TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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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

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contestheldinSeptember2010insearchofthebestcoconutrecipe.Therecould
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iv
 SubmittedbyLauraPhelps PARSNIP FRIES
INGREDIENTS
!" 3mediumparsnips
!" 3tablespoonsalmondbutter
!" 2tablespoonscoconutoil
!" teaspoonseasalt
!" cupgratedcoconut

DIRECTIONS
Preheatovento400F.PeelandsliceparsnipsintoFrenchFryshape.Inalargebowlmixtogethertheal
mondbutter,coconutoilandseasalt.Tossparsnipslicesinthealmondbuttermixture.Putgratedcoconuton
aplateandrolleachparsnipsliceinthecoconut.Placecoatedparsnipslicesonabakingsheetinasingle
layer.Bake4050minutes,untilparsnipscookedandcoatingisgoldenbrownandcrispy.

APPETIZERS 1
 TRIPLE COCONUT
SubmittedbyAlecandCarolineChevalier CRAB CAKES

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
DIRECTIONS !" Salt&Peppertotaste

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 2
 SOUTHWESTERN FISH CAKES
!"#$%&&'()#*)+,-%.&%/')0-%12/ WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE

INGREDIENTS
!" 1andcupssalmon
!" 1smalltomediumbellpepper
!" smallredonion
!" jalapenopepper
!" 1lemonzestedandjuiced
!" 2largeeggs
!" tspgroundcumin
!" tspchilipowder
!" tspdriedoregano
!" 1chipotlepepperinadobosauce
!" cupunsweetenedcoconutflakes
!" Coconutflourfordredging
!" Coconutoilforsauting
!" 1cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk

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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andpepper.Turnthemachineonandprocessuntilthesauceissmooth.Poursauceinsmallbowlandset
asideuntilreadytoeat.
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Happyeating,primalstyle!

APPETIZERS 3
 COCONUT TUNA
SubmittedbyToddRoberts TARTARE

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 4
 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 5
 SubmittedbySeptemberMihaly GRASS FARMER'S PIE
INGREDIENTS
!" 1poundgroundbeef(grassfed)
!" 1cchoppedonion
!" 1pintgrapetomatoes,halved
!" 3smalldillpickles
!" cmayonnaise
!" 2Tspicymustard
!" 6largeeggs(pastured,organic)
!" ccoconutflour(organic)
!" tbakingpowder

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inthePrimalBlueprintCookbookContestwiththisquote:Theysatisfymymmm,goodnessrequirement.Itstrue.
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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 6
 GROK, WOK, AND ROLL
SubmittedbyRobOBerry COCONUT SHRIMP

INGREDIENTS
!" 1egg
!" cupalmondflour(orcrushedalmonds)
!" "#"$%&"'(()"*+)"$+$+,%-".%/$(0
!" 2cupsflakedcoconut
!" 1lbuncooked,peeled,anddeveinedshrimp
!" 3cupscoconutoilforfrying(oliveoilworksinapinch,
likeiftryingtobeatadeadline)

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 7
 COCONUT SQUASH
SubmittedbyJeffandTriciaBabinski PANCAKES

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 8
 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 9
 COCONUT MUFFINS, CONTD

Whentheingredientsarefullymixedtogetherwithoutlumps,itisnowtimefoldinthechoppedcashewsand
cranberry/raisinmix.

Whenfullyblended,begintopourthebatterintoyourpanormuffintray(fillalittleoverhalfofthewayfull).
Besurethatyouhaveoiledyourpanormuffintraytoavoidsticking.Atthispoint,sprinklethecinnamonon
topoftherawbatter.

Placeintheovenfor1822minutes.Totestiftheyaredone,takeatoothpickandinsertitinthemiddleofthe
muffin.Ifitcomesoutofthemuffinclean,theyaredone!

Letthemcoolforabout5minutes,andenjoythisdelicioustreat!!

BREAKFASTS 10
 SubmittedbyAlexaTang THAI PANCAKES
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
43$#395'+=3450'F36&'%$&6.'&=5'43$#395'.""9+'/-@'3-"%$/'&=5'5/E5+:'38"%&'P'<6$%&5+:'&"'E6>5'6&'3'C640

Theothersidewillonlyneedtocookforabout30seconds.Transferittoaplate,cutitupasyouwish,and
enjoy!Itsgreattoppedwithkimchiandsomeextrabasil.

