Pineapple Recipes

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My gramma used to bake cakes and pies during the Depression and my grampa would sell them door-to-door and on the street corners to support them during that awful time. This is one of my favorites.

Favorite at a Brazilian steakhouse in Dallas. Not sure if this is the exact recipe they use but it tastes very close. Great side for kabobs and steak.

A very easy pineapple cake with a cream cheese frosting.

These are SO easy and really good. The hot sauce gives it an extra kick and cuts the sweetness. They can help with patience while the rest of the grilled feast comes together, but be warned, they go quickly!

This old-fashioned cake recipe delivers a really good take on the dessert classic: pineapple upside-down cake.

An acini di pepe (or couscous) pasta salad with coconut, pineapple, Mandarin oranges, and marshmallows.

A gorgeous and indulgent smoothie, but totally healthy!

This recipe is a copycat of a delicious sauce for salmon, ribs, chicken, and pork chops for your home grilling pleasure.

This quick green smoothie provides what you need for a fruity, veggie snack--with spinach, banana, pineapple, and almondmilk.

This pineapple upside-down cake is made with ricotta cheese.

Cake-flavored vodka just may be the best thing in a bottle; it tastes great mixed with just about anything. This yummy cocktail combines the flavored vodka with pineapple juice for a sweet treat. Fresh pineapple also makes a great garnish.

There sweet and sour shrimp and vegetables make a quick and easy meal.

This easy but delicious ham glaze has been a family holiday favorite for years!

An easy weeknight dinner, this quick chicken stir-fry with pineapple is as delicious as it is colorful! Serve with rice for a complete meal, or fried rice for a treat. Add red chile flakes to the mix if you want something sweet and spicy!

Hawaiian-style meatballs in a sweet, somewhat tangy sauce.

Get a taste of island life with Jamaican jerk-seasoned shrimp, juicy pineapple, roasted veggies, and spicy jalapenos. Serve over salad greens or, for a heartier meal, with cooked brown rice.

A great take on a Hawaiian-style dinner. This one's great for that leftover ham. Cubed ham sauteed with onions and pineapple in a sweet sauce. Kids love it and it's great served over rice or noodles.

This is great for a detox cleanse.

Variations of the classic Singapore Sling abound, but mix up one of these potent and sweet cocktails with this recipe and you'll be pleased with the results.

A moist twist on the original pineapple upside-down cake.

This skillet pineapple upside-down cake is baked in a cast iron skillet and served warm. It is wonderful!

I made up this ham and pineapple quesadilla recipe when I worked at a cafe and was craving Hawaiian-style pizza. We were serving Mexican food that day so I had to work with the ingredients on hand. I have made this repeatedly since. My favorite quesadilla. I like to mix sour cream and salsa in a small bowl and dip it.

This slushy fruit punch has been used for years by my family at birthday parties, summer gatherings and now my children ask for it at breakfast...it is our favorite punch. We make it in an empty gallon milk jug.