, cumin and red pepper flakes, dressed with olive oil, apple cider vinegar and lime.

AmericanAppetizer5 minServes 4149 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

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

HB-11201 · Hand-built original

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7 Layer Salad

A layered American salad built in a glass bowl: iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, peas and cucumber under ranch dressing, cheddar, bacon and green onions.

AmericanSalad15 minServes 8264 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bacon

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

HB-5938 · Hand-built original

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7-Layer Bars

Layered bars built on a graham cracker crust with semi-sweet, white chocolate, and butterscotch chips, pecans, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut, baked in a single pan.

AmericanSnack30 minServes 24219 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: graham cracker crumbs

Pairs well with: milk, coffee

HB-5497 · Hand-built original

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Acai Bowl

A thick blended acai bowl of frozen acai, banana and strawberries, finished with toppings of choice.

AmericanBreakfast10 min2 servings142 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-9612 · Hand-built original

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Ahi Tuna Poke

Raw sushi-grade ahi tuna cut into cubes and marinated with onion, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, chili flakes and sesame oil.

AmericanMain course15 minServes 4178 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tuna

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

HB-10188 · Hand-built original

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Ahi Tuna Tostadas

Sushi-grade tuna cubes marinated in sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and onion, served on tostada shells over sliced avocado with furikake.

AmericanSnack35 minServes 6125 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: tuna

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

HB-11203 · Hand-built original

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Air fryer baked cheesecake

A rich baked cheesecake on a buttery digestive biscuit base, gently cooked in the air fryer until just set, with lemon zest and vanilla in the filling.

AmericanCakes and baking13 hrServes 8–10552 kcalVegetarianDiabetic

Main ingredient: biscuits

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

HB-12594 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

Whole sweet potatoes pricked with a fork and air fried at 370°F until completely soft inside, ready to split open and fill.

AmericanSide0 min2 servings165 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sweet potato

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

HB-5948 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Bread Pudding

Torn toast soaked in a sweet egg and milk custard, air-fried until the sugared top crisps, and served with ice cream and honey.

AmericanDessert20 minServes 2241 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-10521 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Broccoli

Broccoli florets tossed in avocado oil with garlic powder, onion powder and lemon juice, air fried until the edges crisp.

AmericanSide17 minServes 4106 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: broccoli

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

HB-10190 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Halved Brussels sprouts seasoned with garlic powder and honey and air fried in two stages with a shake and an oil spray until very crisp.

AmericanSide30 minServes 2242 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: brussels sprouts

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

HB-10191 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings

Battered cauliflower florets air fried until crisp and tossed in a sticky-sweet honey buffalo glaze — a meat-free take on wings with plenty of kick.

AmericanDinner22 minServes 4430 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-12599 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Chicken legs are rubbed with olive oil and a paprika, Italian seasoning and brown sugar blend, then air fried at 380°F until the skin crisps and the meat reaches 165°F.

AmericanDinner, Main Course25 minServes 474 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-5952 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Bone-in chicken thighs salted on the meat side, rubbed with paprika, garlic powder and dried herbs and a pinch of baking powder on the skin, air fried skin down then skin up until crisp.

AmericanMain course40 minServes 4547 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-10199 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic chocolate chip cookie dough is scooped, flattened and baked in small batches in the air fryer until the edges crisp and the middles stay gooey. The quick bake gives warm cookies without heating a full oven.

AmericanDessert30 minServes 12578 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-18165 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Lump crabmeat is bound with panko, mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning and air-fried into golden cakes. Lemon and Worcestershire keep the rich crab tasting bright.

AmericanAppetizer20 minServes 4242 kcalDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: crab

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

HB-17150 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Croutons

Golden, crunchy croutons made from a fresh loaf, tossed in olive oil, Italian seasoning, Parmesan and garlic salt and crisped in the air fryer.

AmericanSalad13 minServes 10117 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: white

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

HB-12607 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Eggplant

Eggplant rounds coated in seasoned panko and Parmesan and air fried until crisp.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish, Snack41 minServes 4139 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: eggplant

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

HB-5421 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Fish Sticks

Cod strips are floured, egged and coated in panko mixed with Parmesan, Old Bay seasoning and garlic powder, then air-fried until crisp and cooked through. The coating stays crunchy without deep-frying.

AmericanDinner, Main Course25 minServes 4223 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: cod

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

HB-17792 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer French Fries

Air-fried russet potato fries with crisp outsides and fluffy middles, seasoned with Italian herbs and Parmesan.

AmericanSide Dish30 minServes 4133 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: potatoes

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

HB-12612 · Hand-built original

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Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Bone-in chicken marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, dredged in a craggly seasoned flour and cornstarch crust and air fried until shatteringly crisp and juicy inside.

AmericanMain course35 minServes 41886 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: coleslaw, mashed potatoes, cornbread, green beans

HB-18813 · Hand-built original

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