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Insalata russa (Italian-style coleslaw)

Insalata russa (Italian-style coleslaw) is a appetizers built around lbs. It takes 90 min in total and serves 6. It is prepared in a straightforward, home-style way.

Appetizers1 hr 30 minServes 6365 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: ¾ oz potatoes

HB-1168 · Hand-built original

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Instant Pot Haitian Legume - Eggplant Stew

A hearty Haitian vegetable stew of eggplant, cabbage and carrots pressure-cooked with epis and tomato paste, mashed partway down and finished with spinach and a squeeze of lime.

HaitianLunch, Main Dish47 minServes 6117 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: eggplant

HB-14173 · Hand-built original

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Instant Pot Pho (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

Beef bone broth pressure cooked with toasted cinnamon, star anise, coriander, cloves, charred onion and ginger, served over rice noodles with sliced beef, beef balls and fresh garnishes.

AsianSoup1 hr 30 minServes 6514 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beef

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

HB-11145 · Hand-built original

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Instant Pot Rice

Three kinds of rice — white, brown and wild — each cooked in the pressure cooker with butter and salt, each with its own water ratio and timing. Every batch rests in the steam and is fluffed before serving.

American, Asian, Asian American, Mexican, Mexican AmericanSide Dish20 minServes 8545 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: rice

HB-7328 · Hand-built original

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Instant Pot Vegetarian Soup Recipe

A quick pressure-cooker vegetable soup of tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, onion and bell pepper seasoned with cumin, chili powder, oregano and garlic.

AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish, Soup20 minServes 6430 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: onion

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

HB-14191 · Hand-built original

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Irish Champ Potatoes

Irish Champ Potatoes are ultra creamy mashed potatoes with buttery green onions in every bite. Cozy, simple, and perfect with anything you’re serving.

IrishSide Dish30 minServes 4340 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: russet

HB-3010 · Hand-built original

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Irish Soda Bread

A no-yeast Irish loaf of white and wholemeal flour leavened with baking soda and fridge-cold buttermilk, shaped into a disc, cut with a cross and baked until the base sounds hollow.

IrishBread, Sides45 minServes 12147 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: purpose

HB-8795 · Hand-built original

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Italian Bruschetta

Toasted sourdough baguette slices topped with a fresh mixture of tomato, red onion and basil, finished with balsamic vinegar and sea salt flakes.

AmericanAppetizerServes 4162 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: loaf sourdough baguette

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

HB-11525 · Hand-built original

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Italian Butterball Cookies

Soft butter cookies flavored with both vanilla and almond extract. The baked balls are finished with a sprinkling of confectioners' sugar.

ItalianSnack35 min48 Cookies34 kcalVegetarianDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: butter

Pairs well with: tea, coffee, cocoa

HB-5489 · Hand-built original

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Italian Dressing

A sharp, herby Italian dressing shaken from olive oil, wine vinegar, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, dried herbs and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Salad5 minServes 1238 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: extra virgin olive oil

Pairs well with: soup, crusty bread, grilled chicken

HB-14202 · Hand-built original

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Italian Long Hots With Tahini Yogurt

Italian long hot peppers are blistered in olive oil, then glazed with sugar and white wine vinegar until glossy. They are served over a garlicky tahini yogurt spread across a platter.

Side30 min4–6 servings123 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: garlic cloves

HB-7333 · Hand-built original

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Italian Orzo Salad (Risoni) with Crispy Salami Bits

Orzo tossed with olives, arugula, cherry tomatoes, capsicum and colby in a garlicky red wine vinegar dressing. Salami chopped into squares is crisped in its own fat and scattered through the salad and over the top.

Westerncold pasta salad, Main30 minServes 5340 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pasta

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

HB-7334 · Hand-built original

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Italian Pasta Salad

Cooked rotini tossed with salami, pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, grape tomatoes and two cheeses in Italian dressing. It is ready as soon as it is mixed and keeps covered for up to a day.

