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A slow cooker soup of dried white beans with onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in broth with thyme and a bay leaf, finished with olive oil. Part of the soup can be mashed for a creamier texture.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-9150 · Hand-built original
The slow cooker does all the work with this easy, flavorful, and healthy crockpot white chicken chili. This "dump and go" dinner will become a family favorite!
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-0754 · Hand-built original
Peanut clusters made by melting white melting chocolate, sweet baking chocolate, and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a slow cooker, then coating three kinds of peanuts and spooning the mixture into clusters to set.
Main ingredient: peanuts
HB-5505 · Hand-built original
A slow-cooked pork chili built on toasted dried chiles and beer, finished with shredded pork, beans and baked cornbread dumplings.
Main ingredient: pork shoulder
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-4780 · Hand-built original
Whole chicken slow-roasted with oregano, fennel seed, tomatoes and garlic, finished with butter and vinegar and served on toasted bread.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-5029 · Hand-built original
A small chocolate layer cake with a cooked coconut and pecan frosting and a chocolate buttercream.
Main ingredient: chocolate
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-4738 · Hand-built original
Beef smashed thin on a hot griddle so the edges go lacy and crisp, doubled up with American cheese on soft buns. Jammy caramelized onions and a tangy mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard house sauce with chopped pickles complete each burger.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-10470 · Hand-built original
Thin double patties smashed on a hot griddle with cheese, sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles in toasted buns.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-4557 · Hand-built original
Thin double smash burgers with lacy crusts and cheese melted between the patties, on buttered brioche.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-15257 · Hand-built original
Brussels sprouts boiled, smashed and roasted with olive oil until crisp at the edges, served with a blended romesco sauce of roasted red peppers, fire roasted tomatoes, almonds, parsley and smoked paprika.
Main ingredient: gin
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-12214 · Hand-built original
Ground chicken meatballs seared and smashed flat in a hot pan until crisp-edged, tucked into butter-toasted slider buns with barbecue sauce, pickles and a buttermilk cabbage slaw.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-8326 · Hand-built original
Chickpeas and avocado mashed with olive oil, lemon and cumin, with cucumber and onion, served on toasted bread with microgreens, sprouts and tomato.
Main ingredient: chickpeas
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-12099 · Hand-built original
Mini tortillas smashed with beef chorizo and crisped meat-side down, each topped with a sunny-side-up egg, guacamole, sour cream, pickled onions and cilantro.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-10084 · Hand-built original
Mashed chickpeas with Greek yogurt, lemon and curry powder, mixed with grated carrot, chopped apple, walnuts and raisins.
Main ingredient: chickpeas
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, soup
HB-12101 · Hand-built original
Medjool dates layered with cinnamon graham-style crackers and marshmallow fluff, drizzled with melted chocolate and frozen until set.
Main ingredient: medjool dates
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-12102 · Hand-built original
Baby red potatoes boiled, smashed and baked crisp, then loaded with cheddar, bacon, green onions and French onion dip.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-15260 · Hand-built original
Boiled baby potatoes smashed and roasted until crisp, then folded into a Greek yogurt dressing with dill, chives, cucumber, pickles and shallots.
Main ingredient: potato
Pairs well with: sour cream, green beans, coleslaw, grilled steak, roast chicken
HB-12103 · Hand-built original
Boiled small potatoes smashed flat, roasted until crisp and finished with Parmesan and parsley.
Main ingredient: diameter
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-4558 · Hand-built original
A gluten-free lemon yogurt cake with raspberries folded through the batter, topped with lemon zest and a lemon powdered sugar glaze.
Main ingredient: raspberry
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-12104 · Hand-built original
Sweet potato rounds roasted, lightly smashed and broiled until caramelised, with a lemon-garlic yogurt dip.
Main ingredient: large
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-4559 · Hand-built original
Tater tots baked, smashed flat and crisped again, tossed with cucumbers, pickles, red onion and bacon in a Greek yogurt dill pickle dressing.
Main ingredient: cucumber
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-12105 · Hand-built original
Frozen tater tots baked, smashed flat with a glass and baked again until crisp, served with an optional garlic, parsley and parmesan butter.
Main ingredient: avocado
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-10085 · Hand-built original
A 5-minute copycat of Sonic's creamy burger sauce, mayo and ketchup sharpened with two mustards, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-2657 · Hand-built original
Soft low-and-slow scrambled eggs on buttered, toasted croissants with smoked Gouda or cheddar and beef or turkey bacon, made to serve fresh or freeze ahead.
