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Baked Coconut (Cocada de Forno)

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Make the day special with an irresistible Baked Coconut. It’s a crunchy, gooey confection that will satisfy the most powerful sweet tooth.

Baked Coconut

Enjoy a Taste of the Tropics with Creamy Baked Coconut

Who can resist the taste of coconut? While you may think of it as a summertime flavor, there’s no need to hold back. Coconut is delicious any time of year, and a fragrant Baked Coconut will bring sunshine to the gloomiest day.

This a blend of simple flavors that come together to create a rich dessert. It has a crunchy top that gives way to a soft, creamy center. It smells amazing, and you’ll be ready to devour it the minute it comes out of the oven.

Baked Coconut Is a Fast, Easy Dessert

Add Baked Coconut to your list of easy, no-fail recipes you can use in a pinch. It’s a delicious dessert you can make from a few standard baking ingredients.

The classic way to serve Baked Coconut is with a scoop of your favorite ice cream. Some restaurants serve it with a scoop of fruit-flavored sherbet. It’s delicious both ways.

Tips for Making Baked Coconut

  • Be sure to buy coconut milk and not cream of coconut for this recipe. Coconut milk is an important ingredient in many Latin American, Thai and Caribbean recipes. You can find coconut milk in the international section of your grocery store.
  • Some people add a tablespoon of rum to the recipe. This turns your Baked Coconut into something like a baked Pina Colada. It’s wonderful.

What to Serve with Baked Coconut

Baked Coconut is welcome at any meal. It’s wonderful with your morning coffee and a sweet way to end lunch or dinner.

One delectable pairing is an easy, homemade Coconut milk. This recipe requires only four ingredients and no churner.

If you’re going for a full island-oriented menu, make this fast, easy Coconut milk and serve it over rice.

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Baked Coconut Recipe

Baked Coconut has a crunchy top that gives way to a soft, creamy center. It smells amazing, and you'll be ready to devour it the minute it comes out of the oven.

Course Dessert
Cuisine Brazilian
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, eggs, coconut milk, milk, and grated coconut.

  3. Pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish greased with butter.

  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

  5. Serve warm with your favorite ice cream.

Baked Coconut

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Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cranberries and Walnuts

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As the summer days wind down, it’s time to look toward the fall. This Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed With Cranberries and Walnuts is a warm, fragrant way to celebrate this wonderful time of year.

Roasted Acorn Squash

You’ll Love This Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed With Cranberries and Walnuts

Acorn squash is at its peak in the fall, and this recipe makes the most of its natural sweetness. Walnuts provides crunch, cranberries add tang, and everything comes together on a bed of warm, golden squash.

Many people say they’d love to cook more squashes and gourds in the fall, but they don’t know how. This recipe proves it’s easy to create a scrumptious meal from squash.

It Fits at Any Meal

This colorful dish makes a gorgeous presentation. With its red, golden and brown colors, it even looks like fall.

This recipe is packed with flavor, and it’s also packed with incredible nutrients. Acorn squash is loaded with vitamins, potassium, antioxidants and fiber. Walnuts are high in antioxidants and Omega-3s. Cranberries are an excellent source of anti-inflammatory agents, vitamins and antioxidants.

Tips for Making Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed With Cranberries and Walnuts

  • According to experts, you should choose acorn squash that feels heavy for its size. That’s a sign it’s still moist and full of flavor.
  • If you don’t have fresh cranberries, frozen cranberries are fine. There is no need to thaw them first.

What to Serve with Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed With Cranberries and Walnuts

Stick with a theme of warm, slightly sweet dishes with the colors and flavors of fall. Create a full meal that’s plant-based, hearty and totally satisfying.

Try a Corn and Potato Chowder that cooks easily in your slow cooker or Stewed Peppers and Tomatoes with Eggs.

Fall is the perfect time to sample a pumpkin beer, cranberry beer or a vanilla porter like this one from Breckenridge Brewery.

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Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cranberries and Walnuts

You’ll love this Roasted Acorn Squash. The walnuts provide crunch, the cranberries add tang, and everything comes together on a bed of warm, golden squash.

