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A five-ingredient pancake batter of eggs, milk, butter, self-rising flour, and sugar. The self-rising flour gives the pancakes their lift, and each cooks in about 2 minutes per side.
Main ingredient: Self-rising flour
Pairs well with: Butter, Maple syrup, Honey, Bananas, Berries
HB-5469 · Hand-built original
An overnight focaccia topped with a garlic, rosemary and thyme chili oil that infuses while the dough rests, baked golden and finished with parmesan.
Main ingredient: dough:
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9840 · Hand-built original
A focaccia loaf split and layered with pesto, calabrese salame, capocollo and provolone, toasted until the cheese melts, then filled with a chopped romaine, red onion and pepperoncini salad in Italian dressing.
Main ingredient: focaccia
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-7013 · Hand-built original
Three eggs whisked with cream and folded in slow circles in a buttered pan into soft, glossy spirals, finished with chives and cracked pepper.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-9841 · Hand-built original
Creamy four-cheese cavatappi with smoked paprika and a crisp bacon panko topping, just like the LongHorn Steakhouse side dish.
Main ingredient: pasta
Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables
HB-2622 · Hand-built original
Make-ahead English muffin sandwiches with baked egg, cheese and ham, wrapped for the freezer.
Main ingredient: ham
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-4406 · Hand-built original
English muffin sandwiches of baked sheet-pan eggs cut into rounds, sausage and beef patties seasoned with brown sugar and Italian seasoning, and cheese, wrapped and frozen for reheating.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-9398 · Hand-built original
Make-ahead English muffin sandwiches with homemade beef and turkey sausage patties, molded fried eggs and cheese, wrapped and frozen for a 90-second reheat.
Main ingredient: turkey
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-9842 · Hand-built original
French bread halves spread with Parmesan garlic butter, toasted, then topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage and goat cheese and finished with hot honey.
Main ingredient: sausage
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-12426 · Hand-built original
French bread halves spread with garlic butter and toasted, then topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage and goat cheese and finished with hot honey.
Main ingredient: sausage
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-12506 · Hand-built original
Chuck roast braised in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce until it shreds, piled into toasted baguettes with caramelized onions and provolone, broiled and served with horseradish aioli and hot au jus for dipping.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-9399 · Hand-built original
Pull-apart Hawaiian rolls layered with provolone and deli roast beef, brushed with garlic and onion butter, baked until the cheese melts, and served with au jus for dipping.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-13785 · Hand-built original
A dozen sweet rolls layered with deli roast beef, caramelised onions and provolone under a buttery onion-soup glaze, baked until melty and served with au jus for dunking.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: french fries, coleslaw, green salad, potato salad
HB-18780 · Hand-built original
Chicken browned and simmered in a caramelized onion and beef broth gravy, topped with melted Gruyère and parsley.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-12427 · Hand-built original
French onion chicken and rice casserole is an easy one pan dinner with tender chicken, creamy rice, melty provolone, and crispy fried onions.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0938 · Hand-built original
Chuck roast braised with sliced onions, beef broth, red wine and Worcestershire sauce until tender.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-5105 · Hand-built original
Slider buns layered with provolone, French onion dip and deli roast beef under a garlic butter top, baked warm and served with dip or au jus.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-12546 · Hand-built original
Pressure-cooked French onion soup of sautéed onions, garlic, red wine and beef stock with thyme and bay, ladled into ramekins under French bread and melted Gruyère.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-13786 · Hand-built original
A blended potato and leek soup simmered with thyme and stock, finished with heavy cream, creme fraiche, lemon and nutmeg, and garnished with chives and olive oil.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-9843 · Hand-built original
Pressed flour tortilla wraps filled with harissa-yogurt marinated chicken, a cheddar and Gruyere cheese sauce, hot fries and a spicy Algerian sauce, griddled with a cross-hatch pattern.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-9844 · Hand-built original
An iced matcha latte built on maple and cinnamon milk, layered over ice and capped with a vanilla cold foam made from cream and milk.
Main ingredient: sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9845 · Hand-built original
Thick slices of brioche or challah dipped in a cinnamon egg custard and cooked in a waffle iron, topped with a warm strawberry and blueberry compote.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-9400 · Hand-built original
A thick, rich drinking chocolate made by whisking finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate into steaming milk and cream with brown sugar and vanilla, topped with soft whipped cream.
Main ingredient: hot chocolate:
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-9846 · Hand-built original
Yukon Gold potatoes boiled whole in their skins, peeled warm and riced, then folded with a full cup of butter and warm cream and sieved for a silky pommes puree.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-9847 · Hand-built original
A chilled mix of strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, grapes, orange and mango coated in a honey-lemon syrup with fresh mint.
