Coconut Cream Pie by Kyle Dalakas

Coconut Cream Pie is light, easy and delicious! A perfect springtime recipe for any family meal!

Cheesy Hash Browns by Nancy Miyasaki

This is an amazing simple dish that stands up well to much more complicated potato au gratin recipes. I adapted it from a recipe in the Sacramento Bee by Ann Freeman. You may not want to tell your guests how easy it is! That said, this dish was completely demolished at our recent Christmas brunch while more complicated dishes…

Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies by Salad Foodie

If you like a semi-soft, moist yet chewy cookie Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies should appeal to you. Overtime I have tried different zucchini cookie recipes. For this version I blended a few ideas from them and included some of my own. So far I like this best.

Peanut Butter Crumb Brownie by Carolinaheartstrings

I just love crumb toppings on desserts: coffee cakes, pies and brownies. Yes, brownies too! This peanut butter crumb topping goes well with a fudgy brownie and I used a box mix here. The packaging was for an 8×8 pan but I cooked it in a 9×9 to thin it out just a little and allow for just as much topping as there is base.

Mom's Mayonnaise Cake by Denise Sherin

This is such an awesome chocolate cake. Mom used to make it for our birthdays and special occasions. Moist and yummy!

Frenchtoasty Bread Pudding w/Crystallized Ginger and Chocolate Sauce by Smokinhotchef

A French classic and an old favorite join forces to maximize on taste sensation. A crisp exterior harnesses warm cinnamon, vanilla, and spicy ginger goodness for a sure to be recurring comfort food for many homes to come.

Nut Tree Drop Cookies by Salad Foodie

The Nut Tree (Vacaville CA, off I-80) has been a landmark tourist stop for over eighty years. The restaurant, at its zenith in the 70's and 80's, was an early pioneer of California cuisine featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, and recipes of popular menu items were offered for sale in the gift shop. The original restaurant from that…

Tuna Noodle Casserole by Carolinaheartstrings

Canned tuna in water is one of my favorite budget stretchers. Mixed with the ingredients below and topped with cheese this noodle casserole is a satisfying, warm meal on a cool evening.

Cranberry Crumb Bars by Robyn Savoie

Here's a great way to use left over cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving. It features a cream cheese and cranberry fillings, a tender crust and a nutty crunch topping.

Brownies by Kristen Russell

So good...WAY better than boxed brownies! Easy to make.

Basic Baked Spaghetti by Mary Shaldibina

Easy spaghetti baked in oven. Add ingredients you like such as mushrooms, onion, garlic, etc. or different types of cheese to make different tastes. I really loved this recipe, easy to make and tasty as lasagna.

Blueberry Sugar Muffins by Joy

Blueberry muffin topped with sugar.

Mexican Cheese Dip by Micheline

A quick, tasty, spicy dip to serve with corn chips or tortillas.

Monkey Bread by Jennifer Jevons

Mango Macadamia Muffin by Meghna Patel

Mango Macadamia Muffin is my tribute to my trip to Kauai. These are so light, fluffy, and tropical, healthy and delicious that there were gone in minutes.