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SANDRA'S EASY CHOCOLATE COCONUT MARSHMALLOW FUDGE

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The most creamy and decadent fudge ever! You can also sub out the coconut and marshmallows for chopped nuts, or the chips for other flavors... Yield: 36 squares Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: 5-10 Mins. Chill: 2 Hrs. INGREDIENTS 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14-oz can) sweetened condensed milk (not unsweetened evaporated milk) Pinch of kosher salt 1/2 cup finely shredded sweetened coconut 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract METHOD Line an 8" square baking dish with foil, leaving extension handles over edges of about 2". Place a heavy bottom medium saucepan over low heat, add the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and salt. Stir constantly, gently, until all chips have melted.   Remove from heat. Fold in vanilla, then the coconut and marshmallows. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Chill, uncovered, in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours before removing foil, then cutting into 36 squares (*see below). Store any leftovers i...

SANDRA'S HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE CAKE with COCONUT PECAN FROSTING

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You'll think you've died and gone to heaven! A super moist and decadent dessert that will keep you coming back for more... Prep: 30 Mins. Bake/Cook: 30 Mins. Yields: (1) 2-layer 9" cake INGREDIENTS Cake 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened Hershey�s cocoa powder 2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (or instant coffee) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of table salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup (1 cube) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs Frosting 1 (14-oz. can) sweetened condensed milk (not un -sweetened condensed milk) 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold butter, cut into cubes 2-1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (I like to pulse finer in a food processor) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup chopped candied pecans (I do so, separately from the coconut, in a food processor) METHOD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray (2) 9" ro...

SANDRA'S GLAZED CARROT CAKE COOKIES

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A portable carrot cake in cookie form...  ~ How divine is this?! ~ Yields: Appx. 3 doz. Prep Time: 10 Mins. Cook Time: 14-16 Mins. INGREDIENTS Cookies: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained 3/4 cup shredded carrots --about 2 medium, scrubbed 1/4 cup shredded apple (I used Braeburn) --about 1/2 unpeeled, cored apple 1/4 cup shredded coconut, chopped finer 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2-1/4 to 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour --depending on juiciness of grated carrots and apple 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon allspice Cream Cheese Glaze: Yields 1 cup 4 oz. whipped cream cheese --does not need to be at room temp 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temp. 1 cup confectioners� sugar --sift through sieve for a smoo...

SANDRA'S VIVACIOUS VANILLA BANANA-MARSHMALLOW-COCONUT PUDDING

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A quick and delicious dessert to put together but ohhh so difficult to wait until it sets... Servings: (8 to 10) Prep: 20 Mins. Refrigerate: 2 hours INGREDIENTS: PUDDING: 1 (5.1 oz. box) instant vanilla pudding 1 (12 oz. can) cold evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed) 1-1/2 cup cold water 1 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) FILLING ADDITIONS: 2 slightly ripe bananas, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup shredded coconut, chopped finer TOPPING: 1 cup fresh whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (or granulated sugar) --Sprinkle topping with a pinch of ground cinnamon METHOD: In  medium, round, glass bowl, whisk all the pudding ingredients for 3 minutes to slightly thicken. Gently fold in fruit additions. Evenly spread whipped cream topping over pudding mixture, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to all...

Coconut Rice

1 14-ounce can coconut milk 1 1/4 cups water 1 teaspoon sugar Dash of salt 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add rice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, 18 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender.

A Summer Cheesecake (Banana and Coconut)

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As temperatures soar in the U.K to around 28 degrees and today it's even hotter than  in  Egypt . I decided to make another summer dish I have not made in sometime and to be truthful I don't know why because it is a epic dish, the combination of Banana 's,Coconut and Chocolate is like a classic film about to win the Palme d'or if you get my meaning.I am a great fan of all foods and very interested in  food stories,facts and history so after a bit of research I decided to share with you some things about the ingredients we probably never ever knew so lets start with Bananas must be transported over long distances from the tropics to world markets. To obtain maximum shelf life, harvest comes before the fruit is mature . The fruit requires careful handling, rapid transport to ports, cooling, and refrigerated shipping. The goal is to prevent the bananas from producing their natural ripening agent , ethylene. This technology a...

Ellen's Bar Cookies

I have no idea who Ellen is. All I know is that I associate these tasty cookies with my mom. She calls these "Ellen's Things" and has served them for years, particularly around the holidays. I don't know anyone else who makes them, or anything quite like them. Because I'm not sure that anyone would be tempted to make "things" (Ellen's or anyone else's), I've changed the title to something a bit more descriptive. In any case, I do highly recommend these treats. They have a rich, dense, chocolatey layer on the bottom. On top of that is a creamy, pudding-like layer, which can be colored to suit your mood. And on top of that are swirls of chocolate, which you create by drizzling melted chocolate on the middle layer and then running a fork through the chocolate to make visually interesting swirls and lines. These cookies can be quite attractive. Bottom layer: 1/2 cup butter 5 tablespoons cocoa 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups graham c...