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Salmon Sushi Bake

Seasoned sushi rice pressed into a baking dish under crushed nori and a creamy flaked salmon and imitation crab mixture bound with cream cheese, mayonnaise and sriracha. It bakes at 425°F and is finished with eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, sesame seeds, green onions and cilantro, scooped up with nori.

AmericanMain courseServes 6346 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-12535 · Hand-built original

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Salmon Sushi Bake

Seasoned sushi rice pressed into a baking dish under a creamy flaked salmon and imitation crab topping, baked until the top browns in spots. Drizzles of mayonnaise, sriracha and eel sauce finish the casserole, which is scooped onto crisp nori sheets.

AmericanMain course30 minServes 6596 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-12565 · Hand-built original

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Salted Brown Butter Edible Cookie Dough

Bite-size edible cookie dough made with heat-treated flour and salted brown butter, studded with mini chocolate chips and finished with flaky salt.

AmericanDessert1 hr 50 minServes 1506 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: stick salted butter

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

HB-9317 · Hand-built original

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Salted Caramel Pretzel Cheesecake Balls

Bite-size balls of cream cheese mixed with powdered sugar, pretzel crumbs, caramel sauce, and vanilla, chilled, rolled, and coated with melted chocolate chips. The pretzel crumbs keep a little texture in the filling.

AmericanDessertVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9135 · Hand-built original

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Saltine Toffee Candy with Pecans

Saltine crackers covered with a butter and brown sugar toffee layer, baked, then topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate and chopped pecans and frozen until set before breaking into pieces.

AmericanSnack2 hr 20 minServes 18308 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: saltine crackers

Pairs well with: tea

HB-5506 · Hand-built original

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Same Day Bread

A sticky yeast dough of flour, warm water and salt, risen for two hours and baked in a covered Dutch oven for a crisp crust.

AmericanAppetizer15 minServes 11346 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

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

HB-12046 · Hand-built original

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Sangria Cranberry Sauce

Fresh cranberries simmered in sangria with orange juice, diced apple and a cinnamon stick, finished with orange zest and chilled until set.

AmericanSide2 hr 35 minServes 1176 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cranberry

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

HB-9465 · Hand-built original

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Santa Maria Grilled Tri-Tip

A tri-tip roast rubbed with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic, grilled first over direct heat and then finished gently away from the flame. Slicing it against the grain keeps each serving tender.

AmericanDinner, Main Course1 hr 15 minServes 6330 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: tip

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

HB-8169 · Hand-built original

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Santa Maria–Style Pinquito Beans

Santa Maria–Style Pinquito Beans is a American side centred on pinquito beans, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

AmericanSide2 hr6 servings586 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: pinquito beans

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

HB-4113 · Hand-built original

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Santa Veggie Tray

A festive vegetable board arranged as a Santa face, with a hummus center, cauliflower beard, and pepper hat.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish20 minServes 6144 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: cauliflower

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

HB-15121 · Hand-built original

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Saucy Asian Inspired Chuck Roast

A chuck roast braised for hours in a soy, hoisin, honey and sesame sauce until it shreds, optionally broiled for crisp edges and served over rice.

AmericanMain course4 hr 10 minServes 12104 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-12049 · Hand-built original

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Saucy Mongolian Noodles

Linguine tossed with lean ground beef in a dark soy, hoisin, maple and beef broth sauce thickened with a starch slurry, finished with green onions and chili crisp.

AmericanMain course15 minServes 6261 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: noodles

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

HB-12303 · Hand-built original

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Sausage and Egg Boats

Hollowed sourdough baguettes filled with eggs, browned kielbasa or breakfast sausage, red bell pepper, green onions, cream, and cheddar cheese, then baked until set. Each boat provides ¾ oz of protein per serving.

AmericanBreakfast50 min479 kcalGluten-free

Main ingredient: Eggs

Pairs well with: Fresh fruit, Green salad, Coffee

HB-5480 · Hand-built original

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Sausage Balls

A three-part mixture of ground pork sausage, sharp cheddar, and baking mix seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, shaped into bite-size balls. They bake in a mini muffin pan until golden.

AmericanMain courseGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-9136 · Hand-built original

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Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole

Sliced kielbasa, halved creamer potatoes, and green beans are seasoned with Cajun seasoning, garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes and baked together in one dish.

AmericanMain1 hr 5 min6 servings499 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

HB-5463 · Hand-built original

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