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Coconut milk is a pantry staple! Here are 13 easy and delicious recipes that start with a can of coconut milk.
Coconut milk is a pantry staple! We love adding it to all kids of recipes, it adds a wonderful creaminess and rich flavor. You'll find it in the Asian section of most grocery stores and it comes in full fat and light versions.
The light version has less calories but is also less creamy. Either one will work for most of these recipes. Anything coconut based is a huge crowd pleaser in our house. From soups to curries and even smoothies, coconut milk will take your dishes to the next level!
Coconut Curry Chicken Ramen
With a velvety sauce, a secret tip for tender chicken and a fresh herb/crunchy cashew topping, this Coconut Curry Chicken Ramen is always a hit!
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
With super tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken and a silky smooth sauce loaded with fresh veggies and tons of bright, fresh flavor, this Thai Coconut Chicken Soup ticks all the boxes!
30-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken
This 30-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken with super tender chicken, healthy veggies and a silky smooth Asian peanut sauce comes together in less time than you can order takeout!
Honey Chicken Tikka Masala
If you've got 45 minutes, you can whip up this fabulous Chicken Tikka Masala with a lick-the-bowl-clean delicious sauce, plenty of tender, moist chicken. A splash of honey takes it over the top!
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Coconut Chili Lime Sauce
These Grilled Chicken Thighs with Coconut Chili Lime Sauce come together quickly and are loaded with fresh, vibrant FABULOUS flavor! The delicious sauce is used for basting and as a finishing sauce.
Coconut Braised Chicken Breasts
Tender chicken breasts nestled in a creamy, tangy, sweet and spicy sauce, this easy Coconut Braised Chicken Breasts recipe is 5-star-restaurant delicious!
Roasted Coconut Butternut Squash Soup
If this veggie-loaded Roasted Coconut Butternut Squash Soup could talk, it would be saying, "Healthy!" but it would be screaming"DELICIOUS"  at the top of its lungs!
Gingery Red Lentil Carrot Soup
If you love healthy, veggie-laden soups that are bursting with fabulous flavor but also easy to make, this delicious Red Lentil Carrot Soup is for you!
Fresh Spinach Dahl
Vibrantly healthy, this easy Fresh Spinach Dahl could win a culinary beauty contest! We love that it's chocked full of veggies and it's as delicious as it is pretty!
30-Minute Basil Coconut Chicken
Slightly sweet, slightly smoky with just a bit of heat, this easy Basil Coconut Chicken recipe makes a restaurant-quality meal in 30 minutes! Serve it with a side of veggies for a fabulous meal in a bowl!
Easy Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup
No one will know you cheated just a bit with this Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup. Honestly, no one will care! It's so easy and so... delicious!
Curried Red Lentil Coconut Soup
With lots of fresh veggies and healthy lentils simmered in a flavorful coconut broth, this Curried Red Lentil Coconut Soup is a delicious meal in a bowl!
Peach and Fresh Pineapple Green Smoothie
This green smoothie is a super healthy and delicious way to start the day!
Thought for the day:
Teach us to number our days,
    that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12
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