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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

Twice-baked biscotti studded with pistachios and sweetened dried cranberries, brightened with orange zest and finished with a white chocolate dip.

Italian, Italian AmericanDessert1 hr 5 minServes 24194 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: egg

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

HB-13410 · Hand-built original

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Cream of Porcini Mushrooms with Crispy Salmon Julienne

The cream of porcini mushrooms with crispy salmon julienne is a delicate soup to serve as a first course with a balanced contrast of textures

ItalianMain Courses50 minServes 4166 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: salmon

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

HB-0699 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Bechamel Chicken Lasagna

A lasagna of al dente sheets layered with a shallot and tomato paste chicken filling thickened with a cornstarch slurry, a nutmeg béchamel, ricotta and mozzarella, baked covered and then broiled.

French-Italian-American fusion cuisineMain course1 hrServes 6972 kcalEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-9280 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

This delicious dish is full of pillowy gnocchi drenched in a rich buttery cream sauce, with pops of juicy chicken and earthy spinach. Plus it's so easy, you can make it in under thirty minutes!

American, ItalianDinner, Lunch25 minServes 4756 kcalGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-0702 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Coconut Alfredo Pasta Sauce

A coconut milk Alfredo-style sauce thickened with tapioca flour and flavoured with nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon and Italian seasoning, tossed over cooked pasta.

ItalianMain courseServes 4121 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: pasta

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caesar salad, caprese salad, bruschetta, grilled vegetables

HB-11424 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Pesto

A creamy basil pesto of toasted pine nuts, Parmesan and garlic, loosened with olive oil and finished with heavy cream.

Italian AmericanDinner, Sauce15 minServes 4246 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: walnuts

HB-13450 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Potato and Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Potato and Mushroom Pasta is a Italian main courses built around mushroom. It takes 60 min in total and serves 4. It pairs well with garlic bread and caprese salad.

ItalianMain Courses1 hrServes 4350 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: mushroom

Pairs well with: garlic bread, caprese salad, tiramisu, minestrone

HB-0711 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Beans

White beans simmered with blended sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cream cheese and spinach.

ItalianLight meals & snacks1 hrServes 2–3491 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: white beans

Pairs well with: crusty bread, toast, green salad

HB-5404 · Hand-built original

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Creamy Tuscan Dip

A hot baked dip of cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella and Parmesan with garlic, Italian seasoning, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

American, Italian AmericanAppetizer10 minServes 6360 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: ounces cream cheese

HB-6742 · Hand-built original

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