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Lime-in-the-Coconut Almond Bark

"I love the combination of flavours in this tropical treat, and it takes mere minutes to make. If you need something for a school or church bake sale, this will get you out of the kitchen in a flash." —Julie Beckwith, Crete, Illinois

Coconut Pistachio Pie

We simply love the lightly toasted coconut crust that pairs so well with the pistachio pudding in this quick pie.


Ambrosia Salad

"Because it’s so simple to make, this tropical fruit medley is great as a last-minute menu addition. Plus, this ambrosia...


Berry Pistachio Pie

"My grandmother used to make this pie when I was a small child. A Brooklyn woman gave her the recipe,...


Carrot Cupcakes

"To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often 'hide' nutritional foods inside sweet treats. The carrots...

Banana-Orange Sweet Potato Bake

"Welcome fall with this simple side dish. It's a pleasant change of pace from the traditional casserole with marshmallows, and...


Martha Washington Candy

"Passed down by my grandmother and mother, this Martha Washington candy recipe is a cherished family tradition. We've even had...

Incredible Coconut Cake

"I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This...


Italian Cream Cheese Cake

"Buttermilk makes every bite of this awesome Italian cream cheese cake recipe moist and flavourful. I rely on this recipe...


Holiday Ambrosia Cake

"This is from an old recipe that came to me as a typical fruitcake. I added pineapple, coconut and pineapple...


Tombstone Treats

"My brother loves Rice Krispies squares, and my mom loves sugar cookies. I came up with a cute treat they'd...

Coconut Chocolate Slices

"These crispy cookies with a chewy coconut centre travel really well. When my son was in the Army, I often...


Almond Joy Cake

"This is a fantastic Almond Joy cake recipe—tastes just like the candy bar." —Daria Burcar, Rochester, Michigan


Coconut Lover’s Frappe

"I love frozen beverages, so I wanted to create one similar to those in coffee shops but without coffee as...


Coconut Cold-Brew Latte

"Cold-brew lattes are all the rage at coffee shops, but they're so easy to make at home. This coconut cold-brew...


Chocolate Chip-Cherry Chunk Cookies

"My grandmas and mom created this recipe with chocolate chips, cherries and spices, a combo of their favourite parts of...

Macaroon Cherry Pie

"I use homegrown cherries in this bountiful pie with its unique crunchy coconut topping. But I've found that purchased tart...


Carrot Cake

"My family's best carrot cake recipe dates back to my great-grandmother! We bake up a few of these carrot cakes...


Double Nut Baklava

"It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of...


Coconut Lover’s Frappe

"I love frozen beverages, so I wanted to create one similar to those in coffee shops but without coffee as...


Coconut Cheesecake & Rhubarb Compote

"I took my daughter’s love of cheesecake plus my mom’s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try...


Frozen Key Lime Delight

"In the middle of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like this sublime Key lime dessert. Cold, creamy and tart,...


Lime Angel Food Cake

"For my husband's family reunion, I took a store-bought angel food cake and turned it into this special dessert with...


Aloha Cupcakes

"A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that...


Lime & Gin Coconut Macaroons

"I took these lime and coconut macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won the...

Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints

"This is the cookie recipe I created for the Las Vegas World Food Championships 2013. It's similar to a shortbread...


Lemon Coconut Bites

"The tangy lemon flavour of this layered bar dessert is especially delicious on a warm day. It takes me back...


Tropical Compote Dessert

To make a more adult version of this recipe, use brandy instead of the extra tropical fruit juice. —Taste of...


Homemade Mango Marshmallows

"Homemade marshmallows are much better than bagged ones. I had yummy results when I flavoured my recipe with mango nectar....


No-Bake Cornflake Cookies

"I grew up on a farm where we hand-milked cows and had plenty of milk and cream to use for...


Jamaican Salmon with Coconut Cream Sauce

"We try to eat salmon a lot because it's so healthy, and I love thinking of new ways to make...