From the back cover of the book Coconut Lover's Cookbook:

"If you like coconut, you will love this book. It's written for coconut lovers as well as for the growing number of individuals who recognize coconut as a marvelous food."

"Every recipe contains coconut in one form or another. Some recipes such as Coconut Battered Shrimp and Coconut Macaroons use shredded or flaked coconut. Others, such as Chicken A La King and Strawberry Chiffon Pie use coconut milk or cream in place of dairy. The salad dressings and mayonnaise recipes are based on coconut milk and oil."

"This book contains nearly 450 recipes with a mixture of both vegetarian and nonvegetarian dishes to choose from. You will find recipes for creating savory main dishes, appetizing side dishes, satisfying snacks, and delicious beverages. You will find recipes for dairy-free smoothies and blender drinks, creamy soups and hearty chowders, delicious curries, stews and casseroles. If you like desserts, you will find plenty here to choose from."