Course Main Course
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375º F.
  2. Cut the squash in half, then scrape out the seeds.
  3. Add the cranberries, walnuts, and brown sugar, orange juice and honey together in a large bowl, then mix together until evenly coated.
  4. Add the mixture evenly into the hollow centers of each half of the squash.
  5. Top each half with 1 tbsp butter.
  6. Place in a baking dish that is loosely covered with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake until tender enough for fork to pierce easily, approximately 80-90 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
  9. Enjoy!

Roasted Acorn Squash

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

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Invite a taste of the tropics to your next summertime gathering with this Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. It’s a fantastic way to update an old favorite.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

It’s Always a Picnic With Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Long, hot summer days are perfect for recipes that don’t require any heat except a grill.

This colorful salad is the perfect recipe to have on hand for every summer meal. It goes perfectly with all those burgers, chicken, hot dogs and veggie burgers you’re throwing on the hot coals. It’s also fun to take to all your summer potlucks, barbecues and last-minute gatherings.

Taste the Tropics

This salad combines the sweetness of pineapple with the freshness of Greek yogurt and a touch of sharpness. Cheddar cheese gives it a welcome bite. It takes just minutes to prepare, and you don’t have to spend any time over a stove.

If you like macaroni salad but you’re bored with all the versions of it you’ve already tried, this version will revive your taste buds.

Tips for Making Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

  • You can leave out the ham to create a vegetarian version of this tasty salad.
  • The recipe calls for elbow macaroni, but you can use other shapes. Rotini, farfalle, shells and penne are all pasta shapes that work well with a macaroni salad.
  • Do you know how to cook perfect pasta? You should always add salt to the pot and never add butter. Get these and other tips here.
  • Store the salad in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Check it right before you serve it. If it looks dry, add more dressing.

What to Serve with Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Keep partying with tropical tastes all summer long. Bring the beach to your backyard with Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Mango Dressing and a Caribbean Fish Stew.

If you want the perfect party punch, make this wonderful White Peach Sangria.

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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

This colorful Hawaiian Macaroni Salad goes perfectly with all those burgers, chicken, hot dogs and veggie burgers you're throwing on the hot coals.

Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Stir the macaroni and apple cider vinegar together in a large bowl. Allow to cool.
  2. Add in the remaining salad ingredients.
  3. Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl.
  4. Pour over pasta, then stir to coat.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

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Chocolate Cherry Muffins

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Cherries and chocolate are a classic, no-fail combination. If you love biting into cherry cordials, you’ll love these healthier Chocolate Cherry Muffins. They’re wonderful with a cup of coffee and perfect for breakfast, snack time or any time.

Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Enjoy Guilt-Free Indulgence With Healthier Chocolate Cherry Muffins

If you’re like most of us, you’re probably trying to lose a few pounds, eat better or just cut down on fat. You probably think that means giving up your favorite baked treats.

I have good news. The recipe for these rich, indulgent muffins uses lower-fat ingredients, less sugar, natural ingredients and fresh cherries. That means you can enjoy them knowing they’re not made with butter, tons of sugar, processed ingredients or anything else you want to avoid.

Everyone Will Enjoy These Chocolate Cherry Muffins

They’re not missing any of the flavor, smoothness or delightful decadence of chocolate and cherry. When you smell these baking, it will be hard to resist pulling the oven open and digging into them.

Nobody has to feel left out when you make a batch of these goodies. If you’ve been holding back on baking, now’s your chance to enjoy what your oven can do again.

Tips for Making Chocolate Cherry Muffins

  • These taste best if you use fresh cherries. They’re abundant this time of year, and they give these muffins a wonderful flavor. If you can’t find fresh cherries, try canned or frozen cherries.
  • You can use other fruits like blueberries with these muffins. Add nuts or chocolate chips. Have fun experimenting with different additions and flavors.

What to Serve with Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Milk is the perfect match for baked chocolate goodness. If you’re having an adult gathering, pair the muffins with a delicious Bourbon Milk Punch.

If you’d prefer a coffee drink or you want to avoid alcohol, try a creamy, delicious and easy Cappuccino On Ice or Almond Milk Frappuccino.

