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Plus, she's a reliable pal when it comes to container-specific measurements — no errant half cans of coconut milk or half tubes of tomato paste here!

Bittman emphasizes versatility: coconut milk can lend creaminess to soups and curries, while tomato paste adds depth to everything from pasta sauces to braises.

There’s Anna Tobias’ cucumber and cashew nut curry, in which chunks of fresh cucumbers are paired with cashew nuts and a spiced coconut milk base.

Currie is the sort of person who can whip up an espresso martini blindfolded and comprehend the precise level of froth someone might prefer for a coconut milk cappuccino.

It does have coconut milk, so if you’re allergic and/or avoiding tree nuts, just leave that out or use a different milk alternative instead.