Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
APPETIZERS
ParsnipFriesbyLauraPhelps.......................................................................................................... 1
TripleCoconutCrabCakesbyAlecandCarolineChevalier...............................................................2
SouthwesternFishCakeswithChipotleSauce!"#$%&'()'*+#,&'-.*...................................................3
CoconutTunaTartarebyToddRoberts..............................................................................................4
GrassFarmer'sPiebySeptemberMihaly..........................................................................................6
Grok,Wok,andRollCoconutShrimpbyRobO'Berry.......................................................................7
BREAKFAST
CoconutSquashPancakesbyJeffandTriciaBabinski.................................................................... 8
!"#"$%&'(%)*$+'byAdamTar............................................................................................................9
ThaiPancakesbyAlexaTang..........................................................................................................11
DRINKS
HotChocolatebyJustinD.Powers..................................................................................................12
CoconutStrawberrySmoothiebyHannaNikolausseon...................................................................13
CoconutSmoothiePlusbyJBandJennReynolds..........................................................................14
ThaiIcedTeabyHalcyoneVadeboncoeur.......................................................................................15
SNACKS
CoconutAlmondGranolabyAnikaPoli............................................................................................16
SuperRoastedGarlicSpreadbyHopeMalott.................................................................................17
CoproliteDelightbyJohnandEstherAtwell................................................................................... 18
SOUPS
CreamyCoconutSoupwithChickenbyMeganWalburger..............................................................19
CoconutPumpkinSoupwithSeaScallopsbyLeahGoldstein........................................................21
WildSalmonwithTarragonandCoconutMilkbyErinBrennan........................................................23
CoconutShrimpBisquebyHeatherBoyd........................................................................................24
ShrimpandFishCoconutCurryStewbyTaraAnacker...................................................................25
TripleCSoupbyGillianFritzsche....................................................................................................26
CoconutTurkeyStewbyGillianFritzsche........................................................................................27
CoconutShrimpSoupwithBokChoybyAubreyFleszar................................................................ 28
CoconutCurryChickenStewbyKimandChrisSchult................................................................... 29
ENTRES
ThaiChiliCoconutChickenbyBenKreps........................................................................................31
AussieLambbyAmyColes..............................................................................................................32
HazelnutCrustedChickenwithStealthCoconutbyGregReeves...................................................33
CoconutCurryPorkbyMartinNash................................................................................................35
CoconutLemonStirFrywithBroiledSalmonbyShaleahPoster....................................................37
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CoconutPecanChickenStripsbyLaurieUnderhill..........................................................................39
CoconutCreoleStuffedChickenbyJoshStuart..............................................................................41
CoconutLimeSteakSaladbyKatieReed.......................................................................................43
ChickeninCoconutHalfShellsbyKirstenM...................................................................................44
ChickenKelaguenbyTheresaBalintfy.............................................................................................46
BourbonCoconutCrustedChickenbyJohnLeslie..........................................................................47
CreamyTomatoBakedScallopbyLisaSmalheiser........................................................................ 48
SurfandTurfCoconutCurrybyAudryBarber..................................................................................49
CoconutMangoHalibutwithBokChoybyDianeCapps.................................................................51
CoconutCurryMeatloafbyDawesStrickler.....................................................................................53
CaulifowerCoconutPittubyLukeCrowe.........................................................................................54
CoconutFriedTilapiabyKristineRasmussen..................................................................................55
BroccoliBakebyJacquelineJoy......................................................................................................56
DESSERTS
CoconutRaspberryCreamPiebyTaylorRobichaud.......................................................................57
CoconutCupcakesbyMelisaAguilarRehm.................................................................................... 59
CoconuttyBreadPuddingbyMelisaAguilarRehm..........................................................................60
DoubleNuttyCoconutSquashCustardbyKimandChrisSchult....................................................61
StrawberryCreamandChocolateCashewSlicebyGeoffreyJonstone..........................................62
CoconutButterBlondieswithCoconutButtercreamFrostingbyBillandHaley..............................63
MiniCoconutPumpkinPiebyMeganWalburger.............................................................................65
ChocolateAlmondCoconutProteinFudgebyAmandaRogersMrida...........................................66
CompletelyCoconutConicalCannolibyErinGaines......................................................................67
CoconutPumpkinPuddingbyAllisonLawhon................................................................................. 68
SoftCoconutFlourPumpkinCookiesbyJulieMiller....................................................................... 69
CoconutPizzellesCookiesbyChristineHolman..............................................................................70
CoconutBananaAlmondIceCreambyLauraPappas....................................................................71
"Cocoa"NutPiebyDanaSchwartz..................................................................................................72
PumpkingIceCreambyJaimeL.Birch...........................................................................................73
NutButterandCoconutCookiesbyKateRowe...............................................................................75
CoconutTrailMixCookiesbyDeannaEberlin.................................................................................76
CrustlessCoconutCreamPiebyLaurenSeaver.............................................................................77
CoconutCoffeeHobnobsbyDevonSharon.................................................................................... 79
WELCOME
WelcometotheReaderCreatedCoconutRecipeeBook!Eachofthe62recipes
inthiseBookweresubmittedtoMarksDailyApple.comaspartofan"IronChef"
contestheldinSeptember2010insearchofthebestcoconutrecipe.Therecould
onlybeonewinner,butmany,manydeliciousPrimalrecipeswereentered.In
steadoftherecipesbeinglostforeverinthevoidofanemailinboxwe'vedecided
topublish,withpermission,aselectionoftheserecipes.It'sahodgepodgeof
coconutdelightdishesfromthekitchensofPrimalGrokStarsfromalloverthe
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tributionisn'tlost.Somerecipeshavemultiplephotos,othersdon't.Somecome
withaddedcommentary,othersjusttheingredientsanddirections.ThiseBook
maynotbereadyforbookstores,buteachrecipeandvoiceisunique.Andthat's
thewaywelikeit!Additionally,notallrecipeshavebeencreatedandvettedby
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PARSNIP FRIES
SubmittedbyLauraPhelps
INGREDIENTS
!" 3mediumparsnips
!" 3tablespoonsalmondbutter
!" 2tablespoonscoconutoil
!" teaspoonseasalt
!" cupgratedcoconut
DIRECTIONS
Preheatovento400F.PeelandsliceparsnipsintoFrenchFryshape.Inalargebowlmixtogethertheal
mondbutter,coconutoilandseasalt.Tossparsnipslicesinthealmondbuttermixture.Putgratedcoconuton
aplateandrolleachparsnipsliceinthecoconut.Placecoatedparsnipslicesonabakingsheetinasingle
layer.Bake4050minutes,untilparsnipscookedandcoatingisgoldenbrownandcrispy.
APPETIZERS
TRIPLE COCONUT
CRAB CAKES
SubmittedbyAlecandCarolineChevalier
INGREDIENTS
!" 1lbcrabclawmeat,welldrained
!" 1egg
!" 1scallion,greenandwhiteparts,finelychopped
!" 2cherrybomb(hot)peppers,minced(ormoreifyou
likespicyfood)
!" 2Tchoppedfreshcilantro,plusmoreforgarnish
!" 2tsplemonjuice
!" 1tspWorcestershireSauce
!" 1tspdijonmustard
!" cupplus2Tunsweetenedflakedcoconut,plus
moreforbreading
!" CoconutOilorCoconutSprayforsauteeingorbaking
(seecookinginstructionsbelow)
!" 14.5ozcandicedtomatoesw/garlic&onion,drained
!" cupcoconutmilk
!" 1tspGaramMasala
!" 1tspcurrypowder
!" 1tspwheatfreesoysauce
!" Salt&Peppertotaste
DIRECTIONS
Tomakethecrabcakes,combinebeatenegg,scallion,hotpeppers,cilantro,lemonjuice,Worcestershire
Sauceandmustardinamixingbowl.Mixwell,thengentlyfoldincrabandcupplus2Tunsweetenedflaked
coconut.
Pourapileofcoconutflakesonaplate.Toformthecrabcakes,takeapproximately#cupofthecrabmixture
inyourhands,formintoacakeandthengentlycoatwiththeremainingcoconutflakes.
Placethecompletedcakesonacleanplate.Thisrecipewillyieldbetween68cakes,dependingonthesize
ofyour#cupmeasure.Refrigeratethecakesfor2030minutes(ormore,ifyouwanttomakethecakesin
advance)toset.
Whilethecrabcakesaresettingintherefrigerator,begintheIndianCoconutSauce.Inanancientblenderthat
youfoundsophomoreyearincollege(oraVitamix,ifyouareluckyenoughtohaveonewink,wink),blendall
ofthesauceingredientstogether.Note:Dependingontheweatherandyourmood,youcaneitherservethe
sauceatroomtemperatureorheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatbeforeserving.
Tocookthecakes,youhavetwooptions:
Option1:Sautethecakesincoconutoilovermediumheatapproximately57minutesperside
Option2:Bakethecakesonabakingsheetcoatedwithcoconutoilcookingsprayina375Fovenfor20
minutes,flippingthemhalfwaythroughthebakingtime
Toserve,spoonsomesauceonthebottomofashallowbowlandplaceoneortwocakesontop.Onecake
wouldmakeaniceappetizersizeportion,twocakeswithasideofveggiesmakesagreatmaincourse.Ifyou
wanttogetfancy,garnishwithsomechoppedcilantro.
APPETIZERS
Thesefishcakesareasversatileastheyaredelicious.Theymakeasatisfyinglunch/dinnerandifyoumake
themasmidgesmaller,theyworkwellasanappetizer.Iusedcannedwildsalmonbutyoucouldeasilysub
stitutecannedtunaorcrabmeat.Eventhoughtheycontainfour,thatsrightfolks,fourformsofcoconut,they
donttasteparticularlycoconutty.
DIRECTIONS
Verycoarselychopbellpepper,onion,jalapenopepper.Throwintoafoodprocessoruntilfinelyminced.
Inalargebowlcombinethemincedpeppersandonions,shreddedcoconut,salmon,eggs,cumin,chilipow
der,oregano,lemonzest.Mixwithingredientswellwithhands.Shapemixtureintopattiesanddredgeinco
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APPETIZERS
COCONUT TUNA
TARTARE
SubmittedbyToddRoberts
INGREDIENTS
!" 2cupsfinegratedcoconut(unsweetened)
!" 7oz.blockofcreamedcoconut(unsweetened)
!" 2cupsboilingwater
!" cupstoastedcoconut
!" 1tbspgrammasala
!" 1cuptoastedcoconut
!" tspsalt
!" 2eggwhites
!" cupsfinelymincedonion
!" cupsfinelymincedcucumber
!" cupsfinelymincedfreshchili(usewhicheverkind
suitsyourcapsaicinreceptors)
!" 1tbsp.coconutoil
!" 1tbsp.ricevinegar(unseasoned)
!" 1tspsalt
!" 1tbspfreshgratedginger(useaMicroplanetogetit
pastelike)
!" cupstoastedcoconut
!" 12oz.freshsushigradetunasteak
Dontbescaredoffbythestrangecompositionandlonglistofsteps.Ittastesawesome,looksimpressiveandis
notthathardtodo.Ifyouhaveanassistantitwillcometogetherinunderanhour.Evenwithoutoneitdoesnttake
muchlonger.Itsperfectforanydinnerparty,primalornot.Orjustduringtheweekwhenyouareinthemoodfor
somethingjazzy.Thisrecipemakes2dinnersizedservings.Ifyouwanttouseitasanappetizeritwillmakeat
least4,justcutbackonthesizeofthecones.Theonlyproblemscalingupforabiggerpartywillbetheicecream.
Therecipemakesabout4servingsworth.Youcanprobablydoublethequantity,butifyouneedevenmoreyouwill
havetodomultiplebatchesunlessyouhaveagianticecreammaker.
DIRECTIONS
Toastthecoconutina350Fovenfor8minutesoruntilgolden.Letitcoolforafewminutes.Youwilluse
thiscoconutinallthreecomponentsofthedish.Youmaywanttomakealittleextrasoyoucansneaksome
pinchestosnackonwhileyouwork.
Puttheblockofcreamedcoconutinamediumsizedmixingbowlandpourthe2cupsofboilingwateroverit.
Letsitforabout5mins,pokingthecoconutwithamixingspoononceinawhiletobreakitupasitsoftens.
Onceitscompletelysoftened,whiskitforafewsecondstomakesureallthelumpsdissolve.Addthegaram
masala(whicheverbrandyoulike,IamluckyenoughtohaveafriendwhosemomsendsitfromIndia)and
toastedcoconutandwhiskituntilitswellblended.Ifyouwantitalittlebitsweeter(asis,itjusthasthesweet
nessfromthecoconut)youcouldaddsomehoney,butIdontthinkitneedsitinthiscontext.Stashthebowl
inthefridgetocooldownandthickenforahalfhourorso.
Oncethemixturehascooleddown,dumpitintoyouricecreammakerandprocessaccordingtoyourmodels
instructions.Themixwillsetupmuchfasterthannormalicecreamduetothelackofsugarandsuperhigh
proportionofcoconutfat(yourskinwillbeglowinginthemorningafteryoueatit)sokeepaneyeonitafter
APPETIZERS
COCONUT TUNA
TARTARE, CONTD
10minutes.Besuretoscoopitintoaseparatecontainer
ASAPifyouarenotusingitimmediatelyoritwillfreeze
tothesideoftheicecreammaker.Stashtheicecream
inthefreezeruntilyouarereadytoserve.Therewillbe
someleftover,sofeelfreetosampleit.Isuggestadding
a few grains of coarse salt to your taste testing spoon
beforeyoustickitinyourmouth,itreallyenhancesthe
flavornicely.
Puttheeggwhitesinasmallmixingbowl.Addthesalt
andwhiskwithaforkforafewsecondsjusttobreakup
thewhitesalittlebitanddissolvethesalt.Addthecoco
nutandstirituntilwellcoatedwiththeeggwhites.The
texturewillbeprettymuchlikewetsand.
Dividethemixtureinhalf.Takeoneportionandsmoosh
itintoaballinyourhands,approximatelythesizeofa
racquetball.Itshouldoozealittlewhenyousqueezeit,
butyoushouldntbeabletowringmoistureoutofit.Ad
justthetexturewithalittlemorecoconutorsomewater
ifneeded.PuttheballonaSilpatlinedbakingsheetandflattenitintoacircleabout1/8inchthickand6orso
inchesacross.Itneedstobethinenoughtobebendablewhenitcomesoutoftheoven,butnotsothinthat
itbreaksapart.Useyourbestjudgment.Repeattheprocesswiththeremaininghalfofthemixture.Youllbe
abletofittwotuilesperbakingsheetsoifyouarecookingforacrowd,takethatintoconsideration.
Bakeat250F(yes,thatcool)forabout25minutes.Startcheckingafter20,andifthetuilesseemstobeget
tingtoocrunchygoaheadandpullthemout.Onceoutoftheovenyouhavetoworkfastbeforetheysetup.
Cutaslitfromtheedgetothemiddleofthetuileandoverlapthecutendsintoaconeshape.Placethecone
intoamartiniglass(preferablyonewithoutamartiniinit).Ifyouwanttobeextrafancy,youcantrimtheexcess
offtheconesotheedgesaligninsteadofoverlap,butthatjustmeansyougetlessofthetastyconetoeat.
Repeattheprocesswiththesecondcone.Lettheconessitforafewminutestocrispup.
