Just what makes coconut oil nature's perfect ingredient? It is a healthy, natural fatthat works in harmony with the body. It is gluten-free and lactose-free. It containsno cholesterol and is free from additives.

The current interest in healthy eating haswoken up a growing number of people to the benefits of coconut oil. DeliciouslyElla uses it both for cooking and as a beauty product whilst Dale Pinnock cooksonly with either olive oil or coconut oil. More and more of us are picking up a jarfrom our local supermarket, but once we have that jar in our kitchens, are we reallymaking the most of coconut oil in our cooking?Cooking with Coconut Oil is packed with an amazing range of recipes, fromfamily-favourites to brand new, more adventurous recipes that include smoothies,snacks, brunches, light suppers, hearty dinners and baked treats.