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Homemade Chili is a American dish built around beef. It takes 50 min in total and serves 6. It pairs well with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-1101 · Hand-built original
A infused chili oil built by steeping Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cassia, bay, ginger, garlic, black cardamom, fennel and tangerine peel in oil, then pouring the hot oil over ground Sichuan chiles and sesame seeds.
Main ingredient: gin
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9544 · Hand-built original
A bold, smoky spice blend of chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika with garlic, oregano and a flicker of cayenne, ready to season chili, tacos and soups; makes about 6 tablespoons, enough for 2-3 batches of chili.
Main ingredient: chili powder
Pairs well with: chili con carne, tacos, bean soup, cornbread
HB-18770 · Hand-built original
Crisp dark cocoa sandwich cookies made in a food processor from flour, Dutch-process cocoa, butter and egg, filled with a fluffy vanilla butter and powdered sugar cream.
Main ingredient: cocoa powder
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-7258 · Hand-built original
Small lemon-vanilla cut-out cookies dipped in white or pink chocolate and showered with rainbow nonpareils.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-14049 · Hand-built original
A golden, tender cornbread made with buttermilk and melted butter, baked in a square pan.
Main ingredient: melted
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-14050 · Hand-built original
A quick condensed-style cream of chicken soup: seasoned chicken broth simmered with poultry seasoning, paprika and dried parsley, then thickened with a milk and flour slurry until it coats a spoon.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-7246 · Hand-built original
Large flour tortillas folded in pleats around taco-seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese, a crisp tostada shell, sour cream, lettuce, tomato and cheddar, with a small tortilla sealing the centre. Each wrap is toasted in oil until golden on both sides.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-12452 · Hand-built original
Baked dog treats made with pumpkin puree, peanut butter, whole wheat flour and cinnamon.
Main ingredient: pumpkin
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-3552 · Hand-built original
A fry seasoning of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, paprika, dried parsley, black pepper, celery salt and optional cayenne, whisked together and stored airtight for up to two months.
Main ingredient: powder
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-7249 · Hand-built original
A compound butter of slow-roasted garlic and fresh chopped garlic with parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper, rolled into a log and chilled.
Main ingredient: gin
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-10336 · Hand-built original
A maple-sweetened granola of jumbo oats, mixed seeds, pecans, almonds and coconut, with dried cranberries stirred in after baking.
Main ingredient: syrup
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-14054 · Hand-built original
A one-pot cheeseburger macaroni of ground beef, elbow pasta and cheddar simmered in beef broth with a splash of cream.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-14055 · Hand-built original
A Fresno chili and roasted red pepper paste cooked down with tomato paste, garlic, cumin and coriander until it simmers into a thick harissa.
Main ingredient: fresno chilis
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-10144 · Hand-built original
A no-cook honey mustard of mayonnaise, honey and Dijon mustard sharpened with distilled white vinegar, salt and pepper.
Main ingredient: full fat mayonnaise
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-10337 · Hand-built original
Stovetop hot chocolate made with cocoa powder, sugar, and milk. Cooking a chocolate paste first keeps every cup smooth and lump-free.
Main ingredient: powder
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-2642 · Hand-built original
Milk heated on the stove with cocoa powder, sugar and semi-sweet chocolate, finished with vanilla.
Main ingredient: sweetness
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-4432 · Hand-built original
The ultimate summer treat: your favourite ice cream sandwiched between a brownie-like crust that stays soft even when frozen, with the edges rolled in sprinkles or nuts.
Main ingredient: sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-17733 · Hand-built original
Thin beef patties with a pink relish spread, mustard-fried for animal style, stacked in butter-toasted buns with American cheese and fresh toppings.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-9882 · Hand-built original
A zesty seasoning blend of dried lemon peel, coarse black pepper, salt, onion powder and garlic powder.
Main ingredient: lemon peel
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-3554 · Hand-built original
A simple lemon syrup is stirred into cold water with fresh lemon juice for a pitcher of lemonade, garnished with mint and lemon slices.
Main ingredient: sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-17941 · Hand-built original
Pillowy vanilla marshmallows whipped from a hot sugar syrup and gelatin, cut into soft squares dusted with powdered sugar and cornstarch.
Main ingredient: envelopes unflavored gelatin
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-17167 · Hand-built original
Egg, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sea salt and avocado oil blended with an immersion blender held still until the mayonnaise emulsifies, with optional grated garlic.
