With Our Best - Denver Lifestyle Blog

A Denver, Colorado blogger and flight attendant writing about travel, product reviews, food, recipes and life!

You are here: Home / In the Kitchen / Recipes / Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil 32 oz. Jar

Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil 32 oz. Jar

by

Is coconut oil really all it claims to be?
I’ve heard great things about coconut oil and the benefits of using it in replacement of other oils.  For instance, coconut oil is full of antioxidants and resists mutations of fatty acid chains when cooked at high temperatures, unlike some other oils. I am always skeptical of claims to products and I like to try things first before I believe what a company or anyone else has too say about it. So, I asked Tropical Traditions if I could try a sample and they generously sent me a jar of Virgin Coconut Oil. (Thanks TT!)

Now that I have it, what do I do with it?
I had the jar in hand but had no idea where to start. Will everything taste like coconut? Can I replace it 1-to-1 with any other oil? Help! Luckily, Tropical Traditions had a great recipe page to help me get started.

The Test Run – Island Rice with Chicken

  • 3 large boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger or dried
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 cups organic brown basmati rice
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 large organic carrots, finely shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, diced, with juices
  • 1/3 cup organic dried coconut
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 -3 chives, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce or bok choi
  • Optional: 1/3 cup of your favorite nut (cashews, peanuts, almonds, walnuts)

Thin out chicken breasts, drizzle on a little coconut oil, and season with garlic, ginger, and onion powder. Sprinkle on some dried coconut and sesame seeds (to taste) and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.

Bring to a boil 7 cups of water, ¼ cup coconut oil, remaining salt and diced onion. Add rice, boil on high until half water level evaporates. Stir twice; bring heat down to a simmer and cover. Do not over stir. It should be cooked within 20 minutes.

Grill chicken just until cooked through. Cut or shred into small pieces. Keep in cooking juices.

When rice is cooked, place in large deep platter or casserole dish. Layer ingredients over rice in this order: celery, carrots, chicken, pineapple with the juice, coconut, sesame seeds, chives, lettuce, and nuts. You may also drizzle some soy sauce and/or sweet and sour sauce if desired.

Cover and keep in hot oven 15 minutes before serving.

I discovered:
The recipe turned out great. We had dinner guests over, so I was super nervous about a new recipe and a new ingredient! But I had nothing to worry about, it was a delicious meal. Lots of fresh ingredients and tasty. I couldn’t taste the coconut oil myself, but wouldn’t have minded if I did! It’s an island meal, right? I am looking forward to cooking more dinners, desserts, soups and apps with the oil! It is definitely an all purpose oil!

Free Virgin Coconut Oil Book with purchase!
Tropical Traditions has a terrific referral program. If you make a first-time purchase and say you were referred by a friend (me) User ID: 6417979 on your online order you will receive a FREE copy of Virgin Coconut Oil Book-it has over 85 recipes! By using my ID, I will receive a coupon for a product. If you do use my ID – Here is my HUGE THANK YOU in advance!

Disclosure: No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a sample product from the sponsor for the purpose of this honest review. This did not affect the outcome of this review. All opinions are 100% my own. For full disclosure click here.

Comments

  1. I’m a fan of any coconut recipe!

  2. the no bake oatmeal cookies look appealing

  3. I would try the Zippy Coconut Almond Tilapia, but substitute halibut.

  4. I am a foodie who has never cooked with Coconut Oil would love to win this to create a recipe with!

  5. I’d like to make the coconut treasure cookies.

  6. Follow tt on twitter (LuckyDuckyToo)

  7. Subscribe to tt newsletter

  8. Email subscriber

  9. Follow your blog

  10. Follow you on twitter (LuckyDuckyToo

  12. Easy choice, I love coffee so I really want to try the Iced Coconut Mocha Cappuccino recipe! 🙂 Thank you.

  13. Coconut Pie Crust recipe.

  14. I Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter
    id litehouse27

  15. I Fan/Like Tropical Traditions on Facebook
    id Lighthouse twentyseven

  16. I Subscribed to the Tropical Traditions Newsletter.

  17. I would like to try the Coconut Treasure Cookies.

  18. The Coconut Treasure Cookies caught my eye and now I’m drooling!

  19. I’m a Tropical Traditions newsletter subscriber

  20. I would love to try the Coconut Macaroons.

  21. I follow Tropical Traditions on twitter as 409cope.

  22. I like Tropical Traditions on facebook.Shari D

  23. I subscribe to Tropical Traditions newsletter.

  24. I am an email subscriber.

  25. I subscribe through rss google feed.

  26. I follow through google friend.

  27. I like you on facebook.Shari D

  28. I follow on twitter as 409cope.

  29. I tweeted-http://twitter.com/409cope/status/18858181084

  30. I’d love to try the coconut/peanut butter cookies. Two of my most favorite things!!

  31. I am a follower.

  32. I would like to try the cashew coconut creamer recipe. PS I’m following from Monday Mingle.

  33. following tropical traditions on twitter as @angiewith3

  34. already a fan of tropical traditions on facebook.