BREAKFASTS 11
 SubmittedbyJustinD.Powers HOT CHOCOLATE
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!

DRINKS 12
 COCONUT STRAWBERRY
SubmittedbyHannaNikolausson 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.

DRINKS 13
 COCONUT
SubmittedbyJBandJennReynolds SMOOTHIE PLUS

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 THAI ICED TEA
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

DRINKS 15
 COCONUT ALMOND
SubmittedbyAnikaPoli GRANOLA

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.

SNACKS 16
 SUPER ROASTED
SubmittedbyHopeMalott GARLIC SPREAD

INGREDIENTS
O' cupextravirgincoconutoil
!" 45headsgarlic
!" 1tspRedmondsseasalt
!" 1tspdryoregeno
!" MediumLeCruesetdutchoven

DIRECTIONS
Whacktheclovesof45headsofgarlicwiththepot.Peelclovesandsetaside.Heatcupextravirgincoco
nutoilinpot,mediumheat.Addpeeledsmashedgarlictoheatedoil.Lowerheattolowandsimmeruncovered
for2030minutes.

Garlicshouldslowlybegintoturngoldenbrown.Ifbrowningtooearly,lowertheheatandcontinuesimmering
foranother10minutes.

Removepotfromheatandmashwith1tspRedmondsSeaSaltandatspdryoregano.Pourroastedgarlic
pasteintoacleancanningjarandrefrigeratefor1hour.Addremainingcupextravirginoliveoilandmixwell.

SNACKS 17
 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.

SNACKS 18
 CREAMY COCONUT SOUP
SubmittedbyMeganWalburger WITH CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS
!" 2lbschicken(orbeef,pork,fish,shrimp,andsoon)
!" 2cupscoconutmilk
!" Dashofsalt
!" 1cupscubedbutternutsquash(orsweetpotato,
cauliflower,turnips,parsnips,andsoon)
!" 1onion
!" 12stalkscelery
!" 2cupschickenbroth
!" 1tsalt(adjustthisifyouusedstoreboughtchicken
stock)
!" 1tgroundpepper
!" 1teaspooncurrypowder
!" teaspoonmincedgarlic
!" Pinchofnutmeg
!" Coconutoilforthepan

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.

SOUPS 19
 CREAMY COCONUT SOUP
WITH CHICKEN, CONTD

Y6#5'&=5'"$6"$'3$/'#5.5-@0'K3%&;'&=5<'6$'#"#"$%&'"6.'%$&6.'&-3$+.%#5$&'3$/'H%+&'+&3-&6$E'&"'&%-$'E"./5$0'(53$
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!

SOUPS 20
 COCONUT PUMPKIN SOUP
SubmittedbyLeahGoldstein WITH SEA SCALLOPS

INGREDIENTS
!" 1canoforganicpumpkinpuree
!" cupcoconutmilk
!" lbwildcaughtseascallops
!" 3garliccloves,chopped
!" 1Tablespoon(ormore)freshchoppedginger
!" Handfulofslivered,blanchedalmonds
!" Salt
!" Pepper
!" Coconutoiloranyprimaloilofchoice
!" Freshbasil,chiffonade(forgarnish)

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.

SOUPS 21
 COCONUT PUMPKIN SOUP
WITH SEA SCALLOPS, CONTD

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!

SOUPS 22
 WILD SALMON WITH TARRAGON
SubmittedbyErinBrennan AND COCONUT MILK

INGREDIENTS
!" 2lbsofwildsalmon
!" 4TBSPbutter
!" 1largelemon
!" 1largeonion
!" Freshredpeppers
!" 3cupsofchickenstock
!" Seasalt&peppertotaste
!" 1canofcoconutmilk
!" 1teaspoondriedtarragon
!" 1teaspoondriedthyme

Thismealservesmyfamilyof5(soontobe6)andwealwayshaveleftovers(andwe'rebigeaters!)Itwouldbe
tastywithbrownricepasta(butwouldn'tbeveryprimal...)andIbetitwouldbeamazingservedoverroasted
spaghettisquash!Thisisalsooneofthosemealswhereyoucanuseavarietyofdifferentvegetablesgreens
workespeciallywell.

