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Oven Baked Beef Brisket

An 8-pound brisket rubbed with browning sauce and liquid smoke and a coffee, pepper, and smoked paprika rub, baked low in the oven, wrapped partway through, and rested before slicing.

AmericanMain course17 hrServes 8932 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-9439 · Hand-built original

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Oven Baked Lamb Chops with Balsamic Glaze

Lamb rib chops marinated in balsamic, soy, and rosemary, seared, baked, and broiled under a reduced balsamic and honey glaze made from the pan juices and reserved marinade.

AmericanMain course1 hr 40 minServes 4230 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki

HB-9441 · Hand-built original

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Oven Baked Ribs

Individual baby back ribs rubbed with smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne and brown sugar, baked sealed in foil with apple cider vinegar, then finished with barbecue sauce.

AmericanMain course3 hr 20 minServes 4109 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-10398 · Hand-built original

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Oven Baked Ribs

Two racks of baby back ribs rubbed with yellow mustard and a smoky brown sugar spice blend, wrapped in foil and baked low until fork-tender. A final brush of barbecue sauce under the broiler gives the racks a sticky, caramelized finish.

AmericanMain course3 hr 25 minServes 660 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: ribs

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

HB-7800 · Hand-built original

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Oven Barbacoa Chuck Roast

A chuck roast braised in a blended marinade of chipotle in adobo, lime, apple cider vinegar and warm spices until it shreds easily, then tossed in its cooking juices.

AmericanMain course4 hr 10 minServes 1217 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-11535 · Hand-built original

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Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce

Pork ribs rubbed with a paprika, thyme and oregano spice mix bake gently under foil over apple cider until tender, then build up layer after layer of homemade barbecue sauce glaze. The sauce itself simmers for about 45 minutes with ketchup, molasses, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar.

AmericanBBQ, Dinner, Ribs2 hr 30 minServes 6624 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-7803 · Hand-built original

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Oven Roasted Corn with Harissa and Mint (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Whole corn cobs roasted in their husks and served with vegan butter and a harissa sauce of cumin, coriander, lime and garlic, finished with mint.

AmericanMain course35 min4 servings58 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: corn cobs

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

HB-9555 · Hand-built original

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Oven Roasted Crispy Kalettes

Kalettes tossed with olive oil, garlic, onion and chili powders, roasted at high heat and finished with parmesan and lemon.

AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 366 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: kale

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

HB-11053 · Hand-built original

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Oven-Baked Bacon with Flour

Thick-cut bacon strips dredged in all-purpose flour and refrigerated overnight in a single layer, then baked at 400°F and turned once. The light flour coating helps the oven-baked bacon brown evenly and crisp like fried bacon without deep-frying.

AmericanBreakfastAs many servings as you likeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: bacon

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

HB-14691 · Hand-built original

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Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Ribs

Spice-rubbed pork ribs baked wrapped until tender, then glazed with barbecue sauce and caramelised.

AmericanMain2 hr 45 minServes 4–6219 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pork ribs

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

HB-4611 · Hand-built original

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Oven-Baked Butternut Squash Fries (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Butternut squash cut into fry-shaped spears, baked on parchment until tender, flipped, and finished under the broiler until crisp at the edges.

AmericanMain course50 min4 servings30 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butternut squash

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

HB-9556 · Hand-built original

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Oven-Baked Garlic & Herb Pork Loin with Golden Roasted Potatoes

A pork loin roast rubbed with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme and paprika, roasted uncovered and rested before slicing, with potatoes roasted around it.

AmericanMain course1 hr 30 min4–6559 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-9096 · Hand-built original

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Oven-Baked Pizza

An Alsatian-style flatbread pizza on a thin yeast crust, topped with caramelized onions, grated Gruyère, crisp double-smoked bacon and toasted garlic chips. Crème fraîche and a parsley-garlic oil are drizzled over the hot pizzas, with lemon zest and parsley leaves to finish.

AmericanMain coursemakes 2 (14-inch) pizzas; serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main course566 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-7804 · Hand-built original

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Oven-Baked Tri-Tip Roast

A tri-tip rubbed with ground coffee, chipotle, cumin and garlic powder, seared hard and roasted to medium rare, then rested and sliced.

AmericanMain course30 minServes 4315 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pounds tri-tip

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

HB-11536 · Hand-built original

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Oven-Cooked Pulled Pork

A spice-rubbed pork butt cooked low and slow in the oven with a bourbon barbecue sauce, then shredded.

AmericanMain Course5 hr 30 minServes 1280 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: pork butt

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

HB-4811 · Hand-built original

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Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Soft yeasted rolls are filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, rested overnight in the refrigerator, then baked and spread with cream cheese icing.

AmericanBreakfast13 hr 10 minServes 12676 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-17920 · Hand-built original

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Overnight Oats

Creamy copycat Brekki overnight oats with vanilla, cinnamon, buckwheat, almonds, and chia seeds. Five minutes of prep and breakfast is ready in the morning.

AmericanBreakfast4 hr 5 minServes 2234 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: milk

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

HB-2577 · Hand-built original

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Overnight Oats

Simple overnight oats with milk - no cooking required! Perfect healthy breakfast ready when you wake up. Add your favorite toppings!

AmericanBreakfast4 hr 5 minServes 1248 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: oatmeal

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

HB-2638 · Hand-built original

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Overnight Oats

Rolled oats soaked overnight with yogurt, milk, maple syrup and chia seeds, served with fruit toppings.

AmericanBreakfast8 hr 5 minServes 1315 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-4495 · Hand-built original

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Paleo Bacon Sausage Stuffing

A bread-free stuffing of roasted butternut squash cubes with Italian sausage, bacon, apple, celery and dried cranberries seasoned with sage, thyme and rosemary, baked in a Dutch oven.

AmericanSide1 hr 20 minServes 8292 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-12210 · Hand-built original

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Paleo Brownie Bites

Mini brownie bites blended from avocado, coconut cream and maple syrup with cacao powder, baked in muffin liners and topped with mini chocolate chips.

AmericanDessertServes 12154 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-11898 · Hand-built original

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