Putthemincedonioninacupofcoldwaterfor5minutestomellowoutthearomaandheat.Inthemeantime,
puttheoil,vinegar,saltandgingerinamediummixingbowlandstirtocombine.Draintheonionsandaddto
thebowlalongwiththecucumberandchili.Stirtocoatthevegetablesandletsitforafewminutestomari
nate.
Dicethetunaintoinchcubes(orinchifyourunoutofpatiencelikeIdo).Removeanycartilage/silverskin
youfindinthetunasinceitmakesithardertodiceandchew(tossittothedogs,theywillbeyourBFFforat
leastthenext5minutes).Addtothevegetablemixturealongwiththetoastedcoconutandstirtocombine.You
probablywanttodothisrightbeforeyouserveit.Theresnotalotofvinegarinthedressing,butitsprobably
enoughtodiscolorthetunaifitsitsfortoolong.
Assembly
Scoophalfthetunaintoeachcone,moundingitupsoitlooksnice.Topwithascoopoftheicecream,and
sprinklewithapinchofcoarseseasalt.Serveimmediatelywhiletheconesarestillcrisp.Besuretogetalittle
ofeachthingineachbite!
Ifyouareservingthistofriends,IsuggestwearingahelmetbecausetheywilltrytoGrokclubyouoverthe
headanddragyouhometobetheirpersonalcavechef.
APPETIZERS
SubmittedbySeptemberMihaly
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beef(orbison)andsweetItaliansausage.YoucanalsodowhatShalondoesandkeepyourfreezerwellstocked
wheneverhungerhits,defrostafewforaconvenientproteinpackedsnack.Makes20largeor30mediummeatballs.
DIRECTIONS
1.Preheatovento350F.
2.Brownthegroundbeef.
3.Mixalloftheotherstuffupinabowl.Siftingthecoconutflourisnotabsolutelyessential,butithelpsgetthe
lumpsoutanddistributestheflourevenly.
4.Oilthemuffintins(Iusespraycoconutoil,whichisthebestnonstickoilintheuniverse).
5.Thispartiskindoffun.Takehalfoftheeggmixtureanddivideitamongthe12muffincups.Thenaddground
beeftoeachcup,untilyouveusedallofit.Topeachwiththeremainingeggmixture.Theywillbeoverfulland
lookkindoffluffyontopwhenyouredone.
6.Bake25minutes.Letrest10minutessoegg/coconutmixturefinishescooking.
APPETIZERS
SubmittedbyRobOBerry
DIRECTIONS
Step1:Preparecupofalmondflour.Ifyoudonthavealmondflower,youcanprepareyourownwithsome
rawalmondsandafoodprocessor.BecauseIdontyetownafoodprocessor.Ihadtoimprovise.Justplace
thealmondsinaZiplockbagandbeatthemintoasfineofapowderasyouvegotthepatiencefor.
Step2:Mixcupofalmondflour,egg,andbeerinabowl.Whiskuntilyouhaveathickandstickymixture.
Placetheshreddedcoconutinaseparatebowl.
Step3:Diptheshrimpinthebeer/battermixture.Ifyourehavingtroublegettingittocoatcompletely,trytoss
ingtheshrimpinsomeflourbeforehand.
Step4:Rollthebattercoatedshrimpintheshreddedcoconut,thenplacethemonaplateandrefrigeratefor
15to30minutes.Meanwhile,preheattheoilinaWok,fryingpan,deepfryer,orwhateveryouhaveto350
degrees.Youwantittobeniceandhotwhenyoudropintheshrimp.
Step5:Letthemfryfor2to3minutesoruntiltheyregoldenbrown.Usingtongs,removeyourfinishedproduct
fromtheoil,placeonapapertoweltodry,andGrokon!
APPETIZERS
COCONUT SQUASH
PANCAKES
SubmittedbyJeffandTriciaBabinski
INGREDIENTS
!" 1ccookedandmashedbutternutsquash
!" 2calmondflour
!" 2eggs
!" 2teaspoonbakingsoda
!" 2cupstoastedcoconut
!" 1cupcrumbledcookedbacon
!" 2tspofcinnamon(sweetervariation)
DIRECTIONS
Mixthecookedbutternutsquash,almondflour,eggs,bakingsoda,toastedcoconut,andcrumbledbacon.
Themisturewillbethickandlumpy.(Thosethathaveissuewithlumpypancakescouldthinthebatterdown
withcoconutmilk).
Herecomesthetoughpart:HeatcoconutoilonskilletonMediumheat.Cookthepancakesuntilgoldenon
eachside(2to3minutes)andcookedinthemiddle.Becarefultheyedgeswillcookquicklywiththeco
conutoil.
Servewarm,ofcourse,withalittleextracrumbledbaconontopandatinydrizzleofhoneyoverthepan
cakes.
SweeterVariation:Simplyomitthebaconandadd2teaspoonsofcinnamon.Servewithhoney.
BREAKFASTS
SubmittedbyAdamTar
COCONUT MUFFINS
INGREDIENTS
!" 4eggs
!" cupofcoconutflour(moreifthebatterisrunny)
!" 1tspbakingsoda
!" tspoflemonjuice
!" Dashofcinnamon(oneachmuffinbeforeitbakes)
!" 1canofcoconutmilk(14floz.or1cups)
!" cupofcoconutoil(OrEuropeanStylebutterIused
KerryGold)
!" cupofhoney(optionalbut,recommended)
!" 1cupofchoppedcashews
!" cupofraisincranberrymix
Thiscakeissimplyfabulous,andreallyhitsthespotwhenyouarelookingforsomethingsweetbut,trying
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thisworld.Rollyourselvesup,andletsgetstartedwiththisdelectabletreatthatwillkeepyoucomingback
formore!
DIRECTIONS
Preheattheovento400degrees.Gatherallofyourdryingredientsinmixthemtogetherinasmallmixing
bowl.Ifdesiredthedryingredientscanbesifted.
Meltthecoconutoil(orbutter)inasmallbowl.Begintoaddoneeggatatimetothebuttermixture.Whenall
theeggsaremixedin,addthehoney,lemonjuice,andcoconutmilktothemixtureandstir.
Atthispointyoushouldstarttofeelatinglingsensation,becauseyourdelectablegoodiesarehalfwaydone!
Slowlybegintoaddthedryingredientsmixtothewetingredientswhilestirring.Dependingonthesizeof
thecoconutmilkcan,themixturemaybealittlerunny.Ifthisisthecase,dontbeafraidtoaddalittlemore
coconutflower.
BREAKFASTS
Whentheingredientsarefullymixedtogetherwithoutlumps,itisnowtimefoldinthechoppedcashewsand
cranberry/raisinmix.
Whenfullyblended,begintopourthebatterintoyourpanormuffintray(fillalittleoverhalfofthewayfull).
Besurethatyouhaveoiledyourpanormuffintraytoavoidsticking.Atthispoint,sprinklethecinnamonon
topoftherawbatter.
Placeintheovenfor1822minutes.Totestiftheyaredone,takeatoothpickandinsertitinthemiddleofthe
muffin.Ifitcomesoutofthemuffinclean,theyaredone!
Letthemcoolforabout5minutes,andenjoythisdelicioustreat!!
BREAKFASTS
10
THAI PANCAKES
SubmittedbyAlexaTang
INGREDIENTS
!" 2eggs
!" c.almondmeal
!" 1carrot,peeledandshredded
!" 1tbsp+1tsp.unsweetenedshreddedcoconut
!" 5leavesThaiorsweetbasil,julienned
O' tsp.salt
!" Afewgrindsoffreshlygroundblackpepper
!" Unrefinedextravirgincoconutoil
DIRECTIONS
Prepthecarrotsandthebasil.Breaktheeggsintoabowlandbeatthem.Thendumpallofyouringredients
intothebowlwiththeeggs.Yep,justdumpthemin.Now,swirlitallaroundintoahappysludge.Noneedto
worryaboutoverstirringbecausethisisaprimalpancake,akaglutenfree!
Turnonyourstovetomediumhighheatandheatup2tsp.ofthecoconutoil.Whentheoilisshimmeryand
movesabouteasilyinthepan,thepanishotandready.Pourinyourhappysludgeandspreaditoutintoa
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Theothersidewillonlyneedtocookforabout30seconds.Transferittoaplate,cutitupasyouwish,and
enjoy!Itsgreattoppedwithkimchiandsomeextrabasil.
BREAKFASTS
11
HOT CHOCOLATE
SubmittedbyJustinD.Powers
INGREDIENTS
!" 120mLcoconutmilkorcream
!" 1.35oz.chocolate
!" 2tablespoonsshreddedcoconut
DIRECTIONS
First,measureoutyourcoconutmilkintoaheavysaucepansetoverlowheat.Choporgrateyourchocolate
soitwillmelteasier.(IuseTazaChocolatebecauseitistrulyminimallyprocessed,whichcreatesaveryfruity
butstillverychocolateytastethatdoesntoverpowerthecoconutmilk.)
Addyourchocolatetothemilk.Thisisthetimetoaddaspice(ortwo),somethinglikecinnamon,cayenne,
cardamon,ormaybesomeorangezest,whateveryoureinthemoodfor.
Turntheheatuptomediumandwhiskaroundtomeltthechocolate,turnofftheheatjustbeforethecoconut
milkcomestoaboil.Pourintoyourtwodoubleespressocups.
Putasmallsautepanovermediumhighheatanddropinyourshreddedcoconuttotoastit.Moveitaround
frequentlyorelseitwillburn!Onceitsniceandgoldenbrown,droponetablespooneachontoyourfilledcups
andenjoythesizzlingsounditmakes!Serve!
Alternately,dontserve,butcoverandrefrigerateuntilcompletelychilled,thenservewithaspoon.Thanksto
theadditionofthechocolate,thecoconutmilkwontseparateorhardeninthefridge,thoughitwillbecomea
bitthicker.Thetoastedcoconutwillsinktothebottom,anddamn,diggingthatoutwithyourspoonisafine,
finething!
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SubmittedbyHannaNikolausson
COCONUT STRAWBERRY
SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS
!" 1cupplainfrozenstrawberries
!" cupplainfrozenmango,incubes
!" 1cupcoconutmilk
!" cupwater
!" Tinypinchofseasalt
!" Generouspinchofpurevanillapowder
(orfromvanillabean)
!" 1tbspextravirgincoconutoil
!" 1freerangeorganicrawegg
(ormoreifyouwanttogoforextraproteins)
Thisstuffiswaybetterthanamilkshake!Ifyoustillwanttoimprovethecarb
count,youcouldgofor1.5cupsofstrawberriesinsteadofthehalfcupof
mangoandcut8.2gramsofcarbs.
DIRECTIONS
Putallingredientsexceptthecoconutoilandegginablender.Blendallingredientswell.Thethingis,youdont
wanttoaddthecoconutoiluntilyouhaveacreamyconsistency.Ifthemixtureistoocold,youwillgeticey
coconutlumpsfromtheoil,soblenduntilitlookscreamyratherthanslushy.WithmyterribleblenderIhadto
stopitacoupleoftimesandstirwithaspatulainordertokeepthebladesmoving.
Whenmixtureislookingcreamyenough,addcoconutoilandblendwell.
Addtheegg(s)andpulseafewtimes.
Pouringlass(es)/masonjarandenjoywithastraw.Ifyouwantevenmorecoconutflavour,sprinklegrated
coconutontop.
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COCONUT
SMOOTHIE PLUS
SubmittedbyJBandJennReynolds
INGREDIENTS
!" 114.5ozcanofcoconutcreamorcoconutmilk
!" 1heapingcupofstrawberries(fresharebetterbutyou
canusefrozen)
!" 2cupsofblueberries(ditto)
DIRECTIONS
Placestrawberriesandblueberriesintheblenderwithcoconutcream(cleaningthemfirstorjustgoGrokstyle
andthrowtheminleavesandall.)Blenduntilsmooth.Thiswillmakeabouttwo12ozservings.
OptionalVariations(thepossibilitiesareendless):
O' Ifyouwouldlikeittobealittlecrunchingyoucanadd12cupsofice.
O' Adding12tablespoonsofcocoapowder
O' Adding12teaspoonsofvanilla
O' Adding12teaspoonsofcinnamon
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SubmittedbyHalcyoneVadeboncoeur
INGREDIENTS
!" 2TThaitea
O' cancondensedcoconutmilk
!" 1Tmaplesyrup(usedassweetner)
!" Frenchpress(anynumberofthevariousloosetea
containmentoptionsavailable)
!" Icecubes
TraditionalThaiIcedTea(atleastasitispopularizedhereintheUSAthese
days) is basically the special Thai tea and sweetened condensed milk. I
thinkthatthereareafewvariationsonthis,butthosearethebasics.Iuse
3'Q-5$#='I-5++'&"'8-5,'6&'R"&=5-'"4&6"$+'6$#.%/5'%+6$E'3'#"))55'*.&5-'"-'3$@'
numberofthevariouslooseteacontainmentoptionsavailableiampar
ticularlypartialtothetsac).Ibrewstrong,soevenwithalotoficeyoustill
#3$'&3+&5'&=5'/6+&6$#&'D=36'&53'C3>"-0'?'4"%-5/'&=5'="&'&53'">5-'&=5'6#5'3$/'
thentoppedthewholethingoffwithclosetoahalfacupofcm/msconcoc
tion.ThereisapouringtechniquethatIamcurrentlylacking,soIdidnotgetthelovelylayerofcoconutmilk/maple
syrupatthetopoftheglasswiththebottomshowingthedistinctiveburntorangecolorofThaitea,butIdidgetvery
yummyandhappilyprimalThaiicedtea.
DIRECTIONS
HeatwaterjustuntilboilingpointandbrewtheteainFrenchpress.Letstanduntilroomtemperatureorre
frigerateuntilcool.
Pourmaplesyrupintoahalfcanofcoconutmilkandstir.(Remembertoshakecanofcoconutmilkbefore
opening).
Q6..'&,"'E.3++5+'38"%&'S')%..',6&='6#50'I"%-'&53'">5-'6#5')"..",5/',6&='#"#"$%&'<6.9T<34.5'+@-%4'<6A&%-50
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COCONUT ALMOND
GRANOLA
SubmittedbyAnikaPoli
INGREDIENTS
!" 2Tablespoonscoconutoilliquefied
!" 1Tablespoonvanillaextract
!" tspalmondextract
!" teaspoonsteviaextract,youcouldalsouse12
Tablespoonshoneyifyoudontlikethetasteofstevia
!" 1teaspoonhoney(ifusingstevia)
!" 1cupofcoconutflakes(unsweetened)
!" cupofeach(raw)slicedalmondsandpecanpieces,
(ifyouhaveothertypesofnutslyingaroundfeelfreeto
subthemin).
!" 1tablespoonofgroundupflaxseeds
!" 1pinchofcinnamon
!" 1pinchofnutmeg
Devouryourprimalcreation!Youknowthosefreshpickedwildraspberries?Theycouldbeasweettastytop
pingforthisgranola,justpouralittlecoconutmilkontopandenjoy.Thisgranolamakesagreatbreakfastor
snackforthosedayswhenImawayfromhome,andwantaprimalmunchy.Onerecipewillmakeabout1
cupsoftoastyprimalgoodness.Feelfreetoplayaroundwiththenuts,spicesandflavoringsyouwontbedis
appointed.Ihopethatyouwillenjoycreatinganddevouringyourownversionofmycoconutalmondgranola
andthatitwillsatisfyanyofyourfuturecrunchyprimalcravings.
DIRECTIONS
Getreadytomakeyourdeliciousprimalgranola,preheatyourovento300F.
Whiskalltheliquidingredientstogether.