DIRECTIONS
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<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.

SOUPS 23
 COCONUT SHRIMP
SubmittedbyHeatherBoyd BISQUE

INGREDIENTS
!" 3Tbspbutter
!" choppedonion
!" 1Tbspgarlicpowder
!" 1cupchickenbroth
!" 2Tbsptomatopaste
!" 2cupsunsweetenedcoconutmilk
!" 1canbutternutsquash
!" bagshrimp(approx.30)
!" tspcinnamon
!" 1Tbspshreddedcoconut
!" SaltandPeppertotaste

DIRECTIONS
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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.

SOUPS 24
 SHRIMP AND FISH COCONUT
SubmittedbyTaraAnacker CURRY STEW

INGREDIENTS
!" 1Tcoconutoil
O' tspbrownmustardseeds
!" tspcorianderseeds
!" 1mediumchoppedsweetwhiteonion
!" 1Cbroccoliflorets
!" 1Csnowpeas
O' Cchoppedcarrots
!" 1smallcanslicedwaterchestnuts
!" 14ozcoconutmilk
!" 34clovesmincedgarlic
!" 1tspcurrypowder
O' tspsalt
!" 8oz(about1516)shelledandcleanedjumboshrimp
!" 8ozCod(oranyfirmfish)filletchoppedintochuncks
!" 1Tfishsauce
!" tsp(ormore)chili/hotsauseifdesired
DIRECTIONS !" limewedges

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.

SOUPS 25
 SubmittedbyGillianFritzsche TRIPLE C SOUP
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.

SOUPS 26
 COCONUT TURKEY
SubmittedbyGillianFritzsche STEW

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!

SOUPS 27
 COCONUT SHRIMP SOUP
SubmittedbyAubreyFleszar WITH BOK CHOY

INGREDIENTS
!" Oliveoil
!" Dashredpepperflakes
!" 4clovesgarlic,chopped
!" 2inchesgingerroot,peeledandchopped
!" 1leek,slicedintohalfmoons
!" 34smallbunchesofbokchoy,choppedintothinpieces
!" 214ozcansofcoconutmilk
!" 2cupswater
!" 1poundshrimp,rawandpeeled
!" Bunchcilantro,chopped
!" 1lime,zestedandjuiced
!" cupcashews
!" Saltandpepper

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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SubmittedbyKimandChrisSchult CHICKEN STEW

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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Addinone15ozcanofcoconutmilk.Thenstirtocombine.Cookuntilveggiesaresoftandchickeniscom
pletelycooked.

Iliketodoallthisworkonedayandpickthechickenoffthebonesafteritscooledthenextday.Youcould
alsoservethestewwiththemeatstillonthebonesasIdidandmaketherecipientsofyourworkdoalittleof
theirowntohelpout.

Whilethestewisfabulousandyoucoulddomultiplevariationsonhowtoserveit,suchasstraightup,butwith
extraveggiecontent.Inabowloverzucchiniribbonnoodles,overcaulirice...yougettheidea.Backtothis
particularrecipeandonwardtothepartthatmakesthismealseemlikesinfulcomfortfood...!

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 THAI CHILI COCONUT
SubmittedbyBenKreps CHICKEN

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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 SubmittedbyAmyColes AUSSIE LAMB
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.

GLOSSARYOFTERMS: hotfillies:chillies
tucker:food hemandspruce:lemonjuice
whatyoudoforacrust:howyouearnyourliving Beautymate:lookinggoodmyfriend
anklebiter:children cockies:cockroaches
oldies:parents veggies:vegetables
rellies:relatives she'llbeapples:it'llbegood
giveitaburl:haveago tallpoppies:successfulpeople
gobsmacked: so impressed as to be left speech knockedit:criticised
less bananabender:someonewholivesinQueensland,
arvo:afternoon Australia
agoodhandful:1/2to3/4ofacup cakehole:mouth
whinge:complain gotticketsonmyself:thinkI'mgreat
kilo:onekilogram,2.2pounds bloodybeaut:supremelyawesome
barbie:Barbecue

