She's got a lovely bunch of coco.......................

My dad's weakness? Coconut Cream Pie. I can't be bothered buying those powdered box mixes for "from scratch" pies so this is not the next best thing...it IS the best thing!

From "REAL" scratch pie.

First off have a baked pie shell all brown and cooled ready.

In a pot dump in one full can (398ml) of coconut milk, and a half a cup of whipping cream, 2 beaten eggs, 1/2 cup of sugar (or sweetener of choice), and 1/4 tsp of salt. Add 1/3 cup of corn starch.

On med/low heat stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Cook slowly until it is thickened. About 15 mins.

Remove from heat and stir in one cup of shredded coconut.

Pour in cooled pie crust and refrigerate for about 4 hours until firm.

Top with real whipped cream and toasted coconut before serving.

SEE!! No more work then a box mix and I bet it tastes a million times better!!

Layered Chicken (turkey) Dinner O'Casserole

A very hearty and tasty way to use up chicken or turkey leftovers. 

In dutch oven warm up some oil, add in finely diced celery and onions. Add in meat. I used 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Cook while stirring until chicken is fully cooked or if using leftovers, until the veggies are soft. 

Add in some salt and pepper, poultry seasoning, and summer savory and a tiny bit of nutmeg. Add about 1/3 cup of white wine. Boil down.
Add 2/3 cup of flour and stir well.

Add 3-4 cups of chicken stock and about 1/3 cup of cream.

Stir until thickened...should make a great gravy...if not thick enough add a slurry of cornstarch and water and cook.
Turn off stove and turn on oven to 350.
Add in some veggies. I used frozen green beans and carrots and stir well. 
Next a layer of sweet potatoes. I boiled and mashed with the skins on with a splash of maple syrup.

Then a layer of cranberry sauce.

On the top spread a layer of stuffing. I made a quick batch of potato and savory stuffing. 

Bake uncovered for approx 45mins....or until the stuffing is golden brown and the gravy bubbles through.