Here, courtesy of Mark Herron in Sydney, is a series of recipes from Downunder. These coconut recipes are from the Sydney Morning Herald 9/29/92 from a cooking column titled "Raw Materials" by Meryl Constance. These are in an odd format, aside from being metric. There

Prep time: 0 mins Cook time: 0 mins Difficulty: ** Slice off the eyes of the coconut and drain out the milk. Fill with brown sugar and seal very tightly. Allow the sugar in the coconut ferment in a cool, dark place for several months. When ready, you will be able to sme

Wash and dry shrimp and set aside. Beat eggs, honey, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce together. When well beaten, pour into a shallow bowl. Combine flour, cornstarch and curry powder in a shallow bowl. Then, combine bread crumbs, coconut, and orange zest in a third bowl. Dip e

Scoop ice cream into 8 small balls, immedaitely roll in coconut. Place on waxed paper lined baking sheets; freeze until ready to use. Whisk cocoa into milk in a large suacepan. stir in rum, if desired, cream of coconut and coconut extract.Bring to simmer over medium high he

Make the drink base: 1. Crush the coffee beans coarsely with a rolling pin. In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed coffee beans, cocoa powder, and water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes. Ad

1 1/4 c milk 1 TB coffee syrup (previous : recipe) 1 vanilla bean, split 3 egg yolks 1 TB sugar 4 sl white pound cake 1/2 c sweetened whipped cream 1/2 c raspberries : Mint sprigs : Espresso powder In a saucepan heat milk, coffee syrup and

In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In separate bowl, combine banana, milk, coffee and vanilla; add to dry mixture, stirring lightly to make a moist dough. On lightly floured board, knead dough

Dissolve coffee in bourbon and water in a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix thorougly. Roll into balls, using a rounded teaspoon of mixture for each. Store in tightly covered container for several days, then roll in additional confectioners sugar.   &n

Put in bowl and let stand for 15 minutes. While standing, not you the bread, add 1 tbsp. sugar. Add: 2 more tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. oil 1 large can evaporated milk 4 cups of flour Beat with mixer. Beat well. Grease two 1 lb. coffee tins. Grease lid. Divide dough in

Cut carrot in half lengthwise. Cut celery and carrot into 2" lengths. Cut bacon in half. Mold 2 meat patties. Place 2 pieces of bacon on bottom of can. Place layers of all ingredients. Repeat. Place closed coffee can on top of glowing coals for 25 min. Open lid and check b

In large mixing bowl, soften gelatin in coffee liqueur. Add hot coffee, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir until gelatin is totally dissolved. Chill the coffee mixture until almost firm, then beat until totally free of lumps. In a separate bowl, whip the cream and vanilla to

"The pronounced flavor of freshly brewed coffee makes these crackers an extraordinary treat. They are versatile enough for a champagne brunch or a light dessert after a satisfying meal. 325~F. 12 to 18 minutes Preheat the oven to 325~F. Mix the flours and sugar tog

Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Heat milk and coffee together. Add to cornstarch mixture gradually, stirring constantly. Cook over boiling water until thick and smooth, stirring frequently (about 15 minutes). Pour part of the mixture over egg, blending thoroughly. Return

Fill machine with cold water up to water level for desired number of cups. Do not cover safety valve hole with water. Fill brew basket to rim with coffee. For 9 cups, remove the reducer from the brew basket and fill entire basket. For 3 or 6 cups, use the reducer as follows: br

Fill machine with cold water up to water level for desired number of cups. Do not cover safety valve hole with water. Fill brew basket to rim with coffee. For 9 cups, remove the reducer from the brew basket and fill entire basket. For 3 or 6 cups, use the reducer as follows: br

With scissors, snip stems off figs, then cut into tiny pieces. Place figs and milk in saucepan with first measure of instant coffee and vanilla pudding. Stir over low heat until pudding thickens. Add chopped nuts. Chill and place in dessert glasses. Just before serving, whi

Brng first 5 ingredients to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan, stirring frequently. Add vanilla, lower hat and simmer for 5 minutes. Dissolve kuzu in water. Add to saucepan, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Cook for one minute. Turn off heat. Whisk

Place the ice, coffee, sugar and syrup in a blender. Blend until the frappe is smooth. Pour into a large, tall glass. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream. Source: "Starbucks Passion for Coffee"     strongServings: 1/strongb

In a saucepan, combine sugars, sour cream and coffee. Cook and stir until mixture reaches softball stage (236). Remove from heat and add vanilla and hazelnuts. Gently stir until all nuts are coated. Pour mixture onto large buttered shallow pan or platter. With two forks, sep

