Tropical fruit and coconut on a tender base is always popular – and never more so than with these treats from Susan Van Hezewijk, a home economist in The Canadian Living Test Kitchen.
This tropical wonder fruit stars in many favourite dishes, sweet and savoury alike. Packed with nutrients and super delicious, coconut promises to leave you hydrated and feeling great.
Tropical Thai flavours give a new twist to wings. Be sure to use regular (not light) coconut milk in order for it to reduce properly. Garnish with lime wedges.
Yearning for a beach vacation? Satisfy a bit of that travel itch with tropical flavours like pineapple and coconut featured in this dessert.
These not-too-sweet confections have a nice chewy texture and a distinct coconut flavour. They're best served the day they're made, but they also freeze well if you want to make them ahead of time.
If you're used to pan-frying fish, poaching it in coconut sauce is a tasty change. Serve over steamed jasmine or other fragrant rice.
These sweet-tart squares need to set in the fridge overnight to get a nice clean cut, but they are worth the wait. The sweet, chewy coconut crust is a perfect base for the zippy lime curd on top.
Crystallized ginger and shredded coconut add a delightful twist to this traditional Jewish cookie. The savoury cream cheese dough complements the sweet jam filling, which caramelizes nicely as the pastries bake.
We've jazzed up a decadent coconut cream pie with chocolate pastry and a shower of grated chocolate. Look for the piña colada concentrate in the drinks aisle or freezer section of the supermarket.
Fragrant with coconut, ginger and shallots, this brightly flavoured curry is best served over jasmine rice or rice noodles. Fresh cilantro or basil leaves make a pretty garnish and add an extra layer of flavour. Serve with braised bok choy for the perfect simple Thai supper.