  35. following withourbest via gfc from Monday Mingle.

  37. following withourbest on twitter as @angiewith3

  38. The coconut banana french toast. I have a feeling my sometimes picky twin toddlers would scarf this down.

    homejunk at shaw dot ca

  39. I subscribe via RSS

    homejunk at shaw dot ca

  40. I follow on Google Friend connect

    homejunk at shaw dot ca

  41. no bake oatmeal cookies

  42. I’d make the macaroons, I haven’t made that yet…

  43. I follow TT on twitter

  44. follow TT on facebook

  45. TT subsbcriber too

  46. I would like to try the Coconut Lime Tuna Steaks. They sound sooo good!.
    kahluaii84 at gmail dot com

  47. Can’t wait to get my coconut creme~!~
    I’d make a great Thai soup with coconut milk, veggies (often squash, always onion; celery is great, brussels sprouts, cabbage and broccoli, too); it’s good with chicken or fish; add lots of dried or fresh basil!
    <3

  48. I follow TT on Twitter.
    kahluaii84 at gmail dot com

  49. I like TT on Facebook.
    kahluaii84 at gmail dot com

  50. I subscribe to the TT Newsletter.
    kahluaii84 at gmail dot com

  51. I subscribe to WithOurBest via email.
    kahluaii84 at gmail dot com

  52. I subscribe via FeedReader RSS.
    kahluaii84 at gmail dot com

  53. I follow WithOurBest via Google Friend Connect.
    kahluaii84 at gmail dot com

  54. I am a fan of WithOurBest on FB.
    kahluaii84 at gmail dot com

  55. I follow you on Networked Blogs.
    kahluaii84 at gmail dot com

  56. I follow you on Twitter. (kahluaii)
    kahluaii84 at gmail dot com

  57. I tweeted about this giveaway on Twitter.
    kahluaii84 at gmail dot com

  58. I would try the Carrot Coconut Raisin Salad recipe.

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

  59. Following you on Twitter (mom24cuties).

  61. I subscribe to Tropical Traditions’ newsletter.

  62. I like Tropical Traditions on FB.

  63. I follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter.

  64. I would love to try the coconut banana pancakes!! yum !!!

  66. I subscribe on Facebook. I am trying this Island Chicken recipe tonight!!!

  67. I want to try the iced coconut mocha cappucino!!!

  68. I would love to try the Apple Chicken Stir-fry recipe.
    rollerbeth at gmail dot com

  69. I’m a fan of TT on Facebook
    rollerbeth at gmail dot com

  70. I’m subscribed to TT’s newsletter
    rollerbeth at gmail dot com

  71. Just subscribed to your blog’s RSS feed
    rollerbeth at gmail dot com

  72. I am now a fan of With Our Best on Facebook (Beth Grant)
    rollerbeth at gmail dot com

  73. iced coconut mocha cap. it’s flippin hot out!

  77. I’m now a FaceBook follower! LOVE THIS BLOG!

  78. The Pumpkin-Coconut Bars sound yummy! I honestly can’t decide which recipe I would try FIRST. They all sound great, and there are some that I can tell will be favorites of mine. Can’t wait to strt cooking!

  79. I just subscribed to the Newsletter! Yay!

  80. i’d love to try the coconut pie crust. I bet its a lot healthier than using shortening. I’d also like to try the candy featured on the video for coconut cream.

  81. i tweeted about the giveaway

  82. Following with Google Friend Connect!

  83. Following you on Networked Blogs.

  84. Subscribed via email: denisebp at yahoo dot com

  85. I want to make Coconut Treasure Cookies

  86. My word– pick a favorite recipe?! The coconut pudding squares look amazing, as do the cookies, and the hummus, and….I have to pick one?? 🙂