In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer all ingredients just to dissolve. Place mixture in a metal dish, cover and freeze for at least 5 hours, stirring the outer frozen mixture into the center every half hour, until firm but not solidly frozen. Just before serving, scrape th

Combine sugar, water, and coffee granules in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in vodka and vanilla; pour into bottles, and cover with pastic wrap. Punch holes in plastic wrap, and store in a cool, d

Mix crushed cookies with butter and press into a 9 inch pie pan. Chill. Stir chocolate ice cream to soften and blend in 1/4 cup coffee liqueur. Spoon into pie shell. Sprinkle with crushed Heath Bars and place in freezer 1 hour. Soften vanilla ice cream and add 1/4 cup coffee

Heat oil in a 4 quart pan. Add onions and garlic. Saute until transparent. Add meat, cook until browned. Drain well in a colander. Return meat to pan and add chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and marjoram. Stir over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to

Soften gelatin in coffee liqueur. Dissolve in hot coffee. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in cream. Pour into a mold. Chill until set. To serve, tum out of mold onto serving plate. If desired, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped pecans

In a blender or with electric beater, blend together egg yolks, maple syrup and water. Transfer to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add coffee liqueur and cognac. Chill. Beat cream and egg whites until soft peaks form. Carefully fold into chilled liqueur

Shake all ingredients together well in covered jar. Let stand 1 hour or longer to blend flavors. Shake well before using. Pour over fish and marinate 30 minutes. Grill fish, basting often..     strongServings: 6/strong  

Combine water, sugar, and coffee in a saucepan and bring to a full boil. Skim off the froth and allow to cool thoroughly. Pour into the container. Add vodka, coffee beans (optional but will add a fuller flavor), and vanilla bean. Store in a dark place for 3 weeks. Strain an

In a 2 Qt. saucepan melt butter; saute garlic and onion over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Blend in Coffee Liqueur and cook to reduce liquid by one half. Stir in hot sauce, Worcestershire, barbeque sauce an

Pour chilled coffee into a punch bowl. Add walnut sized chunks of ice cream. Whip cream, adding salt, sugar, almond extract and vanilla. Whip until soft peaks form. Fold into punch. Sprinkle with nutmeg and optional cinnamon. Per serving: 82 calories (5 percent

This unusual coffee mousse is made with white chocolate, very finely grated, which gives it a grainy texture. A rich dessert, best eaten after a light salad meal. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar, until light and creamy, then add the coffee. Stir in the grated white c

1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup yoghurt 2.1/2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder Preheat oven to 400oF, prepare pans. Put the first four ingredients into a bowl & mix well. Add the dry mix to the wet mix until just combined. Spoon     stron

Combine sugar and egg yolk, beat well. In a small saucepan heat cream. Slowly whisk in egg/sugar mixture and when blended, remove from heat. Do not boil. Pour coffee into your favorite cups and top with cream mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg and enjoy! Don t wait for the holid

Measure milk and stir in instant coffee. Put flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl; stir to mix well. Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender or rub in with your fingers until the mixture looks like fine granules. Add sugar and hazelnuts; toss to distribute eve

Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine eggs, molasses, corn syrup, coffee, melted butter or margarine, salt and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Combine pecans and flour, add to liquid mixture and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake 40 to 45 minutes in moderate oven, 375 F., or until firm. Co

Pour juices into a 30 cup percolator. Place sugar and spices in the basket. Place basket in the pot and perk. Serve hot in mugs. Serves 12 with enough for seconds.     strongServings: 12/strong  

Pour cream into saucepan, bring to the boil, add coffee beans, reduce heat. Simmer gently 3 minutes, remove from heat, stand for 30 minutes, strain. Whisk egg yolks, sugar and Tia Maria in a bowl, whisk in coffee flavoured cream. Pour mixture into individual ovenproof

4 ts instant espresso or coffee : dissolved in 1/4 cup boili 4 egg yolks 1/2 c sugar 1/4 c rum Steep instant espresso in boiling water and cool to room temperature. Mix with 4 egg yolks, and sugar and set in the top of a double boiler. Beat with an electric

combine the coffee and sugar blend in the half and half fill 4 soda glasses halfway with the coffee mixture, add a scoop of ice cream and fill the glasses with soda. Garnish as desired with whipped cream, cherries, chocolate curls or cocoa     s

Put all ingredients in the bread machine and turn on. Recipe By : "The Bread Machine Cookbook," Donna German From the recipe files of [email protected]     strongServings: 8/strong  

Combine sugar and the 3/4 cup water in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cover, bring to boiling, and boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Dissolve instant coffee in boiling water. Stir into syrup. Cool; store covered in refrigerator.