Pie is an important feature for celebrations around here. Key lime and passion fruit are two favorites. This coconut piecrust is a great taste complement for tropical flavors. We have five birthdays in our family in a 6-week period, so pies are on my mind right now. I’ve developed a coconut piecrust recipe that I…
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Muffuletta cheese dip savory party Cheddar spread
Muffuletta cheese dip is a savory dip or spread that is just great for entertaining. The Gardener has regular wine and cheese gatherings with his “man group” and they really enjoyed my concoction. I hope you will enjoy it too! You will need 2 bowls, spoon or spatula, measuring cups and spoons, and 2 storage…
Red beans and rice for Mardi Gras
It’s time to start celebrating Mardi Gras, so here is my red beans and rice recipe!Just in time for Mardi Gras season – red beans and rice! Monday in the South was laundry day, the perfect day to put red beans and rice on the stove. This dish is a favorite here at Casa Bouquet…
Hawaiian grilled chicken – huli-huli style
Huli-huli chicken is Hawaiian grilled chicken with pineapple and soy flavors. I love to cook with pineapple to remember the taste of the islands. Cook this chicken on the grill or in the oven. The BBQ sauce is sweet, spicy, and tangy. I use coconut aminos, coconut sugar, and arrowroot to make it a little…
Dark chocolate chip cookies with orange, oatmeal, walnuts
Dark chocolate chip cookies with orange came from our great love of chocolate orange candy. I love orange with chocolate (Tootsie Rolls, chocolate dipped candied orange peel) and when I discovered this treat in dark chocolate this year, I started thinking about changing my recipe for chocolate chip cookies. You will need electric mixer, large…