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This is creamy, hot and perfect to serve with noodles or grilled meats.

Clams casino tops half-shell clams with a garlic-green pepper butter and seasoned breadcrumbs, then bakes hot until the topping turns golden. A New England Shore Dinner appetizer that brings the briny bite of fresh clams alive.

A light, no-bake raspberry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, folded whipped cream, and a touch of Grand Marnier. Silky, fruity, and set with gelatin.

Shrimp saute with orzo: garlicky butter-poached shrimp finished with white wine, lemon, capers, and parsley over al dente orzo. Restaurant-style dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Tortellini with cream sauce made from just butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan. A five-ingredient Italian pasta dish ready in 25 minutes with a rich, velvety coating.

German chocolate cake layered with gooey caramel, chocolate chips, and nuts for a candy bar-inspired dessert that tastes like Snickers in cake form.

Rustic herb and barley stew with rabbit, leeks, garlic, and sage simmered until fall-off-the-bone tender. Pearl barley thickens the broth into a hearty, one-pot meal.

Slow cooker cheesy potatoes made with hash browns, sour cream, and melty Velveeta. A hands-off, crowd-pleasing side that cooks itself creamy, with an optional crunchy cornflake topping.

Old-fashioned molasses cookies built on dark molasses and dark brown sugar for deep, almost-burnt-sugar flavor. Crisp at the edges, chewy in the middle, optional warm spices for a holiday version.

Homemade Ukrainian vareniki filled with seasoned cottage cheese, boiled until puffy, then tossed in melted butter and topped with toasted breadcrumbs. Serve with sour cream and bacon.

Horn and Hardart's classic baked macaroni and cheese with a from-scratch cheddar bechamel, a touch of tomato, and a hint of cayenne. The iconic automat recipe recreated at home.

Broiled French bread slathered with pistachio compound butter seasoned with lemon, oregano, and garlic. Crunchy, buttery, and on the table in 15 minutes flat.

Do something fun with dinner and try this delectable dish that will have your friends and family giving you two thumbs up!

Chocolate mint mousse made with semi-sweet chocolate, creme de menthe, whipped cream, and decorative chocolate wedges. A rich, elegant dessert with a cool minty finish.

Potato, sausage, and leek gratin layered with smoked sausage, green onions, and milk, topped with buttered breadcrumbs and baked golden. A hearty, cheeseless one-dish dinner gratin.

Half Moon cookies with a soft, cakey drop cookie base frosted half chocolate and half vanilla. A classic Upstate New York bakery cookie made with sour milk.