Hawaiian Banana Bread with Coconut and Pineapple is moist and a tropical treat! This quick bread is full of coconut flakes, crushed pineapple & ripe bananas.

Y’all, this tastes like a little slice of Hawaii came to the Midwest…

A pineapple quick bread that is so easy it comes together in minutes, combined with chewy coconut and moist banana.

Families, your kids will go nuts for this! Or should I say, bananas???!?!?!

I’ll let you in on a little secret. I’m not really a banana lover but I LOVE this coconut banana bread. Like, love it so much I hurry I’ve been known to take the last piece which is supposed to be against the mom code.

That’s how much I like it.

Btw, did you know the Pioneer Woman doesn’t like bananas either? I like to think we’re besties that way. Right, Ree? I know you’re following me…

Then, I couldn’t decide what category to put pineapple bread into….breakfasts, desserts, snacks?

How about we just call it delicious???

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 very ripe banana, mashed
• 1 cup crushed pineapple (do not drain)
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time and beat to incorporate.
3. Stir in mashed banana and pineapple.
4. In a separate, medium sized bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet ingredients.
5. Stir in coconut flakes/shreds.
6. Pour mixture into a greased loaf pan (9×5). Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

List of ingredients:

4 chicken breasts without bones or skin
1 packet of powdered Italian  saladdressing mix
1 can of mushroom  soup (10.75 ounces)
1/2 cup of chicken broth 4 ounces of softened cream cheese
1/2 cup of sour cream
2 cups of cooked rice, either white or brown.
1/4 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons of butter
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
Fresh parsley, if desired, for decoration.

Directions:

Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before using it.

Cook the chicken: In a big pan, melt the butter and olive oil on medium heat. Put the chicken breasts in the pan with black pepper and garlic powder. Cook each side for 5-7 minutes until they are brown but not completely cooked. Take the chicken out of the pan and place it to the side.

Make the sauce: In the same pan, put the Italian dressing mix, mushroom soup, chicken broth, cheese, and sour cream. Mix everything well until it is smooth and creamy. Let it cook gently for 3-5 minutes.

Make Casserole: In a big baking dish (9×13 inches), put the cooked rice in an even layer at the bottom. Put the chicken breasts on the rice. Put the sauce on top of the chicken and rice, making sure everything is well coated.

Put cheese on top: Spread Parmesan and mozzarella cheese on the casserole.

Cook the casserole covered with foil in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F) and the casserole is bubbling.

Serve: Add some fresh parsley on top if you like. Enjoy your Angel Chicken Rice Casserole hot!

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Ingredients
1 packet Taco Seasoning
1 pound ground beef
½ cup salsa
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp melted butter
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
12 6 inch tortillas

How To Make Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos

Crumble the ground beef into a skillet and cook thoroughly
Drain the grease from the skillet
Add in the packet of Taco seasoning mix, following the directions on the package
In a medium sized bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth
Add in the cup of salsa and blend well
While holding a tortilla, place a spoonful of cheese mix in the center of the tortilla
Place a spoonful of taco flavored beef, to cover the salsa and cheese mix
Sprinkle with shredded cheese
Fold the tortilla and filling as you would with a burrito
Lightly spray a baking tray
Preheat the oven to 350*
Place rolled tortilla onto greased tray
Brush the tops of the tortilla rolls with melted butter
Bake for 15 minutes

Ingredients
For the Soup:

1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
1 sweet orange pepper, chopped
1 courgette (zucchini), chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 chili pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 liter vegetable broth
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped…

Ingredients

2 cups crushed Butterfinger candy bars (about 16 fun-sized bars)
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother dipping)
Butterfinger or chocolate sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Preparation

Prepare the Butterfinger Mixture:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed Butterfinger candy bars and softened cream cheese. Mix until well combined. You can use a food processor to crush the candy bars or crush them in a sealed plastic bag using a rolling pin.
Shape into Balls:
Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes. Chilling makes them easier to dip in chocolate.

Melt Chocolate:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the chocolate is smooth. If desired, add a tablespoon of vegetable shortening to the chocolate and stir until smooth. The shortening helps the chocolate coat the balls more smoothly.
Dip the Balls:
Using a fork or toothpick, dip each chilled Butterfinger ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s completely coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Decorate (Optional):
While the chocolate is still wet, you can decorate the Butterfinger Balls with additional crushed Butterfinger candy or chocolate sprinkles if desired.
Set on Wax Paper:
Place the coated Butterfinger Balls back on the wax paper-lined baking sheet.
Chill Again:
Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator and let the chocolate coating harden for at least 1 hour.
Serve:
Once the chocolate has hardened, your Butterfinger Balls are ready to serve. Enjoy!

These Butterfinger Balls are a delightful treat for Butterfinger candy lovers. They are perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet indulgence anytime you’re craving a little something special

Note: Uses non-alcoholic substitutions for a delicious twist.

