One of my mother’s time-honored traditions was to serve a pumpkin cake each year, for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, with her special toasted coconut frosting. She is not with us now, but that does not mean the cake will be missing! My whole family takes turns making the cake for our Thanksgiving celebration. The pumpkin …
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A single coconut will give you 3 or 4 cups cups of fresh, flaked coconut. But now you have the problem of storing fresh coconut. How do you keep that delightful, flaky bit of goodness in a state that will stay edible for as long as possible? This tutorial shows tips for storing fresh coconut …
These cashew coconut energy bites are sweetened with medjool dates and have no dairy or gluten. They are a healthy way to get a burst of energy after a workout. With just a few minutes of your time and some healthy ingredients, you have a tasty on-the-go snack. Keep reading to find out how to …
Coconut oil is not just used as a great cooking oil source. There are so many other uses for coconut oil that you not have thought of. There are few things that are more talked about right now than coconut oil. It seems as though every time I open a magazine or browse my timeline …
These Easter coconut and cheese cupcakes will be a nice finishing touch to your Easter dinner, and the kiddies will love them. My friend Regina, who used to blog at Molly Mel, has been baking up some sweets for the upcoming Easter holiday. Aren’t they cute? Easter is such a fun time for us all. …
One of my favorite candy tastes is chocolate coconut and almonds. Fortunately, this coconut and almond candy recipe is a cinch to make. A delicious coconut base, topped with an almond, and covered in chocolate is like a party in my mouth. Today, I am trying my hand and making a homemade version. The recipe …
Oh my goodness – all my favorite things in one dessert! If you love peanut butter as much as I do, and the combination with chocolate is one of your favorites. If coconut and pecans tempt your taste buds too, look no further than this delicious recipe for Peanut Butter Fudge Cake with Coconut Pecan …
Cocktail recipes not only taste great, they can also set a mood for your party. Feeling like a trip to the tropics, cocktail style? Try this super delicious drink. I was turned on to this coconut rum drink by my husband’s business partner. Whenever we went out to eat, she would always order it and …
Feeling as though the tropics are beckoning you to get out of the cold weather? This amazing chicken recipe uses the flavor of chicken infused with soy sauce and coconut milk to give you a wonderfully delicious dinner. Treat yourself to Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Just marinate the chicken in the morning and let the flavors …
This coconut chocolate dessert recipe was submitted by a reader of the website who used to blog at a website called Casa de Retalhos. Regina is a Brazilian who has been living in America for over 18 years. Her blog was written in Portuguese, but when she does recipes she also writes them in English …
This Cookies and Cream Frozen Coconut Rum Cocktail is sort of a cross between a pina colada and a spiked rum dessert. The cookies and cream ice cream gives it a decadent touch and smokey color. It is the perfect drink to share with friends when you have them over for cocktail recipes. Time for …
This island hopping Pineapple Chicken Curry is full of flavor, easy to make and will become on of your families favorite international recipes. It is both savory and sweet with a delightful blend of interesting flavors. I like to cook curry recipes when the weather turns cooler. The use of spices gives a warm and …
Would you like a list of winter spices or wonder what the best herbs for Christmas are that you can grow and use in recipes? This Christmas spices list is for you! The holidays will soon be here and a home-cooked dinner, along with all the trimmings, is on many menus this year. Whether your …
Would you like to know the best herbs for roasting turkey? Thanksgiving is coming soon and a roasted turkey is on many menus. If you are cooking turkey for the first time, you may find yourself asking “What herbs and spices go with turkey?” You can just place a turkey in your oven and roast …
This collection of cocktails containing amaretto will please anyone who loves the flavor of almonds. Whether you prefer a drink that is sweet, creamy, tart, or tropical, amaretto can seamlessly blend into a variety of cocktails, adding its signature nutty taste. Many amaretto-based recipes require just a few ingredients, making them easy to whip up …
Loaded baked potatoes (AKA twice baked potatoes and stuffed baked potatoes) are the ultimate comfort food. If you love them as much as my family does, these variations on loaded baked potato recipes are sure to please. Cooking potatoes this way – baking them first, then scooping out the potato filling and adding other flavors – …
Are you looking for a drink that takes you to the tropics with each sip? Try my Cuban Breeze cocktail! This refreshing drink combines the richness of Amaretto with the crispness of vodka and the sweetness of pineapple juice. It also offers a delightful hint of almonds, transporting you straight to the Caribbean. There is …
With October comes the cooler temperatures, falling of leaves, and of course pumpkin carving time. For the perfect carved Jack O Lantern, be sure to familiarize yourself with this list of the best pumpkins for carving. When it comes to choosing pumpkins for carving projects, not all pumpkins are equal. As a matter of fact, …
Heirloom pumpkins are an exciting choice for beginning gardeners. Unlike the typical orange pumpkins that we all love to carve, heirlooms offer a fascinating variety of new pumpkins to choose from. These pumpkins are often prized for their unique shapes, colors, flavors, and historical significance. Keep reading to discover what makes heirloom pumpkins so special. …
Cocktail recipes are so much fun to share with friends. This Malibu rum punch recipe with Earl Gray tea is called the “Paradise Punch” cocktail. It is a great drink for hot evenings. This fruity rum punch combines traditional Earl Grey Tea (which will delight your English buddies) and Malibu original rum for a refreshing …
Looking for a perfect spring or summer time cocktail recipe? The Tom Collins drink is a refreshing gin highball that is an excellent cocktail for hot summer evenings. This recipe uses a combination of simple sugar and lemon juice with gin and club soda. The Tom Collins is one of the best everyday cocktails and …
I have been gardening for many years and my experience has taught me lots of tips and tricks for success. Today, I am sharing 22 vegetable garden mistakes to help anyone just starting out. Even though my first cucumber plant yielded me only a few cucumbers, I knew that vegetable gardening was for me and …
These tips for poinsettia plant care will make sure your pretty holiday plant will continue to delight you all through the holiday season and into next year. More poinsettia plants are sold during November and December than the yearly sales of all the other potted plants, other than orchids. There is a good reason for …
Many of us look forward to picking pumpkins for fall projects, recipes and decor. If you have planted and nurtured a crop of these vegetables, you likely have wondered when to harvest pumpkins. Depending on the variety, regular pumpkins and heirloom pumpkins normally take between 90 and 120 days from planting seed to maturity. Early …
This delicious gluten-free apple crumble is full of flavor but contains no wheat at all. What do you do when you are pining for a pastry-style crumble but are following a gluten-free diet? No problem at all with substitutes like oat flour and gluten-free oatmeal. I love using apples in the fall. I’ve even been …
This list of cold hardy succulents includes plants that can take cold temperatures that would kill their more tender cousins. There are three main varieties of succulents that can thrive in freezing temperatures – sempervivums, sedum stonecrop, and delosperma. Most types of these varieties will tolerate temperatures as low as -20° Fahrenheit (some even to …