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Crockpot Coconut Curry Chicken for Effortless Comfort Food

Chicken breasts simmer in a coconut milk curry scented with ginger, garlic and lime, with sweet peppers, carrots and peas folded in near the end, all spooned over rice.

ThaiMain course8 hr4 servings374 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-13508 · Hand-built original

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Crockpot Creamy Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala

Cubed chicken marinates briefly in yogurt with garam masala and turmeric, slow-cooks in tomato paste, then finishes with coconut milk, cilantro and a browned butter spiced with sesame seeds and paprika.

IndianMain course5 hrServes 6627 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-6793 · Hand-built original

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Crockpot Cubans

Pork shoulder braises in a tangy, lightly smoky broth until it shreds, then gets pressed into a hoagie with Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and mayo until the bread crisps and the cheese melts.

AmericanMain course4 hr 10 minServes 6335 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork

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

HB-13509 · Hand-built original

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Crockpot Great Northern Beans

Dried Great Northern beans cooked low and slow with a smoked ham hock, onion and garlic in chicken broth until tender and creamy. Butter, smoked paprika, thyme and a bay leaf round out this filling, budget-friendly pot.

AmericanMain course10 hrServes 6320 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-8969 · Hand-built original

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Crockpot Greek Chicken Bowls with a Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Oregano-and-lemon chicken cooks gently in the slow cooker, gets shredded back into its juices, and is bowled over brown rice with a cool, garlicky cucumber tzatziki.

GreekMain course3 hr 25 minServes 6574 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-13510 · Hand-built original

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Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Elbow macaroni finishes cooking right in the slow cooker, wrapped in a glossy sauce of sharp cheddar, cream cheese, butter and two kinds of milk.

AmericanDinner, Side Dish1 hr 10 minServes 8558 kcalVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: elbow macaroni

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

HB-13512 · Hand-built original

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Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs

Frozen meatballs simmer in the crockpot under au jus mix, ranch seasoning, a whole jar of pepperoncini and diced butter, soaking up the tangy sauce as they heat through.

AmericanMain Course3 hr 10 minServes 4203 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: meatballs

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

HB-6795 · Hand-built original

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Crockpot Pepper Steak

Thin strips of flank steak or sirloin slow-cooked with green and red bell peppers and onion in a soy, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce gravy. A cornstarch slurry at the end gives the pepper steak sauce its gloss.

AmericanMain course6 hr 15 minServes 4348 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-8972 · Hand-built original

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Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

Frozen cheese ravioli layered in the slow cooker with a beefy marinara and plenty of mozzarella, so it cooks up tasting like lasagna with none of the noodle-boiling or assembly fuss.

ItalianMain course4 hrServes 6514 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: pasta

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

HB-18777 · Hand-built original

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Crockpot Sausage, Green Beans and Potatoes

Cocktail sausages, baby potatoes and green beans slow-cooked in a sticky honey, soy and Dijon glaze with garlic and smoked paprika — a set-it-and-forget-it dinner for busy days.

AmericanMain course4 hr 10 minServes 4-6250 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: sausage

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

HB-18778 · Hand-built original

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Croziflette baked pasta with blue cheese and croutons

Buckwheat crozet pasta baked in a creamy wine sauce under Roquefort and Reblochon, topped with garlic croutons and served with a lemon-dressed lettuce salad.

FrenchMain course1 hr 30 minServes 4226 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: pasta

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

HB-18245 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy Garlic Breadcrumbs

Toasted panko breadcrumbs fried with mashed garlic in olive oil, seasoned with salt and black pepper, for scattering over other dishes.

ItalianMain course10 minServes 495 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticRenal

Main ingredient: olive oil

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

HB-11515 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy Pepperoni Wrap

A baked mozzarella and pepperoni sheet that sets into a pliable wrap, filled with romaine, turkey, sprouts, tomatoes, pickles and spicy ranch.

ItalianMain course25 minServes 1251 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: turkey

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

HB-11474 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy Pickle Burger Wrap

A mozzarella and dill pickle sheet baked into a wrap, filled with seasoned ground beef, caramelized onions, romaine and tomatoes, with a yogurt, pickle juice and ketchup burger sauce.

AmericanMain course20 minServes 1422 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-11475 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy salad with prawns and ginger

A crunchy, colorful slaw of cabbage, carrot, pepper and cucumber with cooked prawns, dressed in a ginger-lime peanut dressing and finished with toasted coconut.

Main course40 minServes 4-6211 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: fresh root ginger

HB-13523 · Hand-built original

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Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots

This crunchy cabbage salad is elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, yet sturdy enough to save leftovers for lunch tomorrow (or the next day).

40 min4 servings608 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: hazelnuts

HB-0757 · Hand-built original

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Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole

Bread slices soaked overnight in a vanilla and Grand Marnier custard over a brown sugar and corn syrup base, then baked until puffed and pale gold. The caramel forms underneath as it cooks.

Makes 6 servings294 kcalVegetarianRenal

Main ingredient: butter

HB-18379 · Hand-built original

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Cuban Black Beans (Easy Canned Bean)

This easy Cuban-Style Black Beans recipe can be on your table in under 30 minutes! It's made with tender black beans, onions, peppers, and some spices, making a flavorful and satisfying dish.

CubanMain Course, Soup25 minServes 660 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-0760 · Hand-built original

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Cuban Sandwich

Mojo-roasted pork layered with sweet ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and yellow mustard on Cuban bread, buttered and pressed until crisp and melted. The classic Miami Cubano.

CubanMain Course1 hr 45 min4 sandwiches429 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pork tenderloin

Pairs well with: mariquitas (plantain chips)

HB-4188 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber Bibim Noodles

Cold mixed noodles finished with salted cucumber ribbons and a boiled egg in a gochujang-vinegar seasoning.

KoreanMain courseServes 2436 kcalVegetarianDairy-free

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: kimchi, grilled meat, seaweed soup

HB-16750 · Hand-built original

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Cucumber Cold Noodles

Cold noodle dish of somyeon in a chilled vinegar-plum broth with julienned cucumber, onion, chili peppers and ice.

KoreanMain course15 minServes 143 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cucumber

Pairs well with: kimchi, grilled meat, boiled eggs, pickled radish

HB-16745 · Hand-built original

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Cumin beef biang biang noodles

Hand-pulled biang biang noodles are slapped against the counter until they stretch into wide ribbons, then topped with cumin beef. Hot oil poured over garlic, chili and Sichuan pepper at the table makes the bowls erupt with aroma.

ChineseMain course2 hrServes 2928 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-17149 · Hand-built original

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Cumin Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Bright lime juice and earthy cumin pair perfectly with the subtle creamy sweetness of sweet potatoes in these Cumin Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes.

50 minServes 4214 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: potatoes

HB-0768 · Hand-built original

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Cumin roast vegetables

Parboiled potatoes roasted in toasted cumin, mustard seed and garam masala, joined by peppers, courgettes and red onion until crisp-edged and soft inside.

Side dishes2 hr 30 minServes 4-5374 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: piper

HB-13536 · Hand-built original

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