This Sri Lankan fruit salad tosses ripe mango, papaya, pineapple, oranges, and banana in a vanilla-rum sugar syrup with fresh lime. A tropical no-cook dessert that feeds a crowd.
An ideal fruit salad or dessert for Winter, because the tropical fruits are available year-round and ripen naturally. The riper and more fragrant the fruit, the better the salad.
Hawaiian-style burgers topped with grilled pineapple, teriyaki glaze, Swiss cheese, and crispy bacon. A tropical twist on the backyard classic.
Pacific Sunset cocktail is a non-alcoholic tropical drink with pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine drizzled over ice for a layered sunset effect. A gorgeous mocktail ready in 5 minutes.
Pina colada sheet cake: a yellow poke cake soaked with cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and rum, topped with crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and coconut. The cocktail in cake form.
Pineapple cherry cake loaded with golden raisins, almonds, and candied fruit. A slow-baked fruitcake with crushed pineapple for extra moisture and lemon-vanilla flavor.
From-scratch pineapple upside-down cake baked in cast-iron skillets with a caramelized brown sugar and Karo syrup topping, pineapple rings, maraschino cherries, and optional pecans. A buttermilk batter with folded egg whites for extra lift.
Low-fat carrot fig cake that replaces oil and butter with pureed dried figs for moisture. Loaded with grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and raisins, drizzled with a simple pineapple juice glaze.
Moist bundt cake loaded with grated carrots, mashed banana, crushed pineapple, and pecans, topped with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting. A tropical twist on classic carrot cake that feeds a crowd.
Hawaiian papaya chutney with fresh pineapple, ginger, golden raisins, almonds, and white wine simmered in a tangy vinegar-brown sugar base. A tropical fruit chutney for grilled meats and curries.
It might seem strange to put pineapple on the grill, but it really brings out the flavor. As the sugar caramelizes on the surface it gives the pineapple a fantastic flavor. These pork chops get all the sweetness from the fruit and turn out great!
Pineapple noodle kugel layered with sweetened cottage and cream cheese, egg noodles, and crushed pineapple. Cinnamon-sugar topped, sweet-savory side or brunch casserole.
Lemon-pineapple baked chicken with a tangy sauce of pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, rosemary, and Worcestershire. Broiled for crispy skin then baked in a glossy citrus glaze.
Chilled peach soup blended with sour cream, tropical fruit juices, and dry sherry, garnished with fresh mint. A no-cook cold soup inspired by The Greenbrier resort, served as a first course or dessert.
Pineapple cheesecake squares with a creamy baked filling topped with crushed pineapple folded into whipped cream. A make-ahead dessert that cuts into neat bars.
Tenderized round steak seasoned with mace, topped with pineapple, and baked in foil until juicy and tender. A simple Hawaiian-style steak dinner for two that's also diabetic-friendly.
A no-boil noodle kugel with cottage cheese, pineapple, and vanilla baked until golden. This easy Jewish-style side dish or dessert skips the extra step of cooking noodles first.
You will believe the title after trying this decadent cake that tastes too good to be true.
Ham is simmered with all these delicious vegetables and spices, which makes a delicious stew. Serve it with some roasted hot sweet potatoes. Delicious.
Layered orange pineapple cake with a crunchy coconut-pecan praline topping, whipped cream frosting, and crushed pineapple baked inside. A showstopper from a box mix.
Tropical pineapple cookies sweetened naturally with banana and pineapple juice concentrate, no refined sugar added. Coconut and orange zest deliver island flavor in every bite.
Lighter carrot cake loaf with crushed pineapple, whipped egg whites, and a smooth nonfat cream cheese topping. Warm cinnamon spice in every slice without the heavy guilt.
Dairy-free tofu cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, crushed pineapple, orange juice, and honey. Silky smooth filling with no cream cheese needed. Topped with fresh kiwi slices.
Pineapple pound cake uses frozen pineapple juice concentrate as the main sweetener for a no-added-sugar loaf with tropical citrus flavor. Seven-ingredient pantry cake.
