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Copycat Erewhon Maca Bomb Smoothie

A thick blended smoothie of frozen banana, dates, frozen cauliflower, hemp seeds, almond butter, cacao nibs and maca with vanilla protein powder and almond milk.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 2166 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-11393 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Erewhon Turmeric Crush Smoothie

A thick tropical smoothie of frozen pineapple and mango with carrot and orange juices, lemon, ginger and turmeric, poured over a beet juice swirl in the glass.

AmericanBreakfast5 minServes 1476 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-11394 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Grandma Browns Baked Beans

Navy beans bake in a sweet brown sugar broth with crisped bacon and tender onion until the sauce thickens. It is a simple, old-fashioned side built from pantry cans.

AmericanSide Dish1 hr 10 minServes 8126 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6626 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Hillstone Emerald Kale Salad

Finely chopped dino kale and green cabbage massaged with salt, tossed with green onions, cilantro, mint, Parmesan and roasted peanuts in a lime, Dijon and sesame oil dressing.

AmericanAppetizer20 minServes 4422 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: kale

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

HB-11395 · Hand-built original

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Copycat KFC Coleslaw

Finely chopped cabbage, shredded carrot and minced onion in a sweet, tangy mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon and vinegar dressing, chilled before serving.

AmericanMain courseYield: About 6–8 servings186 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: carrot

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

HB-8923 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Soft Pretzels

With a handful of simple adjustments to a traditional soft pretzel recipe, you'll have delicious copycat Auntie Anne's pretzels in hand in no time.

Americansnack49 minServes 8363 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: brown sugar

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

HB-2347 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Sweetgreen Caramelized Steak Plate

A steak plate with roasted sweet potato, spiced broccoli and wild rice under sliced flank steak, finished with a basil-parsley pesto vinaigrette, tomatoes and Parmesan.

AmericanSalad45 minServes 4997 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-11406 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Bark with Puffed Quinoa & Raspberries

Dark chocolate bark studded with toasted popped quinoa and freeze-dried raspberries, finished with flaky salt and frozen until solid.

AmericanDessert1 hr 14 minServes 4866 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: quinoa

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

HB-11412 · Hand-built original

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Copycat Zupas Nuts about Berries Salad

Two lettuces are tossed with blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, plus almonds candied with cinnamon sugar. A sweet poppy seed dressing with mayonnaise and red wine vinegar ties the berries and greens together.

AmericanSalad, Side Dish25 minServes 6484 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: almonds

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

HB-6631 · Hand-built original

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Corn Pudding

A soft, cheesy corn pudding baked from canned corn, cheddar, cream and corn muffin mix, with a gentle warmth from chili powder. It scoops like a custard and holds its place next to any roast.

American1 hr6–8 servings576 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: large eggs

HB-13379 · Hand-built original

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Corn Salsa Cowboy Caviar

A no-cook cowboy caviar of white and sweet corn, black beans, and Rotel with cilantro, green onion, bell pepper, and red onion in Italian dressing, served with tortilla chips.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: tomato

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

HB-12387 · Hand-built original

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Corn, Tomato, and Lobster Salad

Steamed lobster tossed with raw corn, heirloom tomatoes and a lemon vinaigrette, served in lettuce cups.

AmericanSeafoodServes 4202 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: lobster

HB-4357 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread

A golden, honey-sweetened cornbread with brown sugar and buttermilk, baked in a square pan until just set in the middle.

AmericanBread1 hr9 servings216 kcalVegetarianDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: cornmeal

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

HB-14590 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread

A buttermilk cornbread made with browned butter and two sugars, baked until a toothpick comes out clean and brushed with honey butter.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr12 stars303 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9756 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread Dressing

A dressing of crumbled homemade cornbread mixed with deboned chicken thighs simmered in their own bouillon broth, bacon, celery, onion and green pepper, cream of chicken and cream of celery soups and sage, baked until set.

AmericanSide2 hr 15 minServes 10747 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9372 · Hand-built original

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Cornbread Stuffing

From-scratch cornbread crumbled with sage sausage, smoked turkey wings and the trinity, moistened with the seasoned turkey stock and baked until it holds together — with a quick gravy from the leftover broth.

AmericanSide3 hrServes 8859 kcal

Main ingredient: cornbread

Pairs well with: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce

HB-18786 · Hand-built original

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Cornflake Crack Brittle

Cornflakes are coated in a buttery brown sugar and corn syrup caramel, baked until crisp, and drizzled with melted chocolate. Once the chocolate sets, the sheet cracks into crunchy shards.

AmericanDessert40 minServes 6260 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: temperature

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

HB-6638 · Hand-built original

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Cornish Game Hens

Individual Cornish hens roasted on lemon, onion and herbs with an Italian-seasoned rub, carved in half and served with their pan drippings.

AmericanDinner1 hrServes 6441 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: thawed

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

HB-17175 · Hand-built original

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