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Red White & Blue S’mores Bars

Red White & Blue S’mores Bars

S’mores bars are out of this world! One of my top posts here on Teacher-Chef are S’mores Bar Cookies, and I still get requests from friends and family for either the recipe or to bring them places (or both!). In honor of Memorial Day (and 

Pina Colada Cupcakes

Pina Colada Cupcakes

When I think of a Pina Colada – visions of sun-filled beaches, long/warm summer days, feet kicked up with a good book, a nice breeze, and lots of happy memories all come to mind. Now just imagine all of those good things (without any alcohol 

Jamaican Jerk Coconut Shrimp with Coconut Pineapple Pasta

Jamaican Jerk Coconut Shrimp with Coconut Pineapple Pasta

Coconut Shrimp – healthier when baked instead of fried. Add in the spice of Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. That good, right? Perfect appetizer. Great Tasting Menu Dish. Great to Entertain With. Easy Lunch or Light Dinner with a side salad.

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How about instead of just having the Jamaican Jerk Coconut Shrimp, you add another layer of sweet savory goodness? That’s right – coconut and pineapple pair up on top of pasta to make a bed of flavor happiness for your shrimp to live out the rest of their days. So now you have… Layers of Flavors, Family Friendly (play with your spice level), and a Full Meal!

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S’more Teacher Appreciation Gifts

S’more Teacher Appreciation Gifts

The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week, as set of by the National PTA. What better way to appreciate the Teachers in your life than by telling them that you wish there were more teachers out there like them!? As a teacher, I 

Meringue Roses

Meringue Roses

Before we get too far – can we just stop and admire how beautiful these are… Wait, no – don’t go! I was afraid to make these too. I mean I can pipe frosting onto a cupcake, but a ROSE – yeah, I didn’t think 

Pineapple Guacamole

Pineapple Guacamole

Bring some Summer to your Salsa…

Cinco de Mayo seems a perfect excuse to enjoy Mexican Food. Here in our household though; dinner time is a perfect excuse to eat Mexican Food. We strive to “Eat Around the World” – but I think that Mexican Flavors seem to be the most frequent dishes to grace our table.

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