The Best Coconut Layer Cake

 

Photo source:  Food Network Kitchen

"Can something be impossibly light while also being incredibly rich and decadent? Apparently so. This coconut cake is majestic in its height and a beauty — a flurry of tangy frosting, sweet shredded coconut and tender cake. It will truly put all other coconut cakes to shame. The bar has now been set." Comment from Food Network Kitchen

It has been a long time since I've made a coconut cake and it is one of my favorites.  Love that this one is all made from scratch and cream cheese frosting is always a good thing.

Click here to go to Food Network Kitchen's recipe page.

Ham and Swiss Casserole

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

This casserole looks fast, easy and delicious.  I love that it is a ham casserole since I don't see the recipes often.  Another recipe I will try soon.

This recipe comes from Taste of Home.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Potato Puffs

 

Photo source: Food Network Kitchen

"These comforting Potato Puffs make a convenient appetizer in a pinch. They come together with the help of pantry staples, like whole milk, flour, vegetable oil and butter."  Comment from Food Network Kitchen

Seriously, forget dinner, I would love to have these as a meal.  Potatoes are one of my favorite foods and I am always happy to find a new potato recipe.  These would be great appetizers for a party.

Click here to go to Food Network Kitchen recipe page.

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

"Discover the ultimate comfort food with our irresistible slow cooker corn chowder recipe. This hearty and creamy dish blends sweet corn with the rich flavors of bacon, potatoes and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or any time you’re craving a bowl of warmth and flavor. Our recipe promises a simple yet deeply satisfying soup."  Comment from Taste of Home

Slow cooker recipes are awesome even for retired people at home all day like me.  It is just more convenient.  Take all those simple ingredients, put them in the cooker and walk away.  And it freezes well.  This recipe is for me since I have never had corn chowder and I love everything that goes in it.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

"This easy recipe for slow-cooker honey garlic chicken features boneless, skinless chicken thighs simmered to tender perfection in a sticky, sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce."  Comment from Taste of Home

I would make this entire recipe and freeze what I don't have in one or two meals.  My thinking about cooking and what to cook has got to change since I am cooking for one again.

Click here to go the Taste of Home recipe page.

Cashew Chicken

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

"Cashew chicken is one of those menu items that you’ll find at most Chinese or Asian restaurants, but you don’t always have to enjoy it as take-out. It’s easy and quick to make yourself at home. There are no traps or pitfalls between you and a restaurant-quality dish."  Comment from Taste of Home

What a treat it is to prepare a favorite meal from one of your favorite restaurants.  It is also important to make your own variations to the recipe.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home's recipe page.

Country Chicken and Gravy

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

"Plan a southern-style meal by serving this country chicken and gravy with mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and buttermilk biscuits. The chicken turns out so juicy and delicious, and the homemade gravy only takes about five minutes to make."  Comment from Taste of Home

This is my kind of meal and I am anxious to make it.

Click here to go to Taste of Home's recipe page.

Stuffed Pepper Skillet

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

"Stuffed pepper skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal inspired by the flavors of the classic stuffed vegetable dish. This recipe combines the savory goodness of ground beef, tender peppers and creamy cheese, all simmered in a rich tomato broth." Comment from Taste of Home

Love that this meal comes together fast and easy in one pot with variation possibilities.

Click here to go to Taste of Home's recipe page that includes meal variations.

Swiss Mushroom Chicken

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"This 20-minute one-pan Swiss mushroom chicken recipe proves chicken breasts don't have to be boring, thanks to savory ham and melted cheese."  Comment from Taste of Home.

Looks like all it needs is some gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits.  It looks delicious and fast too.

Click here to go to Taste of Home's recipe page.

Strawberry Shortcake Puffs

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

"Using frozen puff pastry dough instead of biscuits makes strawberry shortcakes so easy to prepare. It’s one of our favorite ways to use fresh strawberries. The flaky, lofty layers in puff pastry desserts look impressive and add a bit of extra textural contrast to the fresh whipped cream."  Comment from Taste of Home.

Awesome twist from the traditional biscuit base, but I love everything puff pastry, nice presentation too.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Key Lime Pie

 

Photo Source:  Mom On Timeout

"The best Key Lime Pie recipe EVER! Tart and sweet and incredibly easy, this Key Lime Pie is sure to be a family favorite! A delicious graham cracker crust filled to the brim with an incredibly creamy filling that is just so quick to make! You won’t be able to stop at just one slice!" Comment from Trish at Mom On Timeout.

One of my favorite pies that I have never made.  This recipe looks easy and delicious!

Click here to go to Trish's recipe page.

Oreo Fudge

 

Photo source: The Domestic Spoon

"Oreo Fudge has all the delicious flavor of Oreo you love in a bite of creamy, sweet fudge. It’s the perfect treat for fudge lovers, Oreo lovers, and everyone in between!"  Comment from Alexandria of The Domestic Spoon.

Alexandria asks the question "Why make this recipe?" . . . my answer is just look at the photo and remember all the times you sat at the kitchen table with oreos and a glass of milk as a child.  That feeling is why!

Click here to go to Alexandria's recipe page with excellent instructions.

Vanilla Red Velvet Marbled Pound Cake

 

Photo source: CallMePMc.com

"I came up with this Vanilla Red Velvet Marbled Pound Cake recipe where I combined both a traditional pound cake and a red velvet pound cake. The two different batters are swirled together to create a marbled affect. It’s beautiful and delicious!" Comment from Paula of CallMePMc.com

It sounds perfect, especially topped with cream cheese frosting and it looks beautiful.  Good thinking Paula!

Click here to go to Paula's recipe page.

Snickerdoodle Cobbler

 

Photo source:  callmepmc.com

"This is a ‘dump’ type cobbler. You basically layer everything in a 9×13 inch pan. I don’t recommend cooking it in a smaller pan. Butter and brown sugar combine and cook into a rich caramel sauce." comment from callpmc.com

Sounds good to me!

Click here to go to the recipe page.

Almond Joy Cookies

 

Photo source: Mom on Timeout

"If you love coconut, boy are you in for a treat today! These easy Almond Joy Cookies take just four ingredients and don’t even require a mixer! No beating, no chilling, just mix ’em up and throw ’em in the oven EASY! You’re going to love these ooey gooey fabulous cookies!" Comment from Trish of Mom on Timeout.

You can't go wrong with the delicious ingredients and so easy to put together.  These cookies are a winner!

Click here to go to Trish's recipe page.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

 

Photo source:  Food Network

There is a secret to the crispiest brussels sprouts ever.  I am going to have to try this cause I love brussels sprouts.

Click here to go to Food Network's recipe page to discover the secret.  The recipe page includes a video.

How to Cook Dried Beans for Better Flavor, Creamier Texture, and Big Savings

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"There are few things as comforting (and economical) as a big pot of beans. The entire process of slowly simmering legumes on the stovetop, from adding your seasonings to enjoying them warm from the pot, is a meditative experience. The flavor is far superior to canned beans–plus, you can give the beans a unique flavor profile all your own. The texture is also miles beyond what you’ll find in a can."  comment from Martha Stewart.com.

Ham steak that has a bone is what I buy when I'm going to make a pot of beans using dried beans.  You get the flavor from the bone and lots of ham to go with the beans.

Click here to go to the article from Martha Stewart.com.

Carrot Cake Recipe Collection

ORIGINALLY POSTED SEPTEMBER 2019

Although Carrot Cake is among my favorite cakes, I have not made one since I was a teenager.  Back in the day it took quite a long time to hand grate the carrots necessary to make the cake.  But now we have all types of gadgets to make the task easy.  

I'm almost ready to attempt it again and have been doing research to find one that looks the best.

Here is my current list that I will add to periodically as I find them:



20 Top Carrot Cake Recipes from Food, Folks and Fun (photo edited from the article)



Moist and Easy Carrot Cake

The Best Carrot Cake Recipe

Carrot Cake Recipe from The Food Network


Dorie Greenspan's Carrot Cake


Best Carrot Pumpkin Cake


Carrot Cake Cheesecakes

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

 

Photo source: Real Simple

Apparently there is a mystery concerning the identity of Johnny Marzetti.  Who is he, where did the recipe come from and why is it named after him?  Interesting read on the article since I wondered about the recipe name when I first found it.

The recipe is similar to my pasta concoctions that change regularly with my mood.  Lazy day I make with jarred spaghetti sauce, other times I make my own sauce and let it cook for hours.  Most of the time I use italian sausage, sometimes brown some ground beef with the sausage and I love it with ziti.  Also love it with angel hair pasta. How about some chunky sliced mushrooms on occasion?  When I plate it (sometimes), the pasta is topped with ricotta cheese, then the sauce.  Delicious!  But then again, I can't call it a Johnny Marzetti dish because of all the variations.

Click here to go to the Real Simple recipe page with excellent instructions with photos.  And then there is that Johnny Marzetti story!

Seafood Mac and Cheese from Kardea Brown

Photo Source:  The Food Network

This seafood mac and cheese is my favorite item from the episode Sunday Supper on the Food Network. 

Click here to go to the Seafood Mac and Cheese recipe page.

If you love southern food, you must check out Kardea Brown, who has some of the best southern recipes I've seen.  She is from South Carolina, where the dishes are different than those southern recipes from Florida.  Her show is quite a treat.  You can find her videos on The Food Network's You Tube channel  Click here to go there.