Main ingredient: turkey
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-10086 · Hand-built original
A skinless pork belly scored, bound with mustard and coated in a brown sugar, paprika, garlic and onion rub. It smokes at 225°F over applewood or hickory until it reaches 195°F, with caramelised edges and a tender interior.
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
HB-9151 · Hand-built original
A side of salmon wet-brined with citrus and brown sugar, hot-smoked and glazed with butter, citrus and soy.
Main ingredient: salmon
Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes
HB-4560 · Hand-built original
A brunch board of smoked salmon, prosciutto and cucumber slices with small bowls of cream cheese, creme fraiche and caviar, served with olive-oil toasted bread.
Main ingredient: salmon
Pairs well with: asparagus, lemon butter sauce, rice pilaf, cucumber salad, roasted potatoes
HB-10977 · Hand-built original
Wraps of smoky simmered tempeh, avocado, red cabbage, greens and bell pepper with hummus and a lemon tahini sauce.
Main ingredient: avocado
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9578 · Hand-built original
Mini brownie cups baked on graham cracker crusts in a cupcake tray, indented and filled with torched mini marshmallows.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-10087 · Hand-built original
Chicken legs seasoned with thyme, paprika, Cajun seasoning and green seasoning, baked under a light chicken-stock gravy with bell peppers and onions until they fall from the bone.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-8341 · Hand-built original
Tender chicken breast topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and melted Monterey Jack, made in one skillet in about 40 minutes.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2595 · Hand-built original
Breaded chicken cutlets seared until golden, then returned to a creamy beef-broth gravy with mushrooms and onion and a touch of Worcestershire sauce and mustard.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-8342 · Hand-built original
Seasoned bone-in chicken thighs seared in butter, baked with onions and bell peppers, and finished with a flour-thickened pan gravy.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-9474 · Hand-built original
Chicken seasoned with garlic powder and paprika, seared, and then simmered in a creamy onion gravy with long-grain rice cooking in the same skillet. The dish rests briefly so the gravy thickens and clings to the rice and chicken.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-9152 · Hand-built original
An American side of fresh green beans simmered in chicken broth with andouille sausage, bacon, onion, garlic and cubed russet potatoes, seasoned with Cajun and all purpose seasoning.
Main ingredient: beans
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-9244 · Hand-built original
Ground beef patties mixed with breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and Worcestershire sauce, browned and then simmered in an onion and mushroom beef broth sauce thickened with cornstarch. They are served hot with the sauce spooned over and parsley on top.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-9153 · Hand-built original
This easy Smothered Pork Chops recipe is a Southern favorite! Juicy, golden-seared pork chops in creamy onion gravy, ready in just 35 minutes.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2121 · Hand-built original
Flour-dredged bone-in pork chops seared golden and then simmered, covered, in a creamy chicken broth gravy with onion, garlic, thyme, and paprika. They are served smothered in the gravy with parsley on top.
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
HB-9154 · Hand-built original
Thick-cut bone-in pork chops seared and simmered with caramelized onions in a red eye gravy of strong black coffee, chicken broth, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
HB-8988 · Hand-built original
Round steaks seared and simmered in an onion and beef broth gravy.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-5425 · Hand-built original
Charred and raw snap peas over little gem lettuce with torn burrata and a creamy pistachio lemon vinaigrette.
Main ingredient: sugar snap peas
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, soup
HB-15283 · Hand-built original
A cinnamon batter cobbler that bakes its own brown sugar sauce underneath a snickerdoodle crust.
Main ingredient: flour
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-15284 · Hand-built original
Buttery, oversized snickerdoodle cookies with a fine crumb and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating. A copycat of the fan-favorite Crumbl version.
Main ingredient: flour
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-2605 · Hand-built original
Soft and tender snickerdoodle donut loaf with cinnamon sugar baked inside and a simple vanilla glaze on top.
Main ingredient: flour
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-2123 · Hand-built original
A banana, tahini and cinnamon smoothie with frozen butternut squash, a date, vanilla protein powder and almond milk.
Main ingredient: spinach
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans
HB-12106 · Hand-built original
Soft butter cookies made with cream of tartar and vanilla, rolled in cinnamon sugar before baking so they crackle on top.
Main ingredient: cinnamon
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-8343 · Hand-built original
A chocolate sponge layered with cream cheese cream and a salted caramel peanut layer, chilled, and finished with a milk chocolate glaze and chopped roasted peanuts. It slices after a final short chill.
Main ingredient: egg
Pairs well with: toast, hash browns, fruit salad, bacon, avocado
HB-9155 · Hand-built original
Baked oat granola pressed and broken into chunks, mixed after baking with chopped dates, peanuts, chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
Main ingredient: oats
Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans, coffee
HB-10088 · Hand-built original
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