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Philly Cheese Steak Cheesy Bread

Seared ribeye, peppers, onion and mushrooms are layered with provolone and mayonnaise on French bread and baked until the cheese melts and the top browns. Sliced thick, it feeds a crowd like a cheesesteak.

AmericanDinner, Main Course25 minServes 12162 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: steak

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

HB-17779 · Hand-built original

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Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

A baked casserole of ground beef, green pepper, and onion bound with cream cheese and topped with provolone and cheddar. It captures the filling of a cheesesteak sandwich in a spoonable dish.

AmericanMain course15 minServes: 4674 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-9112 · Hand-built original

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Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Hawaiian roll sliders filled with skillet-cooked sliced steak, green pepper, onion, and provolone, finished with a butter and Worcestershire glaze. The source method stops before assembly and baking, so those steps are written without an invented bake time.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-9113 · Hand-built original

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Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Meatloaf

A ground beef meatloaf mixed with sautéed onion, pepper, mushrooms, and garlic, layered around thick slices of mozzarella and topped with more cheese. The filling mirrors the vegetables and cheese of a cheesesteak sandwich.

AmericanMain course

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-9114 · Hand-built original

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Pickled Carrots and Daikon

Crisp, colorful carrots and daikon pickled in a rice vinegar brine for a sweet, mellow bite. Quick to prep and perfect for tacos, bowls, and snacking!

AmericanSide Dish1 hr 15 minServes 2244 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-1741 · Hand-built original

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Pickled Onions

Thin red onion slices pickled in a jar with vinegar, warm water, maple syrup, salt and optional peppercorns.

AmericanSide5 minServes 832 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: sugar

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

HB-12022 · Hand-built original

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Pickled Red Onion

Thin-sliced red onions covered in a hot vinegar brine with sugar and salt, then chilled until tangy and crisp. The onions are used as a topping and are best after a full day in the brine.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-9115 · Hand-built original

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Pickled Vegetables

Cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, cauliflower and bell peppers with garlic, covered in a warm spiced vinegar brine and left to pickle.

AmericanAppetizer15 minServes 8286 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-12023 · Hand-built original

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Pierogies with Buttery Wild Mushrooms

Frozen pierogies tossed in a skillet with mixed mushrooms cooked down until browned, shallots, butter and black pepper, finished with fresh parsley.

AmericanMain course15 minServes 4122 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: mushrooms

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

HB-10933 · Hand-built original

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Pina Colada Cake

A tropical piña colada poke cake: pineapple cake soaked with cream of coconut and pineapple juice, covered in coconut whipped cream and toasted coconut.

AmericanDessert55 minServes 16336 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

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

HB-17731 · Hand-built original

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Pineapple Cranberry Cream Cheese Party Pinwheels

Flour tortillas spread with a cream cheese filling of crushed pineapple, dried cranberries, green onions, and vanilla, then rolled, chilled, and sliced into pinwheels. Chopped pecans can be pressed onto the cut edges.

AmericanMain courseVegetarianEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-9116 · Hand-built original

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Pineapple Delight Dessert

Pineapple Delight Dessert is a American dessert, side dish centred on desired. It combines graham cracker crumbs, granualted sugar, melted salted butter for a straightforward, balanced result.

AmericanDessert, Side Dish4 hr 50 minServes 16478 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: desired

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

HB-3727 · Hand-built original

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Pineapple Heaven Cake

A yellow cake baked with crushed pineapple in the batter, topped once cool with a whipped topping, vanilla pudding and pineapple layer and chilled before slicing.

AmericanDessertServings: 12 slices234 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-9054 · Hand-built original

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Pineapple Mango Mocktail

Pineapple and frozen mango blended with lime juice and coconut water into a thick, frosty slush, poured into sugar-rimmed glasses. Two servings, four ingredients, no alcohol.

AmericanDrink5 minServes 2445 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pineapple

Pairs well with: fish tacos, coconut rice, grilled chicken skewers, fruit salad

HB-18753 · Hand-built original

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Pineapple Oatmeal Bake

A baked oatmeal of rolled oats, banana and crushed pineapple under a light powdered-sugar glaze, with coconut and flaxseed throughout.

AmericanBreakfastServes 4207 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple

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

HB-11992 · Hand-built original

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Pineapple Pork Roast

A pork shoulder rubbed with ginger, salt and pepper, seared, then roasted under a sauce of pineapple chunks, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar and soy sauce. The pan sauce is thickened with a cornstarch slurry and spooned over the sliced roast.

AmericanMain course20 minServes 6748 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-9120 · Hand-built original

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Pineapple upside-down cake

A retro pineapple upside-down cake with caramelised pineapple rings over a vanilla sponge.

AmericanCakes and baking1 hr 30 minServes 850 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: tin pineapple rings in juice

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

HB-5208 · Hand-built original

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Pink Cloud Marshmallow Fudge

A pink no-cook fudge made by melting white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk, flavoring it, and folding in mini marshmallows. It firms in the refrigerator and is cut into thick squares.

AmericanDessertVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: white chocolate chips

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

HB-9121 · Hand-built original

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Pink Lemonade

Classic lemonade tinted blush-pink with grenadine, built on a quick syrup so the sweetness runs smooth from first sip to last.

AmericanDrink2 hr 13 min4 servings302 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: lemon juice

Pairs well with: angel food cake, sugar cookies, fruit salad

HB-18719 · Hand-built original

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Pistachio Cake

This light and airy Pistachio Cake is made from scratch, full of real pistachios, and topped with a delicious buttercream. It's a classy cake that will impress your guests on any occasion!

AmericanDessert1 hr 20 minServes 101182 kcalVegetarian

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-1755 · Hand-built original

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Pistachio Cheesecake

A baked pistachio cheesecake on a biscuit crust, with white chocolate and pistachio spread in the filling, baked in a water bath, chilled overnight and glazed with more pistachio spread and crushed pistachios.

AmericanDessertVegetarian

Main ingredient: pistachio

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

HB-7917 · Hand-built original

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Pistachio Pudding Salad

A no-cook pistachio dessert salad of crushed pineapple and instant pistachio pudding folded with whipped topping and mini marshmallows. Chopped pistachios garnish the top.

AmericanDessert10 minServes 8382 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: crushed pineapple

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

HB-7923 · Hand-built original

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Pizza Bread

A large French bread loaf halved, toasted, spread with pizza sauce and loaded with Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon and ham under mozzarella and Parmesan. It bakes until the cheese bubbles and the edges turn golden, then rests before slicing.

AmericanBreadServes 8424 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-9122 · Hand-built original

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Pizza Frittata

An egg frittata with marinara, spinach, onion and garlic, topped with mozzarella and pepperoni and finished in the oven.

AmericanBreakfast22 minServes 8116 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: spinach

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

HB-11539 · Hand-built original

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Pizza Grilled Cheese

Thick-sliced grilled cheese sandwiches filled with mozzarella, marinara, turkey pepperoni, basil and parmesan, griddled in a garlic herb mayonnaise spread.

AmericanSnack20 min4 grilled cheeses578 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-10020 · Hand-built original

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Pizza Hawaiian Rolls

Hawaiian rolls slit and stuffed with pepperoni and mozzarella, brushed inside and out with parmesan garlic butter and baked until crisp at the edges.

AmericanAppetizer30 minGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: hawaiian rolls

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

HB-10021 · Hand-built original

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