Cowboy Colada
Things are about to get real Western and also ... tropical? This cowboy colada recipe uses jalapeno-infused whiskey in a pina colada—and, honestly, you may never go back to the traditional rum-based version.
Lucy Wang’s Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
This crispy, buttery, garlicky shrimp pineapple bowl will take you to a tropical island. —Lucy Wang, Los Angeles, California

Virgin Pina Colada
This easy blender virgin pina colada recipe is a family favorite on a hot day. It creates a nonalcoholic mocktail...


Hawaiian Pizza
If you're not a fan of fruit-topped pizzas, this recipe might change your mind! We make our Hawaiian pizza with...


Filipino Macaroni Salad
Filipino macaroni salad, packed with ham, chicken and pineapple, and studded with raisins, gives the American-style version of pasta salad...

Carrot Cake Cheese Ball
More sweet than it is salty, our carrot cake cheeseball is a fun, new way to eat dessert first! —Taste...

Frozen Pineapple Smoothies
This pineapple smoothie with take you to the tropics! It uses frozen pineapple and banana for a refreshingly frosty drink....

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
This classic dessert gets a gluten-free makeover! Be sure to use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum to produce...

Spinach Smoothie
Get a jump-start on all the nutrients you need by starting your day with this smoothie. Use nondairy milk and...

Million Dollar Cake
Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients,...

Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Bacon-wrapped scallops seem so decadent and fancy that often times I forget how easy they are to prepare. Paired with...

Creamy Pina Colada Pie
This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina colada pie right...

Pina Colada Lush
Take a trip to the tropics with this pina colada lush, a no-bake dessert with layers of creamy coconut, tangy...

Pina Colada Fluff
This pina colada fluff recipe is from one of my grandma's vintage cookbooks. Instead of alcoholic rum, you could use...

Pina Colada Dump Cake
I love any dessert that tastes like the tropics. When I wanted to create a new dump cake recipe, I...
Slow-Cooker Spiral Ham
My family loves when I make this slow-cooker spiral ham. I'm not sure which they love more though: eating it...

Air-Fryer Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake
Taking inspiration from my mom's pineapple upside-down cake, I added a cheesecake layer and baked it in an air fryer....

Apricot, Almond & Pineapple Sour Cream Coffee Cake
I created this pineapple sour cream coffee cake recipe for a contest at the Los Angeles County Fair in the...

Healthy Avocado Pineapple Muffins
These healthy muffins are a real treat for breakfast, lunch or a coffee break. The avocado adds an extra-special touch....
Fruity Chicken Salad Pitas
I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made...

Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes
This deliciously different dessert is made in the slow cooker instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches...

Pressure-Cooker Pineapple Chicken
We love Hawaiian-style chicken in a slow cooker, but sometimes we need something that comes together fast! We tweaked our...
Grilled Teriyaki Beef Skewers
These beef skewers are easy to make and even easier to eat—perfect for any party! The horseradish cream sauce pairs...

Broiled Shrimp Skewers
Any gathering will be special when you serve flavorful and juicy shrimp skewers. They’re easy to assemble and broil to...
Campfire Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
We make these fun cakes while camping or in the backyard around a fire. They're yummy for kids and adults...

Tropical Smoothie Bowl
This wake-me-up smoothie bowl with fruit, oats and cinnamon helps me start the day feeling satisfied. Sometimes I top it...

Fruity Orange Dream
I learned this recipe from a fellow teacher when I was living in West Virginia. It's a standout for a...

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches
My kids often ask for chicken sloppy joes, and this version has a bonus of sweet pineapple. It is a...
Caribbean Island Coleslaw
After trying a similar version of this coleslaw while visiting the island of St. Kitts, I returned home and wanted...

Hawaiian Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps
We love this easy slow-cooker recipe on Sunday afternoons. It's equally comforting and light for lunch or dinner. We serve...