Thenmixinalltheotheringredientsintheorderlisted,makingsuretocoatcoconutandnuts.
Bakeforabout7minutes,stirandthenbakeforanother7minutesoruntilitstoastyandgoldenbrown,watch
tomakesureitdoesntburnitcangofrombeautifultoastybrowntoblackinjustafewminutes.
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SUPER ROASTED
GARLIC SPREAD
SubmittedbyHopeMalott
INGREDIENTS
O' cupextravirgincoconutoil
!" 45headsgarlic
!" 1tspRedmondsseasalt
!" 1tspdryoregeno
!" MediumLeCruesetdutchoven
DIRECTIONS
Whacktheclovesof45headsofgarlicwiththepot.Peelclovesandsetaside.Heatcupextravirgincoco
nutoilinpot,mediumheat.Addpeeledsmashedgarlictoheatedoil.Lowerheattolowandsimmeruncovered
for2030minutes.
Garlicshouldslowlybegintoturngoldenbrown.Ifbrowningtooearly,lowertheheatandcontinuesimmering
foranother10minutes.
Removepotfromheatandmashwith1tspRedmondsSeaSaltandatspdryoregano.Pourroastedgarlic
pasteintoacleancanningjarandrefrigeratefor1hour.Addremainingcupextravirginoliveoilandmixwell.
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SubmittedbyJohn&EstherAtwell
COPROLITE DELIGHT
INGREDIENTS
!" 1Cupalmondbutter(freshground,organicpreferred)
!" 1"2%&"$+$+3"&+45()"*6&($/37"53)8"+)"9%-$:(5"&)(" "
ferred)
!" Cupcoconut(dried,shredded)
!" Cupgroundflaxseed
!" 2Heapingteaspoonshoney
D=6+'$"U#""96$E:'VWU<6$%&5:'*$E5-U)""/'-5#645'6+'"45$'&"'6$&5-4-5&3&6"$X'&=5'3<"%$&'")'53#='6$E-5/65$&'#3$'
85'<"/6*5/'&"'&3+&5'3$/'&=5-5'6+'4.5$&@'")'-""<')"-'+%8+&6&%&6"$0'?)'@"%-'&3+&5'-%$+'&"'&=5'+,55&'+6/5:'3//'<"-5'
honey.Ifyoulovechocolateanddonotmindsomebitterundertones,addmorecocoa.Ifyoudonothave
E-"%$/'C3A'+55/:'%+5'#=63'+55/+0'?)'@"%',3$&'&"'5A45-6<5$&:'3//'#"#"3'$68+:'/-65/'85--65+:'<3+=5/'83$3$3:'
walnutsorwhateversuitesyourfancy.
DIRECTIONS
Addallingredientstogetherinlargebowl.Mixintoathickpaste.Rollintosmallballs,aboutinchto1inch
indiameter.Layoutonwaxpaperoraplate.Maybeeatenstraightawayorcoveredandchilledorfrozen.
Makesabouttwodozenballs.
Note:Thealmondbutteristhebaseandcouldbesubstitutedwithcasheworothernutbutters.Whilethe
cocoa,coconut,andflaxaddflavor,theyalsoplayanimportantroleinabsorbingthealmondoilandingiving
theendproducttherightconsistencysomethingtokeepinmindifyoudecidetoexperimentwithsubstitu
tions.Nuts,driedfruits,andwholeseedswilladdtextureandflavor.Wholecoconutbutter(whichsolidifiesat
roomtemperature)canalsobeaddedforvariationinflavorandtexture.
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SubmittedbyMeganWalburger
Thisismorethanjustarecipe,itsatemplatetohelpyoudesignanytypeofcreamycoconutsoupyoudlike.If
Iwereanartist,IthinkIdlikesouptobemymedium.Soupisquick,easy,healthy,anddeliciousandeveryone
shouldknowhowtomakeitwell.
DIRECTIONS
Getthemeatcooking...Iusedboneinchickenthighs,butreallyyoucouldgetcreativehereandusedabeef
roast,slicedbeef,cubedpork,aporkroastwhateveryouhaveinyourfreezerreally.(Ifyoureusingfish
orshellfish,itwillcookquiteabitquicker.)Bringthechickenandcoconutmilk(withadashofsaltoverit)to
aboilovermediumheat,thenturntolowandsimmerwithalidonforabout3040minutes.Thisisgoingto
giveyourmeatagreatflavorandcreateacreamycoconutstock.
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while,cutopenthebutternutsquash,scrapeouttheseeds,andcutintooneinchcubes.Thisiswhereyou
cangetcreativewithvegetables.Thissoupwouldbedeliciouswithanytypeofwinterveggie,tryrootsand/
orsquash.Pourintwocupsofchickenbrothandthecubedsquashwhentheonionsandceleryareready.
Simmerwiththelidonuntilthesquashissoft,about15minutes.
Nowthefunpart!Thisisreallymucheasierifyouhaveanimmersionstickblender,butifnot,aregularblender
willworkaslongasyouleavethelidpartiallyoffandcoverwithatowel.(Youdontwantanexplosion!)Blend
thecookedsquashwiththebrothandveggiesuntilcreamyandsmooth.
Season!Hereiswhereyoucangetartistic.IllgiveyoutheseasoningsIused,butreally,itsallabouttasting
andcorrecting.Feelfreetoexperimentandaddwhateversoundsgoodtoyouinthemoment.Ilovedthe
creaminessandbrightcolorofmysoupandIthoughtitwouldgogreatwithcurry,butIthinkyoucouldgoadif
ferentdirectionifyoudlike.Iadded1teaspoonsalt,1teaspoongroundpepper,1teaspooncurrypowder,
teaspoonmincedgarlic,andapinchofnutmeg.Nowtasteitandchangeitupifyouneedto.
Simmertheseasonedsoupfor520minutesmore,untilyourereadytoeat.Iliketodrizzleabitmorecoconut
milkinmybowlandsprinklewithherbs,cilantroisdivine!Nowdigin,youmustbehungry!Enjoy!
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SubmittedbyLeahGoldstein
OuthereinTexas,thefalldoesntcomearoundtilllateintheyear!Thispastweekendthough,wehadabeautiful
#"".')-"$&'<">5'6$'3$/'6&'E3>5'%+'"%-'>5-@'*-+&'&3+&5'")'&=5'+53+"$Z'[",')"-'<"+&'45"4.5'.",+'6$'&=5'\WN+'3$/'=6E=+'
inthe80sdoesntreallyconstituteasfallbutinTexas,welltakewhatwecanget!Thatlittlehintofthefallseason
iswhatinspiredmetomakethisdelicioussoupaspumpkinsalwaysremindmeoffall.Ihopeyouenjoy!
DIRECTIONS
FirstgrabyourbestIronChefAttitudetogetthispartystarted.Manypeopleareintimidatedbyunusualsea
foodlikescallops,butIknowyoucandothis!Bonuspointsforactuallyowningandwearingachefhator
orangeCrocsalaMarioBatalli!
Next, place Scallops on a plate and drizzle with Primal oil of choice, garlic, ginger, a pinch of salt, and a
sprinkleofpepper.IfindthatmyseafoodismuchhappiermarinatingandcomesoutmuchtastierwhenIput
onmyfavoritetunessotheycanlistentothemusicastheymarinate.
Inasaucepanonlow,mixthepumpkinpureewiththecoconutmilk.IfIhadaVitamixblender(hinthint!),I
couldprobablyroastmyownpumpkinandblenditupforthebaseofthesoup,butuntilthen,thecannedvari
etywillhavetodo.Besurenottheletthismixtureboilorthecoconutmilkhasatendencytoseparate.Simmer
gentlyandaddsaltandpeppertotaste.
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Placeyourchoppedalmondsonacookiesheetandtoastintheovenwhilecookingthescallops.Becareful
towatchthemortheymightburn.
Inasmallfryingpanonmedhigh,addalittlemoreprimaloilandplacetheseascallopsinalongwiththe
<3-6$3/5'R@"%'/"$N&',3$&'&"'."+5'3$@'")'&="+5'/5.6#6"%+'86&+'")'E3-.6#'3$/'E6$E5-ZG'K3%&;'"$'<5/6%<')"-'38"%&'
23minutesperside.Itseasytoovercookscallopsandwhenyoudotheybecomerubbery!
Toassemblejustputalittlesoupinabowlandplace3or4scallopsineachbowl.Sprinklethetopwiththe
toastedalmondsandalittlebasilchiffonadeandenjoy!
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Thismealservesmyfamilyof5(soontobe6)andwealwayshaveleftovers(andwe'rebigeaters!)Itwouldbe
tastywithbrownricepasta(butwouldn'tbeveryprimal...)andIbetitwouldbeamazingservedoverroasted
spaghettisquash!Thisisalsooneofthosemealswhereyoucanuseavarietyofdifferentvegetablesgreens
workespeciallywell.
DIRECTIONS
K3%&;'+3.<"$'6$'8%&&5-'6$'+3%&;'43$'%$&6.'#""95/'&=-"%E=0'F=6.5'+3.<"$'6+'#""96$E:'+.6#5'"$6"$'3$/'45445-'6$&"'
<5/6%<'+675/'+.6#5+0']//'#=6#95$'+&"#9'3$/'#"#"$%&'<6.9'&"'+3%&;'43$0']//'"$6"$+:'&3--3E"$'3$/'&=@<50']//'
saltandpeppertotaste.Squeezejuicefromonelemonintopan.Addredpeppers.Cookuntilpeppersare
lightlycooked,butnotmushy.Serveinbowlswithsoupspoonsasthisdishismoreofaheartysoup.
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COCONUT SHRIMP
BISQUE
SubmittedbyHeatherBoyd
INGREDIENTS
!" 3Tbspbutter
!" choppedonion
!" 1Tbspgarlicpowder
!" 1cupchickenbroth
!" 2Tbsptomatopaste
!" 2cupsunsweetenedcoconutmilk
!" 1canbutternutsquash
!" bagshrimp(approx.30)
!" tspcinnamon
!" 1Tbspshreddedcoconut
!" SaltandPeppertotaste
DIRECTIONS
?)'@"%'E"&'%$4-543-5/'+=-6<4'.695'?'/6/:'&=5')6-+&'&=6$E'@"%N..'$55/'&"'/"'6+'/5U+=5..'&=5<0'(53$,=6.5:'+3%&;'&=5'
onionsinasmallsaucepanwith1Tbspofthebutter.Whentheybecomeclear,addtheshrimp.
Astheshrimpandonionsgatherdeliciousbutteryflavor,mixthechickenbroth,unsweetenedcoconutmilk,
butternutsquash,tomatopaste,2Tbspbutter,garlicpowder,cinnamon,saltandpepperinalargepotand
bringtoaboil.Addintheshrimpandonions.Ifyourefortunateenoughtohaveavitamix*cough*,thisisthe
pointwhenyoudpureehalfoftheshrimpandonionstoaddtothebroth,thenleavetheotherschunky.Inmy
case,wehadalotofshrimpandonionsinourbisque.
Bayleaves!Alastminutedecision,butagreatadditiontoanysoup.Thebestwaytoaddbayleaveswould
betoputtheminaspiceballandletthemsoakinthesoupthenremovethem,ortomixtheminthevitamix
*cough*withtheotheringredientssothatyoudonthaveunchewablebayleafchunksinyoursoup.
Reducetheheatandsimmerforabouttenminutes,thenserveintobowlswithaladle.Sprinklealittleshred
dedcoconutontopofafloatingshrimp.
Enjoy!Itsasuperfillingsoupallbyitself,butIlovethewayittasteswithaslicedavocadowithalittlelemon
juiceontop.
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SubmittedbyTaraAnacker
DIRECTIONS
Putcoconutoilinalargesaucepanonlowheattomelt.Addbrownmustardcorianderseedstothemelted
oil.Heatonlow, stirring occasionally until the seeds start popping and are fragrant. Add roughlychopped
+,55&',=6&5'"$6"$'3$/'#""9'%$&6.'6&'6+'453-.@'3$/'&-3$+.%#5$&0']//'>5EE65+0'K&6-'3$/'&=5$'#""9')"-'38"%&'*>5'
minutes.Addcoconutmilk.Thereare,ofcourse,twowaystoobtaincoconutmilk.One(TheEasyWay):Use
cannedcoconutmilk.Two(TheBetterWay):MakeyouowncoconutmilkinaVitamixblenderifyouare
luckyenoughtohaveown.SinceImnotsolucky(andmyblenderiscurrently,um,letsjustsay,uncoopera
tiveandnonresponsive),Iusecannedcoconut.Addmincedgarlic.Addhighqualitycurrypowder.Make
sureithasatleast7differentspiceslisted.Iuseahighqualityorganicbrand.Lowerqualitycurrypowderswill
nottasteasgood,sodontbetemptedtousethem!Addtspsalt(Ortotaste).Stirandbringtoasimmerfor
about1015minutes.
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*+='+3%#5'3$/'+&6-0'].+":'6)'3'+46#65-'C3>"-'6+'/5+6-5/:'3//'#=6.6T="&'+3%#50'K&6-0
Serveinbowlswithlimewedges.Limejuicefromwedgesistobeaddedtothestewaccordingtoindividual
taste.
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TRIPLE C SOUP
SubmittedbyGillianFritzsche
INGREDIENTS
!" 4cupschickenbroth
!" 2cupsfilteredwater
!" 6mediumcarrots,chopped
!" cinnamon,totaste
!" oregano,totaste
!" pepper,totaste
!" 2cupscauliflower,chopped
!" 14ozcancoconutmilk
Doyoulovetheboxedvegetablesoupsbuthateallthepreservativesandthefactthatthechickenbrothismade
fromCAFOchickens?Makeyourown!Nowpresenting:/&'01+#$#2&'341#5670#8$696*7):#$4&&6)#;#$471'<6=+&>!Its
53+@'&"'<395'3$/'>5-@'@%<<@0'']..'&=-55'C3>"-+'#"<4.5<5$&'53#='"&=5-'_'$"&'"$5'")'&=5<'">5-4",5-6$E'3$"&=5-'
inthissimplerecipe.
DIRECTIONS
Bringthechickenbrothtoaboilinalargesouppot,andthenaddthecarrotsandspices.Afterafewminutes,
addthecauliflower.Boilthewholemesstogetheruntilthecarrotsandcaulifloweraresoftsosoftthata
carrotcomesapartwhenyoustickaforkinit.Then,pourinthecanofcoconutmilk.
Usingahandblender,pureethesoupmixrightinthepot!Ifyoudonthaveahandmixer,pourthesoupina
blenderandblendonhighspeeduntilsmooth.IfyouhaveaVitaMix,pureethesoupintheVitaMix.
Ifyoureusingthehandblender,youmightneedtouseaslottedspoontofindanycarrotchunksthathavent
yetbeenpureed.
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COCONUT TURKEY
STEW
SubmittedbyGillianFritzsche
INGREDIENTS
!" 1tbspcoconutoil,forfrying
!" 1lbgroundturkeyorbeef(orflapmeat,orchicken
breast)
!" 1mediumonion
!" 4cupsspinach,orchardorcollardgreens
!" 7ozcoconutmilk
!" dashpepper
!" dashsalt(optional)
!" 3tbspgorgonzola(optional)
DIRECTIONS
Puttheskilletandthefryingpanonthestoveonmediumheat.Ifyourcookwareneedstostartatlowheat
first,thenfollowtheappropriateinstructionssoyoudontruinanything.
Browntheturkeyinacastironskillet(withalittlecoconutoilifnecessary).Ifyoureusingbeeforchicken,
youwontneedanyoil.
