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Coconut Easter Eggs
By debicakes62
Sweet shredded coconut is paired with tangy cream cheese in these easy, delicious Coconut Easter Eggs
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup chopped salted nuts like macadamias or cashews (optional)
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 1 lb white chocolate candy coating
- Sprinkles or other decorations (optional)
Sauteed Shrimp With Coconut Oil
By snavela1
This is a simple and healthy shrimp recipe for your weeknight dinner
- 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 6 green onions , white parts thinly sliced and green parts sliced and reserved
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cilantro
- 1 pound large shrimp, shelled
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Hawaiian Carrot Cake With Coconut Icing
By franny-2
Coconut and pineapple create a sublime island flavour in this four-tiered beauty
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped canned pineapple
- 4 cups (1 L) grated carrot
- 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
- 2 tsp (10 mL) baking soda
- 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
- 2 tsp (10 mL) cinnamon
- 1 tsp (5 mL) nutmeg
- 1 cup (250 mL) butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) golden brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
- COCONUT ICING
- 2 pkgs (250 g each) regular cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup (250 mL) butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) sour cream or natural yogurt
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) sifted icing sugar
- 1 cup (250 mL) sweetened flaked coconut
- GARNISH
- Fresh coconut curls (see TIP)
Gluten Free Coconut Flour Cupcakes
By á-77268
It seems my mission in life is trying to make low carb treats
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt fine
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup agave nectar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp almond milk unsweetened, vanilla
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted, at room temperature
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup agave nectar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp guar gum
Chicken in Thick Coconut Milk Sauce (Thai)
By LimericksLady
1. Put half coconut in wok
- 3 breasts thinly sliced chicken breast
- 4 kafir lime leaves or lime juice
- 8 cups unsweeteed coconut milk (4 cans)
- 8 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 tablespoon fish sauce
- 4 tablespoons ground roasted peanuts
- 4 tablespoon sugar (agave)
- 1 lg onion
- 4 tablespoon basil
- 4 tablespoon ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- bell pepper, broccoli, bamboo shoots, zucchini,sugar snap peas any veg
- 2 teaspoon lime zest
- 4 TBS Rice Vinegar
Vegan Sweet Potato, Coconut Milk, & Roasted Chili Ravioli
By Niecer
Preheat the oven to 450°
- Dough
- 2 cups of semolina flour
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- a little over 1 cup of water
- a dash of salt
- Filling
- 3 small to medium sweet potatoes
- around 6 oz. of coconut milk
- 2 chili peppers (I used red serranos)
No Bake Munchkins / Chocolate Coconut Balls
By angelnebres
There are lots of desserts that need a long time to make, but with no bake munchkins, you need less than an hour to...
- 1 (14.4-ounce) package chocolate-flavored graham cracker cookies
- 1 can condensed milk
- Mini marshmallows, optional
- 1 cup shredded coconut, or powdered sugar, for rolling
Coconut Curry Lentil Soup with Spicy Shrimp
By á-114543
Peel and clean shrimp, marinate in pinches of cumin, turmeric, curry powder, cayenne, Sriracha, salt, pepper, and e...
- 12 shrimp
- Pinch of cumin
- Pinch of turmeric
- Pinch of curry powder
- Pinch of cayenne
- Sriracha, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup red lentils
- 1/3 cup green lentils
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 (15-ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon curry paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
- Scallions for garnish
Mounds Traditional Coconut Cream Pie
By AzWench
In medium saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups Mounds Sweetened Coconut Flakes
- 1 baked 9-inch pie crust, cooled
- sweetened whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons Mounds Sweetened Coconut Flakes toasted*
Coconut Rice
By á-70803
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 Spanish onion, peeled, chopped
- 10 cloves Garlic
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 Tbsp peeled, chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 of a .25 oz pkg Thyme leaves
- 1/2 Tbsp Sea Salt
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 habanero pepper, halved (wear gloves)
- 1 can (15.5 oz) Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bag (16 oz) Brown Long Grain Rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
Homemade Raffaello (Coconut Balls)
By ctozzi
Combine water, butter/margarine (margarine might work better because it has a less distinct flavor) and sugar in a ...
- 125 ml or 1/2 cup water
- 250 g/9 oz butter or margarine
- 400 g/14 oz sugar
- 400 g/14 oz powdered milk
- 250 g/9 oz dried shredded coconut
- 100 g/4 oz toasted almonds or hazelnuts
Clementine Cranberry Coconut Macaroons
By coconutrecipes
Pulse coconut in a food processor to make small flakes but not powder, you still want to see texture
- 1 1/4 cup dry organic flaked coconut
- 2/3 cup raw organic almonds
- 2/3 cup juice from fresh ripe organic clementines (about 10), reserve the peel for another recipe
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pink salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh ground dried orange peel
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1 cup unsweetened organic dried cranberries
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