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Coconut Cream Pie

November 30, 2013 jennifer Christmas, Desserts, Thanksgiving

There’s nothing better than a from-scratch cream pie! My husband is a big fan of coconut, which motivated me to perfect this recipe. This coconut cream pie is often on the dessert menu at holiday gatherings and I always look forward to making it.

Coconut Cream Pie 1- 9 inch pie crust, baked in pan and cooled completely 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup flour 2-1/2 cups milk 2/3 cup heavy cream 6 egg yolks, beaten 2-1/4 cups flaked coconut Preparation:

Combine sugar, flour, milk and cream in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Continue to boil for one more minute, then remove from heat.

In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks. Using a 1/4 cup measure, gradually stir small amounts of hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, beating as you pour the cream mixture in. I slowly pour 1/4 cup at a time while I mix. Continue this until you have mixed 1/4 of the total amount of cream mixture into the egg yolks. Pour the yolk mixture back into the remaining hot mixture and return to heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coconut. Pour into baked pie shell.

Chill until ready to serve. Before serving, cover pie with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Slice and enjoy!

I often serve this coconut cream pie at holiday gatherings with these other favorites:

Chocolate Pecan Tart Dutch Apple Pie I put together a list of my favorite tools for making pies. You can find it here . I hope you love this recipe!

Happy baking!
Jennifer

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My Favorite Burger

July 22, 2013 jennifer Main Dishes

We have a state holiday in Utah this week. It’s called Pioneer Day, the day we celebrate the arrival of the Mormon Pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley. Another summer holiday usually means another summer barbecue and we’re ready to go! Truth be told, I’m not much of a burger fan… two or three hamburgers in the summer is usually my maximum.

I have found, however, that there are a few things I can add which make them much tastier. I like to add some sautéed onions, avocado slices and grilled eggplant.

To make the eggplant I slice it into pieces, then marinate the slices in a mixture of olive oil, soy sauce, ginger, and a few other things. Place slices on the grill and cook, then add it to your hamburger. Delicious!

What’s your favorite thing to add to a hamburger? Hope you’re enjoying what’s left of the summer.

Jennifer

Parmesan Zucchini

July 15, 2013 jennifer Sides and Salads

I know the common joke in late summer and early fall is that you can’t get rid of all your zucchini, but I must admit that it’s my favorite vegetable. This simple recipe might just make it your favorite as well. I’m pretty sure I could eat this three meals a day and not get tired of it, and I just might be saying that because I’ve done it.

Ingredients:

zucchini 1 Tb. olive oil salt pepper 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation:

Rinse zucchini, cut off ends and then slice into thin ribbons. Lay zucchini flat on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush or drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over zucchini. Broil until cheese is crispy and zucchini is browning. Try not to eat the whole pan before your family gets to the dinner table.:)

Note: 3-4 small to medium zucchini will fill one jelly roll sized pan, depending on how thinly you slice them. The thinner the ribbons, the more crispy the zucchini will be. At my house, three large pans of this dish is devoured in about 5 minutes! It makes a perfect side dish, but I often make it for lunch too.

So go get some zucchini. You’ll thank me.

Have a great day!
Jennifer

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