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Hearty Spaghetti Casserole

Hearty Spaghetti Casserole

This inexpensive and hearty casserole is made rich and zesty by tomato soup, cream of mushroom soup, green pepper and cheese. It is a cinch to put together and will work with just about any type of pasta. Serve this comforting baked noodle dish with garlic bread 

Coney Dog Sauce

Coney Dog Sauce

Coney dog sauce is a popular hot dog topping that was served at drive-ins like A&W across the country during the 1950s and 1960s. This sauce makes for great football food and is ideal to take tailgating because the sauce can be made in advance and reheated or kept warm in a 

Copycat Red Lobster Tartar Sauce

Copycat Red Lobster Tartar Sauce

Companies as large as Red Lobster tend to be very tight-lipped when it comes to “trade secrets.” This recipe comes pretty darn close to replicating the real thing, according to reviews. It starts with a base of Miracle Whip, instead of mayo. This creates a sweeter flavor profile, which is right on track with the taste of Red Lobster’s famous tartar sauce.

Copycat Red Lobster Tartar Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet white onion
  • 3 teaspoons minced carrot
  • 1/3 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing
  • 2/3 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet relish, minced onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and sugar.
  2. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve alongside your favorite seafood dishes and enjoy the delicious taste of Red Lobster at home!
Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fried Chicken Sandwich

If you’re missing a certain chicken sandwich from a certain popular fast food restaurant that is closed on Sundays, then look no further than this copycat Chick-fil-A recipe. Fried Chicken Sandwich Ingredients Directions Cut chicken breasts into 6-ounce portions. Using a meat tenderizer, pound the 

Watermelon Pie

Watermelon Pie

Serve up an unexpected fruity treat. This “watermelon Pie” wedge is made from three flavors of frozen goodness and chocolate chip “seeds” too yummy to spit out. Watermelon Pie Ingredients Directions Step 1: Cover the bottom of a spring form pan with parchment paper, or line a round 

Salted Caramel Chocolate Pie

Salted Caramel Chocolate Pie

Make this decadent pie and invite friends over for dessert and coffee. Everyone will take a look at it and ask for a small piece to start, but we bet they’ll soon be asking for a second sliver—this one is just too good to practice self-control.

Notes

This dessert requires making homemade caramel, which takes some degree of skill. Pay close attention, as it’s very easy to overcook it and have it seize up.

Salted Caramel Chocolate Pie Ingredients

For the cookie crust:

  • 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies, such as Teddy Grahams
  • 3/4 cups unsalted butter, melted

For the caramel filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2/3 cups whipping cream
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the chocolate filling:

  • 3/4 cups whipping cream
  • 6 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • Sea salt (preferably Maldon) for dusting

Directions

For the cookie crust:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 F.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups crushed chocolate cookies and 3/4 cup melted butter. Mix well.

Step 3: Press mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie or tart pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool completely before filling.

For the caramel filling:

Step 1: In a heavy saucepan over low heat, stir 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/3 cup water until sugar dissolves.

Step 2: Increase heat and boil until the syrup is an amber color, swirling the pan occasionally and brushing down the sides with a wet pastry brush, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3: Add 2/3 cup whipping cream, 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt (the mixture will bubble up).

Step 4: Return pan to very low heat; stir until caramel is smooth and the color deepens, about 5 minutes.

Step 5: Refrigerate the caramel uncovered until cold but not firm, about 15 minutes, before pouring into prepared crust. It should fill a little more than halfway.

Step 6: Return pie to refrigerator and allow the caramel to firm up for about 1 to 2 hours.

For the chocolate filling:

Step 1: In a heavy saucepan, bring 3/4 cup whipping cream to a boil. Add 6 ounces finely chopped chocolate and whisk together until smooth.

Step 2: Pour the chocolate filling carefully over the caramel layer to cover. In the end, you want slightly more caramel than chocolate in the tart. Refrigerate for about 1 to 2 hours until firm.

Step 3: Sprinkle finished pie with sea salt, slice and serve chilled. Store any uneaten portion in the refrigerator.

Chilled Crab Dip

Chilled Crab Dip

Old-fashioned crab recipes such as chilled crab dip are part of the fabric of Chesapeake Bay culture and an important part of Maryland regional history. And with sweet, delectable crab as a centerpiece, they are absolutely delicious. Debbie Daugherty Richardson, past president of the Junior League of Annapolis, 

Piña Colada Muffins

Piña Colada Muffins

Wondering how to have a sunny start to your morning, no matter the weather? Make a batch of these piña colada muffins and get ready for the best day ever. Piña Colada Muffins Ingredients Directions Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 F. Step 2: Using an electric mixer, 

Herb-Crusted Ahi Tuna

Herb-Crusted Ahi Tuna

This tuna recipe is light on calories but full of vibrant flavor. A simple pan-seared preparation allows the fish to shine and the herbs to accentuate it.

Herb-Crusted Ahi Tuna Ingredients

For the parsley emulsion:

  • 1/2 bunch parsley
  • 3/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon black truffle oil
  • 1/2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

For the tuna:

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon chopped chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorn
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 (6 to 7 ounce) portions ahi tuna

Directions

For the parsley emulsion:

Step 1: In a blender, combine 1/2 bunch parsley, 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon black truffle oil, 1/2 minced garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.

Step 2: Blend on a high setting until even. Set aside.

For the tuna:

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1 teaspoon sea salt, 2 teaspoons chopped thyme, 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary, 1 teaspoon chopped chives and 1/4 teaspoon ground black peppercorn.

Step 2: Coat 4 (6 to 7 ounce) portions ahi tuna with the herb mixture.

Step 3: Pour 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a pan, and sear the tuna lightly on all sides (roughly 10 to 15 seconds on each side for the recommended rare temperature). 

Step 4: Slice tuna on an angle, 5 to 6 slices per portion. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the parsley emulsion per portion.

Taco Tater-Topped Casserole

Taco Tater-Topped Casserole

For a cheesy, hearty casserole packed with crispy taters and your family’s favorite taco flavor, look no further. This dish gets its kick from a single-serving package of McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix. Garnish with sour cream, salsa, avocado and fresh cilantro. Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef