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  • Coconut Rice

    Your kitchen will smell divine when you make this Coconut Rice! Coconut Rice is a wonderful side dish to make to jazz up your meal. It can be served along with meat, stir fry, or your favorite foods!  So, you might wonder what makes this rice taste like coconut? Well, the reason that this Coconut…

  • Mexican Corn Salad

    What’s on the menu this week? Well, it’s Mexican Corn Salad! It’s so good. And, it’s an easy recipe to make on a whim. You can serve this by itself or along with other sides and main staples. All you need to make this recipe are a few simple ingredients.  Whenever I want corn as…

  • Sweet Potato Muffins

    Are you a muffin lover? What’s your favorite muffin to enjoy? Is it sweet potato? Hopefully so. If not, then hopefully it will be after you try this recipe because this one surely doesn’t disappoint.  So, go ahead and preheat your oven to 350°F because we’re about to make some delicious and moist sweet potato…

  • Coconut Key Lime Pie Parfait

    A Coconut Key Lime Parfait is on the menu for today!  And, it’s as sweet as it sounds. It’s both Sweet and Filling.  Don’t worry, it’s not overly sweet. This recipe makes enough to serve one so if you have a sweet tooth and you need to satisfy you’re craving, go ahead and whip up…

  • Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Here’s a classic recipe for you to make. Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for any and every occasion! They’re easy to whip up in a pinch too. So, if you enjoy a good chocolate chip cookie, then keep reading along! Do you know just how chocolate chip cookies came to be? Well, they were an…

  • Crab Seasoned Fries

    The best way to season up your fries right is to turn them into crab fries! Yes, you read that right. Crab Fries are one of the best side dishes to serve with burgers, pizza, and sandwiches! So, go right ahead and break out that Old Bay Seasoning because this recipe is for sure to…

  • Watermelon Slushie

    Stop what you’re doing right now and make this recipe! These Watermelon Slushies are the drink of the summer. Watermelon Slushies are being served this week and they are oh so delicious.  Just three ingredients are needed to make this yummy, nonalcoholic slushie! Yes, this recipe is nonalcoholic. However, if you want alcohol in your…

  • Easy Small Batch Macaroni Salad

    Do you ever crave pasta salad but don’t want to make a whole bunch of servings? Well, you’ll be happy to know that this Easy Small Batch Macaroni Salad can easily satisfy that craving. This is also the perfect dish for a smaller summertime gathering! Amid a pandemic, it’s best to keep gatherings small. So,…