Stovetop sweet and sour meatballs glazed in tangy pineapple sauce with crisp-tender green peppers in just 40 minutes.
One of the best carrot cakes I've ever had with a decadent cream cheese frosting.
Cantaloupe fruit salad with fresh pineapple, apple, raisins, coconut, and walnuts served with low-fat yogurt. A tropical no-cook fruit bowl with crunch from nuts and chewiness from coconut.
Chicken fruit salad tosses cooked chicken with grapes, pineapple, mandarin oranges, celery, and toasted pecans in a light dressing. Southern-style lunch salad on butter lettuce.
Add sophistication to your ham this Christmas, but don't expect the aroma to keep people in their seats.
Fresh pineapple slaw with shredded carrot, julienned green pepper, honey-pineapple vinaigrette, and crumbled blue cheese. A no-mayo tropical slaw that's bright and crunchy.
Three-layer Southern coconut cake with a tangy crushed-pineapple filling and billowy seven-minute frosting. An almond-scented butter cake stacked with grated coconut between every layer.
Hot and spicy pineapple pork stir-fry with thin-sliced pork tossed in a sweet-sour sauce of New Mexico chile, brown sugar, and cider vinegar, finished with juicy pineapple, celery, and crunchy cashews.
Tropical oatmeal Hawaiian bread with crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and rolled oats. A moist, no-fat loaf with island flavors and a chewy oat crumb.
Old-fashioned divinity candy with holiday, chocolate, and ginger variations. The classic Southern white candy: cloud-light, melt-on-your-tongue texture, made by streaming hot syrup into beaten egg whites.
Delaware cream cheese-pineapple pie with a layer of thickened crushed pineapple under a vanilla cream cheese custard, topped with chopped pecans and baked until golden. Two layers of flavor in every slice.
Spiced pineapple zucchini bread with crushed pineapple, currants, and chopped nuts. Two moist, fragrant loaves for the price of one big mixing bowl. Cinnamon-and-nutmeg classic with a tropical twist.
Pineapple breakfast bread bakes up tender with crushed pineapple, buttermilk tang, and a warm hit of cinnamon. Cut-in butter gives it a scone-style crumb. Serve warm with cream cheese spread.
Pineapple chess pie with crushed pineapple, coconut, and a buttery egg custard filling. A tropical twist on the classic Southern chess pie that mixes and bakes in one step.
A refreshing no-cook chicken salad with cashews, red grapes, pineapple, and celery fanned over cantaloupe wedges. Light, crunchy, and dressed for a summer lunch in 30 minutes.
Creamy orange sherbet jello salad with pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows makes a nostalgic potluck dessert everyone remembers.
Fresh strawberries, pineapple chunks, and sliced bananas tossed in glossy strawberry glaze. Four ingredients, fifteen minutes, and a one-hour chill for a fruit salad that steals the show at any cookout or potluck.
Twinkies floating in orange Jell-O made with vanilla ice cream, pineapple juice, and 7-Up. A retro no-bake dessert that's equal parts ridiculous and irresistible.
A scrumptious bread pudding made with pina colada drink mix, pineapple juice, bananas and cream of coconut.
Elegant sherried baked fruit with layered pineapple, peaches, apricots, cherries, and spiced apple rings in a buttery brown sugar and sherry sauce. Serves 20 for buffets and dinner parties.
Layered strawberry Jell-O salad with bananas, pineapple, pecans, and a hidden sour cream layer in the middle. A retro Southern potluck classic that sets up beautifully.
Hawaiian Spam pizza topped with provolone, thin-sliced Spam, pineapple chunks, red onion, and green bell pepper on refrigerated pizza dough. Salty, sweet, and tangy in every slice.
Palm Beach pineapple squares: a chocolate walnut cake base topped with a lemon-scented pineapple layer, baked together into one tropical dessert bar.
Fruit-packed drop cookies with crushed pineapple, dried papaya, golden raisins, coconut, and orange zest. Soft, chewy, and naturally sweet from all that tropical fruit. Ready in 40 minutes.