Hawaiian Pie

2 bananas, thinly sliced

1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained (I use Del Monte brand, in its own juice)

1 large box regular or sugar free instant vanilla pudding

8 oz. light sour cream

9" deep dish  graham cracker crust

12 oz. can pineapple slices, drained

maraschino cherries with stems

flaked coconut

Redi whip

In a large bowl, combine crushed pineapple, including juice, dry pudding mix, and sour cream until well combines. Place banana slices on bottom of graham cracker crust. Spoon mixture into pie crust and decorate with pineapple slices and cherries. Sprinkle with coconut. Pipe with Redi Whip topping. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Yum!

Orange Pork Chops

4-6 boneless pork chops

olive oil

salt and pepper

8 T. brown sugar

1 t. cinnamon

3 whole cloves (or 1/2 t. ground cloves)

1/2 c. ketchup

2 t. prepared mustard

2 T. white vinegar

11-16 oz can mandarin oranges, reserve juice

Salt and pepper pork chops and brown in small amount of olive oil. Drain can of oranges. Set oranges aside. Mix remaining ingredients with juice. Pour over chops. Simmer 30-45 minutes. Flip chops halfway through. Add oranges before serving for extra zest.

I like to serve these with cinnamon apples, broccoli and rice casserole, or just plain broccoli, and a tossed salad. YUM! 

2 Ingredient Lemon Cake Bars

1 box Angel Food Cake Mix
2 cans lemon pie filling*

Combine dry cake mix with pie filling. Do not add any other ingredients!! Pour into sprayed 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into squares.

*may also substitute lime pie filling, for a key lime taste

** these have melt in your mouth spongy texture : )

Other cake recipes:

Cinnamon Apple: 1 can apple pie filling, 1 angel food cake mix, cinnamon & nutmeg if desired Combine ingredients. Place in sprayed 9x13. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Blueberry: 1 can blueberry pie filling, 1 angel food cake mix. Combine ingredients, place in sprayed 9x13. Bake at 350 degrees for 28-30 minutes.

Cherry:  1 box angel food cake mix, 1 can cherry pie filling. Combine and bake in sprayed 9x13 pan for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Pineapple:  1 angel food cake mix, 1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple with juice. Combine both ingredients. Place in sprayed 9x13 and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. (also called magical happiness bars)