Atthesametimeasyourebrowningthebeef,heatsomecoconutoilinthefryingpan.Whenitsready,add
theonionsandbrownthemuntilslightlysoft.
Whentheonionsareslightlybrownandsoft,addthespinachandfryuntiljustbarelywilted.Spinachwillwilt
ratherquickly.Ifyoureusingcollardgreensorchard,theytakeabouttwiceaslongtowilt.
Onceturkeyisbrownedandspinachiswilted,addthespinachandonionstotheturkey.Stirwell.
Reducetheheattomediumlowandpourinthecoconutmilk.,stirringquickly.Mixwell.Thiswouldbethe
timetoaddthegorgonzola(ifyoureusingit),mixingwhileitmeltsintothecoconutmilk.Also,ifyoulike,add
awholelotofpepperatthisstage.Yum!
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SubmittedbyAubreyFleszar
DIRECTIONS
Toaheatedsouppotonmediumheat,addoliveoil.Stiringarlic,ginger,redpepperflakes,saltandpepper.
!""9')"-'`'<6$%&5+0'K3%&;'&=5'.559')"-'P'<6$%&5+0']//'8"9'#="@:'#"#"$%&'<6.9'3$/',3&5-:'8-6$E6$E'6&'&"'3'$53-'
boil.Addtheshrimpandcookuntilpink,lessthan3minutes.Removefromheatandaddlimezest,limejuice,
cilantroandcashews.Serve.
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COCONUT CURRY
CHICKEN STEW
SubmittedbyKimandChrisSchult
INGREDIENTS
!" 5lbsChickenThighs
!" 1bunchfreshThymeor2tspdried
!" 8ozslicedmushrooms
!" 3mediumcarrots
!" 2celerystalks
!" 1mediumonion
!" 1headcauliflower
!" 1TbspCurryPowder
!" cupdrySherryordrywhitewine
!" 32ozchickenbroth
!" 15ozcancoconutmilk
!" SaltandPeppertotaste
DIRECTIONS
Placethechickenthighsskinsidedowninamediumhighheatpanandcookuntilskinhasrenderedmost
ofitsfatandisnicelybrowned.ThisisthefirstplacewhereyoushoulddoasIsaynotasIdid.Removethe
(skinless!doasIsaynotasIdid...)brownedchickenthighsfromthefryingpanandaddtoastockpot.Also
addinthethyme.Youcanpickoffallthelittleleaves,butImlazyandfinditeasiertopulloutthestemslater.
Pouralltherenderedchickenfatanddeliciousbrownbitsthroughawiremeshstrainer.Putthebrownbitsinto
thestockpotwiththechickenandthyme.Savethechickenfatforfryingveggies.Iftherearebrownbitsstuck
inyourpan,usechickenstocktodeglazethepanandaddtheresultingliquidtothestockpot.
Panfrythemushroomsinatablespoonofthechickenfat,thenintothestockpottheygo.Coarselychopthe
celery,cauliflower,carrotandonion.Panfrythemallinacouplemoretablespoonsofchickenfat.Theyalso
gointothestockpot.Ifyoureshortontimeyoucouldskipthisstep,butthemorethingsthatgetbrowned,the
betterthefinalstocktastes!Dryroastthecurrypowderuntilfragrant,maybeaminute,thenyouguessedit,
intothestockpot.
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COCONUT CURRY
CHICKEN STEW, CONTD
Addinone15ozcanofcoconutmilk.Thenstirtocombine.Cookuntilveggiesaresoftandchickeniscom
pletelycooked.
Iliketodoallthisworkonedayandpickthechickenoffthebonesafteritscooledthenextday.Youcould
alsoservethestewwiththemeatstillonthebonesasIdidandmaketherecipientsofyourworkdoalittleof
theirowntohelpout.
Whilethestewisfabulousandyoucoulddomultiplevariationsonhowtoserveit,suchasstraightup,butwith
extraveggiecontent.Inabowloverzucchiniribbonnoodles,overcaulirice...yougettheidea.Backtothis
particularrecipeandonwardtothepartthatmakesthismealseemlikesinfulcomfortfood...!
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SubmittedbyBenKreps
INGREDIENTS
!" 2chickenbreasts
!" 2eggs
!" fishsauce(orflavorofyourchoice)
!" 1cupcoconutflour
!" cupcoconutoil
!" 2tbspsweetThaichilisauce
!" 1tbspcoconutaminos
!" 1tbspcoconutvinegar
!" steamedveggiesofyourchoice
DIRECTIONS
Getwhatevertypeofchickenyoudesireandcubeitup.Imabreastmanpersonallysotwobreastsforthis
goaround.Crackeggsandwhiskthemthoroughly.Youcantakethisopportunitytoaddfishsauceoraflavor
ofyourchoicetotheeggs.Add1cup(dependingonhowmuchchickenyouuse)ofcoconutflourtoaplastic
bag.Ifyouchoosealighterflavoredsaucetogowiththischickenyoucanaddseasoningtothecoconutflour.
Idumphandfulsofchickenatatimeintotheeggmixtureandthenintothebagforagoodshakingsession.If
youreallylikeathickbreadingyoucandotworoundsofthis.OnceIhaveallthechickenbreadedImeltabout
cupofcoconutoilinapan.Iplacetheindividualpiecesofchickenintotheoilbyhandandcovertheentire
bottomofthepan.Ifryeachsideforaboutoneminuteatmediumheat(everyovenisdifferent).WhileIwas
fryingItookthetimetosteamsomeveggies.
Afteryouvepulledyourchickenandsteamedyourveggiesitstimeforsomesauce.ForthisgoroundIcom
binedsweettheThaichilesauce,coconutaminoes,andsomecoconutvinegar.Thisrecipeshouldsatisfy
eventhetoughestcritics.Theincredibleediblecoconut.
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AUSSIE LAMB
SubmittedbyAmyColes
INGREDIENTS
!" 2brownonions,sliced
!" tocupofcrushedpeanuts
!" cupcoconutmilk
!" 12chilipepper
!" lemon
!" 1kilolambchops
!" cupwater
!" steamedveggiesofchoice
G'daymate,you'regonnalovethistucker.Itdoesn'tmatterwhatyoudoforacrust,orhowmanyanklebitersyou've
gothanginround,thisissoquickandeasytomakeyou'llbelaughin.Soiftheoldies(oranyotherrellies)arecoming
fordinnergiveitaburl.They'llbegobsmacked!NowI'mjustabananabender,andIdon'tknowwhatanIronChef
is,butIdon'tcareifI'mgoingupagainsttheQueenofSheba,onceyougetsomeofthisinyourcakeholeit'llbeall
overredrover.Andyes,IknowitsoundslikeI'vegotticketsonmyself,butitreallyisbloodybeaut.
DIRECTIONS
You'llneedakilooflambchops.Chuck'eminapanoverhighishheattillthey'rebrown.Probablynotthebar
bie,asitgetsabitsoupylateron.Takeoutthechopsandstickintheonions.Frythemabittillthey'rebrowned,
thendroptheheatdownlowandaddyourpeanutandcoconutslurry,yourhotfillies,yourhemandspruce,
andcupofwater.Beautymate,nearlydone!Stirforabittillitstartstothickenireckonitwon'ttakemore
than2minutes,thenbackinwiththechops,bangalidonitsothecockiescan'thaveafeed,andsimmerfor
halfanhour.Serveitupwithwhateverveggiesarelyingaroundandshe'llbeapples.I'vemadethisforsome
prettytallpoppiesandnoone'severknockedit.
hotfillies:chillies
hemandspruce:lemonjuice
Beautymate:lookinggoodmyfriend
cockies:cockroaches
veggies:vegetables
she'llbeapples:it'llbegood
tallpoppies:successfulpeople
knockedit:criticised
bananabender:someonewholivesinQueensland,
Australia
cakehole:mouth
gotticketsonmyself:thinkI'mgreat
bloodybeaut:supremelyawesome
GLOSSARYOFTERMS:
tucker:food
whatyoudoforacrust:howyouearnyourliving
anklebiter:children
oldies:parents
rellies:relatives
giveitaburl:haveago
gobsmacked: so impressed as to be left speech
less
arvo:afternoon
agoodhandful:1/2to3/4ofacup
whinge:complain
kilo:onekilogram,2.2pounds
barbie:Barbecue
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!" ;"$%&"$73)/<(5"'%--()
DIRECTIONS
Assomeofyousmartcookiesmayhavealreadydeduced,thisdishwillincludecoconut,hazelnutsandchick
en.Youcaneitherforageforthehazelnuts,orgolazydaisylikemeandforageoffthestoreshelf.Eitherway,
aftersecuringyourhazelnuts,placethemonabakingsheetat350Ffor1012mins.Settimer,gooutside
andrunsomesprints.
Removetheskinsfromthehazelnutsandsetaside.Forbestresults,thinkbacktoJrHighandpurplenurples
(twistandsqueeze).Chopthenutsintheprocessor.
SkinnyMinnytheChickenItstimetopoundthechicken(nosmirkingkids).Chooseyourweapons,justend
upwithslabsofmeatthick.
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#3+%3.'d-"9+&5-:')55.')-55'&"'+%8+&6&%&5'4"&3&"'+&3-#=')"-'&=5'C"%-+0
Prepareyoureggbathinashallow,widedish.Inanotherdish,mixhazelnutparticleswithcupofalmond
C"%-'3$/'c'#%4'")'#"#"$%&'C"%-:'4.%+'c'#%4'")'4%.>5-675/'+=-5//5/'#"#"$%&'R&=5+5'3-5'-5E%.3-'#"#"$%&'C395+'
&=3&'3-5'E6>5$'3'L853&'/",$M:'E-"%$/T#="445/T4"%$/5/:'H%+&'&"'<395'&=5<'=3-/5-'&"'/5&5#&G0'Y%+&'@"%-'C3&
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!" cupcoconutmilk(optional)
&5$5/'#=6#95$'8-53+&',6&='&=5'<6A'"$'&=5'.5)&:'/%$9'6$'&=5'5EE',3+='3$/'*$3..@:'+4-6$9.5'.">6$E.@',6&='&=5'.3+&'
mixture.Pressthemixintothechickenbreast.
Q6-5'6$'&=5'a".5Z'D395'e'#%4'#.3-6*5/'8%&&5-'&"'<5/6%<'=53&:'3//'#=6#95$'8-53+&+0'1"%',3$&'&"'8-",$'&=5'$%&+'
3$/'#""9'&=5'C"%-'3'86&',6&="%&'/-@6$E'"%&'&=5'#=6#95$:'38"%&')"%-'<6$%&5+'3'+6/50
ArtisanMojoHeatthestock,wine&shallots,reduceinhalf,thenaddthecrmefraicheandmustard,
+6<<5-'+"<5'&"'&=6#95$'%4'3'86&'3$/'*$3..@:'&"++'6$'&=5'=5-8+'3$/'+3.&'3$/'45445-'&"'&3+&50
Ifyouwanttogoallcookooforcoconut,addcupcoconutmilkwiththecrmefraiche.
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SubmittedbyMartinNash
PREPARATION
Peelandchoptomatoes.PeeltheseguysbymakingsmallXincisioninthebottomofeach.Set,douse,sub
mergeorinundateinboilingwaterfor30seconds.Removefromhotwaterandshocktheminanicewater
bath.Choporripupspinach.Peelandchoponions.Peelandcrushgarlic.Chopoffthebasewherethebulbs
sticktogether.Individuallycrushcloveswithsideofknife(oragarliccrusherifyouhappentobeoneof'those'
people).Cutmeatintochunkssmallenoughtofitintopressurecooker.Thisisthelastthingyou'll,soyoudon't
havetoworryaboutcrosscontaminatingplantmatterwithrawporkjuice.
DIRECTION
]//'8%&&5-:'4"-9:'b'")'3..'+46#5+:'b'")'&=5'E3-.6#:'f'"$6"$+'&"'4"&'">5-'<5/6%<'=53&0']..'&=5'+46#5+'&=-",$'6$'3&'
oncewillmakeastickymesslikelytoburnonthebottom.Simmer.
F=6.5'+6<<5-6$E:'6$'3'8.5$/5-'4-"#5++X'P'&"<3&"5+:'b'+46$3#=:'f'"$6"$+:'-5<36$/5-'")'+46#5+'3$/'E3-.6#:'b'
coconutmilkovertop.Addblendedgoodnesswhencontents'liquiditytrumpssolidity.
Inapressurecookerwiththelidon,cookfor15minutesinheaven(letthemeatspicesandveggies'getto
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knoweachother').Usehighheatuntilpressurecookerstartstohiss,thenbackofftomediumorlowheat.
Thepressuremakesthemeatsupertenderandspeedsupcookingtime(reasonenoughtoinvestinone).
Afterturningoff,letsitfor15minutestodepressurize.Removelid.Knockbeforeyouenter,andmakesure
pressureiscompletelyrelieved.
Addremainderoftomatoes,onions,spinach,andcoconutmilk.Letthesesimmeruntilyourdesiredtexture
andlevelofcookingisachieved.
Serveoverabedofspinachoryourchoiceofvegetables.Itisalsoniceasjustasouptowhichyoucanadd
somescrambledeggsforgoodtimes.
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SubmittedbyShaleahPoster
DIRECTIONS
Addhalfofcoconutaminos,coconutmilk,coriander,tumeric,cumin,andgingerintoaziplockbaggie.Gently
pourinsesameoilandsalmoncubes.Chill.
Meanwhile,prepallvegetablesforthestirfry(aslistedonnextpage).
[",')"-'&=5'+3%#50'g$'&=5'+&">5:'6$'3'/5&5-<6$5/')3+=6"$:'85E6$'&"'+3%&;'E-3&5/'E6$E5-'3$/'<6$#5/'E3-.6#'6$'
coconutoil.Addalmostalloftheremainingspices.Anyreserveisjustfordustingattheend.Astheybeginto
frotharomaticallyandexciteyou,astheysoexpertlydo,pourinthedecadentnectarthatwecallcoconutmilk.
Stir,increasethestakesbyaddingcoconutaminos,andfurtherheightentheexperiencebyaddingsmooth,
creamysunflowerseedbutter.Asyoustirthis,theconcoctionwillthicken,andjustwhenyouthoughtitcould
notimprove,youstirinjustenoughcoconutwatertothinit.Theviscositythatyou'relookingforisroughly
5W30.Removefromthefire,placeinabowl,andsprinklewithagreenbitofscallion.(Iplaceitintheoven
tokeepwarm,butmybroilerisseparatesoIcandothat.)
Useskewerstospearthesalmoncubes,brushwithcoconutoil,andadornwithshreddedcoconut.Place
underthebroiler.Thiswillbeintenseyou'rewatchingsalmonandstirfryingatonce.
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Ibelievethatthemostimportantofastirfryistheorderofingredients.Itry.Incoconutoil(addinglardas
needed),itgoeslikethis:Garlic,Ginger,Onion,Coconut,Lemon,CarrotandMu,CoconutAminos,BothPeas
itshouldbenearlydonebynow.CheckonSalmon.Then,tothestirfry,Scallionsbutleaveapinchof
thegreen.
RemoveSalmonwhenheislightlybrowned.Servewithsaucedrizzledoverthetop,andinasidedishforthe
stirfry.Dusteverythingwithremainingspicesandslicedscallion.Enjoythis,loveit,andfeedittothoseyou
love.
