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Banana Date Drops

Soft oat drop cookies of mashed ripe banana and chopped Medjool dates, each topped with a pecan and baked until set.

AmericanSnack25 minServes 12184 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-11232 · Hand-built original

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Banana He-Man Cookies

Soft, hearty banana cookies made with shortening, buttermilk and optional nuts, baked in dropped spoonfuls and frosted with a cream cheese and butter frosting.

AmericanDessert, Snack20 minServes 24341 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: shortening

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

HB-17284 · Hand-built original

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Banana Milk

A blended drink of bananas, milk, vanilla and sugar, strained through cheesecloth for a silky texture and served well chilled.

AmericanDrink10 min3 to 4 cups170 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-9642 · Hand-built original

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Banana Oat Weekday Pancakes

Quick weekday pancakes made from mashed ripe bananas, oats, and whole-wheat flour — thick, hearty, and ready in about fifteen minutes.

AmericanBreakfast0 minMakes 8 to 10 pancakes109 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-12761 · Hand-built original

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Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies made with mashed ripe banana, cinnamon, and cloves in the dough.

AmericanSnack20 min36 cookies134 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: banana

Pairs well with: milk

HB-5503 · Hand-built original

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Banana pancakes

Blended banana, flour and oat milk pancakes fried in coconut oil and served warm with sliced banana, blueberries, maple syrup and coconut yoghurt.

AmericanBrunch40 minMakes 6 small pancakes72 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: weight

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

HB-6091 · Hand-built original

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Banana Pudding Pie

A pre-baked pie crust filled with vanilla pudding made with evaporated milk, folded with whipped topping, chopped vanilla wafers and lemon-tossed bananas, chilled and topped with more of each.

AmericanDessertVegetarianEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-12340 · Hand-built original

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Banana Ricotta Pancakes

Light, fluffy pancakes made with ricotta and mashed ripe banana in a standard flour batter. The ricotta keeps the crumb tender, and the pancakes cook in about 2 minutes per side.

AmericanBreakfast40 min16 pancakes120 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: Ricotta

Pairs well with: Sliced bananas, Maple syrup, Honey, Blueberries

HB-5468 · Hand-built original

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Bananas Foster French Toast

Hawaiian sweet roll pieces dipped in an egg, creamer, vanilla and cinnamon batter and griddled in butter, served under bananas cooked in a butter, brown sugar and rum sauce with pecans and powdered sugar.

AmericanBreakfastVegetarianGluten-free

Main ingredient: banana

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

HB-12341 · Hand-built original

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Bang Bang Salmon Bites

Salmon pieces seasoned with lemon pepper and Cajun seasoning, soaked in a buttermilk and hot sauce bath, coated in seasoned cornmeal and flour, fried, and tossed in a mayonnaise, sweet chili and sriracha sauce.

AmericanAppetizer45 minServes 41037 kcalHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-9191 · Hand-built original

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Barbecue Ribs with Hot Slaw and Cowboy Butter Jersey Royals

Slow-cooked pork ribs in a homemade barbecue sauce, finished on the grill with more sauce, served with a charred cabbage and apple hot slaw and Jersey Royal potatoes steamed in spiced cowboy butter.

AmericanMain course14 hrServes 4407 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12773 · Hand-built original

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Barbecue vegan nuggets

Potato and crushed tofu nuggets seasoned with stock powder, paprika, garlic and onion, dipped in an oat milk and yoghurt batter and a barbecue-seasoned flour. The nuggets fry golden and crisp for dunking.

AmericanLight meals & snacks1 hr 30 minMakes 12 nuggets128 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber

HB-18343 · Hand-built original

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Basil Pesto

A basil pesto of toasted pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, lemon juice and an ice cube, brought together with olive oil drizzled in while pulsing.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-12332 · Hand-built original

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Batched Spicy Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita

A pitcher margarita of blended, strained watermelon with tequila blanco, Cointreau and lime juice, sweetened with a spicy jalapeño simple syrup and served in Tajín-rimmed glasses.

AmericanDrink17 minServes 8227 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-11235 · Hand-built original

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BBQ beef ribs with roasted strawberry malt milkshake

BBQ beef ribs with roasted strawberry malt milkshake is a American dish prepared from its core ingredients in a straightforward, home-style way. Serve it fresh and hot where appropriate.

American2 hr 30 minServes 4870 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-3318 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Candied Nuts

Pecans, almonds and cashews candied in sugar with smoked paprika, chipotle and warm barbecue spices.

AmericanSnack1 hrServes 8359 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mixed nuts

Pairs well with: cheese board, green salad, drinks

HB-4898 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Chicken Salad

A romaine salad with barbecue sauce-coated chicken thighs, corn, black beans, tomatoes, green onions and crushed corn chips, tossed in a blended Greek yogurt and cottage cheese ranch-style dressing.

AmericanSalad25 minServes 4939 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12218 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Chicken Salad

Chopped romaine is topped with black bean and corn salsa, thinly sliced grilled chicken and crispy fried onions, with a ranch and BBQ dressing and a tangy BBQ drizzle.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

HB-7829 · Hand-built original

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BBQ Chicken Salad with BBQ Cilantro Lime Dressing

A big, crunchy chopped salad of romaine, corn, black beans, and tomatoes topped with barbecue-sauced shredded chicken, two cheeses, and tortilla strips, with a creamy barbecue, cilantro, and lime dressing.

AmericanDinner, Salad1 hr 20 minServes 6977 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-12786 · Hand-built original

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Bean Stew

A hearty white bean stew with carrots, celery, potato, and tomatoes in a seasoned vegetable broth, simmered until the potato is tender and finished with fresh parsley.

AmericanDinner45 minServes 6347 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: potato

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

HB-12789 · Hand-built original

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Bee's Knees

A Prohibition-era gin sour sweetened with honey syrup instead of sugar: London Dry botanicals, bright lemon and floral honey, shaken cold and finished with lemon zest and thyme.

AmericanDrink5 minMakes 1109 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: gin

Pairs well with: baked brie, honey butter shrimp and grits, lemon bars

HB-18704 · Hand-built original

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Beef & Barley Soup

A beef broth soup of browned chuck roast pieces simmered with carrots, celery, onion, tomato paste and thyme, finished with barley cooked until tender and a garnish of parsley.

AmericanSoup25 minServes 8177 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-12219 · Hand-built original

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Beef and Cheddar Sliders (Arby's Copycat)

Soft Hawaiian rolls layered with deli roast beef, American cheese, and a tangy beef-sandwich sauce, brushed with onion-flecked butter and baked until melty.

AmericanDinner40 minServes 12105 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-12791 · Hand-built original

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Beef Bulgogi Bowls with Spicy Sauce

Thin-sliced sirloin marinated in soy, coconut sugar, sesame and chili garlic sauce and seared until caramelized, served over rice with a fried egg, kimchi, cucumber ribbons and a spicy yogurt sauce.

AmericanMain course25 minServes 41014 kcal

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-11237 · Hand-built original

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