We normally think of coconut as sort of a garnish, or a sweet treat like in a Mounds candy bar, or on top of a German Chocolate Cake. But the island favorite is actually a savory ingredient for entrées. Try one of these recipes tonight to rediscover the joy of coconut:

 

Coconut Lime Chicken Soup, YumSugar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greens with Coconut and Chiles, Epicurious

 

 

 

 

 

Coconut-Beef Stir-Fry, My Recipes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coconut Chicken Bites, CD Kitchen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sauteed Shrimp with Coconut and Mustard, Epicurious

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coconut Curried Pork, Snow Pea and Mango Stir-Fry, My Recipes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!

--Whitney Teal

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