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COCONUT PECAN
CHICKEN STRIPS
SubmittedbyLaurieUnderhill
INGREDIENTS
3OrganicChickenBreast
2LargeEggs
2tbsp CoconutOil
35tbspButter(UnsaltedorSalted)
1cupUnsweetenedCoconutFlakes
1cupChoppedorFinelyDicedPecans
1tspCinnamon
tspNutmeg
2tspVanillaExtract(Therealstuff)
Salt&Peppertotaste
DIRECTIONS
Cut the chicken breasts into strips, about inch thick. Ive found this to be the ideal thickness to get the
chickentocookevenlyonaskilletovermediumheat(46outof10onelectricstovetop).Sprinklesaltand
pepperonthechickentoseason(tossthechickentogeteachstripcoated).Iuse46turnsofthesaltgrinder
andthecrackedpeppergrinder.SometimesIdancewhileIdothistoojusttokeepitinteresting.Useafew
moreturnsifneeded.
PreparetheCoatingCracktheeggsintoabowlandmixwithafork,likeyouaregoingtomakescrambled
eggs.Yumscrambledeggsandbaconbutletsnotgetdistracted.Addthe2tspofvanillaextracttothe
eggs.Andforgetaboutthebaconfornow.Inaseparatebowl,mixtheunsweetenedcoconutflakeswiththe
finelydicedpecans.IuseanutchoppertogetthepecanstoafinerconsistencythanIcanfindinthestore.
Youcanuseablender,buttrytostayonalowersettingorelseyouwillendupwithpecanflourinsteadofsmall
chunksofpecans.Addthecinnamonandnutmegtothemixturetospiceitupalittle.
Putthecoconutoiland3tbspofbutterinthefryingpanovermediumheat,stirringtogetherastheymelt.Take
achickenstripanddunkitintheeggvanillamixture.Allowmostoftheeggtorunoffofthestrip,andthentoss
itintothecoconutpecanbowltocrustthechicken.Placethecoatedstripinthefryingpan.Repeatforthe
remainingchickenstrips.Youmaywanttopreparetwoseparatefryingpanstocookallofthechickenatone
time.(Ihaveanenormouscastironfryingpanthatmakesthisalittleeasierfor1lbsofchicken.
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COCONUT PECAN
CHICKEN STRIPS, CONTD
*N.B.Whilethechickeniscooking,youcanpreparethesauceandthebroccolitomakesureeverythingis
niceandhotwhenyouarereadytoeat!Cookforabout56minutesonlowmediumheat(about45outof10
onanelectricstove),thenflipeachstripusingtongsorafork.Addmorebuttertopan,about2tbsp,tokeep
thechickenfromdryingupifneeded.Hell,putanotherstickinifyouarefeelingmoved.Continuecookingthe
chickenuntilthestripsarewhitethroughoutandthecrusthasbrowned,about68minutes.
TheBroccoliImsurealmosteveryoneknowshowtocookbroccoli,butthisismoreaboutthetiming.If
youstarttoheatthewaterasyoubegintocookthechicken,everythingwillbereadyontime,andwillbenice
andhotwhenitstimetoeat.Bringapotofwater(23cups)andafewsprinklesofsalttoaboilandthenadd
broccoli.Cookforabout56minutes,untiltender.Allowmoretime(andpossiblywater)ifcookingmorethan
twoheadsofbroccoli.
TheSauceStirthecoconutmilk,butter,maplesyrup,almondoil,vanilla,cinnamon,andnutmegtogether
inapotovermediumheatonthestove.Addlemonzestifwanted(Iusuallydont,butsomepeoplemaylike
it).Bringtoarollingboil,andthenlowerheat(about23outof10onanelectricstove).Keeponlowheatuntil
chickenisdone.Resisttheurgetodrink.Otherpeoplemaywantsomesaucetoo.
Oncechickenisdonecooking,placethestripsontoplatesandpoursauceovereachhelping.Sprinklewith
coconutpecanscrapsleftinthechickenfryingpan.Servewithbroccoliandyourbeverageofchoice.Enjoy!
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SubmittedbyJoshStuart
DIRECTIONS
Throwthegreenbellpepper,tomato,onion,garlicandparsleyintoafoodprocessorandchopintosmallbits.
Lightlycoatapanwithcoconutoiloroliveoilandsettolow/medheat.Whilethepaniswarming,peeland
deveinyourshrimp.Tosstheshrimpintothepanandcookfor3minutesaside,untiltheystarttoturnpink.
Oncedone,removethemandsetasideforlater.Turnyourfiredowntolowonthesamepan,andpourinthe
coconutmilkandaddtomatopaste.Stirgentlyforabout3minutesuntilwellblended.Addyourveggiesand
spicesandcontinuetostirletsimmerfor5to10minutes.(Youcanusemoreorlessarrowrootpowderto
controlthethicknessofthebase).Takethecookedshrimpandchopintosmallerpiecesusingafoodproces
sor.Tossshrimpintothepanandstiruntilwellblended.Letitsimmerwhileyouprepthechicken.
Setyourovento350Fandletitpreheat.Lightlygreaseacookingpanorglasswaredishwithcoconutoilor
oliveoilandsetaside.Withthechickenbreastsbottomsidedown,useasharpknifeandsliceintothethick
sideofthebreastmakingapocketalongitslength.Thinkkangaroo.Placethechickenbreastsintoyourpan
andpreparetostuffthem.
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Openthepocketoneachchickenandspoonintheshrimpcreole,asmuchoraslittleasyoulike.Don'tworry
ifsomeofitspillsouttheside.Keeptheleftovercreoleforuselaterifyouwanttotopthechickensoffwhen
theycomeoutoftheoven.Closethepocketsandlightlycoatthetopofthechickenswithcoconutoilorolive
oiltohelpmaintainmoisturewhileintheoven.Sprinklealmondflourontopofthechickenbreastsandtopoff
withblackpeppertopreference.
Throwthechickenintheovenandbakefor30minutes.Whileyou'rewaiting,steamsomegreenveggiesof
yourchoice.
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COCONUT LIME
STEAK SALAD
SubmittedbyKatieReed
INGREDIENTS
!" 1lbsgrassfedflanksteak
!" 1Tbscoconutoil
!" 2Tbslimejuice
!" 1tspdicedgarlic
!" 1cupunsweetenedcoconutflakes
O' cupsliveredalmonds
!" spinachleaves
!" craisinsforgarnish
!" chivesforgarnish
!" saltandpeppertotaste
!" extravirginoliveoil
!" applevinegar
!" limejuice
DIRECTIONS
Inalargeskilletheatcoconutoil.Whileitisheating,cuttheflanksteakintotastybitesizedpieces.Addsteak,
limejuice,anddicedgarlictoskillet.Stiruntilthesteakisalmostbrowned.Withoutdraining,addcoconutflakes
andalmonds.Thesewilladdtheirownflavorandsoakupsomeofthatlimebeefygoodness.Finishbrowning
themeat.Whilestillwarmaddcontentsofskillettothetopofabedofspinachleavesforagreattropicaltreat.
Agarnishofcraisinsandchivesaddsjustalittlekick,andagooddoseofcolor,butmorestrictprimaltypes
cangowithout.Itisstillanicedisheitherway.Itdoesn'thavetobeasalad.Ijustserveitthatwaybecauseit's
easy.Itmakesaperfectmaindishwithanyveggies.
Tomakedressing:
YoucaneatitnoworaddabitofEVOO/vinegardressing.Combineextravirginoliveoil,applevinegar,andlime
juice.Isuggestaddinganotherbitoflimejuiceinthedressing.Itgivesthedishafreshcrisptaste.
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SubmittedbyKirstenM.
CHICKEN IN COCONUT
HALF SHELLS
INGREDIENTS
!" 1coconut
!" 2bonelesschickenbreasts
!" redpepper,sliced
!" 1smallredonion,sliced
!" 2clovesgarlic,minced
!" 2limes
!" Cilantro
!" Salttotaste
DIRECTIONS
Startthegrill.Iusedcharcoalandkeptthecoalspiledonthebackofthegrill,sothatIcouldmovethe
foodaroundtoadjustcookingtemperatureifneeded.(Youcouldalsodothisrecipeintheoven,Isuppose,
butthatsalotlessprimal.Trymaybe375F.)Whilethecoalsarecatching,piercethecoconuteyesand
drainoutthewater.Saveitforsomethingelse.Crackthecoconutinhalf.Iusedahatchet,tappingtheco
conutalongitsequatoruntilitsplitintwo.
Assumingyourcoalsarenowredandglowing,putthecoconutonyourgrillgrate,cutsideup.Youwantthe
coconutmeattoroast,butyoudontwanttheshelltoburn.Soadjustitslocationaccordingly.Thisisaslow
cookratherthanasearedontheoutsiderawontheinsidetechnique.SowhatIdidwaspropthegrilllid
sothatittrappedheatinside,butpermittedenoughairtokeepthecoalsgoing.Theideaistoletthecoconut
starttoheatupwhileyourepreppingtherestoftheingredients.
Speakingofwhich.Firstpoundthechickenbreastswithameatpounderuntiltheyareaboutinchthick.
Yes,youcanskipthisstep,butifyoudoityourchickenwillbetenderevenifyoumessupandovercookit.
Cuttheflattenedbreastsinto1inchchunks.Tosstheminabowlwiththepepper,onion,garlic,juicefrom
onelime,andcupchoppedcilantro.
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CHICKEN IN COCONUT
HALF SHELLS, CONTD
Bynowyourcoconutshouldbehot.Ifnot,waitabit.DothePrimalBlueprintFitness:PremealWorkout
tokilltime.Whenthecoconutmeatishottothetouch,dividethechickenmixtureintotwoportionsand
spoonitintothecoconuthalves.Lowerthegrilllidagainandletthechickenbakeuntildone.Timewillvary
dependingonhowhotyourgrillis.Figureitwilltakeatleastahalfhour,andpossiblyaslongasanhour.If
youcravetheassuranceofanauthority,useathermometerandlookforaninternaltempof...whateverthe
latestgovernmentguidelineisforchicken.
Youhaveacoupleoptionsforserving.Youcandumpoutthechickenmixture,prysomecoconutloose,and
servepiecesofcoconutonthesidedrizzledwithlimejuice.Oryoucouldshavepiecesofcoconutontopof
thechicken.Oryoucouldjustservethedishrightinthecoconutbowlandeatitwithyourfingers.Orbetter
yet,carveyourselfaforkfromadeerantlerandeatitwiththat.Eitherway,thisdishisdelicious.Theflavor
ofthecoconutandthesmokefromthecharcoalpermeatestheentiredish.
You could substitute any protein for the chicken as well. Scallops and shrimp would be nice. So would
chunksofbeeforporktenderloin.
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SubmittedbyTheresaBalintfy
CHICKEN KELAGUEN
INGREDIENTS
!" 1LargeOnion
!" 1014Thaipeppers
!" 1CupTamari
!" Juiceof56Lemons(approximately1Cup)
!" 5lbsofChickenBreast(or1wholechicken)
!" 1BunchofGreenOnions
!" MeatandMilkof1Coconut(or23cupsof
unsweetenedcoconutflakesand1cupcoconutmilk)
ThisismytakeonatraditionalChamorrodish.Eatenatroomtemperatureorchilled,itmakestonsofleftoversthat
tasteevenbetterwhentheingredientshavethechancetositandintensifyinthefridge.Ithasalight,delicious,and
#"<4.5A'C3>"-0'1"%'#3$'<395'@"%-+'3+'+46#@:'&3$E@:'"-'#-53<@'3+'@"%'.695'8@'3//6$E'5A&-3'45445-+:'.5<"$'H%6#5:'
orcoconutmilk.
DIRECTIONS
Finelychoponionand810thaipeppers(orpulseinfoodprocessor).CombineonionandpepperswithTamari
andjuice45lemons.Marinatechickenfor1hour.
Boilchickeninthemarinade.Whenchickeniscooked,setasidetocool,thenshreditintoalargebowl.Con
tinue boiling marinade and cook down by about half. Finely chop 24 peppers and green onions. Prepare
coconutmeat(orcoconutmilkand23cupsofshreddedcoconut).Addcoconut,coconutmilk,remainingpep
pers,remaininglemonjuice,andgreenonionstochicken.Mixwellandadd12cupsofreducedmarinade(to
taste).Mixwellandserve.Traditionallyservedoverriceorwrappedintortillas,weeatourKelaguenplain.Try
yoursinalettucewraporonsomeMDASunflowerSesamecrackers!
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BOURBON-COCONUT
CRUSTED CHICKEN
SubmittedbyJohnLeslie
INGREDIENTS
!" @")(5"'(77"&(&&()A")+36-(5"3,5"68/,,(5
!" B"C3)7/$"$7+D(6"*>36:"+,("+E"-:(>"-+"3"&36-("%6/,C"F""
tspsalt)
!" G%/$("+E"+,("7/>(
!" 23H(,,("&(&&()"-+"-36-(
!" @"-'6&"(I-)3"D/)C/,"+7/D("+/7
!" ="-'6&"C)+%,5"E)(6:"C/,C()
!" @"-'6&"J+%)'+,
!" @"-'6&"9/.+,K6-H7(">%6-3)5
!" L"$:/$8(,"-:/C:6A"68/,"+,
!" @"*@B"+M0"$3,"$+$+,%-"43-()A"5/D/5(5"E+)"6(D()37"%6(6
!" @"$%&">3$3)++,"$+$+,%-"*+)"E/,(7H"6:)(55(5"$+$+,%-0
!" @"-'6&"%,637-(5"'%--()A">(7-(5
!" @"73)C("(CC
!" 2/73,-)+"+)"&3)67(H"6&)/C6"E+)"C3),/6:
DIRECTIONS
Preheatyourovento350F.Roasttheredbellpepperoveragasburnerorunderyourbroiler,turningto
blackenandblistertheskin.Putthepepperinsmallpaperbagtoletitsteamfor5minutes,thensliptheskin
offthepepperandremovethestemandseeds.Inablender,pureethepepperalongwiththejuiceofthelime,
oliveoilandonecloveofgarlic.Addcayennepepper(totaste)andsaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper(to
taste).Blenduntilsmooth.
Inasmallbowl,mixtogethergarlicpaste,ginger,mustard,bourbonand1tbspcoconutwaterandspreadthis
mixtureonbothsidesofyourchickenpieces.Letthemmarinatewhileyouprep.
Makeaneggwashinasmallbowlbybeatingyouregg,meltedbutterandonetbspofcoconutwatertogether.
Putyourmacarooncoconutintoanothersmallbowlandgetreadytogetyourfingersmessy.Takeapiece
ofchickenanddipitintotheeggwashandthenintothebowlofcoconut,makingsuretocoatitthoroughly.
Repeatfortheremainingchickenpieces.
Putthechickenonasheetpanandbakeitat350Fforapproximately40minutesoruntilthechickenreaches
aninternaltemperatureof165F.
Toplate,spreadyourroastedredpeppersauceandarrangechickenontopofsauce.Iservedmychicken
withsometomatoandavocadoslicesandamedleyofwildrice(remember,itsnotriceitsgrassseeds)
mushroomsandredpepperslicescookedinbutterandcoconutwater.Garnishwithcilantro.Enjoy!
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CREAMY TOMATO
BAKED SCALLOP
SubmittedbyLisaSmalheiser
INGREDIENTS(SERVES2)
!" 12ouncesscallops
!" cupcoconutmilk(fullfat)
!" cuptomatosauce
!" 1TBSPoliveoil
!" 1cupchopped/dicedtomatoes
!" 1cupchoppedonions
!" 3clovesgarlic,minced/chopped
!" Driedoregano
DIRECTIONS
Preheatovento475F.