Main ingredient: avocado
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-11154 · Hand-built original
A beef and pork meatloaf with ketchup, thyme and oregano, baked and rested, then sliced and topped with a creamy mushroom gravy made with beef broth and heavy cream.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-9038 · Hand-built original
Halved hot dogs on skewers dipped in a cornmeal batter and fried until golden, served with a chipotle ketchup.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-4433 · Hand-built original
A mushroom and onion gravy thickened with a butter roux and beef broth, finished with Worcestershire sauce and thyme.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-14061 · Hand-built original
This rich and creamy homemade Mushroom Soup is easy, budget-friendly, and packed with deep savory flavor. Serve it with crusty bread for an easy lunch or dinner!
Main ingredient: mushroom
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-1107 · Hand-built original
A warm bowl of oatmeal with a choice of strawberry, chocolate, blueberry-almond or banana-coconut toppings.
Main ingredient: oats
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-17379 · Hand-built original
Small beef meatballs browned and simmered with ring pasta in a tomato sauce finished with Parmesan.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-4434 · Hand-built original
A firm, glossy orange candy made from orange juice and zest set with cornstarch, cut into squares and rolled in granulated sugar to dry.
Main ingredient: orange juice
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-9039 · Hand-built original
Homemade pastrami without a smoker: a corned beef coated in a coarse black pepper, coriander, mustard, paprika, garlic and onion rub, slow-cooked in foil, chilled, then baked so the spice crust sets.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-7260 · Hand-built original
Canned peaches with bourbon, cinnamon and cornstarch baked under a crumbly butter topping until golden and bubbling.
Main ingredient: canned peaches in fruit juice
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-4435 · Hand-built original
A classic summer peach pie with a flaky, buttery double crust and a luscious cinnamon-spiced peach filling, best served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-17694 · Hand-built original
Thin-sliced Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes soaked, dried and fried at a steady low temperature until crisp and light yellow, then salted.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-9883 · Hand-built original
No-bake bars of peanut butter, honey, oats and vanilla protein powder with mini chocolate chips.
Main ingredient: peanut butter
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-3555 · Hand-built original
A stovetop spread of pumpkin purée simmered with honey, lemon juice, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice until it deepens in color, served on toast.
Main ingredient: pumpkin purée
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-12204 · Hand-built original
Egg-shaped peanut butter candies made from a powdered sugar dough, frozen firm and dipped in melted milk chocolate.
Main ingredient: sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-14067 · Hand-built original
A gin and tonic brightened with rhubarb simple syrup and fresh lime juice.
Main ingredient: gin
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-14070 · Hand-built original
Ground beef simmered with onion and garlic in a sweet, tangy ketchup sauce seasoned with chili powder and paprika, piled onto soft buns.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-17884 · Hand-built original
Ground beef simmered with onion, green bell pepper and garlic in a ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce, spooned into butter-toasted rolls and topped with melting cheddar.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-9040 · Hand-built original
A homemade sourdough loaf made from starter, water, bread flour and salt, baked in a Dutch oven. It is crusty, tangy and chewy.
Main ingredient: flour
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-3974 · Hand-built original
A no-cook steak sauce in the style of a bottled classic: Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar whisked with ketchup, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard and pepper.
Main ingredient: steak
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-7269 · Hand-built original
Strawberries cooked down and mashed with coconut sugar, chia seeds, lemon juice and vanilla until thickened.
Main ingredient: sugar
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-11732 · Hand-built original
A tartar sauce of mayonnaise and crème fraîche with sweet pickle relish, dill, parsley, shallot and lemon, rested so the flavors blend.
Main ingredient: mayonnaise
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-10339 · Hand-built original
Crisp cocoa and peppermint wafers are baked from a chilled, rolled dough, then dipped in mint chocolate coating. The finished cookies set into snappy, dark rounds with a cool mint centre note.
Main ingredient: temperature
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-18193 · Hand-built original
Buttery almond toffee cooked to a deep golden brown, blanketed with melted milk chocolate and a scattering of chopped pecans, then broken into shards.
Main ingredient: almonds
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-17455 · Hand-built original
A stovetop vanilla pudding thickened with cornstarch and egg yolks, enriched with butter and chilled until set.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-14076 · Hand-built original
Beaten eggs, milk and oil whisk into a simple flour batter that cooks crisp-edged and fluffy-centered in the waffle iron. The grid pattern holds pools of melted butter beautifully.
Main ingredient: eggs
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-18003 · Hand-built original
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