457 tropical recipes

Banana walnut Bundt cake with whole wheat flour and a bright orange glaze, made in the microwave. A tropical holiday showstopper that comes together in under 35 minutes.

Crispy deep-fried dessert wontons with three tropical fillings: coconut-lemon, macadamia-ginger, and banana-honey. Hand-rolled dough twisted like candy wrappers and dusted in powdered sugar.

Light and fruity tapioca pudding made with pineapple juice, orange juice, mandarin oranges, and crushed pineapple. A low-fat, no-fuss chilled dessert that's bright, tropical, and refreshing.

Sweet and tangy tuna luau simmered with pineapple tidbits, brown sugar, vinegar, and green pepper strips served over hot rice. A tropical-inspired skillet dinner in 45 minutes.

Non-alcoholic pina colada flip made with pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and club soda, topped with vanilla ice cream. A fizzy tropical drink ready in 5 minutes.

Grilled Hawaiian fish served with a fresh papaya relish made with ginger, cilantro, red bell pepper, and lemon juice. A tropical, light seafood dinner with bright island flavors.

Fresh papaya salsa with red chili, mint, lime juice, and red bell pepper. A tropical, no-cook salsa with sweet heat. Pairs with grilled fish, tacos, and chips.

Hawaiian mood cookies with cream cheese dough, crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, and chopped nuts. Soft, cake-like drop cookies with tropical fruit flavors baked on accordion-pleated foil.

Sauteed halibut with kiwi chardonnay sauce: pan-seared fillets in golden butter, topped with a bright kiwi beurre blanc. A restaurant-style fish dinner with tropical fruit flair.

Low-calorie cottage cheese plate with fresh vegetables or tropical fruit, a hard-boiled egg, and rye crisp crackers. A high-protein, no-cook light lunch on a bed of lettuce.

Creamy mango salad dressing with orange juice, garlic, soy sauce, and curry powder. Oil-free and low-fat, blended smooth in seconds. A tropical, Indian-inspired dressing with natural sweetness.

Grilled chicken breasts basted in a warm mango chutney sauce with ginger, garlic, and lemon. A tropical twist on BBQ that's ready in 45 minutes with just 8 ingredients.

Curried ground beef skillet with apples, bananas, mushrooms, celery, and a splash of sherry served over rice. A retro tropical-style curry dinner with sweet fruit and savory spice.

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.

Golden-browned chicken simmers in rich coconut milk with mushrooms, garlic, and a fragrant herb bouquet. This Caribbean-inspired one-skillet braise is comfort food with a tropical twist.

Baked yams sliced into smoky barbecue sauce and served with ripe sliced mango. Just 3 ingredients, 30 minutes, and a sweet-smoky-tropical combo you didn't know you needed.