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 HAZELNUT CRUSTED CHICKEN
SubmittedbyGregReeves WITH STEALTH COCONUT

INGREDIENTS,Chicken
!" 8oz.hazelnuts
!" chickenbreasts
!" cupalmondflour
O' cupcoconutflour
!" 1tspsalt
!" 1tsppepper
!" 34whiskedeggs
!" cupcoconutflakes
!" ;"$%&"$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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WITH STEALTH COCONUT, CONTD

INGREDIENTS,ArtisanMojo
!" 1cupchickenstock
!" 1cupwhitewine
!" cupdicedshallots(Iliketodoublethis)
!" cupcrmefraiche
!" 1Tbleach:Dijonmustard,Italianparsley,thyme,salt
andpepper
!" 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 COCONUT CURRY PORK
INGREDIENTS
!" 1porktenderloin
!" 2onions
!" 4tomatoes
!" 3bighandfulsofchoppedspinach
!" 1bulbofgarlic
!" 2Tgarammasala
!" 2Tallspice
!" 2Tturmeric
!" 2Tgroundcinnamon
!" 60gbutter
!" 1cancoconutmilk

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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 COCONUT LEMON STIR-FRY
SubmittedbyShaleahPoster WITH BROILED SALMON

INGREDIENTS,Salmon&Sauce
!" cupcoconutaminos
!" cupcoconutmilk
!" 1tspcoriander
!" 1tspturmeric
!" 1tspcumin
!" 1tspgratedginger
!" 1tspgratedgarlic
!" salmon(cutinto1inchcubes,setskinaside)
!" 1tspsesameoil
!" 1tbsunbutter
!" 1"$%&"$+$+,%-"43-()

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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 COCONUT LEMON STIR-FRY
WITH BROILED SALMON, CONTD

INGREDIENTS,StirFry
!" 1TBmincedgarlic
!" 1TBfreshgingercutintomatchsticksize
!" 3stalksslicedgreenonions
!" 1cupslicedcarrots
!" 1cupslicedmu(Koreanturnip)
O' largepurpleonion,slicedvertically
!" lemonrind
!" cupsugarsnaps
!" cupstringbeans
O' freshcoconutcutintocubes
!" coconutoil

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
SubmittedbyLaurieUnderhill CHICKEN STRIPS

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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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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 COCONUT SHRIMP CREOLE
SubmittedbyJoshStuart STUFFED CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS
!" 2chickenbreasts,boneless/skinless
!" lbshrimp
!" 6ozcoconutmilk(1/2acan)
!" 3oztomatopaste
!" 36ozcoconutoiloroliveoil
!" ="$%&"37>+,5"?+%)
!" mediumonion
!" mediumtomato
!" greenbellpepper
!" cupparsley,chopped
!" 2clovesofgarlic
O' tspcayenneredpepper
O' tsporegano
!" 1tsppaprika
!" 2tsparrowrootpowder
!" pinchofsalt
!" blackpepper(totaste,attheend)
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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STUFFED CHICKEN, CONTD

Openthepocketoneachchickenandspoonintheshrimpcreole,asmuchoraslittleasyoulike.Don'tworry
ifsomeofitspillsouttheside.Keeptheleftovercreoleforuselaterifyouwanttotopthechickensoffwhen
theycomeoutoftheoven.Closethepocketsandlightlycoatthetopofthechickenswithcoconutoilorolive
oiltohelpmaintainmoisturewhileintheoven.Sprinklealmondflourontopofthechickenbreastsandtopoff
withblackpeppertopreference.

Throwthechickenintheovenandbakefor30minutes.Whileyou'rewaiting,steamsomegreenveggiesof
yourchoice.