Main ingredient: sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-10738 · Hand-built original
Blanched green beans folded into a bacon, mushroom, and herb cream sauce, baked under Parmesan, toasted panko, and fried onions.
Main ingredient: beans
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9401 · Hand-built original
A crusty loaf made from fresh milled spelt flour, sea salt, yeast and warm water, shaped into a tight ball and baked in a covered Dutch oven. The covered bake gives a crackling crust and an interior that reaches 205°F.
Main ingredient: flour
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-7034 · Hand-built original
A baked graham cracker crust filled with a stovetop strawberry filling thickened with cornstarch, half mashed and half chopped for texture. A whipped cream cheese topping goes over the chilled filling before the pie is served cold.
Main ingredient: strawberries
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-7036 · Hand-built original
Sliced fresh strawberries fill a crisp baked pie crust under a glossy strawberry gelatin glaze, chilled until the slices hold cleanly.
Main ingredient: crust
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-13803 · Hand-built original
This Southern Fried Apples recipe is sweet, buttery, and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Delicious for breakfast, dessert, OR as a side for dinner!
Main ingredient: butter
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-0944 · Hand-built original
Squid rings soaked in salted cream, coated in a cornmeal and Old Bay flour mixture, and fried until golden.
Main ingredient: spices
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9402 · Hand-built original
Crispy on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside – these authentic Wisconsin-style fried cheese curds taste just like the ones from Culver's!
Main ingredient: flour
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-2593 · Hand-built original
Cheese curds frozen firm, breaded in seasoned flour, egg and panko, frozen again briefly, then fried at 350°F until deep golden with molten centers.
Main ingredient: cheese
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9848 · Hand-built original
Buttermilk-marinated thighs and legs dredge in a seasoned self-rising flour coating and fry at 350°F. The crust turns golden in about four minutes per side.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-18027 · Hand-built original
Buttermilk-marinated chicken joints are coated in spiced flour, fried until crisp and finished in the oven, then served on golden waffles. Maple syrup and a knob of butter over the stack make the classic plate complete.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-18202 · Hand-built original
Wings marinated with egg, ginger and garlic, coated in a spiced flour and cornstarch mix rubbed with a little water for extra flakes, then fried at 350°F and again at 375°F for a deep golden crust.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-10319 · Hand-built original
Brined chicken pieces rest in a buttermilk and coconut milk marinade with a berbere-spiced shake, then fry in a flour and semolina crust and get tossed in hot honey glaze. Spiced pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, apple and cranberries roast and mash alongside.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-18167 · Hand-built original
Whole burrata rounds double-coated in parmesan panko and fried until crisp, served over a warm, spicy tomato-cream sauce with basil and parmesan.
Main ingredient: spices
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9849 · Hand-built original
A sour cream and ranch dip loaded with chopped dill pickles, topped with butter-toasted panko and fresh dill, served with chips.
Main ingredient: spices
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-12276 · Hand-built original
American fried turkey wings coated in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika and garlic powder, injected with marinade, chilled, dusted with cornstarch and deep-fried until golden.
Main ingredient: turkey
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9228 · Hand-built original
A crunchy coleslaw salad with corn, black beans, jalapeño and cilantro in a chipotle-lime dressing, tossed with Fritos and served with optional grilled flank steak.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-12429 · Hand-built original
Large brown sugar cookies with a soft cinnamon filling sealed inside each ball of chilled, frozen dough, baked until the edges just turn light golden. A brown sugar and cinnamon icing is drizzled over once they have cooled completely.
Main ingredient: brown sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-7046 · Hand-built original
Homemade flaky pastry rectangles filled with a brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, crimped and baked, then covered with a maple and brown butter cinnamon icing.
Main ingredient: sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-9850 · Hand-built original
Thick white bread strips dipped in a cinnamon egg custard, crusted with crushed frosted flakes, pan-fried and finished in the oven, served hot with maple syrup.
Main ingredient: sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-9851 · Hand-built original
Frosted Lemonade is an American drinks built around squeezed. Ready in 5 min.
Main ingredient: squeezed
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-0466 · Hand-built original
Fresh cranberries soaked overnight in orange juice and lemon-lime soda, shaken in powdered sugar and briefly dried in a low oven.
Main ingredient: ounces cranberries
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-12293 · Hand-built original
A frozen spritz that blends strawberries with Aperol first, then Prosecco, club soda, orange juice and ice, served in tall glasses with orange slices.
Main ingredient: strawberries
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-11571 · Hand-built original
A blended frozen margarita of cherries, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and honey, poured into a salt-rimmed glass.
Main ingredient: frozen cherries
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-11572 · Hand-built original
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