Entries by Maria Menounos

Yael’s Gift Guide

1)Sibling: A flight home- http://www.kayak.com 2)Friend: “Coconut Stuff” by CoCo&Co – ‬http://coconuts.nyc/products/coconut-stuff ‬ 3)Parents: Spa Passes-http://www.massageenvy.com/ or movie pass- https://www.moviepass.com/gifts 4)Bosses/Coworkers: Personalized business card holder-http://www.thingsremembered.com/product/Marvin-Card-Case/165939.uts 5)Spouse: lingerie/naughty gifts-  Naughty Gifts: saraspassionparties.com* Lingerie: http://www.yandy.com/ *Use special code: “MariaM” and get 30% off!

Mom’s Candied Sweet Potatoes

Alright – this one is to die for! Mom’s Candied Sweet Potatoes Ingredients: 8 sweet potatoes 1 box dark brown sugar 1 stick butter, melted 3/4 cup water 1/2 package of miniature marshmallows   Instructions: Boil sweet potatoes and let them cool off. Peel and slice, place into a large pyrex. Melt additional ingredients together and pour […]

Keven’s Favorite Coconut Dream Pie

This is my boyfriend Keven’s favorite – I make it for him every year! Enjoy!! Coconut Dream Pie – original recipe is from “First for Women” 8/24/2009 pg. 70. Makes 12 servings. Prep time: 15 min – Total time: 35 min. plus chilling time. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut 1 1/4 cups all-purpose […]

Patti Song’s Cheddar Cheese Cornbread

Patti Song’s Cheddar Cheese Cornbread Serves 10 -12 TIP: You can substitute milk for the half-and-half and vegetable oil for the butter, if you prefer. 3/4 cup half-and-half ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 3 cans (4 ounce-size) mild green chilies, drained 1 box (15 ounces) cornbread mix (such as Trader Joe’s) […]