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4,624 recipes

Hummingbird Cupcakes

Banana, pineapple and coconut cupcakes with pecans and warm spices, frosted with a whipped cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of crushed pecans.

AmericanDessert, Snack1 hr 5 minServes 24432 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: butter

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

HB-14131 · Hand-built original

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Hurricane Cocktail

White and dark rum shaken with orange, pineapple and cranberry juices and grenadine, served over ice with an orange slice and a cherry.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1612 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rum

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

HB-4439 · Hand-built original

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Ice Cream in a Bag

Heavy cream, sugar and vanilla sealed in a bag are shaken inside a second bag of ice and rock salt until the mixture freezes into soft ice cream. Sprinkles, crushed cookies, candies or sliced fruit go on top to serve.

AmericanDessert10 minServes 4453 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bags

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

HB-17798 · Hand-built original

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Ice cream sandwiches

No-churn vanilla ice cream served between two chocolate chip cookies is the ultimate summer dessert. Try decorating yours with your favourite ice cream toppings - like honeycomb, sprinkles or chopped nuts. For this recipe you will need a hand-held electric whisk or stand mixer and a thermometer.

AmericanDesserts12 hr 30 minVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-2991 · Hand-built original

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Icebox Cookies

Buttery vanilla and almond slice-and-bake cookies rolled in nonpareil sprinkles, chilled into a firm log, and baked to crisp edges with tender centres.

AmericanDessert4 hr 27 minServes 18212 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: unsalted butter

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

HB-14134 · Hand-built original

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Iced Cranberry Mules

A pitcher of vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice sweetened with homemade ginger syrup, topped glass by glass with chilled ginger beer over crushed ice.

AmericanDrink1 hrServes 8375 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cranberry

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

HB-9414 · Hand-built original

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Iced Latte (Salty Canadian)

Espresso frothed with maple syrup, butter and a pinch of salt, poured over cold milk and ice.

AmericanBreakfast, Brunch5 minServes 189 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: espresso

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

HB-4441 · Hand-built original

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Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Spiced oatmeal cookies with cinnamon, nutmeg and molasses, chilled before baking and finished with a thick powdered sugar icing dipped over their tops.

AmericanDessert1 hr 30 minServes 24242 kcalVegetarianLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-14135 · Hand-built original

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Immunity Cubes

Frozen cubes of blended honey, lemon, orange, ginger and turmeric with black pepper, stored in the freezer to melt into drinks as needed.

AmericanDrink15 min15 ice cubes2 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

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

HB-9908 · Hand-built original

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In N Out Sauce

A mayonnaise-based burger sauce with ketchup, sweet pickle relish and a vinegar, sugar, mustard and salt base, rested before serving.

AmericanSauce5 minServes 1642 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: distilled white vinegar

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

HB-10353 · Hand-built original

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Incredible Garlic Butter Shrimp

Large shrimp seared quickly in lemony garlic butter with both minced and whole garlic cloves, finished with chopped parsley — a three-ingredient-style skillet dinner at its simplest.

AmericanDinner15 minServes 4204 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-17672 · Hand-built original

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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

A rack of baby back ribs rubbed with a sweet, smoky spice mix pressure-cooks in apple juice until tender. A coat of barbecue sauce and a few minutes under the broiler give the ribs their sticky finish.

AmericanMain Course30 minServes 4764 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-7325 · Hand-built original

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Instant Pot Ham

A fully cooked spiral ham warmed under pressure in apple juice, brushed with a warm brown sugar, honey and mustard glaze and broiled at the end until the coating caramelises.

AmericanDinner30 minServes 8604 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: ham

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

HB-14174 · Hand-built original

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Instant Pot Potato Pea Curry / Aloo Matar (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

An Instant Pot curry of potatoes and peas with tomatoes, onion, cumin seed, turmeric, coriander and garam masala, finished with cilantro.

AmericanMain course25 min6 servings201 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: potato

Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken

HB-9545 · Hand-built original

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Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

A pressure-cooked chili of sweet potato, black beans and kidney beans in diced tomatoes with chili powder and cumin, finished with optional baked tofu crumbles seasoned with nutritional yeast and tamari.

AmericanMain course1 hr 15 min6 servings428 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: sweet potato

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

HB-9546 · Hand-built original

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Instant Pot Vegetarian Soup Recipe

A quick pressure-cooker vegetable soup of tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, onion and bell pepper seasoned with cumin, chili powder, oregano and garlic.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish, Soup20 minServes 6430 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: onion

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

HB-14191 · Hand-built original

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Irish Coffee

Hot coffee sweetened with brown sugar, fortified with Irish whiskey and capped with floated cream. Drunk through the cream, exactly as it is poured.

AmericanDrink10 minServes 1142 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: Irish whiskey

Pairs well with: soda bread, chocolate cake, apple tart, oat biscuits

HB-18695 · Hand-built original

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Italian Bruschetta

Toasted sourdough baguette slices topped with a fresh mixture of tomato, red onion and basil, finished with balsamic vinegar and sea salt flakes.

AmericanAppetizerServes 4162 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: loaf sourdough baguette

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

HB-11525 · Hand-built original

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Italian Grinder Sliders

Pull-apart sweet rolls layered with salami, pepperoni, turkey and provolone, baked under garlic butter and finished with a tangy chopped lettuce and pepperoncini salad.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: turkey

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

HB-12465 · Hand-built original

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