Coconut and pineapple are a natural pairing of tropical flavors. A tart, luscious, pineapple custard is spread between layers of moist coconut cake and then the cake is adorned with snowy peaks of...

Many vegetables benefit from roasting, which deepens their flavor, and broccoli is no exception. Frying capers first in a chile-laced olive oil, where they bloom and crisp, then showering them on top,...

Retrofit the macaroon as a bite-size sandwich filled with a pucker-worthy tart lime curd, and you've caught a new trend headed straight for the stars.

This quintessential Kerala vegetable curry marries many of the best ingredients of the region: coconut, curry leaves, green chiles, and a host of tropical vegetables. All the vegetables are cut into batons...

This starchy side dish gets a kick of heat from cayenne pepper, fresh chiles, and hot red pepper flakes.

I grew up on green beans thoren, and while I’ll never tire of its crunchy deliciousness, I think adding corn makes it even better. And even though people don’t often associate stir-fries with Indian cooking, this dish is a favorite in Kerala. It’s a combination of diced vegetables and coconut, but the key is moistening the coconut so it can soak up the ground spices first. This recipe is part of our menu for Sadhya, a South Indian feast....

This coconut curry adds a tangy note to a South Indian menu. This recipe is part of our menu for Sadhya, a South Indian feast.

Pretend you’re in a little grass shack, now make some coconut milk, mix up a frothy glass of this punch, and listen to the waves.

The presentation may be unusual, but this rum, coconut milk, and lime cocktail will transport you to the tropics.

A splash of citrus makes this simple coconut cake striking.