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A flaky coconut crust is filled with a creamy coconut filling and a whipped cream topping. It’s all topped off with toasted coconut before serving. We love this coconut cream pie because it is packed with flavor in every bite. The filling has coconut milk added for extra flavor Coconut is added to every layer for extra goodness in every bite. Use a store-bought crust to save time. Ingredients THE CRUST: Use a store-bought crust to save time or make any single pie crust recipe....

Homemade mayo is so easy to make too! Just a few simple ingredients and an immersion blender, and fresh mayo is ready in seconds! The Perfect Condiment Mayonnaise was invented by a French chef (of course!) in 1756 when he needed a substitution for cream before a dinner party. He substituted olive oil for the cream and a new sauce was born! The chef named his sauce “Mahonnaise” after a French duke....

Delicious and easy to make frozen Mango Margaritas are tart, sweet, easy to customize, and are the perfect cocktail recipe to keep you cool this summer. It doesn’t get easier than this, you just toss everything to make these frozen margaritas into a blender, and blend until smooth. Having a great cocktail, like these frozen mango margaritas can take an ordinary meal to one that is just way more fun and tasty....

What are Fingerling Potatoes? Fingerling potatoes are heirloom potatoes and they are long, stubby, and cylindrical in shape; almost like a finger. They aren’t the same as new potatoes, but they also have delicate skin. Because the skin is so fine, these potatoes don’t need to be peeled. Once roasted they come out with a soft buttery texture that is less starchy than a russet potato. Perfect Oven Potatoes Similar to yellow potatoes with a more delicate flavor, fingerlings are great in the oven....

Have you ever headed to an online auction site and just browsed around? You will certainly find some interesting, strange and quirky things for sale (Do any of you need a dachshund condiment tray or perhaps a parrot-topped lava lamp?) Well, guess what else is on there… VELVEETA found thousands of skillets listed for sale. That’s right folks, THOUSANDS of poor unloved, lonely skillets waiting for a new home. Realizing that clearly these sellers MUST have forgotten what their skillets are for,VELVEETA swooped in and saved the day!...

©SpendWithPennies.com Ambrosia Pie is every bit as decadent as it sounds! This pretty no bake pie recipe turns a classic side dish into deliciously simple dessert! All of the flavors we love in ambrosia salad are piled high into a graham cracker crust! Ambrosia Salad is something we always had on our turkey dinner table which as a kid I always thought was awesome. It’s was kind of like being allowed to have dessert for dinner....

Serve this dish over a bed of egg noodles with a side salad for a great meal! How great is a recipe that you can ‘set it and forget it’ before going off to work? This crock pot beef stroganoff recipe is not only a winner for dinner but makes for great leftovers the next day at work…if there are any! How to Make Beef Stroganoff in a Crock Pot This savory slow cooker meal may take hours to simmer, but it can be made in just 3 simple steps!...

Everyone loves succulent garlic butter shrimp, and now this favorite dish can be made right in the oven. Tossed in a handful of seasonings potatoes, asparagus, and shrimp are all baked together for an easy dinner recipe! Why We Love this Recipe This versatile dish is perfect for an elegant dinner party and easy enough for a weeknight dinner! It’s low on prep and quick on cleanup, but big on flavor and presentation!...

Why buy store-bought Greek spice mix when a homemade version is easy to make and tastes even better? This spice blend is flavorful and fresh. What is Greek Seasoning? This Greek spice mix is so versatile, it can be used on practically anything! Sprinkle on popcorn, baked potatoes, add to soup or mix it in with your favorite salad dressing for some extra flavor! Use it to spice up chicken souvlaki or to add to your favorite Greek dressing!...

This grilled corn salad is sweet, colorful, and packed with flavor. Grilled corn salad is packed with lightly charred kernels of corn, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and tossed in a tangy vinaigrette! This salad can be made with fresh or leftover grilled corn on the cob or even canned or frozen corn. A Great Way to Enjoy Fresh Summer Corn Grilled corn salad is great as a side dish or as a salsa for street tacos and it’s easy to make!...

