19 Sweet and Savory Coconut Recipes

The sheer number of recipes in our archive that use coconut and coconut products attests to how versatile and beloved the ingredient is. In addition to fresh and desiccated coconut flesh, coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut water, coconut oil, and coconut vinegar are found in countless recipes on our site. In this recipe collection, we focus on newer coconut recipes for the most part, with a few golden coconut oldies thrown in for good measure. There are many more to choose from, including several Thai curries and vegan ice creams. So, if you’re not seeing anything here that hits the spot, please do not let this list stop your search!

For those of you who are working with fresh coconuts, don’t miss Daniel Gritzer’s primer on how to open a coconut, or our step-by-step guide for making fresh coconut milk.

Savory Recipes