Tag: Coconut

The Rise of the Coconut: From Tropical Staple to Worldwide Sensation

The coconut, once a humble fruit of tropical regions, has evolved into a global superstar. Its journey from local staple to international favorite is a fascinating tale of culture, trade, and versatility.

Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken

Brazilian cuisine is a melting pot of flavors, influenced by indigenous traditions, Portuguese colonization, and African heritage. And this Spicy Brazilian Coconut Chicken is one of those dishes.

Coconut Macadamia Cream Cheese Cookies 

Coconut Macadamia Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic White Chocolate Macadamia cookie. This version elevates the traditional favorite by incorporating the rich, creamy texture of cream cheese, which adds a soft and chewy dimension. Banana Walnut Cream Cheese Frosting The tropical essence of coconut harmonizes beautifully with the buttery crunch of […]

Southeast Asian Chicken Salad With Cashews And Coconut

Southeast Asian Chicken Salad with Cashews and Coconut is a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures that transports your taste buds straight to a bustling southeast Asian street market. Tender, juicy shredded grilled chicken nestles among a colorful medley of crisp vegetables, including crunchy red cabbage and jalapeño peppers all harmonizing beautifully with the rich, […]

Instant Pot Coconut Rice

Instant Pot Coconut Rice is a delightful dish that effortlessly combines the creamy richness of coconut milk, like this Lentil Soup With Curry & Coconut Milk, with the subtle sweetness of jasmine rice, creating a tropical escape in every bite. This dish is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast […]

Cooking With Coconut

Coconut is a food with a culinary diversity. You can use the flesh either fresh of dried. You can turn the flesh into flour, milk, cooking oil, and even use the water or juice as a beverage. The sap of the coconut palm can be used as sugar or a sweetener. The thin outer skin […]

Caribbean Banana Cupcakes

End your meal on a tropical note with these Caribbean Banana Cupcakes. The Caribbean is known around the world for its exotic flavors that excite the palate. And this cupcake recipe is no exception. Though not a traditional dessert, but traditional flavors flow in this recipe. With rum, coconut and pineapple mixed with bananas – […]

Almond Joy Banana Bread

If you love almonds, coconut and chocolate, you’re almost certainly an Almond Joy fan. The candy bar, Almond Joy first hit the chocolate bar seen in the 1940’s and was produced by Peter Paul. Who doesn’t remember the Peter Paul T.V. advertisement of 1970 with the jingle – “Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes […]

Pumpkin Pecan Coconut Cake with Cardamom Whipped Cream

Some have asked if a pumpkin is a fruit or vegetable? A pumpkin, according to The Botanical Society of America, is a fruit because it’s a product of the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants. Vegetables, on the other hand, are the edible portion of plants such as leaves, stems, roots, bullbs, flowers, and tubers. Simply […]

Coconut Green Curry with Chicken & Vegetables

There of 3 colors of curry, which are yellow green and red, like this Thai Red Curry With Chicken & Vegetables. The color of a curry dish is determined by the color of the chiles and other main ingredients or spices used. Traditional red curry sauce uses dried red hot peppers. Yellow curry gets it […]