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The Mafolie Hotel which I believe is in Charlotte Amalie has a great bar on top of a hill which overlooks the harbor. Great views and an amazing mango margarita.

It is PM1000 series. I do have the manual which says to remove the screw in order to remove the extrusion chamber, however it is difficult to get a good enough grip on the screw to loosen it enough to take it out. I called the company and they weren't very helpful. I was thinking that maybe there is something I am missing in order to get the screw out so I can clean the machine. Any suggestions you might have would be appreciated. I do have the recipe booklet, I was just curious if anyone had other recipes that would work with an electric machine.

No Bake Key Lime Pie

This is a fun pie that everyone always loves. Using a store-bought crust saves valuable time and the filling is sweet and creamy.

Ingredients

Lime Filling:
1 prepared graham cracker crust (see note)
2 pkg. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 14 oz. cans sweetened condensed milk
3/4 C. fresh or bottled Key Lime juice
1 tsp. grated lime rind

Topping:
1 C. whipping cream, chilled
1 tsp. vanilla extract or lemon extract
3 Tbs. confectioners' sugar

Directions

To make Lime Filling, in a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until fluffy. Add condensed milk, lime juice, and lime rind. Whip until mixture is smooth. Pour into graham cracker crust. Cover with plastic wrap (use the plastic from the crust) and chill thoroughly.

To make topping, in a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add vanilla or lemon extract and confectioners' sugar. Continue to whip until cream forms stiff peaks. Place topping in a fine-mesh sieve and place sieve over a bowl to catch liquid that drains off. Cover topping tightly with plastic wrap and allow to drain for 2 hours. Before serving, discard liquid that has drained from topping. Spread topping over pie.

Note: Do not throw away the plastic from the crust. This can be inverted after the crust is filled and used as a cover. Much easier and neater than plastic wrap.

Hillary
Chew on That

This one is fabulous--from the Pioneer Woman-
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/02/the_meal_of_love_part_iv_de-licious_chocolate_pie/

I like doing no-bake cheesecakes, really simple and you can mess with the flavors as you like, from margarita to fruit to chocolate.

Peanut butter silk pie has to be one of my 'simple' faves for sure. There are a million recipes for it too.

I like doing a 'cheater' pistachio pie as well from an old jello recipe for potlucks.
1 4-serving pkg pistachio pudding mix.
4 cups whipped cream (not cool-whip)
1 can drained crushed pineapple
extra pistachios (if desired)
2 cups mini marshmallows
Mix the pineapple, marshmallows and pudding mix. Allow to set a few minutes to soften the marshmallows. (you can semi-melt them before adding also if you want smoother consistency)
Fold into the whipped cream along with the extra nuts and chill to set.
If you want to skip the marshmallows, don't drain the pineapple as much and just add everything else as written.
You could mix this up with whatever flavors you like.

You need to go to "COUSINS" in downtown charlotte amalie. Local food prepared by locals, it's like 3 streets back from the main drag but it is worth the hunt. Great food! I was there last summer... you lucky dog! Bon Chanc:)

thanks again! :)

thanks, debralu! i'm really excited about going to st. croix! i'll definitely take your recs with me.