Desiccated coconut recipes

This lightly spiced salmon dish can be prepared in advance and roasted at the last minute - ideal as the hot dish in a buffet

Looking for a healthier version of your favourite treat? These cookies from Leiths School of Food and Wine use wholemeal flour, oats and walnuts to create an ultra nourishing sweet bite

This budget supper makes a speedy midweek meal. Rich in omega-3, these coconut flavoured fishcakes can be frozen until you're peckish

One mixture all whizzed in the food processor makes the base and topping for this bake

A simple side dish to cool down spicy mains - use either jasmine or basmati rice. Try it with our chicken teriyaki skewers

The solution for any picnic or open air event – a no-bake bar packed with good stuff

A classic flavour combo is brought bang up to date with these teacup sponges with a jam base and fresh fruit topping

A sweet shop version of the squidgy squares, flavoured with coconut liqueur - one for the grown-ups

An attractive, gluten-free salad of oily fish in a creamy coconut and lime dressing with light herbs and hot chilli

This towering beauty will make the perfect sweet centrepiece for a buffet,
or a lighter option if you’re not into Christmas pudding

A treat for the kids

Try saying no to these little sponges with frosting and clever bird decoration made with chocolate eggs

This quick spiced vegetable dish is inspired by the fresh flavours of south India and can be made with all greens

This clever no-bake tart from Elle Young uses raw cacao and coconut oil, sweetened naturally with dates, oranges and honey

A jar of homemade spicy mayo will brighten up your turkey leftovers - it makes a great sarnie filling too

The combination of lime and ginger gives the classic drizzle cake a modern twist

Update the retro upside-down cake with the sunny flavours of coconut, lime and a splash of coconut rum – it gives the cake a glorious boozy edge

Enjoy a lamington with a hot cup of tea. This traditional Australian bake is filled with cream and jam, coated in a chocolate icing and rolled in coconut

Thread a mixture of prawns, white fish, salmon and pineapple onto wooden skewers and barbecue to perfection

Retro puds are back! These individual cakes with a cherry on top are a lovely way to finish off a special Sunday lunch

Often overlooked, these nuts deserve their turn in the spotlight - bake into a squidgy, soft loaf cake with fruit and coconut

Kick start your day with a fruit and nut muesli treat

Bake this impressive tropical sponge for a special occasion. This scrumptious triple-layer passion fruit cake is also perfect for Valentine's Day

Rub this marinade over chicken thighs or white fish, then marinate overnight to impart the wonderfully fragrant flavours of coconut, chilli and fish sauce