Ingredients: 9 large apricots, pitted and halved 1 cup water 1 1/4 cup white vinegar 3/4 cup light brown sugar 12 Sarawak black peppercorns 2 whole star anise 2 1/4-inch thick cubes fresh ginger 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds 2 tablespoons large unsweetened coconut flakes 2 fish peppers, diced Directions: Prep your jars/lids. Evenly divide […]
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Coconut Cadbury Rice Krispies “Scotch Eggs”
Ingredients: 4 Cadbury Creme Eggs, refrigerated overnight and unwrapped 2 tablespoons butter 2 3/4 cups crisped rice cereal (Rice Krispies) 1/4 cup sweetened or unsweetened dessicated coconut 24 marshmallows sprinkles Directions: Melt butter over low heat in a large pot. Add marshmallows and stir until nearly completely melted. Removed from heat and stir in cereal […]
Pineapple Coconut Matzo Granola
Ingredients: 5 sheets egg matzo, broken into bite-sized pieces* 1 1/2 tablespoons milled flax seeds 2/3 cup blanched slivered almonds 1/4 cup sweetened or unsweetened dessicated coconut 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 cup bite-sized dried pineapple 1/4 cup bite-sized crystallized ginger 1/4 cup melted butter 1/3 cup golden syrup 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon […]
Banana-Coconut Bread
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt*, at room temperature 2 cups mashed overripe banana (about 4 bananas) 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup finely shredded sweetened coconut 1/2 cup canola oil 3 1/3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch salt Directions: Preheat oven to […]
Toasted Coconut Topped Bittersweet Brownies
Ingredients: 6 oz 70% dark chocolate bars* 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup coconut flakes Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Spray with baking spray or grease and flour one 8×8 […]
Creamy Blackberry & Raspberry Ice Box Pie with a Coconut Crust
Ingredients: 3 cups blackberries 1 cup raspberries 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 9-inch coconut crust extra blackberries and raspberries for garnish coconut flakes Directions: Place the berries, cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a blender or food processor (I used my Vita-Mix) and pulse until smooth. […]
Coconut Marshmallow Cornflake Treats
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 11 oz marshmallows (about 44 regular sized marshmallows) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla paste 6 cups cornflakes 1/2 cup sweetened, flaked coconut Directions: Coat a 13×9 inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside. Toss together the coconut and cornflakes in a large bowl. Set aside. Melt butter over low heat in a […]
Mango Pineapple Coconut Salad
Ingredients: 1 pineapple, cut into chunks 3 mangos, cubed 1/3 cup coconut flakes 1/4 cup mint leaves Directions: Toss all ingredients together. Let marinate for 30 minutes before serving. My thoughts Another recipe that is more than the sum of its parts. One of the things I love about my pineapple corer is that it […]
Tropical Mango Coconut Granola
Ingredients: 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats 5 oz dried mango, chopped 2/3 cup “fancy grade” coconut flakes* 2/3 cup black walnuts 1/3 cup agave nectar 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg thinly sliced peel of about 1/2 an orange** salt Directions: Preheat […]
Pumpkin Coconut Bread
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2/3 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1/3 cup coconut milk 1 egg, at room temperature 5 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour or spray (with baking spray with flour) […]