December 2025 – Page 19

Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles

Posted on December 21, 2025

🥒 Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles (Full Detailed Recipe) 4 These pickles are crunchy, garlicky, dilly, and spicy, perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or snacking straight from the jar. This is a refrigerator pickle…

Creole Gumbo with Shrimp, Chicken & Sausage

Posted on December 21, 2025

Creole Gumbo with Shrimp, Chicken & Sausage A rich, tomato-kissed Creole gumbo loaded with smoky sausage, tender chicken, and juicy shrimp. Serves 6–8 peopleTime: ~2½ hours total (most of it is hands-off…

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Posted on December 21, 2025

🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies (Soft & Creamy) These cookies combine soft strawberry cookie dough with a rich cheesecake center. They’re bakery-style, slightly chewy, and full of strawberry flavor. ⏱ Time & Yield…

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Posted on December 21, 2025

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie A soft, gooey cookie in pie form—simple ingredients, one bowl, big reward. 🕒 Time Prep: 10 minutes Bake: 30–35 minutes Total: ~45 minutes 🍪 Servings 8 slices…

Caramel Brownie Cheesecake Bliss

Posted on December 21, 2025

Caramel Brownie Cheesecake Bliss A rich, layered dessert with a fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake center, and silky caramel finish. Serves: 12 Prep Time: 30 minutes Bake Time: ~1 hour 5 minutes…

A moist, tropical-style cake packed with crushed pineapple and topped with a creamy coconut frosting—simple to make and perfect for gatherings. ⏱️ Time & Yield Prep: 15 minutes Bake: 35–40 minutes Cool & Frost: 45 minutes Total: ~1 hour 40 minutes Serves: 12–16 (9×13-inch cake) 🧺 Ingredients For the Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups granulated sugar 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 can (20 oz / 565 g) crushed pineapple in juice — do NOT drain ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) For the Coconut Cream Frosting ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Optional Garnishes Toasted coconut flakes Extra chopped nuts Pineapple tidbits or maraschino cherries (for decoration) 👩‍🍳 Directions 1. Prepare the Pan & Oven Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish (glass or metal). Set aside. 2. Mix Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, whisk together: Flour Sugar Baking soda Salt Make sure everything is evenly combined—this helps the cake rise evenly. 3. Add Wet Ingredients Add eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl. Pour in the entire can of crushed pineapple with juice. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix. Fold in nuts if using. 👉 The batter will look thick and slightly chunky—this is normal. 4. Bake the Cake Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until: A toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean The top is lightly golden Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan (about 30–40 minutes). 🥥 Make the Frosting 5. Cream the Base In a medium bowl, beat: Softened butter Cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes). 6. Sweeten & Flavor Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until creamy. Mix in vanilla extract. 7. Add Coconut Fold in shredded coconut using a spatula. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. 🎂 Assemble the Cake Once the cake is completely cool, spread frosting evenly over the top. Add optional garnishes if desired. Slice and serve! ❄️ Storage Tips Refrigerate covered for up to 4 days Best served slightly chilled or at room temperature Can be frozen (unfrosted) for up to 2 months 🌺 Variations Extra Tropical: Add ½ cup diced mango or banana to batter Lighter Version: Use whipped topping instead of cream cheese frosting Cupcakes: Bake 18–22 minutes in lined muffin tins

Posted on December 21, 2025

A moist, tropical-style cake packed with crushed pineapple and topped with a creamy coconut frosting—simple to make and perfect for gatherings. ⏱️ Time & Yield Prep: 15 minutes Bake: 35–40 minutes Cool…

Month: December 2025

Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles

Creole Gumbo with Shrimp, Chicken & Sausage

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

Caramel Brownie Cheesecake Bliss

Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup

White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Beef and Rotini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake