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Chocolate-Coconut Sorbet
Easy
Recipes
I once wanted to try my hand at making coconut milk and read that the best way to crack open a coconut is to mimic the way monkeys do it. So I went out to my driveway, lifted my coconut high above my head, and sent it crashing down to the pavement. Suddenly, I began to feel rather wet from my knees down, and I realized that the watery liquid had splashed everywhere, saturating my shoes and trousers. I suppose I should have followed those instructions more literally. Since monkeys don’t wear clothing, I probably should have removed mine first. So if you see a scantily clad man hurling coconuts around in your neighborhood, don’t call the police. It’s probably me preparing the ingredients for this really delicious sorbet, which combines two of my favorite flavors: dark, bittersweet chocolate and sweet coconut. On second thought, maybe I should just stick to store-bought coconut milk from now on.…
Stir-Fried Green Beans With Coconut
Vegan
Recipes
This is going to be your new favorite way to serve green beans.
Coconut Cake with Lime Curd
Recipes
For many Southerners the holidays wouldn't be the same without coconut cake. Because coconuts can be difficult nuts to crack — especially for cooks new to the task — we offer an easy method that involves baking the coconut briefly (which does not alter the coconut's flavor appreciably). If the coconut doesn't crack while in the oven, it will once force is applied.
Coconut-Sugar Crinkle Cookie Sandwiches
Recipes
Made with coconut sugar, these cookie sandwiches—filled with a whipped white chocolate, coconut, and rum ganache—have deep caramel and molasses notes.
Chocolate and Coconut Cream Pie
Recipes
This double-decker pie stacks two forever favorites—chocolate and coconut cream—in a homemade salted graham cracker crust for a best-of-all-worlds situation.
Coconut Chicken Katsu With Smashed Cucumbers
Recipes
These crispy cutlets feature a coconut-breadcrumb coating and sriracha mayo. Pair with a bright cuke salad to turn into a meal.
Coconut Crisps
Quick
Fluffy and Fabulous Coconut Cake
Recipes
This version of the classic Southern coconut cake keeps things simple with a fuss-free white cake enrobed in frosting with a layer of shredded coconut.
Garlic-Coconut Shrimp and Green Beans
Quick
Recipes
Every stir-fry needs a star to keep you coming back. In this speedy shrimp recipe, it’s a crispy coconut and garlic topping you’ll want to eat by the spoonful.
Coconut Tempeh Larb
Quick
Recipes
This riff on the Laotian classic comes together in 20 minutes.
Coconut-Braised Mushrooms With Ginger and Scallions
Quick
Recipes
Mushrooms take a bath in coconut milk and emerge perfectly browned and slicked in spiced coconut oil.
Coconut-Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
Easy
Recipes
A swirled beauty of coconut and strawberry ice creams with a salted press-in graham cracker crust.
How to Crack Open a Coconut With Confidence
Cooking
Besides getting you the freshest fruit, this is an excellent stress reliever.

Farokh Talati

Coconut
techniques
Coconut
Culture

Amy Albert

No Prepackaged Coconut Water Could Satisfy Me...Until I Found This
Culture
And now, I will visit up to five different bodegas on a quest for Pressed.

Hilary Cadigan

10 Ways to Cook and Bake with Coconut
Culture
The humble coconut becomes the inspiration for ten delicious recipes.

Diane Chang

These Braisey Chicken Legs in Coconut Milk Are Almost Too Easy to Make
Lifestyle
There's no searing or chopping. You barely need a knife!

Chris Morocco

One-Minute Marinated Feta
The best thing you do with feta is marinate it with a whole bunch of olive oil and fresh herbs. Buy an extra pack of crackers—you're going to go through this quickly.
Tofu with Coconut Quinoa
Enjoy this refreshing meal that is sure to entice your taste buds!
Toasted Coconut Cold-Brew Iced Coffee
This refreshing drink gets infused with rich coconut flavor in two ways: a nutty, toasted coconut syrup and a creamy coconut milk floater. Find the recipe here: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/toasted-coconut-cold-brew-iced-coffee
Slice-and-Bake Crackers
Want cheese and crackers in one bite? Try this recipe!
How to Make the Best Piña Colada
Freshly frozen pineapple is the key to making the piña colada of your summer dreams. Break out the rum and coconut cream cause we're on our way to tropical heaven.

Get the recipe: BA's Best Piña Colada
Chrissy Makes Rum Coconut Sundaes
Join Chef Chrissy Tracey as she makes a rum-soaked fruit and coconut crisp sundae. The syrupy topping made from fresh in-season berries can even be added to sparkling wine for an easy brunch cocktail.