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Simple and Delicious Baked Bananas

Banana halves bake at 350 degrees under a glaze of melted butter, honey and cinnamon until soft and sweet. Chocolate chips and whipping cream are the optional toppings for this simple fruit dessert.

AmericanDessert15 minServes 3160 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: bananas

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

HB-8261 · Hand-built original

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Simple and Delicious Dessert Nachos

Cinnamon tortilla chips are spread on a plate and loaded with sliced strawberries, banana and blueberries. A dollop of whipped cream in the middle and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce make them ready to share.

AmericanDessert20 minServes 426 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chips

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

HB-15202 · Hand-built original

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Simple and Easy Reindeer Food

A sweet-salty holiday snack mix of Chex, popcorn, pretzels, peanuts and red-and-green candies bound together with white chocolate.

AmericanDessert, Snack15 minServes 12827 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chex

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

HB-17217 · Hand-built original

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Simple Braised Kabocha Squash

Roasted kabocha squash folded through a glaze of soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, rice vinegar and gochugaru with ginger, garlic and scallions, finished with sesame oil and seeds.

AmericanSide1 hrServes 41444 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: rice

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

HB-9571 · Hand-built original

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Simple Nut-Free Granola

Rolled oats and shredded coconut baked with sunflower and pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon and sea salt until toasted and golden.

AmericanSnack30 min12 servings210 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: oats

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

HB-9573 · Hand-built original

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Simplest Brisket with Braised Onions

Simplest Brisket with Braised Onions is a American main course centred on beef brisket, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

AmericanMain course4 hrServings: Feeds 8 to 10 (and up to 12 if there are many sides and starters).66 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: beef brisket

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

HB-4112 · Hand-built original

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Skillet Nachos

Tortilla chips baked in a cast iron skillet with pinto beans, corn and vegan cheese, topped with avocado, salsa, vegan queso and jalapeño.

AmericanAppetizerServes 6122 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: avocado

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

HB-12096 · Hand-built original

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Skinny Pumpkin Pancakes

Two flours, skim milk and egg whites lighten these pumpkin pancakes without losing their cinnamon warmth. They cook quickly on a griddle in quarter-cup rounds.

AmericanBreakfast20 minServes 8162 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-18009 · Hand-built original

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Skinny Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake

A lighter baked cheesecake on a graham cracker crumb base, made with reduced fat cream cheese and fat free vanilla Greek yogurt. Jam is swirled through the top before baking and melted chocolate is drizzled over the chilled squares.

AmericanDessert3 hr 40 minServes 9198 kcalDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-8278 · Hand-built original

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Skirt Steak

Marinated skirt steak grilled hot and fast, sliced against the grain and served with chimichurri.

Americandinner, Main18 minServes 5489 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: steak

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

HB-4556 · Hand-built original

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Skirt Steak Marinade

A punchy marinade of soy, lemon, Worcestershire and Italian seasoning that tenderizes skirt steak during a long soak before grilling or searing.

AmericanMain Course, Sauce2 hr 10 minServes 4678 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: steak

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

HB-17841 · Hand-built original

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

Ground beef simmered with bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar is combined with penne and corn, topped with Colby-Jack cheese, and baked.

AmericanMain55 min8 servings495 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: ground beef

Pairs well with: tossed salad

HB-5453 · Hand-built original

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Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Bowls

Roasted sweet potato rounds and a quick cabbage slaw under a skillet sloppy joe beef mixture with ketchup, tomato paste and mustard, finished with pickled onions.

AmericanMain course25 minServes 4448 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: sweet potato

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

HB-12097 · Hand-built original

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Sloppy Joes

Ground beef simmered in a sweet tomato sauce with bell pepper and mustard, piled onto soft rolls.

AmericanMain course0 min5 - 6 people78 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: ground beef

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

HB-5021 · Hand-built original

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