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Paleo Seedy Bagels

Egg-free coconut, almond and arrowroot bagels bound with a flax gel and dotted with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

AmericanBreakfastForm a ball with the dough. Then, break the dough into four smaller balls.VegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-11945 · Hand-built original

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Paleo Sweet Potato Bake

Thinly sliced sweet potatoes packed upright in a baking dish with onion tucked between the slices, baked under dressing and topped with rosemary and pecans.

AmericanSideServes 4250 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sweet potato

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

HB-11951 · Hand-built original

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Paleo Tahini Brookies

A grain-free brownie base baked under a tahini chocolate chip cookie layer — brookies with a sesame-rich, salty-sweet top and a fudgy bottom, finished with sea salt flakes.

AmericanDessert45 minMakes 12331 kcalVegetarianDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: tahini

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, milk

HB-18836 · Hand-built original

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Pan-Fried Honey Bananas

Ripe banana slices fried in a honey, cinnamon, and sea salt glaze until golden and caramelised. The dish takes 10 minutes in total and works as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, or pancakes as well as on its own.

AmericanBreakfast10 minVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: Bananas

Pairs well with: Oatmeal, Greek yogurt, Pancakes

HB-5484 · Hand-built original

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Pan-Fried Potatoes

Cubed russet potatoes tossed in olive oil with Italian seasoning, garlic powder and rosemary, skillet-fried until tender inside and crisp at the edges.

AmericanSide Dish20 minServes 4246 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: russet potatoes

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

HB-14712 · Hand-built original

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Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Soaked Figs

Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Soaked Figs is a American main course centred on pork tenderloin, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

AmericanMain course0 minServes 3740 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pork tenderloin

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

HB-4096 · Hand-built original

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Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Thick bone-in pork chops rested with sugar and salt, warmed slowly in a low oven, then seared and basted with butter, shallot and thyme.

AmericanMain8 hr 45 minServes 2245 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pork chop

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

HB-4638 · Hand-built original

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Crispy Skin

Salmon filets scored, salted and stuffed with thyme in the cuts, then seared skin side down in avocado oil so the skin turns shatteringly crisp while the flesh stays tender.

AmericanMain course20 minServes 469 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: salmon

Pairs well with: asparagus, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes

HB-18824 · Hand-built original

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Pan-Seared Steak in Parmesan Garlic Cream Sauce

Thick-cut ribeye or sirloin steaks seasoned and seared until crusted, rested, then returned to a garlic, cream and Parmesan sauce with Italian seasoning made in the same skillet.

AmericanMain courseFor the Steak (Serves 2–3)684 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-9097 · Hand-built original

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Pancake Casserole

Halved pancakes stand in a baking dish, soak overnight in a maple and cinnamon custard, and bake until set for a make-ahead holiday breakfast.

AmericanBreakfast, brunch8 hr 55 minServes 6201 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: storebought

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

HB-7824 · Hand-built original

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Paratha Breakfast Sushi

Cooked paratha set onto a thin layer of egg in the pan, then rolled around cheddar, beef or turkey bacon and mayonnaise and sliced into small rolls.

AmericanBreakfast15 min2 wraps107 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: turkey

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

HB-10001 · Hand-built original

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Paratha Pocket

Two parathas pressed together around soft scrambled eggs, cheddar and crisp beef or turkey bacon, cooked until golden and sealed at the edges.

AmericanBreakfast40 min2 paratha pockets143 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: turkey

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

HB-10002 · Hand-built original

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Parmesan Baked Shrimp

Large shrimp arranged in a baking dish under garlic butter with lemon juice and Italian seasoning, topped with a Parmesan and panko crust and baked until pink and golden.

AmericanMain course25 minServes 4302 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: shrimp

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

HB-9099 · Hand-built original

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Parmesan Garlic Chicken Pasta

Ziti pasta with diced chicken breasts seasoned with seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder and Italian seasoning and cooked in olive oil until the chicken reaches 165°F, listed with a flour, butter, cream, milk and Parmesan sauce.

AmericanMain courseEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9100 · Hand-built original

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Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Red potato pieces roasted in olive oil with Parmesan, garlic and oregano until golden and crisp, finished with chopped parsley.

AmericanSide Dish40 minServes 6189 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pounds red potatoes

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

HB-14735 · Hand-built original

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Parmesan Roasted Vegetables

Bite-size mixed vegetables are tossed in olive oil, butter and garlic, coated in a parmesan panko crumb and roasted until tender with a crisp golden crust.

AmericanSide Dish30 minServes 6187 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: mixed vegetables

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

HB-7834 · Hand-built original

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Party cheesecake with mango and passion fruit salsa

A traybake cheesecake on a digestive biscuit base, baked low and left to set in the cooling oven, cut into squares and topped with mango and passion fruit salsa.

AmericanDesserts3 hrMakes 18 squares129 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: greasing

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

HB-17898 · Hand-built original

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Patty Melt

Don't underestimate a homemade patty melt! This is no average sandwich- it's crispy bread filled to the brim with a homemade patty and LOTS of cheese. To top it off, it's got savory and sweet caramelized onions that just make your mouth water.

AmericanBreakfast, Dinner, lunch20 minServes 2542 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-1688 · Hand-built original

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