American, Italian AmericanAppetizer, Side Dish15 minServes 12346 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: pasta

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

HB-7335 · Hand-built original

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Italian Pasta Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

Spiral pasta with salami batons, baby bocconcini, capsicum, olives, cherry tomatoes and basil, dressed with a homemade parmesan and herb Italian dressing. A little pasta cooking water loosens the dressing, and a spoonful is held back to freshen leftovers.

ItalianDinner, Salad25 minServes 843 kcalEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: pasta

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

HB-7336 · Hand-built original

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Italian Sandwich

Toasted baguette layered with mozzarella, salami, prosciutto, tomato and basil, with garlic oil and pesto.

ItalianAppetizer, Brunch, Lunch20 minServes 4599 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: salami

HB-4447 · Hand-built original

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Italian Sausage Quiche

A blind-baked pastry case filled with browned Italian sausage, onion and cheddar in a herbed egg custard, dotted with cherry tomatoes.

Italian-esqueBreakfast, Brunch, Lunch1 hr 30 minServes 8275 kcalDiabetic

Main ingredient: sausage

HB-14207 · Hand-built original

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Jackfruit Carnitas Nachos

Shredded green jackfruit cooked with tomato paste, taco seasoning and chipotle sauce until it resembles carnitas, layered with tortilla chips, cheese and black beans. Salsa, pickled jalapeños, sour cream and guacamole go over the baked nachos.

Appetizer40 min4–6 servings931 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: vegetable oil

HB-7342 · Hand-built original

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Jajek

SideMakes about four servings.VegetarianGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: yogurt

HB-1189 · Hand-built original

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Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

Wonton wrappers baked in a muffin tin and filled with a cream cheese, cheddar, bacon and jalapeño mixture, topped with cheddar and a jalapeño slice.

AsianAppetizer40 minServes 2497 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

HB-10355 · Hand-built original

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Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseball

A cream cheese ball with cheddar, jalapeños and bacon mixed inside, rolled in a crunchy coating of more bacon and jalapeño plus chopped pecans.

AmericanAppetizer, Snack15 minServes 12138 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal

Main ingredient: bacon

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

HB-14215 · Hand-built original

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Jalapeño Chicken

Chicken cubes coated in cornstarch and flour are seared, then simmered with onion and jalapeños in a soy, Shaoxing wine and brown sugar sauce that thickens around them. The dish is served over cooked rice.

Asian, Asian AmericanDinner, lunch, Main Course40 minServes 4578 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

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

HB-7345 · Hand-built original

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Jalapeño Popper Dip

A baked dip of cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream with bacon, jalapeños, mozzarella and cheddar under a crushed Fritos and parmesan topping.

AmericanAppetizer30 minServes 8547 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-10356 · Hand-built original

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Jalapeño Popper Dip

A baked appetizer dip of cream cheese, mayo and sour cream loaded with diced jalapeños, crisp bacon, cheddar and Monterey Jack, baked until golden and bubbly.

AmericanAppetizerServes 8528 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-9231 · Hand-built original

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Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups

Wonton wrappers baked into cups in a muffin tin and filled with a cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella and jalapeño mixture.

AmericanAppetizer35 minServes 2451 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: cheese

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

HB-11752 · Hand-built original

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Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon

Halved jalapeños filled with a cream cheese, cheddar, bacon and green onion mixture and baked until the peppers soften and the filling turns golden at the edges.

American, MexicanAppetizer30 minServes 20110 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: bacon

HB-14217 · Hand-built original

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Jalapeño Turkey Crunch Sandwich

A ciabatta roll layered with Cajun-roasted turkey, crisp bacon and melted pepper jack under a loud handful of jalapeño kettle chips. The avocado and cilantro spread, blended with egg yolk and Dijon mustard, stands in for plain mayonnaise on both halves.

AmericanMain courseServes 1792 kcalGluten-freeDiabeticHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: turkey

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

HB-12471 · Hand-built original

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