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Green Fruit Salad

A chopped salad of green apples, pears, grapes, kiwi and honeydew dressed with honey and lime juice and topped with pistachios.

AmericanSaladVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-12438 · Hand-built original

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Green Goddess Dip

Creamy copycat Melting Pot Green Goddess dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, and fresh herbs. Ready in 10 minutes with no cooking.

AmericanAppetizer, Sauces40 minServes 699 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-2629 · Hand-built original

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Green Goddess Dressing

Creamy green goddess dressing is healthy and bursting with so many vibrant flavors! The combination of fresh herbs, Greek yogurt, garlic, and lemon create an irresistible dressing and dip.

Americandip, Dressing, Sauce10 minServes 1660 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: yogurt

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

HB-1031 · Hand-built original

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Green goddess salad

A green goddess salad of potatoes, green beans and sugar-snaps with avocado, radishes and spring onions under a herby anchovy, mayonnaise and crème fraîche dressing.

AmericanStarters & nibbles1 hrServes 4–6228 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: halved

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

HB-13916 · Hand-built original

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Green Goddess Salad

A crisp chopped green salad of butter lettuce, arugula, spinach, cucumber, broccoli and green onions tossed in green goddess dressing.

AmericanSalad, Side Dish20 minServes 449 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter lettuce

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

HB-13917 · Hand-built original

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Green Pasta Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

A pasta salad of elbow pasta with mint, cilantro, parsley, cucumber and avocado, tossed in a lemon tahini dressing with red wine vinegar and honey.

AmericanSide20 minServes 4384 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-12228 · Hand-built original

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Green Smoothie

A blended smoothie of spinach, cucumber, frozen pineapple and mango with Greek yogurt, chia and hemp seeds, thinned with pineapple juice and water.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1588 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-10901 · Hand-built original

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Grenadine and Cola Drink

The whole family will love this fun Roy Rogers drink made with Coca-Cola, grenadine syrup, and Maraschino cherries on top! Only 3 simple ingredients to enjoy this classic non-alcoholic drink.

AmericanBeverage5 minServes 1617 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: ounce

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

HB-1951 · Hand-built original

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Greyhound Basil Mocktail

Fresh grapefruit juice and grapefruit sparkling water over muddled basil and honey, finished with flaky salt.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1172 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: basil leaves

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

HB-11629 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Bang Bang Corn

Grilled corn on the cob drizzled with a creamy sriracha, honey and ginger sauce, finished with cotija cheese, chives and parsley.

AmericanAppetizer23 minServes 673 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-11519 · Hand-built original

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Grilled BBQ Ribs

A rack of baby back ribs rubbed with brown sugar and paprika cooks low and slow in a foil-covered pan with apple juice, then finishes directly over the heat with BBQ sauce.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rack pork baby back ribs

HB-7156 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Burger Recipe

Beef patties mixed with garlic, onion, Worcestershire and barbecue sauce, grilled with a center divot so they stay flat, and served in buns with onion, pickles, lettuce and tomato.

AmericanDinner, Main Course25 minServes 4482 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-17892 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Cheese

Thick sliced bread spread with a mayonnaise and butter mixture and griddled with American cheese, sharp cheddar and fontina until crisp and melted.

Americandinner, lunch21 minServes 5747 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mayonnaise

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

HB-4423 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Cheese Burrito

Seasoned ground beef and Spanish rice rolled in flour tortillas with chipotle sauce, nacho cheese and tortilla strips, then griddled over melted cheese until crisp.

AmericanMain course1 hr 30 min4 burritos1225 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9869 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Cod

Cod fillets brushed with Cajun garlic butter and grilled until flaky, with the reserved butter brushed on again at the very end.

AmericanDinner, Main Course20 minServes 4214 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cod

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

HB-17877 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Corn Salad

Grilled corn with cherry tomatoes, beans and avocado in a lime and cumin dressing with quick-pickled shallot and jalapeño.

AmericanSalad25 min6 to 8 (as a side)11 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: corn

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

HB-4735 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken in Foil

Chicken breasts cook in foil packets with pineapple slices, red bell pepper and zucchini in a sauce of BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce and garlic.

AmericanMain courseDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: boneless skinless chicken breasts

HB-7160 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings

Chicken party wings seasoned with salt and pepper marinate in a buffalo sauce sweetened with honey and brown sugar, then grill until crisp and are basted again before serving.

AmericanAppetizer, Dinner, entree, lunch, Main Course, main dish, Side Dish, Snack54 minServes 6641 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7161 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Honey Dijon Garlic Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin brushed with a honey, Dijon mustard, garlic and olive oil glaze grills in minutes and is finished with the reserved glaze. Sliced and garnished with parsley, the meat stays juicy with a tangy-sweet crust.

AmericanDinner, Main Course30 minServes 4443 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-17768 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Parmesan Garlic Asparagus

Asparagus grilled until smoky and char-marked, then tossed hot with garlic and parmesan. A fast side dish with tender stalks and plenty of savoury flavour.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish15 minServes 4108 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: asparagus

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

HB-18070 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream

Halved ripe peaches brushed with a brown sugar butter glaze, grilled until marked, and served warm with flaky salt and vanilla ice cream.

AmericanDessert15 minServes 4103 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

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

HB-9407 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Shrimp Salad

A smoky chipotle-lime shrimp salad with grilled corn, black beans, avocado, red onion and cherry tomatoes over romaine, all tossed in a cilantro-chipotle vinaigrette.

AmericanSalad, Side Dish50 minServes 6358 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw

HB-17674 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Skirt Steak

Skirt steak soaked in a soy, lemon and Worcestershire marinade, then grilled hot and fast to juicy medium doneness.

AmericanDinner, Main Course2 hr 10 minServes 6553 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: steak

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

HB-17844 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Steak Skewers

Cubes of steak and mushrooms marinated in a balsamic, soy and mustard marinade, skewered with onion and pepper and grilled.

AmericanEntree, Main Course4 hr 30 minServes 4656 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: steak

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

HB-4425 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Tomatoes

Thick tomato slices grilled until charred at the edges and just softened, seasoned simply. Served warm with herbs or cheese as listed.

AmericanSide25 minServes 663 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tomato

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

HB-4674 · Hand-built original

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