Every year, it’s not Easter unless there is a coconut cake. For my family, there must be coconut and there must be carrot cake on Easter Sunday. Last year, I made a CARROT BUTTERMILK LAYER CAKE and then the…
Halloween Macaroons
Ask me what my favorite kind of cookie or cookie-like treat is and my answer will always be COCONUT MACAROONS. Dang, I just love those things! I have so many yummy recipes on here, but my macaroon recipe is one…
Patriotic Pops
Just in time for all of our red, white and blue holidays, I made Patriotic Pops. (They’re coconut with chopped strawberries and blueberries.) Not only are they simple, they are delicious! My kiddos had a fun time helping me assemble…
Toasted Coconut Trifle
In my family, two things are a must at Easter…coconut and carrot. No matter where we’re celebrating or what our main course is, we have to have something with coconut and something with carrot for dessert. So, today, I’m sharing…
Red, White & Blueberry Coconut Parfaits
It’s red, it’s white, it’s blueberry, it’s coconut…it’s the perfect little something for your July 4th celebrations! I’ve said it a hundred times but I’ll say it again, trifles, parfaits and such are great for entertaining because they’re prepared in…
Lemon Coconut Macaroons
Okay…so Coconut Macaroons are my very favorite little sweet treat. Period. Forget cookies, brownies, pies and cakes…I will take a macaroon over them any day of the week. Add a little lemon in my macaroon and I’ve lost my mind…
Toasted Coconut Cupcakes
Nothing says Easter like coconut. My Toasted Coconut Cupcakes are moist, dense and full of coconut. Your little bunnies will love them too! This recipe makes about two dozen cupcakes. Shopping List For the cupcakes: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1…
Coconut Egg Nog Pie
Dear Egg Nog lovers, This one’s for you. Merry Christmas, Shay I toast up my sweetened flaked coconut in a dry skillet, turning it continuously for about five minutes or so. Shopping List 2 to 3 cups toasted coconut, divided…
Coconut Monkey Bread
I had some coconut loving people staying at my house overnight, so I thought Coconut Monkey Bread was in order. The thing is…you’re either really a coconut person or you’re not. I’ve never met an in-between. This breakfast is for…
Pineapple Cake with Toasted Coconut Frosting
Hello delicious. I used buttermilk in this cake to make it extra moist and dense. Buttermilk, chunks of pineapple and a toasted coconut cream cheese frosting…heaven on a plate. Enjoy! Shopping List 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1…
Piña Colada Pie
I love making ice cream pies during the summer. They’re cool, refreshing, great for make ahead parties, and they’re so simple that my kids can practically make them by themselves. Win, win, win. This ice cream pie has coconut gelato…
Hawaiian Shortcakes
What is better for summer entertaining than a shortcake? Nothing. You make it in advance, you can make it either individual or one large one to serve family style and it pairs nicely with anything from the grill or eaten…