Inabakingdish(smalltomediumsize,justlargeenoughtofitallscallopsinwithoutovercrowding)placescal
lops.Setaside.
K3%&;'"$6"$+'">5-'<5/6%<U=6E='=53&'6$'".6>5'"6.'%$&6.'"43J%50'D%-$'/",$'=53&'&"'<5/6%<U.",0']//'E3-.6#'3$/'
mix.Addtomatosauceandcoconutmilk.Sprinklesomeoreganointheretoo.Stirtocombinewell.Pourmix
tureoverscallopsinbakingdish.Coverwithchoppedtomatoes.
Placeinovenandbakeuntiltomatoesstartbrowningandsauceisbubbling.Shouldtakeapproximately10
minutesforscallopstobakethrough.
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SubmittedbyAudryBarber
INGREDIENTS
!" lbsteak,cutintobitesizedpieces
!" lbshrimp,withtails
!" 12bellpeppers(anycolor)
!" lbmushrooms
!" 1cancoconutmilk
!" 34Tbspalmondbutter
!" 13Tbspthaicurrypaste(brandwithoutspices(MSG)
orsugar
!" tspeach:chilipowder,garlicpowder,cumin,ground
cloves,groundcinnamon,groundcoriander,seasalt,
blackpepper
!" coconutoil
!" handfulofbasil
Curriesareusuallyservedoverrice,soyoucoulddothatlowcarbcauliricething.ButIvenevertriedthat,
soIcantrecommendit.Itsreallygoodjustonitsown.Youcaneatanyleftoversaucewithaspoon.
DIRECTIONS
Mixthespicestogetherinasmallbowl,thentossinthemeat,afewpiecesatatime.Dontcoatthemcom
pletely,justgetsomeoneachpiece...thenputtheminanotherbowlandkindofmixthemallupwithyour
hands.
Nowwouldbeagoodtimetosliceupyourpeppers.OnceIsliceduptheorangepepper,itdidntlooklike
enough,soIthrewinayellowonetoo.Iboughtpreslicedmushrooms,causeImlazy.Ifyourmushroomsare
whole,slicethemupnowtoo.
Nowgetagoodsizedskillethotandputacoupleteaspoonsofcoconutoilinitenoughtocoatthebottom.
Putthemeatinandletitsearononesidethenflipitaroundtobrowntheothersides.Itwillstartsmelling
amazingatthispoint.Trynottoeatitrightoutofthepan.Putitbackinthebowlinstead.
Now,shakeupyourcoconutmilkandthenopenthecan.Youwantitrightnexttothestove,waiting.Puta
littlemorecoconutoilinthepan,anddropinsomecurrypaste.Aboutatablespoonorsominimum,orupto
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3tbspifyoulikethingsreallyspicy.Ivegotabout2tbspincookthecurrypastetillitstartstokillyouwith
howgooditsmells.Thensmotheritwithabout34tbspofcreamyalmondbutter.Cookandstirtillitformsa
fairlyuniformpaste.Thenaddyourcoconutmilkandwhiskit.Addmushroomsandpeppers.stiritalltogether
andletitsimmerforafewminutes.Maybe5orso.Oncethemushroomsandpeppershavegottensoftand
releasedtheirliquid,addthebeefandtheshrimp.Letitsimmerforabout23minutes,tilltheshrimpsare
cooked.Sprinklechoppedbasilandserve.
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SubmittedbyDianeCapps
DIRECTIONS
Seasonyourfishwithsaltandpepperonthefleshside.Itsalsoeasiertoflipthefishifyoucutitintoserving
piecesbeforeyoustartcooking.Icutmychunkoffishinto2pieces.Iwascookingfor2,buttheamountof
saucewouldeasilyaccommodateupto6servingsoffish.
Heataboutatablespoonofcoconutoilovermediumhighheatinadutchovenorheavy,deepskilletwitha
lid.Oncetheoilishot,addfishskinsidedownfirst,andsearonbothsides,about3minutesperside.Workin
batchesifnecessarytopreventcrowding.Fishshouldnotbecookedthroughatthispoint.Setthefishaside,
onaplate,inawarmspot(IusedthewarmingdrawerofmyoventhatIpreheatedandthenturnedoff).
Addtheslicedoniontothepot,addingalittlemorecoconutoilifthepanseemsdry,andcookovermedium
heatuntilitsoftens,about5minutes.Stiroftentoavoidbrowningyoujustwanttoreleasethemoisturefrom
theonion.Addgarlic,ginger,limezest,chili,cardamom,andcinnamonandstiruntilfragrant,about1minute.
Addthelimejuice,andscrapeupanybrownbitsstucktothebottomofthepanwithyourspoon,thenaddthe
mangoandcoconutmilk.Stiritupandadjusttheheatsothatitsimmersquietly.Putthelidonthepotandlet
itsimmerfor3040minutes,stirringonceortwice,untilthemangoiscookedandstartstomeltintothesauce
whenmashedwiththebackofaspoon.
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Oncethesauceisalmostcooked,getyourfishbackoutandaddittothepot,skinsideup,andcontinueto
cook,covered,another20minutesoruntilthefishiscookedthroughandniceandtender.Spoonthosefishies
andsomesauceontoaplateandgetreadytoeat!(Butdontforgetyourveggies!)
Forasupereasysideofbokchoyjusthalvethebabybokchoylengthwise,rinseanddry,andbrownonboth
sidesinhotcoconutoilinaskillet,thenaddthinlyslicedgarlic,saltandpepper,andahealthysqueezeoflime
juice,reducetheheattolowandcovertosteamforaminuteortwountilthegreenleavesareslightlywilted.
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COCONUT CURRY
MEATLOAF
SubmittedbyDawesStrickler
INGREDIENTS,MEATLOAF
!" 1poundsgroundbeef(grassfed,ifpossible)
!" 2eggs
!" cupdesiccatedcoconut
!" 2carrots,grated
!" 1onion,cuttoasmalldice
!" 1mediumapple,cuttoasmalldice
!" 1tablespoonlemonzest
!" 1tablespoonlemonjuice
!" 2tablespoonscurry(moreorless,dependingonyour
tasteforspicyfood)
!" 1teaspoonginger
!" 1teaspoonsalt
!" 1teaspooncoconutoil
Applesandlemonareoptional.Iusethemwhenapplesareinseasonsincewehaveanappletreeandwe
arealwayslookingtouseuptheapples.Theydoaddanicesurprisingsweettartness,though.Thisrecipe
alsoworkswellwithgroundturkey.Thisisagreattoddlerfood my18montholdsonlovesit!
DIRECTIONS
Preheatovento350degrees.Greasea9x5loafpanwithcoconutoil.Useanyexcesstomoisturizeyour
elbows.Combinealltheloafingredientsinalargepanandgotoit!Mushandmashtogetherwithyourhands
untilthemeat,coconut,egg,vegetablematter,andspicesarewellblended.Thisisalsoagoodfingerworkout
forrockclimbers.
Whisksauceingredientstogetherinamediumbowl.Pourhalfthesauceintothebottomoftheloafpan.Form
meatmixtureintoaloafandplaceinpan,ontopofsauce.Pourtheremainingsauceontopoftheloaf.Bake,
coveredinanaluminumfoiltentfor1hour.Removetentandbakeforanadditional30minutes.
Servewithyourchoiceofsideveggies.(Kaleshowninpicture.)
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CAULIFLOWER
COCONUT PITTU
SubmittedbyLukeCrowe
INGREDIENTS
!" 1cauliflowerhead
!" 1brownonion(oranyonionreallyweusedbrown)
!" 2cupsofdesiccatedcoconut
!" 1sprigofIndiancurryleaf
!" 14chilipeppers
D=5'/6+='6+'6$')3#&'3')%+6"$'")'#3%.6C",5-'-6#5'3$/'3'K-6'h3$93$'/6+='&=3&'%&6.675+'#"#"$%&'3$/'3'+6<6.3-'?$/63$'/6+='
&=3&'6$#"-4"-3&5+'#"#"$%&'3+',5..'3+'+"<5'+46#5'&"'.6>5$'&=5'C3>"-'3'.6&&.50D=5'K-6'h3$93$'6$C%5$#5')"-'&=6+'-5#645'6+'
,=3&'6+'9$",$'3+'!"#"$%&'I6&&%0'D=6+'6+'3'/6+='&-3/6&6"$3..@'<3/5',6&=')-5+='"-'/5+6##3&5/'#"#"$%&',6&='4.36$'C"%-:'
-6#5'C"%-'3$/'+3.&0'?&'6+'&=5$'#""95/'8@'+&53<'6$'3'&%8%.3-T."E'+=345'3$/'+5->5/',6&='#%--65+:'+&5,+'"-'#3++5-".5+0
DIRECTIONS
CutCauliflowerintofloretsandwash.Preparetheotheringredientsbychoppingtheonion,chilli(youcansub
stitutethisforredbellpepperchilliesareHOTsouseasmuchoraslittleasyoucanhandle)andcurry
leaves(curryleavesarenothot,justamildflavor.Ifyoudon'thaveaccesstoIndiancurryleaves,threebay
leavesareasubstitutetoprovideflavorofcourseyoucanusebothifyoulike,Idid).Ifusingbayleavesdo
notchop,keepwhole.
Whizcauliflowerinfoodprocessortodesiredtexture.Addallingredientstogetherinaglassorceramicbowl.
AdddesiccatedcoconutandseasontotastewithsaltandpepperandMIXWELL.
Microwaveinthebowl,coveredfor5minutes.Removeandstirwell.Microwaveforanother58minutesun
covered(Ifmicrowavingforanother8minutesyoumaywishtostiragainafter5minutestoreleasesomeof
themoistureandensureyourresultisasfluffyaspossible).ServewithANYdishthatgoeswellwithrice.
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COCONUT FRIED
TILAPIA
SubmittedbyKristineRasmussen
INGREDIENTS
!" 1Tilapiafillet
!" 1tbscoconutflour
!" 1eggwhite
!" Sprinkleofseasalt
!" Sprinkleofgroundpepper
!" tbspcoconutoil
DIRECTIONS
Separateeggwhiteintoadish,andspreadcoconutflouronaseparateplate.Rollthetilapiaaroundintheegg
whiteuntilcovered,andthendropitintothecoconutflour,turningituntilcoated.Sprinklewithsaltandpepper.
Addcoconutoiltofryingpanandheattomediumhigh.Addtilapiaandcookforapproximately2minuteson
eachside,oruntilcookedthrough.Enjoy!
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BROCCOLI BAKE
SubmittedbyJacquelineJoy
INGREDIENTS
!" 12ozBroccoliflorets
!" 4Eggs
!" CupGratedRomanocheese
!" tspSalt
!" tspNutmeg
!" tspMrs.Dashextraspicy
!" 1Tbl.Coconutoil
!" 2CupCoconutMilk,unsweetened
DIRECTIONS
Preheatovento350F.Getoutasquarebakingpan,andliberallygreasewithcoconutoil.Microwaveor
steamthebroccolitilljusttender.Pourcoconutmilk,eggs,Romanocheese,salt,nutmeg,andMrs.Dashinto
blenderforabout20secondsuntilwellblended.Pourtheeggmixtureintothegreasedpan,andthenputthe
broccoliintotheblender.Thenpourtheeggmixturebackintotheblender,overtheunprocessedbroccoli.
Fliptheswitchagain,foranother15seconds,oruntilthebroccoliischoppedjustthewayyoulikeit.Now,
feelingtriumphant,pouritallbackintothebakingpan,andgentlyplaceintotheheatedoven.Bakeuntila
knife/toothpickcomesoutclean,andcoolslightlybeforeserving.Refrigerateanyleftoversforbreakfastin
themorning.
Now,youmaywanttoaddothergoodies(salmon/bacon/tuna)tothis,oradapttheseasoningtoyourtaste.
BecauseofthehighsodiumintheRomanocheese,Ideliberatelyundersaltedthis,asaddingsaltiseasyfor
thosewhoneedit.Asis,itdoesnttastestronglyofbroccoli,ismild,andkidsshouldntholdtheirnosesand
makeunpleasantgaggingsounds,orsoIhope!
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SubmittedbyTaylorRobichaud
COCONUT RASPBERRY
CREAM PIE
INGREDIENTS,Filling
!" 2cupsheavywhippingcream
!" 1cupunsweetened,shreddedcoconut
!" cupcoconutmilk
!" cuphoney,dependingonyourtaste
!" 112ozbagoffrozenraspberries,thawed
DIRECTIONS
Preheatovento350F.Whipyourcreamintoverystiffpeaks.Youdontwantthisrunny,becauseyourcoco
nutmilkwillgiveitthecreamytextureyouwant.Onceyouvewhippedthecream,foldinyourcoconutflakes,
coconutmilk,andhoney.(Itisveryimportanttomixtheseinafter,otherwisetheoilfromthecoconutmilkwill
separateandyoullendupwithacottagecheesejellolookingblob).Setthisinthefridgewhileyoustarton
thecrust.
Whipyourcreamintoverystiffpeaks.Youdontwantthisrunny,becauseyourcoconutmilkwillgiveitthe
creamy texture you want. Once youve whipped the cream, fold in your coconut flakes, coconut milk, and
honey.(Itisveryimportanttomixtheseinafter,otherwisetheoilfromthecoconutmilkwillseparateandyoull
endupwithacottagecheesejellolookingblob)Setthisinthefridgewhileyoustartonthecrust.
Creambutterandhoneytogether,addtheeggsandvanilla,andthenaddtothedryingredients.
Now,gograbapieplate.Iusedastonewareplate,becauseIthoughtitwouldmakethismoreprimal.Butter
theplatedowntogeteverythingniceandslippery.Scoopyourcrustfillingintothecenterofthebowl.(you
mayhavealittleextradependingonhowbigyourplateis)Nowcomesthefunpart.Getaboutacupofco
conutoil(ormeltedbutter)andgreaseupyourhands.Thefillingisreallysticky,andyouregoingtogetreally
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COCONUT RASPBERRY
CREAM PIE, CONTD
INGREDIENTS,Crust
DRY
cupcoconutflour
cupalmondflour
1tbspcarobpowder
1square85%chocolate,choppedupfinely
WET
cuproomtemperaturebutter
cuphoney
1tspvanillaextract
2eggs
frustratedifyouskipthisstep.Smooththebatterallaround,formingitintoanicepiecrust.Rinseyourhands
andrecoatwithoilifthingsstartstickingagain.
Bakefor1215minutes.Takeitoutandletitcoolcompletely.Onceitscool,scoophalfofyourwhippedcream
mixtureintothepiecrustandsmoothitoutevenly.
Next,takeyourthawedberries(leaveoutabouthalfacupfordecorating)andmashthem,mixthem,beat
themwithaclubwhateveryouwanttogetthempureed.Pourthepureeontopofthewhippedcreamlayer,
andspreaditoutevenly.Coverthatlayerwiththerestofthewhippedcream.Ichoppedupanothersquareof
chocolate,andputraspberriesaroundtheedgeforfunsies.Youcaneatitnow,orstickitinthefridgeforan
hourtoletthecoconutmilkstiffenupalittlebit.
