Pineapples are a symbol for hospitality, friendship, and welcoming! These delicious fruits are also welcome right in my tummy 😆 Whether you’re hosting, attending a friend’s cookout this Summer, or just wanting a juicy recipe for a Wednesday night at home – we are sharing the yummiesttttt pineapple recipes for this Spring + Summer [or anytime of year!] 🍍 You may be surprised how many courses you’ll be able to make!
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Sides and Appetizers
Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced small
- 1 red chili pepper (optional)
- fresh green onion, measure with your heart! (a little goes a long way!)
- juice of one fresh lime
Instructions
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Chop and combine all ingredients in a small bowl, serve chilled.
Main Dishes
Pineapple Chicken Bowls
Pineapple Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
- 1/3 c soy sauce
- 1/3 c pineapple juice
- 1/3 c tomato paste
- 1 T honey
- 1 T fresh grated ginger
- 1 T cornstarch
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
Serve With:
- 4 c cooked white rice
- pineapple salsa
- fresh cilantro
- lime wedges
- sesame seeds
- salt & pepper
Chicken:
- 2 lbs cooked chicken breast, cubed
- olive oil
- salt & pepper
Instructions
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Slice chicken into bite-size pieces, and cook on stove over medium-high heat with olive oil until slightly crispy. Salt & pepper to taste. Set aside.
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In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Pour over chicken and mix well to coat chicken.
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Serve over a bowl of cooked rice with pineapple salsa, lime wedges, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Ginger Pineapple Turkey Stir Fry
Ginger Pineapple Turkey Stir Fry
A little spice and sweetness make an explosion of flavors in this stirfry
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb ground turkey (or chicken)
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 whole bell peppers, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple, chopped
- 1 cup cashews, whole
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 whole green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup basil, chopped
Instructions
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In a large skillet, combine the oil and turkey. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chili paste, butter, garlic, and ginger. Cook 2 minutes, until the butter browns and the turkey gets crispy.
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Mix in the peppers, 3/4 cup pineapple, green onions, and cashews. Cook another 2-5 minutes. Pour over the soy sauce and honey. Cook until the sauce coats the turkey, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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In a bowl, toss 3/4 cup pineapple with the cilantro and basil.
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Serve the turkey, peppers, and cashews over bowls of rice. Top with the pineapple/cilantro/basil. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Slightly altered recipe from Half Baked Harvest !
Desserts
Pineapple Coconut Loaf Cake
Pineapple Coconut Loaf Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can 20oz pineapple chunks, drained very well!
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350
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Sprinkle coconut on cookie sheet in a single layer, bake until lightly toasted, tossing occasionally, 6 to 10 minutes; set aside.
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Butter and flour a 9-by-5-inch (8-cup) loaf pan; set aside.
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In a mixer on high speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in eggs and beat well.
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On low speed, add flour, baking soda and salt.
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Add in sour cream, be careful to not overmix.
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Open up your can of pineapple chunks and drain them well. Use a paper towel to get all the moisture out, best you can.
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Using a rubber spatula, fold pineapple and 1 cup coconut into batter. Spoon into prepared pan, and smooth top; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup coconut.
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Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 65 to 70 minutes (cover pan with foil halfway through – so your coconut does not burn!)
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Let cake cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Notes
To store, keep it wrapped in plastic – room temp. Will stay good for 2 days! Recipe Credit: Martha Stewart
3 Ingredient Pineapple Whipped Dessert
3 Ingredient Pineapple Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 [20 oz] can Crushed Pineapple in Juice undrained
- 1 pkg Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
- 1 cup Whipped Topping thawed
Instructions
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Mix pineapple and dry pudding mix. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
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Top with shredded coconut and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Recipe credit: https://cutefetti.com/easy-pineapple-dessert/
Drinks
Pineapple Margarita
Pineapple Margarita
A tropical twist on a classic cocktail! Cheers to sippin' on something fruity this Summer!
Ingredients
- salt for rim or swap for Tajín! [or combine!]
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 2 oz tequila
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz triple sec
- limes or pineapple slices for garnish optional
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a shaker
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Shake, shake, shake
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Pour over ice and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Recipe Credit: delish.com
Pina Coladas
The Best Pina Coladas
Ingredients
- 6 oz White Rum
- 6 oz Cream of Coconut
- 6 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 Cup Frozen Pineapple Chunks
- 4 oz Golden or Spiced Rum
- 4 Cups Ice
- Pineapple Wedges for garnish
Instructions
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Place the white rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice + chunks, golden rum, and ice in a blender. Process until totally blended.
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Pour into glasses and garnish with pineapple wedge!
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