Coconut

No passionfruit? These easy chocolate puddings work just as well topped with fresh berries or a dollop of your favourite jam.

This recipe is a perfect summer dessert, featuring coconut soaked tapioca and a hint of salt to balance the sweetness of the mango and papaya.

These pineapple-lime icy poles are offset by a creamy coconut base. The addition of a lemon myrtle and mint dip is the finishing touch you never knew you needed - until now.

"Strangely enough, rosemary loves coconut and this makes a great refreshing dessert to eat any summer's day," says Dave Verheul.

The sweet flesh of Moreton bay bugs steal the show in this vibrant curry that makes the most of summer produce.

This dense lime and coconut cake is perfect for picnics: it travels well and can be made ahead.

This pavlova recipe is a pure taste of the tropics, with a coconut yoghurt taking the place of the usual whipped cream. Be creative with your toppings, whether that means lychee, mangosteen or another summer favourite.

Spicy prawn and pineapple poke recipe - Bring rice, coconut milk, 250ml water and 1 tsp sea salt to a simmer in a saucepan, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook without uncovering for 20 minutes.

Dosas with coconut lentil curry recipe - For dosas, rinse and drain dhal and rice, then soak together in a bowl of water overnight.

Chocolate sponge cake soaked in chocolate panna cotta and spread with a dark chocolate glaze: this is one serious chocolate cake.