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SubmittedbyMelisaAguilarRehm
COCONUT CUPCAKES
INGREDIENTS
!" 3eggs
!" cupVirginCoconutOil
!" cupGradeAMapleSyrup
!" cupcoconutflour
!" teaspoonCelticSeaSalt
!" teaspoonbakingsoda
!" cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconut
Theonlyproblemwiththesecupcakesissavingthemforthebreadpudding(seenextrecipe)becausethey
aresogood!ThecoconutflourusedinthisrecipedidntlendanoverwhelmingflavorasIexpected.Thetaste
issoneutralthatusedintheiroriginalintent,couldbefrostedwitheitherasweetorsavoryicingdepending
onespalateandtheoccasion.Therearevariationstotherecipethatcanbeused.Almondflourcanbeused
toreplacethecoconutflour.Ifoundthatincomparisontoalmondflour,coconutflourislessfillingandgave
thebakedproductalightertexture.
DIRECTIONS
Inasmallbowlblendeggs,coconutoilandmaplesyrupwithahandmixeroverawarmwaterbathtohelp
breakdownthecoconutoil.Stirincoconutflour,salt,bakingsodaandshreddedcoconut.Allowbatterto
sitandthickenjustabit.Lineacupcaketinwithunbleachedbakingcups.Spooncupcupcakebatterinto
eachcupcakeliner.Bakeat350Ffor2025minutes.Removecupcakesfromovenandallowtocoolfor20
minutes.Storecupcakesinasealedcontainertoachievethe"dayold"effectasseenintraditionalbread
puddingrecipes.
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COCONUTTY BREAD
PUDDING
SubmittedbyMelisaAguilarRehm
INGREDIENTS
!" 3eggs
!" 1c.organichalfandhalf
!" c.unsweetenedorganiccoconutmilk
!" c.choppedtoastedwalnuts
!" c.organicraisins
!" mediumGalaapple(chopped)
!" 1tsp.cinnamon
!" tsp.nutmeg
TraditionalbreadpuddingisaFallfavoriteamongmany.IntheSouth,itisgenerallyservedwithaBourbon
infusedglazeandtoppedwithvanillaicecream.Ichosetoskiptheglazeandicecreamtokeeptherecipe
asPrimalfriendlyaspossible.However,nohunterorgathererwillnoticethedifferenceasitisplentysweet
andsatisfying.Therearealsomanyvariationsthatcanbeusedinabreadpuddingrecipe.Ihaveseensome
usebananas,driedcherries,andevendarkchocolatechips.Otherskeepitplainandsimple,stickingtothe
basicsofbread,eggs,milks,vanilla,andcinnamon.Ichosetoaddwalnuts,raisins,andapplesbecausethat
ishowIprefermybreadpuddingsweetandnutty.
DIRECTIONS
Preheatovento350F.Preparean8"x8"clearbakingdishwithOrganicPamSpray.CutCoconutCupcakes
(seeaboverecipe)intofourthsandlineinbottomofbakingdish.Combinewetingredients(liquidandeggs).
Stirinvanillaandbakingspices.Sprinkleraisins,apples,andtoastedwalnuts(totoastwalnutspreheatoven
to 350F, spread walnuts over an ungreased cookie sheet, toast for 78 minutes) over Coconut Cupcake
pieces.Pourliquidmixtureoverthecupcakemix.Bakefor3540minutes.Allowbreadpuddingtocooland
setbeforeserving.
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SubmittedbyKimandChrisSchult
Topping
!" 1cuptoastedchoppedpecans
!" cuptoastedshreddedcoconut
!" 1tspcinnamon
!" 1tbspcoconutoil
DIRECTIONS
Cutsquashinhalfandbakeat350Fforalittleoveronehour.Justcookittillyoupokeaforkinitanditssoft.
Scoopouttheseedsandputintoablender(bestifyouhaveaVitaMix).ThefactthatIusedaregularblender
becamequiteobviouswhenIreallycouldhaveusedthattamper,insteadIopenedthelidabunchoftimes
andpushedthesquashpulpinuntilitwasfairlymixed.Iaddedone5.46oz.canofcoconutmilk.Stillitwas
toothickformyblendertohandle.MaybeIshouldhaveusedthebiggercanofcoconutmilk!IdecidedIcould
doiteasierbyhandsointoabowltheglopwent.Iaddedtheeggyolks,vanillaextract,cinnamon,andsalt.
Themixturewaspouredintosomecustardcups,justleavingenoughroomforsomeyummy,crunchytopping!
Bakeat200Ffor45minutes.
Onaseparatebakingsheet,layoutshreddedcoconutandchoppedpecantotoastintheovenalongwith
thecustard.Removeafter20minutes.Mixpecansandshreddedcoconuttogetheralongwithateaspoonof
cinnamon.Spreadthetoppingoverthecustardsatthe45minutebakingmarkandleavethemintheovenfor
another15minutes.
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ChocoloateTruffle
!" 50gdarkchocolate(70%cocoa)
!" 50mLcoconutmilk
!" 50mLpurecream
!" tbspcoconutoil
DIRECTIONS
FortheCream:
Blendthestrawberriesandcreamtogetherinablenderuntilsmooth,orslightlychunkyifyouprefer.Muscle
upyourmascarponebymixinginthewheyproteinpowder.Mixtogetherthestrawberrycreamandpumped
upmascarpone.Nowherecomesthenotsosecretingredient,desiccatedcoconut.Trytoresisteatingitallas
youthoroughlymixitthrough.Setthemixtureinthefridgeandletitharden.
FortheChocolateTruffle:
Addallingredientsexceptthechocolateintoasaucepanonlowmediumheatandbringtoaboil.Removethe
saucepanfromtheheatandaddthechocolate,stirringuntilcompletelymelted.Letthetrufflesaucecoolfora
coupleofminutesinashallowbowl.
Transferthestrawberrycreammixtureintoasuitabledish.Ididnthavetherightsizeddish,somineissmallin
diameter,butquitethick.Nowpourthetrufflesauceoverthestrawberrycreammixture,topwiththecrushed
cashewsandleaveitinthefridgetoset.
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DateMixture
!" 6Medjooldates,pitted
!" tspallnaturalvanillaextract
!" 1tablespooncoconutoil
Theseblondiesareasimpleprimaldessertrecipe.Onlysweetenedwithdatesandsteviaextract,theyare
aperfectoptionforadessertthatyoudon'thavetofeeltooguiltyabout.Eventhoughthisrecipecallsfora
lotofcoconutproducts,theflavorofcoconutinthefinishedproductwasactuallyverymild.Likeanydessert,
thisisstillsomethingtohaveinmoderation.Itisagreatoptionforsatisfyingyoursweettooth,butshouldnot
beadailyindulgence.
DIRECTIONS
FortheDateMixture:
Cutdatesinhalfandremovethepit.Placeinamicrowavesafebowl,andadd3tablespoonswater.Microwave
for30secondsandmashwithafork.Addvanillaextract,coconutoil,andcontinuetomashwithafork.Add1
moretablespoonofwaterandmicrowaveforanother30secondsandstir.
FortheBlondiesMix:
Preheatovento325F.Inamediumsizedmixingbowl,blendeggs,vanillaextract,salt,andbakingsodato
getherwithahandmixer.Addinonecupcoconutbutterandmixbatterwithaspatulauntilcreamy.Addindate
mixture.Addinthreedropsofliquidstevia.Whilestirringthebatter,addinthechoppedwalnutsandcontinue
tomixuntilevenlydistributed.Lightlygreasea9x9pyrexbakingdishwithcoconutoil.Pourbatterintobaking
dishandbakeat325Ffor2025minutes,testcenterwithatoothpick.
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With a hand mixer, blend the palm shortening until light and fluffy.Add in the vanilla extract, liquid stevia,
coconutmilk,andcontinuetoblend.Onceallisevenlydistributed,lightlymixintheshreddedcoconutwitha
spatula.Usethisfrostingimmediately,orrefrigerateforuptoaweek.Beforespreading
thefrosting,allowittosoftenatroomtemperature.
Allowtheblondiestocoolbeforefrosting.Oncefrosted,cutintosquares.Enjoy!
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MINI COCONUT
PUMPKIN PIE
SubmittedbyMeganWalburger
INGREDIENTS
!" 1egg
!" 3Tablespoonspumpkinpuree
!" 1Tablespoonhoney
!" 3Tablespoonscoconutmilk
!" 1Tablespoonshreddedcoconut
!" teaspooncinnamon
!" teaspooncloves
!" Pinchofnutmeg
!" Dashofsalt
!" Coconutoilforthepans
F5'/5#6/5/'&"'<395'<6$6'465+:'85#3%+5'-53..@:',="'/"5+$N&'.">5'&=56-'",$'&55$@'.6&&.5'465i'1"%N..'/5*$6&5.@',3$&'&"'
makethese,foraholidayorjustfortheheckofit!Therecipemakestwosmallpies,aboutfourinchesdiameter.
(Youcandouble,triple,orquadruple...feelfree).
DIRECTIONS
Cutyourpumpkininhalfandscrapeouttheseedsandguts.Roastat350Fforaboutanhour.Scoopthe
cookedpumpkinoutoftheskinandpureewithastickblender.(Oruseafoodprocesser,whateveryouhave
willwork).Beattogethertheegg,pumpkinpuree,honey,coconutmilkuntilsmooth.Addthecinnamon,cloves,
nutmeg,andsalt..andwhateverotherspicesyoulike.(Maybeallspice,ginger,orcardamom).
Spreadtheinsideofthepiepanswithcoconutoilandpourthepumpkinmixturein.Bakeinapreheatedoven
at325Ffor3040minutes,dependingonthesizeofyourpans.Topyourbakedpieswithshreddedcoconut,
itmakesthempretty.Nowifyoucanpossiblywait,Ithinktheyrebettercold,butfeelfreetodigrightin!(I
couldntwait,Iateminerightaway.Mydaughterhadhersafterithadbeeninthefridgeforthedayanditwas
YUMMY!)Enjoy!
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Thiscreamy,mouthwateringfudgeischockfullofPrimalfavoritescoconutmilkforhealthyfat,almond
butterforprotein,anddarkchocolateforintensepleasureandsweettoothsatisfaction(nottomentionpotent
antioxidants!).Ifyoucantoleratedairy,youcanuptheproteinbyaddingsomegrassfedchocolatewhey
proteinpowder.Youcanalsomixitupbyaddingingredientssuchasdriedfruit,nuts,orshreddedcoconutto
changethetextureandflavor.Greatasadessert,snack,orevenforapostworkoutproteinboost!
DIRECTIONS
Startbyheatingthecoconutmilkandbrokenchocolatepiecesinasaucepanovermediumlowheatuntilthe
chocolatemeltscompletely,stirringconstantlyintocreamygoodness.Enjoythedecadentaromasemitting
fromyourstovetop!Addthevanillaextract,almondbutter,andsweetenerofyourchoiceandcontinuestirring
untilvelvetyandsmooth.Atthispoint,youcanthrowinanynumberofadditionalingredientsincludingnuts,
driedfruit,proteinpowder,coconutflakes,orwhateverstrikesyourfancy,stirringuntilfullyincorporatedinto
thesimmeringsweetness.Next,transferthefudgeintoabakingdishandcoolinyourfridgefor23hoursuntil
ithardenstoafudgelikeconsistencynocheatingandtryingtoeatittoosoon,oritwillbemushy!After
cooling,cutyourPrimalfudgeintosmallsquaresandenjoy!
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SubmittedbyErinGaines
COMPLETELY COCONUT
CONICAL CANNOLI
INGREDIENTS
!" cupyoungcoconutmeat
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N""O"E(4"-3'7(6&++,6"+E"E3-"*'((E"+)"&+)8"5)/&&/,C6"+)"
!"
cupcoconutwater
!"
cupcoconutcream
oliveoil)
!"
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1tablespoonormore100%coconutsapsyrup
!"
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cupcoconutflakes
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*Forbothofthesestepsyoumayaddotherflavorings,spices(perhapscinnamon?)orcoconutsapsyrupto
yourtaste.Ididonewithblueberriesandvanilla.
DIRECTIONS
Openayoungcoconutandscrapeoutthemeatandreservethewater.Cleanthecoconutmeat.*Blendcoco
nutmeatwithcoconutwateruntilsmooth.Makesmallroundsofcoconutcustardonateflexdehydratorsheet
andspreadoutuntilthin(about1/8thickorso)withaspatulaorspoon.Dehydrateuntildrybutnotcrunchy
about612hoursat105110F.*Makecoconutcreamorbuyit!Tomakecoconutcreamfindanoldercoco
nutwithhardmeat.(Thebestcoconutcreamcomesfromcoconutsthathavehardmeatwithjustabitoflight
brownbarkonthebackofthemeatwhenitisscoopedout.)Runyourcoconutmeatthroughachampion
juicerwiththesmallestscreen.Thismakesamazingwhippedcreamlikecoconutcream!!Italsocoincidentally
makescoconutshredstouseinotherrecipes!Roastthecoconutflakes.Putyourflakesintoaheavybottomed
panandstirconstantlyovermediumheatuntilbrowned.Rollthecoconutleatherupintoaconeshapeand
fillwithcoconutcream.(Youcanuseadabofwaterasgluetomaketheleathersticktoitself!)Drizzlecoconut
sapsyrupandroastedcoconutflakesoverthetop.Enjoy!
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COCONUT PUMPKIN
PUDDING
SubmittedbyAllisonLawhon
INGREDIENTS
!" 1cupcoconutmilk
!" @"V"@W"+M"$3,"&%)("&%>&8/,
!" 1tspcinnamon
!" tspnutmeg
!" tspcardamom
!" tspseasalt
!" 2eggs(freerangeandfarmfresh!)
!" 1"$%&":+,(H
!" unsweetenedcoconutflakes
!" bakingpumpkinforserving
DIRECTIONS
Preheattheovento350.Combinecoconutmilk,pumpkin,spices,saltandhoneyinbowlandhandmix.
Addeggsandhandmixvigorously.Pourmixtureontoabakingsheetandplaceintheoven.Bakefor1520
minutes,untiledgesarebrownandthecenterissomewhatjiggly.
Whilethepuddingisbaking,cutoffthetopofthebakingpumpkinandscoopoutthegunkandseedswith
alargespoon.Scrapewell.Whenthepuddingisdone,letcoolandscoopitintothepumpkinforserving.
Sprinklewithcoconutflakes.Makes24servings.
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SubmittedbyJulieMiller
DIRECTIONS
Preheatovento350degrees.Lineabakingsheetwithparchment.Ifindcoconutflourproductssticktomy
panssoIprefertheparchmentbutyoucanskipitandoilyourpaninstead.Ascrapewithaspatulaisabit
moreprimalanyway.
Whisktogetherthedryingredientsinasmallbowl.Whisktogetherthewetingredientsinalargerbowl(oruse
ahandmixerifyouprefer).Youmaystillseeflecksofbutter,thisisokay.Flecksbutnotchunks.Whisk(oruse
mixer)dryingredientsintowetuntildoughissmoothandnolumpsremain.Letdoughstandaminuteortwoto
thicken.Doughshouldbesoftbutstillholditsshapewhenscooped.Ifitstoothin,addcoconutflournomore
thanateaspoonatatime.Ifitstoothick,addabitmorebutterorcoconutoilorpumpkin.
Dropcookiedoughbyspoonfulsontoparchmentlinedbakingsheet.Theywontspreadmuchwhilebaking
sospacingisnttooimportantifyouhaveasmallpan.Imadethisbatchabout2eachandmade14cookies.
Ivemadethemsmallerandturnedout20cookiesperbatch.Bakeat350for16to20minutes(thissizeinmy
oventook20).Cookieswillbesetandtheedgeswillbeslightlybrowned.Removefromoven,coolonthepan
aminuteortwothentransfertoacoolingrack.Ifyouuseparchment,youcanslidetheparchmentandcookies
ontotheracktocool.Thesecookiesarebeststoredlooselycoveredandeatenwithinacoupleofdays.You
canextendtheirshelflifeabitbystoringtheminthefridge.
