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- Refined Ultimate Chicken Fried SteakA thoughtfully refined version of the ultimate Southern classic chicken fried steak. This recipe keeps the beloved crispy, crunchy crust and tender cube steaks but trims excess calories, saturated fat, and sodium through measured seasoning, optimized frying technique, and a lighter but still creamy gravy. Enhanced with traditional spices and TABASCO® for bold flavor, it's the perfect balance of indulgence and nourishment.
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- Cheddar Bay Seafood Biscuit PieA creamy shrimp and crab filling with celery, onion, bell pepper, Old Bay, and cheddar sits under golden cheddar biscuit tops, finished with a light buttery sheen and parsley.
- Caramelized Beef and Peanut NoodlesCaramelized beef over creamy peanut noodles with crisp-tender vegetables, finished with green onion, pepper, and a bright, savory-sweet sauce.
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- Refined Ultimate Chicken Fried SteakA thoughtfully refined version of the ultimate Southern classic chicken fried steak. This recipe keeps the beloved crispy, crunchy crust and tender cube steaks but trims excess calories, saturated fat, and sodium through measured seasoning, optimized frying technique, and a lighter but still creamy gravy. Enhanced with traditional spices and TABASCO® for bold flavor, it's the perfect balance of indulgence and nourishment.
- Cheddar Bay Seafood Biscuit PieA creamy shrimp and crab filling with celery, onion, bell pepper, Old Bay, and cheddar sits under golden cheddar biscuit tops, finished with a light buttery sheen and parsley.
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Weeknight meals
- Vegetarian Red, White, and Blueberry Burger with Basil Aioli and Smoked Tempeh BaconThis vegetarian take on the Red, White, and Blueberry Bacon Burger features seasoned plant-based patties topped with melty Havarti cheese, a fresh blueberry balsamic compote, red onions, baby arugula, basil aioli made lighter with Greek yogurt, and smoky smoked tempeh bacon on whole-grain brioche buns. It captures the iconic flavors and textures with a balanced health upgrade.
- Refined Ultimate Chicken Fried SteakA thoughtfully refined version of the ultimate Southern classic chicken fried steak. This recipe keeps the beloved crispy, crunchy crust and tender cube steaks but trims excess calories, saturated fat, and sodium through measured seasoning, optimized frying technique, and a lighter but still creamy gravy. Enhanced with traditional spices and TABASCO® for bold flavor, it's the perfect balance of indulgence and nourishment.
- Cheddar Bay Seafood Biscuit PieA creamy shrimp and crab filling with celery, onion, bell pepper, Old Bay, and cheddar sits under golden cheddar biscuit tops, finished with a light buttery sheen and parsley.
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