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 COCONUT LIME
SubmittedbyKatieReed
STEAK SALAD

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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 CHICKEN IN COCONUT
SubmittedbyKirstenM. 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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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
SubmittedbyJohnLeslie CRUSTED CHICKEN

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
DIRECTIONS !" 2/73,-)+"+)"&3)67(H"6&)/C6"E+)"C3),/6:

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
SubmittedbyLisaSmalheiser BAKED SCALLOP

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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 SURF AND TURF
SubmittedbyAudryBarber COCONUT CURRY

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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 SURF AND TURF
COCONUT CURRY, CONTD

3tbspifyoulikethingsreallyspicy.Ivegotabout2tbspincookthecurrypastetillitstartstokillyouwith
howgooditsmells.Thensmotheritwithabout34tbspofcreamyalmondbutter.Cookandstirtillitformsa
fairlyuniformpaste.Thenaddyourcoconutmilkandwhiskit.Addmushroomsandpeppers.stiritalltogether
andletitsimmerforafewminutes.Maybe5orso.Oncethemushroomsandpeppershavegottensoftand
releasedtheirliquid,addthebeefandtheshrimp.Letitsimmerforabout23minutes,tilltheshrimpsare
cooked.Sprinklechoppedbasilandserve.

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 COCONUT MANGO HALIBUT
SubmittedbyDianeCapps WITH BOK CHOY

INGREDIENTS
!" 68oz.perservinghalibutfilet(orotherfirmfleshed
whitefish,sustainablyharvested,please)
!" saltandpeppertotaste
!" afewTvirgincoconutoil
!" 1mediumonion,quarteredandsliced
!" 3clovesofgarlic,minced
!" 2tmincedginger
!" 1tlimezest
!" 1mincedSerranochili
!" 3greencardamompods
!" 13inchcinnamonstick
!" 1ripemango
!" Cfreshlimejuice
!" 1cancoconutmilk
!" 1babybokchoyperserving,halvedlengthwise
!" 2moregarliccloves,thinlysliced
DIRECTIONS !" limewedgesforserving

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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 COCONUT MANGO HALIBUT
WITH BOK CHOY, CONTD

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
SubmittedbyDawesStrickler MEATLOAF

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
SubmittedbyLukeCrowe COCONUT PITTU

INGREDIENTS
!" 1cauliflowerhead
!" 1brownonion(oranyonionreallyweusedbrown)
!" 2cupsofdesiccatedcoconut
!" 1sprigofIndiancurryleaf
!" 14chilipeppers

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&=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
SubmittedbyKristineRasmussen TILAPIA

INGREDIENTS
!" 1Tilapiafillet
!" 1tbscoconutflour
!" 1eggwhite
!" Sprinkleofseasalt
!" Sprinkleofgroundpepper
!" tbspcoconutoil

DIRECTIONS
Separateeggwhiteintoadish,andspreadcoconutflouronaseparateplate.Rollthetilapiaaroundintheegg
whiteuntilcovered,andthendropitintothecoconutflour,turningituntilcoated.Sprinklewithsaltandpepper.
Addcoconutoiltofryingpanandheattomediumhigh.Addtilapiaandcookforapproximately2minuteson
eachside,oruntilcookedthrough.Enjoy!

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 SubmittedbyJacquelineJoy BROCCOLI BAKE
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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 COCONUT RASPBERRY
SubmittedbyTaylorRobichaud 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

DESSERTS 57
 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.

DESSERTS 58
 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.

DESSERTS 59
 COCONUTTY BREAD
SubmittedbyMelisaAguilarRehm PUDDING

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.

DESSERTS 60
 DOUBLE NUTTY COCONUT
SubmittedbyKimandChrisSchult SQUASH CUSTARD

INGREDIENTS

Custard
!" 1acornsquash
!" 15.46ozcancoconutmilk,Iusedasmallone,butI
thinkalargeronewouldworktoo.
!" 10eggyolks
!" 1Tbspvanillaextract
!" 1tspcinnamon
!" tspsalt

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.