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COCONUT PIZZELLES
COOKIES
SubmittedbyChristineHolman
INGREDIENTS
!" 1cupcoconutflour
!" cupwalnutmeal
!" 3eggs,roomtemperature
!" cupcoconutoil,melted
!" cupbutter,meltedandcooled
!" cuppuremaplesyrup
!" 2tspbakingpowder
!" 1tspvanilla
!" 1tspanise
DIRECTIONS
Whiskeggsandmaplesyrupinlargebowl.Stirinbutter,coconutoil,vanillaandanise.Siftflour,walnutmeal
andbakingpowder,insmallbowl.Addtoeggmixture.Doughwillbesofttotouch.Here'sthebestpart,ifyou
don'thaveapizzellemaker,noworries.Onacookiesheet,rounddoughinto1inchballsandslightlypress
downwithfingers.Bakeat325Ffor10minutesoruntillightlygolden.Ifyouhaveapizzellemaker,dropby
spoonfulonmaker.Cookfor1minute.Delicious...waitingtobegobbledup!
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SubmittedbyLauraPappas
DIRECTIONS
Turntheicecreammakeron,andimmediatelyaddthecanofcoconutmilkalreadychilledifpossible.Then
addinthecofunsweetenedcoconut,itaddssomeadditionaltexturetotheicecreamandkeepsthecoco
nutflavorprominent.Tofreezebananas,cutthemintosmallpiecesfirstandthreadthemonawoodskewer,
puttheminabaggieorcontainerandsticktheminthefreezer.Takethebananaoffoftheskewersandmash
itupalittlebit,toaconsistencythatyouwantintheicecream.Iliketomashthemabitsotheflavorisincor
poratedthroughouttheicecreaminsteadofeatingbigchunksofbananamixedin.Ifyourbananaisfresh,
youshouldmashitalittlemoresincethebananaisntalreadycold.
Stirtheicecreamliquidtoincorporatethebananaifnecessary,andthenletthemachinedotheworkforabout
15minutes.Youcanservethisdesserttoagroupofprimaleatersortoagroupyouaretryingtoconvert,ithas
agreatflavorandconsistencyandwillespeciallyappealprimalkidsinthemiddleofsummer.
Atthe15minutemarktakealookattheconsistency,itshouldbethickeningupnowlookingmorelikewhipped
creamthanliketheliquidyoustartedwith.Atthispoint,addthechoppedalmondsifyoureincludingthemand
thenleavetheicecreaminthemakerforanother5minutes(foratotalof20minutes).
Turnofftheicecreammaker,andscoopthefluffycoconuticecreaminto4smallbowls.Dustwithcinnamon
ifyouwantto,andservewithaspoonandeatimmediately.Thefinalproductlooksandtastesdeliciousand
isaspecialprimaltreat.
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SubmittedbyDanaSchwartz
Filling
!" 2Tbs.coconutoil
!" cupunsweetenedcocoapowder
!" 2largeavocadoes
!" 5Tbs.coconutmilk,chilled
!" 5Tbs.agavenectar
!" 1tsp.vanilla
!" tsp.seasalt,fine
DIRECTIONS
Tomakethecrust,mixthedatesandpecansinafoodprocessoruntilevenlyblendedwithnobigchunks.If
youhaveacrappyfoodprocessorlikeIdo,grindthedatesfirst,thenthenutsseparately.Inamediumbowl
workthecoconutintothedate/pecanmixturethoroughlywithyourhands.Pressthemixtureintoa9pie
dishtoformthecrust.Iliketocoatmyfingersincoconutoilbeforepressingthecrustsincethemixtureisso
sticky.Popitintheovenat325Ffor5minutes,justtosetit.Thenletcool.
Nowontothefilling.Meltthecoconutoilandcocoapowderinadoublebroiler(Imakeadoublebroilerby
placingaglasscorningwaretypebowloverapotofboilingwater).Stiruntilallthecocoapowderiscom
pletelydissolvedintothecoconutoilandthemixturelookslikemeltedchocolateandremovefromheat.
Inafoodprocessor,blendtwolargeavocadosuntilcompletelysmoothwithnolumps.Inaseparatebowlmix
avocadoswithchocolate/oilmixture,coconutmilk,agavenectar,vanillaandsalt.
Pourthefillingintothepiecrustandrefrigerateforaboutanhour.Servechilled.
Note:Thefillingonitsownmakesagreatchocolatemousse!
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SubmittedbyJaimeL.Birch
(oruse11/2tspvanillaextract)
!" 1cuppumpkinpuree
!" 1tsp.groundcinnamon
!" 3/4tsp.groundginger(totaste)
!" tsp.freshlygroundnutmeg
!" Pinchofseasalt
!" 114oz.canofunsweetenedcoconutmilk
!" cupsmallchunksofdarkchocolate,meltedand
putinplasticbagforflicking
DIRECTIONS
Preheatovento350F.Linean8"x8"bakingpanwithfoil,placechoppedpecansinpanandtoastinoven
forapproximatelyfiveminutes.Keepaneyeonthem,andassoonasyougetawhiffoftoastynutsit'stime
forthemtocomeout.Putnutsintoabowlandsetasidetocool.
Pulverizecoconutusingaminichopperandputintosamebakingpanandtoast.Ittakesonlyafewminutes
totoastcoconut.Peekinafter2minutes,shakethepanabittomixitup,andputbackanotherminuteortwo
untilbrown.Addtobowlofnutsandsetaside.
Putdatesintoafoodprocessorandpulseafewtimestoroughchop.Thenturnonyourfoodprocessorand
letitgoforseveralminutesuntilthedatesgettotallysmushed,scrapingafewtimesalongtheway.Youwant
thedatesaspureedaspossible.
Addvanillapaste/extractandpureeamomentlonger.Thenaddpumpkin,spicesandpinchofsalt,andpulse
afewtimesuntilcombined.Slowlyaddcoconutmilk,pureeuntilsmooth.
Pourintoabowlandchillinrefrigerator,orputintoanicebathtohurryuptheprocess.Whencold,pourinto
youricecreammakerandstartprocessingaccordingtomanufacturer'sinstructions.
Nowcomesthefunpart!Toaddchocolateflecks,meltchocolatedoubleboilerstyle(Iuseasmallbowlover
asaucepanofwarmwater)andpourintoaplasticbag.Afewminutesbeforetheicecreamisdone,snipa
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smallholeinthecorneroftheplasticbagandastheicecreamswirlsaround,slowlyflickthechocolateinto
themixture.Thewarmchocolategoingupagainsttheicecreaminstantlyfreezes,makinglittleflecks...really!
Havefunwithitanddon'tworryaboutgettingalittlechocolateonyourcountertop,it'sjustpartofthecreative
process!
Whenyouarehappywiththeamountofchocolateflecksyouhaveflicked(ok,Icouldn'tresist!),tossinpe
cansandcoconutandletthemswirltogetherforafewminutes.Bythistime,youricecreamshouldbedone.
Spoonintocontainersandfreeze.
Thisicecreamwillfreezetoaveryhardstate,sobesuretotakeitoutandsetinrefrigeratorforabout20min
utesorsobeforeserving.Thisicecreamisyummyanytime,butmakesagreathealthy(andPrimal!)dessert
foryourholidaymeals.
Variation:
PumpkinIceCreamisgreatplain,orwithjustthechocolateflecks.Youcanalsosubstitutewalnuts,andtrya
bitofmapleflavoringinplaceofthevanilla.
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SubmittedbyKateRowe
INGREDIENTS
!" cupnuts(anykind)
!" 23tbspsmeltedcoconutoil
!" 2eggs
!" aboutcupdriedcoconut
(processedmorefinelyinthefoodprocessor)
!" 10dropsstevia
!" 1tspbakingsoda
!" 1tsplemonjuice
Additionallyyoucanaddcupdarkchocolatechips,choppeddriedfruit,nutswhateverticklesyourfancy.
DIRECTIONS
Chopthenutsinafoodprocessorforabout1minuteorbyhandfor5hours.Thenadd5dropsofsteviaand
onetbspofcoconutoil.Processforanotherminuteandaddonemoretbspofcoconutoil.Repeatthispro
cessoncemoreuntilthenutsgettoapastelikenutbutterstage.Oryoucanbelazy,skipthisstepandbuy
someorganicnutbutterjustusehalfacup.
Mixthenutbutterwiththe2eggsandtheremainingstevia.Thenaddinthecoconutflour,andbakingsoda.
Mixalltheingredientstogether.Hereiswhereyoucanaddyouradditionalse.g.driedfruitordarkchocolate
chips.Finallyaddinthelemonjuice.Placedollopsofthemixtureonwax/parchmentpaperandbakefor10
12minutesat320F.Squigglesomemelteddarkchocolateoverthetoptojazzthemupalittletheyneed
tolookpurty.
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COCONUT TRAIL
MIX COOKIES
SubmittedbyDeannaEberlin
INGREDIENTS
!" sunflowerseeds
!" rawpumpkinseeds
!" choppedwalnuts
!" raisins
!" sliveredalmonds
!" darkchocolatechips
!" ccoconutflour
!" 1cunsweetenedshreddedcoconut
!" 1stickofsoftenedbutter(orifyouwanttogetreally
coconutty,cupofcoconutoil)
!" cupofhoney
!" tspseasalt
!" 4eggs(pasturedisbestyouknow)
!" teaspoonalmondextract
DIRECTIONS
Preheatovento350F.Mixequalpartsofseeds,nuts,raisins,anddarkchocolatechipsinabowltoequal
cup.Setitaside.
Inalargebowlblendsiftedcoconutflourandshreddedcoconut.Blendthemcompletelyandmixinyourtrail
mix.Useaforktokeepitfluffy.
Inaseparatebowl,combinebutter(orcoconutoil),honey,seasalt,eggs,andalmondextractinabigmixing
bowlandblenduntilnicen'smooth.Itshouldonlytakeaminute.
Ok,nowhere'swherethemagicbegins.Combinethewetingredientsandthedryingredients.Grababig
woodenspoonandmix,foldingtheflourmixtureintothebatteroverandover.It'llgetreallystickyandclumpy.
Makesureyougetitallmixed.Nowleaveitalone.5minutes.Don'ttouch!Keepyourselfbusywhileyour
doughisresting.Linecookiesheetswithparchmentpaper.
Take2teaspoonsandscrapedoughballsontotheparchmentaboutaninchapart.Theywon'tspreadmuch,
butyou'llneedalittlespace.Grabaforkandgentlymashthecookiesdown.Lietheforkintothedoughinone
direction,andthentheother,soyouhavealittlecheckerpattern.
Popthecookiesheetintotheovenandbakefor1012minutes.Checkthemoccasionallyandtakethemout
whentheyjuststarttobrownonthetips.Becareful,theyscorchquickly!
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SubmittedbyLaurenSeaver
CRUSTLESS COCONUT
CREAM PIE
INGREDIENTS,Crust
!" 1cupfullfatcoconutmilk(wellblended)
!" 5eggs
!" cupmaplesyruporhoney
!" 1tspvanillaextract
!" 1"-6&"6(3"637-"*+&-/+,370
!" cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconut
DIRECTIONS
Placerackinthecenteroftheovenandpreheatto325F.Combinethecoconutmilk,eggs,maplesyrupor
honey,vanillaextractandsaltinablender.Blenduntilfrothy.Addtheshreddedcoconutandpulsequicklyto
combine(youdontwanttopureetheshreddedcoconut.)
Greasean8inchpieplatewithcoconutoil.(Alternatively,use6ramekinsforindividualpieservings).Place
pieplateorramekinsinalargerpanfilledwithhotwater.Watershouldbehalfwayupthesidesofthepie
plateorramekins.
Pourmixtureintothepieplateorramekins.Bakeforapproximately40minutesforapie,30minutesforra
mekins,oruntilaknifeinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean.Theedgeswillbrownjustslightly.Allowpieto
cool,thenrefrigeratetosetfor2to4hours,oruntilfirm.Addwhippedcoconutcreamtoppingbeforeserving.
Storeanyleftoverpiecoveredintherefrigerator.
Alternatesweetenervariation:
Inplaceofthecupsweetener,use1tbsmaplesyruporhoneyandtsppowderedsteviaextract.
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CRUSTLESS COCONUT
CREAM PIE, CON'T
INGREDIENTS,WhippedCoconutCream
Topping
!" Creamfromtopof1chilledcanoffullfatcoconutmilk
!" 12TBSmaplesyrup
!" tspvanillaextract
!" cupunsweetenedshreddedandtoastedcoconut
DIRECTIONS
Openthecanofchilledcoconutmilk,(needstobekeptintherefrigeratorforadaypriortoopening/using!you
willclearlyseetheseparationbetweenthecreamandtheliquid!donotusetheliquid.)transferringonlythe
creamtoaglassormetalbowlusingarubberspatula.(Iprefertouseachilledmetalbowlstraightfromthe
freezer.)
Usingahandmixer,beatthecoconutcreaminthechilledbowluntilthickandfluffy.(Itwillnotthickenas
muchasregularwhippingcream!butitwillgetthickenough.)
Graduallyblendinthemaplesyrupusing1TBSfirst,tastetestingasyouaddtherest.Useupto2TBSto
reachyourdesiredlevelofsweetness.(Alternately,youcansubstitute1tspsteviapowderortotaste.)Blend
inthevanillaextractaswell.
Usingalargespoon,topthepiewiththewhippedcoconutcream(ifyouplantoserveall/mostofthepiein
onesitting)ortopindividualslices(ifyouwillbeeatingthepieovermultipledays.)
Sprinklepiewiththeshredded,toastedcoconut,andserve.
Storeanyextrawhippedcoconutcreaminacoveredcontainer,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Makesadeli
cioustoppingforberries,coconutflourpancakes,oreatenstraightoffthespoon.
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COCONUT COFFEE
HOBNOBS
SubmittedbyDevonSharon
INGREDIENTS
DustingPowder
!" 4tbscoconutfinelyprocessed
!" 1tspcocoapowder
!" 1tspcoconutflour
!" 1handfulorganicchocolatechips
Hobnobs
!" 12largepitteddates
!" 2tbscoffee
!" cupalmondmilk+1tbs
!" 1tbscoconutoil
!" cupswholealmonds
!" 1/4cupslivered
!" 1/4tspgroundseasalt
!" 2tspcoconutflour
!" 11/2tspcocoapowder
!" 1/4cupcoconutfloursetaside
DIRECTIONS
Forthedustingpowder,chopalloftheingredientsinafoodprocessoruntildesiredconsistencyandmix
together.Setthisaside.
Forthehobnobsyouneedtomixwetingredientsanddryingredients,thencombinethetwo.Blendthedates,
coffee,almondmilkandcoconutoilinafoodprocessoruntilitissmoothandbuttery.Separatelyputthe
almonds(youcanuseanotherkindofnut,orseveralkinds),salt,coconutflourandcocopowderinthepro
cessortocreatethenutmeal.Afterthesetwoblendsaremixedtogether,slowlyadduptocupofcoconut
flouruntilthemixturehastheconsistencyofstickypizzadough.Onceitcanberolledintoaballalittlebigger
thananinchinsize,dropitintoyourdustingmixandcoveritcompletely.Placeallofthefinishedtreatsona
sheetandchillinthefridgeuntilyoujustcan'tresistthetemptationtoeatone!
Therecipemakes1215hobnobs,dependingontheirsize.
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