This delightfully delicious dish smothers homemade French fries in cheese curds with a savory brown gravy sauce. The best! What is Poutine? A traditional poutine recipe is a bed of fries topped with cheese curds (not mozzarella cheese) and gravy. Poutine is undoubtedly Canadian. This dish originated in Quebec in the 1950’s although, like many dishes, the true origin is debated with many restaurants claiming the dish. It is pronounced ‘poo-teen’ or ‘poo-tin’ in English or ‘poo-tsin’ in Quebec....

When the time (or craving) comes, slice and bake up a batch of these deliciously dippable cookies! They’re tender inside and a little bit crisp on the edges, the stuff holiday dreams are made of! The Best Butter Cookies We love make-ahead recipes and these cookies definitely fit the bill! Keep the dough in the refrigerator or the freezer for any time a cookie craving comes on. Just slice and bake!...

When time is tight, whip up these easy Stir Fry Veggies and have dinner on the table in minutes. Even faster if you’re a meal prepping pro on the weekend, just toss everything into the pot for a dinner that’s quick to the table. Hey friends! It’s Kellie, again, from The Suburban Soapbox and since school has been back in session, time is not on my side lately. I’m the kind of person that puts everything off until the last minute and miscalculates how long it will really take me to get ready in the morning....

In this version, layers of angel food cake, fresh berries, and a creamy no-bake cheesecake filling make a dessert just as pretty as it is delicious! We love that it’s made ahead of time so it’s perfect for any party or potluck! Ingredients in Strawberry Trifle Trifle is a traditional British treat, sponge cake soaked in liquor, layered with fruit, chocolate, jello, custard pudding, or whatever your heart desires. This recipe is a cousin to its boozier relative from across the pond....

Since it’s best made ahead of time, this is the perfect potluck dish! When it comes to desserts the combination of chocolate and caramel is so delicious. Like this caramel chocolate trifle or this yummy chocolate caramel cake. They are the perfect treat to take to a party or potluck! What is Better Than Sex Cake? Only the easiest cake you will ever bake! With a pre-made cake mix, condensed milk, caramel sauce, and ready-made whipped topping, Better than Sex Cake is super-fast to make!...

This recipe is easy to make and extras reheat well for a quick breakfast. Fave Blueberry Waffles The best blueberry waffles are rich and fluffy. You can use fresh or frozen berries and add in your favorite extracts and flavors (lemon zest is a great addition). Ingredients/Variations It’s easy to mix things up and customize these blueberry waffles! BERRIES Fresh blueberries are best but of course frozen work just fine. Blueberries can be added right from frozen, no need to thaw first....

Homemade Pancakes If you’re anything like us, your weekend mornings are spent in pajamas with cups of coffee and mucho laziness… whipping up these pancakes is the perfect fit for those lazy mornings! Homemade Pancakes are pretty much the perfect weekend food. Simple and quick… and perfectly fluffy. Stacked tall with cold butter and real maple syrup (and crispy bacon). It’s almost the only reason to get out of bed on a Saturday!...

Perfectly Delicious Roasted Garlic Garlic is part of the shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion family. It is a common seasoning worldwide with a history of several thousand years being in recipes that span all cuisines! No pasta sauce is complete without a generous dose of garlic and of course no steak dinner should be without Garlic Butter! Simple roasted garlic eliminates the harsh bite of raw garlic making is sweet and flavorful....

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak This easy Salisbury steak one of our favorite family meals! I love using my slow cooker any time of year! We serve this on top of garlic mashed potatoes or rice but my all time favorite is serving it over cooked macaroni noodles. Add a side salad and you’ve got the perfect meal! Since I’m the one who does most of the cooking, I love coming home to a ready meal and this easy slow cooker Salisbury Steak recipe tops my list....

A quick baked pasta casserole with shredded chicken and tender pasta in a shortcut creamy buffalo pasta sauce. This is the ultimate combo for those of us who love a little heat and lots of melty cheese! What’s not to love!? Quick & Easy Buffalo Pasta Buffalo chicken pasta bake is a crowd-pleasing pasta recipe favorite. Since this is made with leftover, rotisserie, or cooked chicken, it’s quick and easy to prepare....