Maybe your choice of latitude isn't as hot and sultry as it could be. Get a taste of the tropics in your cheesecake, with a baked coconut flake crust and zesty lime filling.
I made this on a whim one Sunday morning when friends called and said they planned to drop by in the afternoon. It makes a lot, and I was able to serve our friends and the neighbors a casual supper. The seasonings and green chilies give the meat a spicy kick and taste fantastic with cool sour cream and fresh salsa.
Sheet cakes are considered Texan when they are baked, frosted and served from a jellyroll pan. So what makes this one the best ever? Deep chocolate flavor and toasted pecans.
Sweetened fresh blueberries flavored with cinnamon and lemon juice and thickened with instant tapioca are baked together in this luscious double-crust pie.
Frozen puff pastry is cut into hearts and baked, then split and filled with strawberry jam, whipped topping and strawberries for special, pillowy treats.
Everyone will love this mild chili, especially when topping a baked potato. This thick, hearty sauce really does eat like a meal! —Alcy Thorne, Los Molinois, California