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup coconut milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Kahlua Cream Frosting:

1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp coffee extract (Kahlua substitute)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a cake pan.
In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, pineapple juice, coconut milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
For frosting, beat heavy cream, coffee extract, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Frost the cooled cake and garnish with toasted coconut or chocolate shavings.
Notes:

Add pineapple slices or maraschino cherries for a tropical garnish!
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 55 mins | Kcal: 380 kcal per serving | Servings: 8-10

INGREDIENTS
2 packages of milk cookies
1 can of condensed milk lady
2 jars of 300g of cream
2 90g tablets half dark chocolate
1 box of milk cream
PREPARATION
Mix the condensed milk and the whipped cream at cold temperature in a container until it forms a homogeneous mixture and reserve.
Then put a layer of cream made with condensed milk and cream on a plate, then another layer of milk biscuit (I like to soak the biscuit in milk before putting it on) and repeat the process intertwining the layers until the last one is the cream.
Finally, make a ganache with chocolate and milk cream. To make the ganache, melt the chocolate in a bain-marie, once the chocolate is completely melted, add the heavy cream and mix a little more.
Then pour the ganache on the pavement. If you want, you can also use chocolate chips to decorate.
After that, just put it in the fridge for about 5 hours and it’s ready to eat.
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Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for banana mousse!

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Optional: crushed nuts or chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare Bananas: In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the lemon juice and mix well to prevent browning.
2. Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
3. Combine: Gently fold the mashed bananas into the whipped cream until well combined. Be careful not to deflate the cream.
4. Chill: Spoon the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
5. Serve: Garnish with crushed nuts or chocolate shavings if desired. Enjoy!

Tips

• For an extra touch, you can add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the banana mixture.
• If you want a more intense banana flavor, use banana extract in place of some of the vanilla.

Enjoy your creamy banana mousse!

Ingredients

This Great Northern Beans in the Crockpot recipe brings the best northern flavors to your table. Do not stop trying it.

INGREDIENTS

• ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Onion (Chopped)
• 1 ½ lb. Smoked Ham Hocks
• 1 lb. Great Northern Beans
• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pour the beans into the bottom of the Crockpot.
2. Add the onion, ham hocks and brown sugar on top.
3. Cover the beans in about 2 inches of water.
4. Cook on high for 2 hours.
5. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 4-5 hours.
6. Remove the ham hocks from the crockpot. Shred off the meat, and return the ham meat to the crockpot with the beans. Stir and serve with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Enjoy!

cornbread dressing. Obviously I did not grow up with this culinary deliciousness but boy have I latched on and made up for lost time. Thanksgiving is not Thanksgiving without cornbread dressing. In fact, were it not for my potato loving husband I would make only this instead of mashed potatoes. But whenever you start spewing craziness like, “maybe we could do it without the potatoes” you realize how attached people are to their holiday side dishes.

Ingredients:

• 2 c chopped celery
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 stick margarine
• 5 c crumbled buttermilk cornbread (dry)
• 5 c dry bread crumbs
• 3 c turkey or chicken broth
• 1 stick butter
• 4 large eggs beaten
• 1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
• 3 tsp sage or to taste
• 1 tsp salt or to taste
• 1 tsp pepper or to taste

How To Make cornbread dressing:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees

2. In a large baking pan sprayed with Pam combine celery and onion mixture, melted butter, beaten eggs with cornbread, bread crumbs, chicken/turkey broth, poultry seasoning, sage, salt and pepper. The dressing should be pretty soupy to start, so that it doesn’t get too dry while cooking. You may need to add more broth.

3. Bake, covered, for 35 minutes and uncovered for 10 minutes until browned or until well set and cooked through.

Last Step: Don’t forget to share!

Ingredients:

Sausage and Cream Cheese Croissants

Number of portions: 8

List of items needed to make a dish.

1 pound of pork sausage

1 package of cream cheese that weighs 8 ounces, softened.

2 tubes of crescent roll dough (8 oz each)

1/4 teaspoon of powdered garlic

1/4 teaspoon of powdered onion

1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper

1/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese (if desired)

1 egg, whisked (to brush)

PREPARATION:

Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C) before using it.

In a big frying pan, cook the sausage on medium heat until it is brown and completely cooked, breaking it into small pieces while cooking. Remove extra grease.

In a bowl, mix together the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until everything is mixed together. If you’re using cheddar cheese, mix it in now.

Open the crescent roll dough and divide it into triangles.

Put a spoonful of the sausage mix on the wider part of each triangle and roll it towards the narrower end, pressing the edges together to close.

Put the croissants on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

Use the beaten egg to brush the tops for a shiny, golden look.

Put in the oven that has been heated beforehand for 12-15 minutes or until the crescent shapes turn golden brown.

Let it cool a bit before serving.

Different Types and Advice

For a spicier flavor, you can use hot sausage or add a bit of crushed red pepper flakes to the sausage mix. You can also try different types of cheese like pepper jack or mozzarella to give your own personal touch. If you like, you can use puff pastry instead of crescent roll dough for a flakier texture. For a tasty brunch twist, try adding some finely chopped bell peppers or green onions to the filling for an extra delicious taste.

Enjoy !