227 tropical recipes

Fresh corn and papaya salsa with Roma tomatoes, red onion, lime zest, and cilantro. A tropical no-cook salsa with sweet fruit and bright citrus that pairs with grilled fish or chips.

Sissy's pina colada blends coconut cream, pineapple juice, and vodka with a splash of almond syrup, then whirs it with ice into a frosty, tropical frozen cocktail. A nutty twist on the classic blender drink.

Baked bananas with lime juice and brown sugar caramel sauce. Use slightly underripe bananas, baste as they cook, and you get a glossy tropical dessert ready in 30 minutes with just 4 ingredients.

Classic pina colada blended with light rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and crushed ice until foamy. A tropical cocktail that takes 30 seconds in the blender and tastes like a Caribbean beach.

No-bake strawberry-kiwi pie with Jello, whipped topping, and a graham cracker crust. Light, fruity, and ready after a few hours in the fridge. A tropical twist on a classic cool pie.

M&M's chocolate macadamia chewies are soft, chewy drop cookies loaded with shredded coconut, buttery macadamia nuts, and mini M&M's baking bits. A tropical-meets-candy-shop twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie.

Tangy pico de gallo with a tropical twist, ripe Roma tomatoes, white onion, jalapeno, and cilantro brightened with sweet mango and creamy avocado. A fresh, no-cook salsa that doubles as a condiment.

SPAM Hawaiian pizza loaded with provolone, sweet pineapple chunks, red onion, and green pepper on a ready-made crust. Baked until golden and bubbly, this tropical twist on pizza night takes just 40 minutes.

Broiled snapper fillets and caramelized bananas topped with fresh orange juice, zesty chili peppers, and red onion. A tropical, low-fat dinner that's on the table in 20 minutes flat. Squeeze lime over everything.

Butterflied shrimp pressed with a lemon-lime zest crust, seared with jalapeno and white pepper, then finished with sliced starfruit, fresh ginger, and a splash of rum. Tropical, bold, and ready in 40 minutes.

A quick blender sauce of ripe mango, bloomed curry powder, fresh mint, and lime juice. Tropical, tangy, and ready in under 15 minutes. Drizzle over grilled shrimp or chicken for an instant flavor upgrade.

Snow crab claws simmered in a strained curry sauce built from sauteed vegetables, apple, fish stock, and a splash of pineapple juice. A refined, restaurant-style seafood dish with layered tropical and savory flavors.

Pork tacos with tropical papaya salsa bring sweet heat to Taco Tuesday. Baked with melty Monterey Jack, crowned with lime-bright papaya, pineapple, mint, and red chili for a fresh twist on the classic.

Balmain bugs simmered until the shells blush orange-red, then shelled and paired with a tropical mango sauce spiked with Thai chili and lemon. A quick Australian seafood dish that's ready in 15 minutes flat.

Pineapple squash is a zero-waste tropical syrup made from the peel and core of a fresh pineapple, simmered with sugar and brightened with lemon juice. Mix with cold water for a homemade summer cordial.

Pineapple sorbet purees fresh pineapple with light corn syrup and fresh lemon juice for a bright, dairy-free frozen dessert. Three ingredients, no ice cream maker needed if you've got a blender. Tropical sweetness in every spoonful.