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Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Cherries and chocolate are a classic, no-fail combination. If you love biting into cherry cordials, you'll love these healthier Chocolate Cherry Muffins.

Course Bread
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 ºF. Grease a muffin pan with olive oil. Don't use muffin pan liners for this recipe, the muffins will get stuck to them.
  2. Cut cherries in quarters.
  3. In a large bowl mix applesauce, sugar, honey, eggs and yogurt.
  4. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Add salt and whisk together. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don't overmix!
  5. Add cherry and stir. The batter will be chunky.
  6. Divide batter evenly between the pans. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  7. Bake for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 ºF and bake for 15 more minutes. Transfer to the cooling rack and let cool for 10 minutes, then take out of the pan.

Recipe Notes

Yield: 12 muffins

Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

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Celebrate summer’s best flavors with these Strawberry Shortcake Cookies. The pretty pink color, delicate texture and airy lightness combine for a cookie that’s as fresh as a summer day.

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Are Pretty as a Picture

I never get enough of summer fruits, and strawberries are probably my favorite. The best part about them is you have to eat them right away. Strawberries rarely keep more than a day or two.

That means you shouldn’t hold back. When you buy them, eat them or cook with them right away. This recipe is a great way to start.

You can never fail when you blend fresh, ripe strawberries and homemade shortcake. If you’ve never made shortcake before, you might be surprised when you see how easy it is to create this light, buttery cake.

Tips for Making Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

  • Never wash strawberries until you’re ready to use them. If you’re not using them right away, take the time to store them properly. Strawberries are highly perishable, and they’re delicate. Handle them with care to ensure fresh, delicious fruit and wonderful baking.
  • Pearl sugar also goes by the names sanding sugar, nib sugar and hail sugar. It is a Swedish specialty sugar that doesn’t melt when you bake it. You can buy it in any good grocery store. You can also make your own. Be sure to make the Swedish version.

What to Serve with Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

These lovely cookies are the perfect end to any meal. They’re also wonderful as a snack. Serve them with Homemade Strawberry Milk for a total taste sensation.

Strawberries are fantastic with sparkling wines. Serve them with a prosecco, a sparkling white zinfandel or a sparkling rose. Enjoy your summer with these wonderful Strawberry Shortcake Cookies.

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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Celebrate summer's best flavors with Strawberry Shortcake Cookies. They are the perfect blend of fresh, ripe strawberries and homemade shortcake.

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  3. Combine strawberries, lemon juice and 2 tbsp sugar.

  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar in a large bowl.

  5. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter, or rub in with your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  6. Stir in cream until dough just starts to come together, then stir in strawberry mixture. Don't overmix or overwork the dough.

  7. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing evenly apart. Sprinkle with pearl or sanding sugar, and bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

  8. Transfer to a wire rack and let it cool.

Recipe Notes

Yield: about 30 cookies.

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

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Skillet Monterey Chicken

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You say you don’t have time to cook? Even the busiest person can find the time to throw together this easy, low-cost and finger-licking good Skillet Monterey Chicken.

Skillet Monterey Chicken

You Need This Skillet Monterey Chicken In Your Life

Everyone needs a recipe like this. It’s foolproof, it’s easy enough for anyone to do, it takes only minutes to prepare and it uses everyday ingredients. It uses only one pan, and cleanup is a snap.

It’s also a delicious, soul-satisfying meal nobody can resist. The warm, hearty flavors of bacon and cheese combine to make a mouthwatering mouthful.

When I make this, there are no complaints. There are also no leftovers.

Skillet Monterey Chicken

Skillet Monterey Chicken Is the Answer

We all have those days that get away from us. You didn’t plan anything for dinner, and it’s almost time to eat. You have last-minute guests coming over, and you didn’t have time to shop for them.

With this fast, easy Skillet Monterey Chicken, you can answer the challenge with a no-stress, low-cost meal everyone will enjoy.