  87. I have to try the Coconut Treasure Cookies! Sounds delicious and I already love my cocnut oil for my skin!

  88. I would love to try the Coconut Treasure Cookies too!

  89. I am a TT FB fan!

  90. I subscribed to TT newsletter 😀

  91. Subscribed via email

  92. I would like to try the coconut banana pancakes as well as everything else!
    🙂

  93. i would love to try the coconut cookies

  94. I like tropical traditions on facebook

  95. i subscribe via email

  96. i like WITH our best on facebook

  97. i follow you on GFC

  98. i am following your blog

  99. I really want to try the coconut banana french toast. What a yummy sounding breakfast.

  100. I follow tropical traditions on twitter as OrPaBLOG

  101. I like tropical traditions on facebook as tiffany lamb

  102. I subscribe to the tropical traditions newsltter

  103. I subscribe by email

  104. I follow with GFC

  105. I like you on facebook

  106. I follow on twitter as orpablog

  108. I subscribed via Feed Reader RSS.

  109. The peanut butter banana kefir smoothie looks very interesting.

  110. coconut banana pancakes

  111. I would like to try the recipe for Rhubarb Strawberry pie with coconut oil pie crust.

  112. I subscribed to the Tropical Traditions newsletter.

  113. I would love to try the Coconut Tropical Bliss Smoothie!

  114. I follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter (WinItMamaWINS)!

  115. I like Tropical Traditions on Facebook (WinItMama)!

  116. I subscribe to Tropical Traditions Newsletter!

  119. I follow WithOurBest on Google Friend Connect!

  122. I follow WithOurBest on Twitter (WinItMamaWINS)!

  124. I’d love to try the Coconut Peanut Butter Cookie recipe.

  125. I follow you on Twitter: lazybones344

  126. I follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter: lazybones344

  127. I follow you on Networked Blogs
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

  128. Coconut Macaroons using Tropical Traditions Shredded Coconut.

  129. Chocolate chip cookies!

  130. Coconut Peanut Butter Cookies, I want to bake them right now.

  131. I LOVE to try a Strawberry Vanilla Coconut Smoothie and add some vodka!!
    Thanks,Shannon
    shannpf1977 at yahoo dot com

  132. Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter
    @shannon717717

    Thanks,Shannon
    shannpf1977 at yahoo dot com

  133. Fan/Like Tropical Traditions on Facebook
    shannon flora

    Thanks,Shannon
    shannpf1977 at yahoo dot com

  134. Subscribe via Feed Reader RSS

    Thanks,Shannon
    shannpf1977 at yahoo dot com

  135. GFC

    Thanks,Shannon
    shannpf1977 at yahoo dot com

  136. Fan/Like WithOurBest on Facebook
    shannon flora

    Thanks,Shannon
    shannpf1977 at yahoo dot com

  137. Follow on Networked Blogs

    Thanks,Shannon
    shannpf1977 at yahoo dot com

  138. Follow WithOurBest on Twitter
    @shannon717717

    Thanks,Shannon
    shannpf1977 at yahoo dot com

  140. I really like the Amazing Coconut Carrot Cake Recipe

  141. I like Tropical Traditions on FaceBook (Louis Here) 🙂

  142. following Tropical Traditions on twitter at rosidentevil

  143. I subscribed to Tropical Traditions newsletter (same email as in my profile / this post)

  144. I subscribed to your feed via mail (same as in my profile / this post)

  145. Following publicly as Louis on Google Friends Connect

  146. I like WithOurBest on FaceBook (Louis Here) 🙂

  147. following you on twitter at rosidentevil

  149. We would probably like the Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter cookies.

  150. The coconut pudding squares look yummy to me. tesashel225 (@) aol (dot.com)

  151. I follow TropTraditions on Twitter: tesashel tesashel225 (@) aol (dot.com)

  152. I “Liked” them on FB; tesa shelton tesashel225 (@) aol (dot.com)

  153. “Liked” U on FB: tesa shelton tesashel225 (@) aol (dot.com)

  154. GFC follower: tesashel225 (@) aol (dot.com)

  155. Already follow U on Twitter: tesashel tesashel225 (@) aol (dot.com)

  157. I would like to try the coconut peanut butter cookies.

  158. I would like to try Strawberry Vanilla Coconut Smoothie

  159. follow tropical traditons on twitter as hbbs55

  160. fan of tropical traditions

  161. already get TT newsletter

  162. fan of yours on fb

  163. follow you on twitter as hbbs55

  164. follow with GFC

  165. follow with networked blogs

  167. email subscriber

  168. The Strawberry Vanilla Coconut Smoothie would be my choice!

  170. I’d love to try the Coconut Peanut Butter Cookies.

  171. I’d love to try the Coconut Peanut Butter Cookies!

  172. I’d like to try the coconut peanut butter cookies.

    mightynaynay(at)cs.com

  173. I would love to try the Coconut Fruit Smoothie.

    chrystaljns @ gmail dot com

  174. Follow you on Twitter- @chryskay

  175. Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter- @chryskay

  177. Follow publicly via Google Friend Connect

  178. I would make coconut curry shrimp. Yum!!

  179. i would love to try the coconut peanut butter cookies recipe

  180. i follow them on twitter @fdp4life

  181. their fb fan tony l smoaks

  182. i signed up for their newsletter

  183. your email subscriber

  184. your rss feed subscriber

  185. your follower on gfc

  186. your fb fan tony l smoaks

  187. Coconut Peanut Butter Cookies… yummified!

  188. Classic Coconut Macaroons! Thanks.

  189. Tropical Traditions Newsletter subscriber.

  190. I’d like to try the Chicken Cacciatore.

  191. I follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter as willitara.

  192. I like Tropical Traditions on Facebook.

  193. I subscribe to the Tropical Traditions newsletter.

  194. Coconut Cream Cheese Squares Recipe

  195. I’m a TT newsletter subscriber.

  196. Oh I ‘d love to try the coconut pudding squares. Thank you for this opportunity to win.