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You need to have all sorts of frozen goodies ready for summer cravings that may strike at any given moment. Yes, I know that it easy to run out to the store and have boxes of ice cream sandwiches and popsicles at the ready. But, …
When I think of a Pina Colada – visions of sun-filled beaches, long/warm summer days, feet kicked up with a good book, a nice breeze, and lots of happy memories all come to mind. Now just imagine all of those good things (without any alcohol …
Coconut Shrimp – healthier when baked instead of fried. Add in the spice of Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. That good, right? Perfect appetizer. Great Tasting Menu Dish. Great to Entertain With. Easy Lunch or Light Dinner with a side salad.
How about instead of just having the Jamaican Jerk Coconut Shrimp, you add another layer of sweet savory goodness? That’s right – coconut and pineapple pair up on top of pasta to make a bed of flavor happiness for your shrimp to live out the rest of their days. So now you have… Layers of Flavors, Family Friendly (play with your spice level), and a Full Meal!
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Spring is in the air. Summer is right around the corner. You struggle to eat breakfast every day. You long to spend long days dancing in the summer breezes. If you can relate to any of those statements, and maybe even like getting caught in the rain …
Its Macaroon Week! After Researching and Testing a few recipes this week (like Meringue Macaroons and Whipped Coconut Macaroons), I am sharing the easiest of all of the recipes with you today. The cooking on these were a little bit confusing – I actually had to reform …
Meringue Cookies are like the neglected cookie of the cookie family. Some people love them, but most people forget about them in favor of other, more traditional cookies. Meringues are their own unique individual and we often overlook them. They may not be soft, but they have that crunch we so often crave. Just like any other cookie, they can be made in a wide variety of flavors. Once you bite into them, they nearly melt in your mouth. Additionally, they are so much lower in fat/calories due to the fact that they are pretty much just egg and sugar.