Tips for Making Skillet Monterey Chicken

  • Make this even easier with precooked bacon, which is available at most grocery stores. You’ll need to use oil or no-stick cooking spray to brown the chicken.
  • If you don’t have barbecue sauce on hand, you can whip some up at home. Here’s a recipe for a classic sweet, tangy sauce.
  • You can replace the chicken breasts with meaty, lower-priced chicken thighs, but you must increase the cooking time.

What to Serve with Skillet Monterey Chicken

This dish has a slightly Southwestern flair. It will go perfectly with a side dish like this Authentic and Easy Mexican Rice.

You could also add a fresh salad like this Simple Mediterranean Avocado Salad.

For a delicious wine pairing, try a white zinfandel.

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Skillet Monterey Chicken

Even the busiest person can find the time to throw together this easy, low-cost and finger-licking good Skillet Monterey Chicken.

Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings
Calories 343 kcal
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. To your skillet, add bacon and fry on medium heat until crispy.
  2. Cool bacon on a plate lined with paper towel, then chop up coarsely.
  3. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cook chicken breasts on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes until browned on each side.
  5. Add Worcestershire sauce to skillet and pour chicken stock over the chicken breasts. Cover skillet and cook 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
  6. Turn off heat.
  7. Top each chicken breast evenly with bbq sauce, cheese and bacon.

  8. Broil about 1 minute or until the cheese melts.

  9. Top with green onions and tomato.
  10. Enjoy!

Skillet Monterey Chicken

Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

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Create some magic at your next party with this delicious, decadent Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake. This great-looking dessert combines nuts, marshmallows and homemade chocolate ice cream to create a tempting treat.

Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

Start the Celebration With Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

This Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake says it’s time to celebrate. It’s a showstopper that tastes just like everyone’s favorite ice cream flavor.

Don’t be put off by the idea of making homemade ice cream and the various steps involving in creating this dessert. It’s really not that complicated to make an ice cream cake. You just have to take time to make the three separate parts, freeze each one and then assemble them.

Creamy, Crunchy and Not Complicated

It isn’t complicated, but it takes a little time. You should also clear out some space in your freezer before you start.

Before long, you’ll have a creamy, crunchy cake that is pure, mouth-watering goodness.

Tips for Making Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

  • Almonds are the traditional nuts in rocky road ice cream. However, there are many variations that use walnuts, peanuts or even a mix of nuts.
  • Springform pans are great for preparing deep, no-bake crusts and bases. They create an elegant-looking dessert that’s easy to cut. The BeyondFrosting blog has some great tips for using springform pans this way.

What to Serve with Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

Keep things bright and upbeat with Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts and easy Mortadella Moments.

Kids and adults will enjoy a crisp, refreshing Cranberry Fizz. It’s tangy and not too sweet. It’s a good match for this rich cake. You can set out a bottle of rum or vodka for any adults who want to spike theirs.

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Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake

Create some magic at your next party with this delicious Rocky Road Ice Cream Cake. It's a creamy, crunchy cake that is pure, mouth-watering goodness.

Course Dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

For the ice cream

For the base

For decoration

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan mix milk and cocoa and warm up, stirring, until completely incorporated. Add cream, condensed milk and vanilla, mix well. Freeze until it thickens slightly.
  2. Coarsely chop peanuts, mix with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and marshmallows.

  3. For the base mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a springform pan, creating bottom and sides. Freeze for 20-30 minutes.

  4. When the ice cream is thick enough to support mix-ins so they don't sink to the bottom, stir all the mix-ins and transfer to the crumb base. Cover with a plastic wrap and freeze for 6 hours.

  5. For the decoration add mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips and drizzle with syrup. Return to the freezer. Take out in 10-15 minutes before serving to make slicing easier.

Recipe Notes

Active time 30 minutes + time for cooling and freezing.

Yield: 8 inch cake, 8-10 portions.

Unicorn Jello Parfaits

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When it’s warm outside, nobody wants to bake. That’s when you whip up easy summertime desserts like these colorful, creamy Unicorn Jello Parfaits.

Unicorn Jello Parfaits

Make Any Gathering Sparkle with Unicorn Jello Parfaits

These parfaits look gorgeous. They’ll add color and sparkle to any party for kids or adults. Their light, fruity layers make them perfect for warm weather. You may also want to try another one of our favorite summertime desserts. Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits are easy to make and can be enjoyed without the guilt of eating too many calories or fat grams.

