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Maple Plant Butter (3 Ways!)

A whipped plant butter of coconut and sunflower oils sweetened lightly with maple, with the option of folding in pecans or cinnamon for two further versions.

AmericanSide Dish10 minServes 24149 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: melted

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

HB-14422 · Hand-built original

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Maple Whiskey Sour

A maple-sweetened whiskey sour with an egg-white foam cap, shaken twice for a silky texture. The bitters cut through the richness of the maple.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 1210 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: whiskey

Pairs well with: roast chicken, sweet potato fries, apple pie, smoked salmon

HB-18687 · Hand-built original

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Mardi Gras Crack

Saltine crackers baked under a boiled brown sugar toffee and coated with white almond bark, decorated in purple, green and gold for Mardi Gras.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: sleeve saltine crackers

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

HB-12479 · Hand-built original

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Margarita Cookies

Slice-and-bake shortbread-style cookies flavoured with tequila, lime zest and orange zest, rolled in coarse sugar and flaky sea salt before slicing. The chilled logs keep for up to three days in the fridge and the batch makes about fifty cookies.

AmericanDessertabout 50 cookies30 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: lime

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

HB-7560 · Hand-built original

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Marinated Tomatoes

Sliced ripe tomatoes marinated in olive oil and herb balsamic vinegar with garlic, finished with torn basil, flaky salt and cracked pepper.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: spices

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

HB-12480 · Hand-built original

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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Shredded cooked chicken and pasta are tossed in a skillet sauce of butter, tomato paste, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and red pepper flakes, finished with parmesan and torn basil. A splash of the hot pasta water loosens the sauce if it needs it.

AmericanMain course0 minServes 4917 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7566 · Hand-built original

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Marry Me Chicken Soup

A creamy soup of shredded cooked chicken and egg noodles in chicken broth, flavoured with tomato paste, paprika, Italian seasoning and sun-dried tomatoes. Cream, parmesan and baby spinach are stirred in at the end until the spinach wilts.

AmericanDinner, Soup30 minServes 4806 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7567 · Hand-built original

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Marry Me Dip

A baked skillet dip of spicy Italian sausage, cream cheese, mozzarella and parmesan with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.

AmericanAppetizer35 minServes 8406 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-11789 · Hand-built original

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Martha Washington Candy

No-bake balls of coconut, powdered sugar, toasted pecans and chopped maraschino cherries bound with butter, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, chilled and dipped in dark coating chocolate. They are a Christmas and Valentine's Day staple.

AmericanDessert45 minServes 3092 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: stems

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

HB-7569 · Hand-built original

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Matcha Banana Pudding

A matcha version of layered banana pudding, with matcha vanilla pudding folded with whipped cream over wafers, bananas and a wafer crumb base.

AmericanDessert7 hr10 servings331 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-9951 · Hand-built original

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Matcha Cashew Milk

Raw cashews blended with matcha, maple syrup and vanilla into a smooth, creamy green milk served over ice.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 2680 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-11792 · Hand-built original

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Matcha Waffles

A thick coconut milk waffle batter with matcha powder, cornstarch and coconut sugar, cooked in a waffle maker until crisp and golden.

AmericanBreakfast20 minYields 1 ServingVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-9500 · Hand-built original

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