Coconut

Every stir-fry needs a star to keep you coming back. In this speedy shrimp recipe, it’s a crispy coconut and garlic topping you’ll want to eat by the spoonful.

If you’ve only been making coladas with rum, you’re missing out. Swap out the liquor for lighter, more delicate sherry for a new take on the classic cocktail.

Inspired by satay, sans the skewers, this saucy tofu is a dream atop rice.

This classic take on the coconutty Puerto Rican cocktail features warming spices and a generous glug of rum.

This laid-back dessert is creamy, tangy, crunchy, jammy—basically all the good things.

Aromatic and flavorful, this tender butter cake features both coconut and cardamom for a floral, tropical take on classic yellow cake.

Inspired by coconut-based mithai, these irresistible baked cake doughnuts have a plush, lightly spiced crumb and a sweet glaze, all thanks to coconut milk.

Think of this coconut cream pie recipe like a Samoa cookie in pie form, complete with a coconut graham cracker crust and caramel layer.

Salted whipped cream, a sweet coconut soak, and a slick of jam make this tres leches cake extraordinarily good.

Inspired by Indian bhajia, these actually crispy fritters feature a hint of coconut for a subtle sweetness. 

Sweet dates and nutty coconut make this sunny fried rice right at home at your brunch table.

Extra-toasty coconut and a chocolate surprise set these cookies apart from your average macaroon.

Treat your shrimp to a roll in shredded coconut and sesame seeds for a gloriously crispy coating.

These nutty, chocolaty treats are perfect for anyone who’s lactating—and just as delicious for everyone else.

One bowl, no-bake, and make-ahead-friendly? This South Asian dessert is all that—and chewy, tangy, and fruity too.

These coconutty fudgelike treats are are an easy (and gorgeous) addition to any celebration—and they require only four ingredients.

Inspired by masala chai, this not-too-sweet granola is flavored with finely ground black tea for a pleasant astringency that complements the warming spices.

Crispy, toasty, and spicy, this quick coconut-chile crunch topping turns a simple salad into a whole lot of fun.

When sweet potato pie sheds its crust and takes a trip to the tropics, you end up with this delightfully spiced sweet potato pone. 

Ayesha Curry’s holiday-worthy rum cake gets its cheery flavor from two kinds of rum: spiced rum in the cake batter and dark rum in the sticky maple glaze.