I remember coming home sullen one day because we’d lost a softball game. Grandma, in her wisdom, suggested, “Maybe a slice of my homemade apple pie will make you feel better.” One bite, and Grandma was right. If you want to learn how to make homemade apple pie filling, this is really the only recipe […]
This classic lemon sauce recipe has a lot of fat and a lot of acidity, so don’t be shy with adding salt and taste as you go. It will likely require more than you think to strike that perfect balance. INGREDIENTS: 1 lemon 12 oz. spaghetti or other long pasta Kosher salt ¾ cup heavy […]
Dig in to Dungeness crab boiled in a special mix of spices. —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mustard seed 2 tablespoons celery seed 1 tablespoon dill seed 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon whole allspice 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 4 bay leaves Cheesecloth 8 quarts water 1/4 cup salt 1/4 cup lemon juice […]
Ripe, summer tomatoes are juicy and delicious in this pasta dish, with no seeding or peeling necessary. Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup vertically sliced onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 1/4 pounds tomatoes, chopped 6 tablespoons grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 […]
The recipe comes to us from: A Mom’s Take. Have you ever had custard? If not, there is no reason to wait any longer to try it! You’ll find it has nearly the texture and taste of pudding while instead delivering something that feels gourmet. Like this No Bake Vanilla Custard recipe. It’s so easy to […]
“This makes an excellent cheesecake, similar to one you would get in a restaurant. Great for special occasions! Garnish with white chocolate curls if desired.” Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs 3 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water […]
This old, rustic Cajun dish is one of our family favorites. Don’t remove the shells from the shrimp—the beauty of this dish is peeling the shrimp and dipping it in the sauce. We’ve doubled and even tripled this barbecue shrimp to feed crowds and it’s always perfect! —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, […]
“Baked salmon makes an excellent main course!” Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons butter, melted 5 teaspoons honey 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon salt and pepper to taste Directions: Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place on […]
To be truly authentic, melt a tablespoon of butter in a skillet and toast the outsides of the buns before filling with the cool lobster. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Ingredients: 1 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 5 cups cubed cooked lobster meat (about 4 small […]
Layer gooey caramel and rich chocolate ganache into a hazelnut crust for a decadent dessert everyone will love. Ingredients: For Crust 6 tbsp. hazelnuts 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan 6 tbsp. sugar, divided 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt For Caramel 2/3 c. sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. […]