DESSERTS 61
 STRAWBERRY CREAM & CHOCOLATE
SubmittedbyGeoffreyJonstone CASHEW SLICE

INGREDIENTS
Cream
!" 10freshstrawberries
!" #"$%&"&%)("$)(3>
!" 250gmascarpone
!" 1cupdesiccatedcoconut
!" cupwheyproteinpowder
!" Smallhandfulofcashews,chopped

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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 COCONUT BUTTER BLONDIES WITH COCONUT
SubmittedbyBillandHayley BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

INGREDIENTS
Blondies
!" 1cupArtisanaCoconutButter
!" 3omega3eggs
!" 6Medjooldates
!" tspseasalt
!" tspbakingsoda
!" 1tspallnaturalvanilla
!" extract
!" 3dropsliquidsteviaextract
!" cupchoppedwalnuts
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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 COCONUT BUTTER BLONDIES WITH COCONUT
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING, CONTD

INGREDIENTS

Frosting
!" 1cuporganicpalmshortening
!" 1tspallnaturalvanillaextract
!" 3tablespoonscoconutmilk
!" 1dropperfullofliquidstevia
!" cupshreddedcoconut

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!

DESSERTS 64
 MINI COCONUT
SubmittedbyMeganWalburger PUMPKIN PIE

INGREDIENTS
!" 1egg
!" 3Tablespoonspumpkinpuree
!" 1Tablespoonhoney
!" 3Tablespoonscoconutmilk
!" 1Tablespoonshreddedcoconut
!" teaspooncinnamon
!" teaspooncloves
!" Pinchofnutmeg
!" Dashofsalt
!" Coconutoilforthepans

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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!

DESSERTS 65
 CHOCOLATE ALMOND COCONUT
SubmittedbyAmandaRogersMrida PROTEIN FUDGE

INGREDIENTS
!" 1cuporganiccoconutmilk
!" cuprawalmondbutter
!" 4oz.unsweetenedbakerschocolate
!" teaspoonvanillaextract
!" maplesyrup,honey,orsteviatotaste
!" cupchoppednuts
!" cupdriedfruit(yourchoice)
!" optionalproteinboost:1scoopchocolategrassfed
wheyproteinpowder

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!

DESSERTS 66
 COMPLETELY COCONUT
SubmittedbyErinGaines CONICAL CANNOLI

INGREDIENTS
!" cupyoungcoconutmeat
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N""O"E(4"-3'7(6&++,6"+E"E3-"*'((E"+)"&+)8"5)/&&/,C6"+)"
!" cupcoconutwater
!"
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!"
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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!

DESSERTS 67
 COCONUT PUMPKIN
SubmittedbyAllisonLawhon PUDDING

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.

DESSERTS 68
 SOFT COCONUT FLOUR
SubmittedbyJulieMiller PUMPKIN COOKIES

INGREDIENTS
Dry
!" ccoconutflour
!" tspseasalt
!" tspbakingsoda
!" 1tsppumpkinpiespice

Wet
!" cbutter,softenedorcoconutoil
!" #"$"$3,,(5"&%)("&%>&8/,"
!" 3eggs
!" choney
!" tspvanilla

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
SubmittedbyChristineHolman COOKIES

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!

DESSERTS 70
 COCONUT BANANA ALMOND
SubmittedbyLauraPappas ICE CREAM

INGREDIENTS
!" 1canofcoconutmilk
!" 2bananas(preferablyfrozen)
!" cunsweetenedcoconutflakes
!" Ahandfulofchoppedalmonds
!" Cinnamonforgarnish(optional)

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.

DESSERTS 71
 SubmittedbyDanaSchwartz "COCOA" NUT PIE
INGREDIENTS
Crust
!" 1cupsdates
!" 1cuppecans
!" cupcoconut,dehydratedandshredded

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!

DESSERTS 72
 SubmittedbyJaimeL.Birch
PUMPKIN ICE CREAM
INGREDIENTS
!" cupchoppedpecans,toasted
!" cuppulverizedunsweetenedcoconut,toasted
!" 1cuplooselypackeddates
!" 1tsp.vanillapaste+tspvanillaextract
(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

DESSERTS 73
 PUMPKIN ICE CREAM, CONT'D

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.

DESSERTS 74
 NUT BUTTER AND
SubmittedbyKateRowe COCONUT COOKIES

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.

DESSERTS 75
 COCONUT TRAIL
SubmittedbyDeannaEberlin MIX COOKIES

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!

DESSERTS 76
 CRUSTLESS COCONUT
SubmittedbyLaurenSeaver 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.

DESSERTS 78
 COCONUT COFFEE
SubmittedbyDevonSharon HOBNOBS

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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