The Joy of Jello

Jello desserts have been around for more than 50 years, and it’s easy to see why they’ve remained popular. Instant gelatin and instant pudding make it easy to make delicious desserts that require no cooking at all. All you need is some hot water and a refrigerator to whip up pies, cheesecakes and layered desserts.

They do require time. It takes a while for all those layers to set. Make them while you’re doing other things around the house. They’ll be done before you know it.

Tips for Making Unicorn Jello Parfaits

  • Once you know the basic recipe, you can substitute the flavors in this recipe with your favorite flavors and colors. Let your creativity flow.
  • Use unicorn horns or unicorn-shaped cupcake toppers to make them really stand out. You can find cute ones on Etsy.
  • When you put the finished parfaits in the refrigerator, cover each one with plastic wrap or foil. This prevents a hard top layer from forming.

What to Serve with Unicorn Jello Parfaits

These recipes will go great with your Unicorn Jello Parfaits.

Grilled Cheeseburger Kebabs are the perfect summer party food. They’re fun for kids to eat, and you can cook them outside to keep your kitchen cool.

Celebrate the freshness of summer with this healthy, no-cook version of Nine Layer Dip served with tortilla chips.

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Unicorn Jello Parfaits

When it's warm outside, nobody wants to bake. That's when you whip up easy summertime desserts like these colorful, creamy Unicorn Jello Parfaits.

Course Dessert
Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Using a medium bowl, pour the grape package of jello and 3/4 cup of boiling water into the bowl. Whisk until all sugar is dissolved.

  2. Place bowl into the fridge for 30 minutes or until cooled to room temperature.

  3. Remove from fridge and whisk in 1/4 cup coffee creamer and 1/2 cup yogurt until smooth.

  4. Spoon jello mixture into each glass about 1/4 full.

  5. Place glass into fridge for 30 minutes or until the jello is firm to touch and no residue is on fingers.

  6. Repeat steps with remaining jello packages starting with the blue raspberry, then the lime and then ending with the watermelon.

  7. Once all jello flavors are in the glasses, place into fridge overnight.

  8. Remove from fridge the next day and top with whipped cream, sprinkles and the lollipop.

  9. Enjoy!

Unicorn Jello Parfaits

The Very Best Chicken Recipes

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If you’re looking for the very best chicken recipes, you’ve come to the right place. Whatever your taste buds are longing for at the moment, there is sure to be a recipe that will satisfy your craving!

The Very Best Chicken Recipes

The Very Best Chicken Recipes

Chicken Lombardy from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us

Chicken Lombardy

Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Wine Sauce from Saving Room for Dessert

Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Wine Sauce

One Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice from I Heart Naptime

One Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice

Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken from InstruPix

Cheesy Fajita Baked Chicken

Easy Cream Cheese Chicken from Family Food on the Table

Easy Cream Cheese Chicken

Chicken Potato Bake from Dizzy Busy & Hungry

Chicken Potato Bake

Barbecue Pineapple Chicken from Kevin is Cooking

Barbecue Pineapple Chicken

Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken from Cafe Delites

Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken

Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna from Little Broken

Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna

4-Ingredient Sweet and Sour Chicken from Sweet Little Bluebird

4-Ingredient Sweet and Sour Chicken

Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts from Rock Recipes

Double Crunch Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

Garlicky Sweet Thai Chili Chicken and Green Beans Stir Fry from Whisk It Real Gud

Garlicky Sweet Thai Chili Chicken and Green Beans Stir Fry

Million Dollar Chicken Bake from Easy Family Recipes

Million Dollar Chicken Bake

Mashed Potato Casserole with Crispy Chicken from The Cozy Cook

Mashed Potato Casserole with Crispy Chicken

French Mustard Chicken from Lavender and Macarons

French Mustard Chicken

Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken from Julia’s Album

Bacon Pineapple BBQ Chicken

Spinach Chicken Casserole from Eat Well 101

Spinach Chicken Casserole

Baked Chicken Tacos from The Cookie Rookie

Baked Chicken Tacos

Crispy Chicken Cakes from My Table Of Three

Crispy Chicken Cakes

Fiesta Chicken Crockpot Recipe from My Litter

Fiesta Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole from The Cookin’ Chicks

