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Grilled Vegetables

Zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, yellow squash, corn, onion and bell peppers are tossed in a garlic, lemon and crushed red pepper marinade and grilled until charred at the edges. The mushrooms and asparagus come off first so nothing overcooks.

AmericanSide Dish30 minServes 6121 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: zucchini

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

HB-17787 · Hand-built original

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Grilled Zucchini

Zucchini slices tossed with olive oil, garlic powder and Parmesan and grilled until marked and tender.

AmericanSide Dish20 minServes 652 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: zucchini

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

HB-3532 · Hand-built original

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Grinch Dip

A sweet holiday dip made by heat-treating white cake mix and whipping it with whipped topping and vanilla pudding or yogurt, tinted green and topped with red heart sprinkles.

AmericanAppetizer, Dessert5 minServes 884 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: vanilla pudding or yogurt

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

HB-7169 · Hand-built original

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Grinder Salad Sandwich

Toasted rolls with garlic herb butter and melted cheese, layered with deli meats, tomato, avocado and a chopped iceberg grinder salad in a tangy mayo dressing.

AmericanMain course30 min4 to 5 sandwiches354 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: turkey

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

HB-9870 · Hand-built original

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Ground Beef & Potato Layered Casserole

Thin slices of Yukon gold potato layered with Worcestershire- and paprika-seasoned ground beef and cheddar, moistened with milk or cream. Baked covered then uncovered, the top turns golden and bubbling over the tender layers.

AmericanMain course1 hr 20 minServes 6-8620 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-9023 · Hand-built original

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Gut-Healthy Glow-Up Morning Tonic

A shaken mason-jar tonic of coconut water, lemon juice, honey, ginger and turmeric with a pinch of black pepper, served over ice in the jar.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1493 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-11647 · Hand-built original

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Gyro Egg Rolls

Crisp-fried egg rolls filled with browned gyro meat, tomato, red onion, tzatziki, feta and parsley.

AmericanAppetizer1 hr20 egg rolls234 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-9871 · Hand-built original

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Halloumi Fries

Halloumi cut into fries, dredged in seasoned flour, egg and panko, then fried until golden and crisp outside.

AmericanAppetizer40 min16 sticks39 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-9873 · Hand-built original

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Halloween Banana Pops

Banana halves on popsicle sticks dipped in melted dark chocolate, covered with Halloween sprinkles and frozen solid.

AmericanDessert2 hr 5 minServes 6475 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-11651 · Hand-built original

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Halloween Cupcakes

Light vanilla cupcakes with whipped egg whites folded into the batter, topped with a fluffy vanilla butter frosting made for decorating.

AmericanDessert1 hr 5 minServes 24201 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17490 · Hand-built original

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Halloween Donut Hole Pops

Store-bought donut holes on lollipop sticks dipped in coloured candy melts and decorated as pumpkins, eyeballs, mummies and green monsters for Halloween.

AmericanDessert45 minServes 20VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: best

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

HB-13982 · Hand-built original

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Halloween ghost cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes topped with tall swirls of glossy meringue icing pulled into ghost peaks, with chocolate strand eyes. Cute rather than creepy Halloween baking for younger children.

AmericanCakes and baking2 hrMakes 18 cupcakes201 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-18102 · Hand-built original

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Halloween Mummy Meatballs (Easy Puff Pastry Recipe)

Beef meatballs with Parmesan, garlic and parsley, wrapped in thin strips of crescent dough like bandages and baked until the pastry is golden and the centres are cooked through.

AmericanAppetizer45 minServes 6290 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-13983 · Hand-built original

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Ham and Cheese Sliders

Baked Hawaiian roll sliders layered with Swiss cheese, honey ham and white American cheese under a mustard, poppy seed and garlic butter glaze.

AmericanMain course0 minServes 12155 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: ham

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

HB-7184 · Hand-built original

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Ham and Swiss Egg Bites

Eggs whisked with skim milk and baked in a muffin tin over diced ham and shredded Swiss cheese, served hot or cooled and frozen for later.

AmericanBreakfast25 minServes 12117 kcalGluten-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-13989 · Hand-built original

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Ham Salad

Finely chopped cooked ham mixed with hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, relish, mustard and mayonnaise, finished with lemon juice and parsley.

AmericanSalad15 minServes 4430 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: ham

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

HB-4443 · Hand-built original

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Hamburger Casserole

Ground beef, onion, and bell pepper are cooked in a skillet with diced potatoes, milk, and cornstarch, then topped with Provolone cheese and baked until melted and bubbly.

AmericanMain45 min6 servings424 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: ground beef

HB-5455 · Hand-built original

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Hamburger Potato Buns

Soft potato-enriched hamburger buns, risen twice, topped with sugar and baked golden, then brushed with melted butter and cooled before slicing.

AmericanBread2 hr8 buns329 kcalVegetarianDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: potatoes

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

HB-13991 · Hand-built original

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Hanky Panky

A Cincinnati-style appetizer of ground beef and bulk sausage bound with melted process cheese, Worcestershire sauce and a touch of liquid smoke. The hot mixture is spread on party-size rye or pumpernickel slices and broiled until bubbly and browned.

AmericanMain courseServes 12302 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-8983 · Hand-built original

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