What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!

This cocktail sauce has just the right proportions of chili sauce, ketchup, and horseradish. It's spicy without being too hot but yet has just the right "bite" to it.

1 1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 lemon, juiced
2 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
salt, to taste
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until well chilled. Serve the cocktail sauce chilled with boiled or steamed shrimp or crab.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.


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reviews & comments
May 17, 2013
Outstanding cocktail sauce recipe! The ingredients are perfectly proportioned.
October 21, 2010
I swapped the amounts of chili sauce and catsup. People love this at our tailgates.
February 14, 2009
Everyone from husband to kids loved this recipe. I served it with salmon cakes. My family likes a bit of a kick so I added a few dashes of tobasco sauce. Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing. Will definitely make again!
December 30, 2007
super tasty! perfect for shrimp or scallops. Adds just that extra zing that shrimp needs