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Crispy Oven Fried Chicken from Carlsbad Cravings

Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast from I Wash You Dry

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Parmesan Chicken from Cafe Delites

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Parmesan Chicken

Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini from iFOODreal

Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini

The Best Chicken Spaghetti from The Country Cook

The Best Chicken Spaghetti

Crock Pot Chicken Wings from Spend With Pennies

Crock Pot Chicken Wings

Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon from Julia’s Album

Chicken Zucchini Bake with Bacon

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken Piccata from Cafe Delites

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken Piccata

Italian Chicken Meal Prep Bowls from Eazy Peazy Mealz

Italian Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Baked Buffalo Chicken Nuggets from The Stay at Home Chef

Baked Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

Baked Chicken Tacos from The Cookie Rookie

Baked Chicken Tacos

Barbecue Pineapple Chicken from Kevin Is Cooking

Barbecue Pineapple Chicken

Thai Chicken Dinner from Good Living Guide

Thai Chicken Dinner

How to Toast Coconut: Three Simple Methods

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Toasted coconut adds rich, nutty sweetness to any recipe and is essential to many desserts. If you’ve ever wondered how to toast coconut yourself, you can stop wondering now. There are actually three ways to do it. Each of these methods will give you wonderfully crunchy, sweet coconut that’s ready for all your recipes.

How to Toast Coconut

Here’s Why You Need to Know How to Toast Coconut

Toasted coconut goes on anything. Use it as a topping for meringue pies. Blend it into frosting and use it to frost donuts, brownies and cookies. It’s a classic ingredient in German chocolate cake and coconut layer cake. It makes a wonderful topping for oatmeal or yogurt. It adds natural richness without adding high amounts of sugar or fat.

Toasting your own at home is incredibly easy, and you’ll find a lot of uses for it once you learn how. Plain coconut is fine, but toasted coconut really elevates a dish. Get toasting now and get ready to explore a whole new taste sensation.

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How To Toast Coconut In the Oven

Baking in the oven will give you deep golden coconut that’s wonderfully fragrant. This is the best method for making large batches. It also makes the whole house smell great.

Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

  • Flaked or shredded Coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.

  2. Cover your baking sheet with parchment paper or baking paper.
  3. Spread the flaked or shredded coconut on the sheet.
  4. Bake for three minutes.
  5. Use spatula to stir the flakes.
  6. Continue baking, checking the coconut every three to four minutes, until coconut turns light golden brown. Keep checking to make sure the coconut doesn't burn. It usually takes under 15 minutes to toast the full batch.
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How To Toast Coconut On The Stovetop

This is best if you're only toasting a couple of cups. It's hard to manage if you're toasting large amounts of coconut. This is quick and easy.

Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

  • Flaked or shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Place coconut flakes on the skillet.
  2. Turn heat to medium-high.
  3. Heat coconut, stirring occasionally.
  4. After about five minutes, the coconut should be golden brown.
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How To Toast Coconut In The Microwave

This method works best if you're toasting a small amount of coconut. If you need to whip up a quick batch for a recipe and you're in a hurry, this is the ideal method. These directions are for a half-cup of flakes.

Author Good Living Guide

Ingredients

  • Flaked or shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Place coconut in microwave-safe dish or bowl.
  2. Microwave at full power for 45 seconds. Stir the coconut.
  3. Continue doing this until the coconut turns light golden brown. It should not take more than three minutes total.

What Will You Make With Your Toasted Coconut?

There are many great recipes that use toasted coconut, but here are some especially good ones to get your taste buds in gear. Get indulgent with irresistible Toasted Coconut Cream Truffles or super moist Coconut Cream Cake.

Throw caution to the winds and go all out for full coconut indulgence. Make these Toasted Coconut-Pecan Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting.

Enjoy every nutty bite of these fabulous desserts.

How to Toast Coconut