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"Ambrosia"

Ingredients: maraschino cherries, pineapple chunks...

"This is a traditional Trinidadian sweet that used to be popular with children. It's still available from select stores but it's now more of a specialty item. Haven't made this in years but now that I have a child it's time to dust off this recipe."

Ingredients: coconut, dried orange peel...

"A trip down Memory Lane! This is my mum's recipe for Coconut Ice, little coconut squares which are coloured pink and white, and used to be popular in old-fashioned British sweet (candy) shops. My mum used to make trays and trays of these for our Church fêtes, as well as for Christmas and for gifts. These lovely little coconut morsels are..."

Ingredients: condensed milk, desiccated coconut...

"An Australian tradition. Actually I don't know where it comes but it's served in every school tuckshop (canteen) and bakery in the land. This is always popular and is my husbands favourite."

Ingredients: cream, custard powder...

"Good for Christmas or to put into fruitcake!"

Ingredients: light corn syrup, pineapple...

"Mmm Nummy!! Happy valentines! I didn't put cook time in as it is as long as it takes, depends on chocolate."

Ingredients: lightly-salted butter, fresh pineapple...

"Chocolate covered coconut balls with almonds, much like an Almond Joy!"

Ingredients: light corn syrup, semi-sweet chocolate chips...

"Here is a lower-fat kugel recipe that takes this rather boring traditional dish to an entirely new level (and into the new millennium!) I've been told they have a cheesecake-esque quality to them. Don't snub the Chocolate ones they are a hit every time! Let go of Jewish guilt & Be creative... think outside the Kugel box!!"

Ingredients: coconut flavoring, sliced almonds...

"A delectable holiday fudge, which is the ultimate treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. This buttery, crumbly fudge is enhanced and made more festive by studding it with rich, jewel-like fruit. If you do not have stem ginger handy, you can use crystallised ginger or glace ginger instead. Making fudge the proper way involves using a sugar, jam or candy..."

Ingredients: double cream, dried cranberries...

"A new twist on an old favorite."

Ingredients: marshmallows, peanut butter...

Ingredients: crushed pineapple, evaporated milk...

"This recipe comes from a friend of mine from Trinidad. She serves these candies every Christmas."

Ingredients: lime juice, lime zest...

Ingredients: crushed pineapple, granulated sugar...

"Requires no cooking! Just a little chilling time."

Ingredients: dried apricots, pecans...