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Save us a slice of this coconut cream pie. A basic piecrust is filled with creamy coconut custard and topped with mounds of homemade sweetened whipped cream. Finally, a sprinkle of toasted shredded coconut takes this pie over the top. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Learn how to make coconut cream pie, and have this Southern diner favorite always ready for your party. If youd prefer that route, we recommend the meringue topping used in ourLemon Meringue Pie....

Make it with a different candy, and this coconut icebox cake could serve you all year. Ingredients 1(5.1-oz.)pkg. Let stand until very thick, about 5 minutes. Credit:Brittney Cottrell; Food Stylist: Vivien Tran; Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee Add powdered sugar, and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, 30 to 60 seconds. Fold 3 cups of the whipped cream mixture and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded coconut into pudding....

Soft and chewy inside, crisp and golden outsidethese are the perfect coconut macaroons. This recipe requires just six easy-to-find ingredients and only 10 minutes of active preparation time. Learn how to make coconut macaroons. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood They’re great for Passover meals or other holiday celebrations. What’s the Difference Between a Coconut Macaroon and a Macaron? Althoughmacaroonand macaron sound alike, these are two very different cookies....

An elegant cake for holidays, birthdays, and more. If the tops of the layers are a little rounded, he recommends leveling them with a serrated knife. Bake coconut in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 minutes. Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen Prepare cake pans: Line 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper. Grease and flour paper. Beat 8 minutes or until very fluffy, scraping bottom and sides of bowl as needed....

A frosting recipe no Southern baker should be without. Or Mama, for that matter. German chocolate frosting, also known as coconut-pecan frosting, is the perfect icing for aGerman chocolate cake. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Coconut-pecan frosting begins withtoasted pecans. You will want to verify you’ve got a glass of milk on hand, though. It can also be frozen for for up to three months for longer storage. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

These muffins officially make the case for coffee cake at the breakfast table. The muffin base is tender and buttery while the streusel topping adds an irresistible cinnamon-y, crunchy finish. If you’re planning ahead, thesehomemade muffinsare perfect for freezing. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox But we think thesecoffee cake-inspired muffins make a pretty great quick bite all on their own. Place a paper towel over the muffins to help absorb excess moisture....

Hues so blue, your yard will be the talk of the neighborhood. We’ve found that adding a fewcoffee grounds to your soilcan do just the trick. How Do Hydrangeas Change Colors? Credit: Getty Images to make it guaranteeblue blooms, you’ll have to ensure your soil falls into the acid category. Enter, yourleftover coffee grounds. Which Hydrangea Varieties Can Produce Blue Flowers? Step one in achieving your blue hydrangea goals is selecting a variety that canproduce blue flowers....

Break out the punch bowl and glasses. Coffee punch is what your next party needs. Out-of-towners might not recognize that punch bowl at the end of the buffet. Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Is it a giant bowl of chocolate milkshake? Nope, as Southerners will immediately recognize, thats the coffee punch, of course! Yes, its rich…and delicious! Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely...

This soda counter staple couldn’t be easier to make at home. This simple, two-ingredient dessert is sippable, slurpable, spoonable, and totally craveable. Learn a few tips for making the perfect Coke float. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins Some people prefer to drink the Coca-Cola immediately, then spoon out and eat the ice cream. Whatever you choose, there is no wrong answer. Ingredients 1cup(8 oz. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins...

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Starting a walnut cake in a cold oven is a little bit of magic. My earliest memories center around the procuring of black walnuts. My grandmother would canvas the family for the number of pounds needed and the black walnuts were purchased. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabor Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley My grandmother’s rowhouse had a kitchen that you could separate into two parts by closing a door....

Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images Even celebrities havecelebrity role models! “Matthew [McConaughey], he eats greatI dont think he even drinks caffeine,” he said. “And Matty [Damon], hes always stayed in great shape. Credit:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images Though, he admitted, he does drink here and there. The thing is that Im in a game where you have to have your faculties, he said. So thats probably why I didnt care for it....

Check out the photos! Madison Emily Hare Photography // BRIDES The newly-minted Swindells reportedly became friends years ago after meeting at aNASCARrace. Cole eventually asked her to marry him. Credit:Omar Vega/FilmMagic via Getty Images Still couldnt tell ya everything I said down on one knee…All I know is she said YES! Swindellsharedon social media in May 2023, announcing the engagement. After the family-only wedding in early June, the couple boot-scooted off for a honeymoon in Turks and Caicos....