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Category: Tropical fruits

“Island Flavors” – Our “Tropical Fruits” category brings the taste of the tropics to your kitchen. Featuring fruits like mango, papaya, pineapple, and coconut, these recipes range from sweet desserts and smoothies to savory dishes with a tropical twist.

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Mom's Fruit Salad
PineappleSaladsTropical fruits

Mom’s Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 3 bananas, sliced1/2 lb seedless grapes, halved4 ounces maraschino cherries, halved1 (8 ounce)...

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Coconut Ulu  ( Breadfruit) Smash
CoconutSide dishesTropical fruits

Coconut Ulu ( Breadfruit) Smash

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups breadfruit, peeled and seeded2 cups coconut milk ( you may...

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Almost Fried Plantains - Virtually Fat Free
BananasSide dishesTropical fruits

Almost Fried Plantains – Virtually Fat Free

Ingredients: 1 ripe plantains, look for one with lots of brown spots1/4-1/3 cup watercooking...

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Seven Cup Salad
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Seven Cup Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup grated coconut1 cup cottage cheese1 cup sour cream1 cup chopped walnuts...

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Lychee Lime Lassi  (Yogurt Drink)
BeveragesEggs/dairyTropical fruits

Lychee Lime Lassi (Yogurt Drink)

Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat lime yogurt or 1 cup lemon yogurt1/2 cup chopped lychees1...

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Banana Glace
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Banana Glace

Ingredients: 4 bananas, mashed into a pulp8 whole bananas1 pint heavy cream1/2 cup sugar1/2...

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Pina Asada
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Pina Asada

Ingredients: 1 large pineapple, ripe1/2 cup sugar1 limes, zest of, finely grated1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2...

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Christmas Cheer
BeveragesPineappleTropical fruits

Christmas Cheer

Ingredients: 4 cups apple juice3 cups pineapple juice2 cups cranberry juice1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 cinnamon...

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New South Ambrosia
DessertSaladsTropical fruits

New South Ambrosia

Ingredients: 8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained3 medium oranges, peeled and cut2 small ruby red...

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Pineapple Iced Tea
BeveragesPineappleTropical fruits

Pineapple Iced Tea

Ingredients: 1 quart water7 individual tea bags1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1/3 cup lemon juice2...

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Chilled Fruit Cups
Lunch/snacksPineappleTropical fruits

Chilled Fruit Cups

Ingredients: 1 can frozen pineapple juice1 can frozen orange juice1 cup water1 cup sugar2...

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Banana - Filled Chocolate Enchiladas
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Banana – Filled Chocolate Enchiladas

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cocoa powder1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted2 large eggs1/2 cup milk1/2 cup...

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Sauteed Bananas With Caramel Sauce
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Sauteed Bananas With Caramel Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 teaspoons toasted peanut oil, divided1 tablespoon honey2 tablespoons firmly...

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Pineapple Orange Slush
BeveragesPineappleTropical fruits

Pineapple Orange Slush

Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cups crushed...

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Chicken Pineapple Patties
PineapplePoultryTropical fruits

Chicken Pineapple Patties

Ingredients: 250 g cooked chicken, finely chopped2 tablespoons soft breadcrumbs1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots...

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Girl Guide Bananas Boats
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Girl Guide Bananas Boats

Ingredients: 4 large ripe bananas2 (45 g) chocolate candy bars (I always used Aero)...

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Easy Banana Nut Bread
BananasBreadsTropical fruits

Easy Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup mashed bananas2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking...

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Baked Banana Splits
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Baked Banana Splits

Ingredients: 4 unpeeled bananas4 teaspoons cinnamon sugar4 teaspoons butter or 4 teaspoons margarine4 tablespoons...

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Hawaiian Coleslaw
PineappleSaladsTropical fruits

Hawaiian Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, rinsed and very thinly sliced or 1 package coleslaw...

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Guava Cheese Tart
CheeseDessertTropical fruits

Guava Cheese Tart

Ingredients: 3/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature1 cup grated panela cheese (check your Mexican...

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No Bake Banana Split Cake
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

No Bake Banana Split Cake

Ingredients: 3 cups vanilla wafers or 3 cups graham wafers, crushed4 bananas, sliced lenghtwise9...

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Thai Pomelo Salad
CitrusSaladsTropical fruits

Thai Pomelo Salad

Ingredients: 1 pomelo fruit1 fresh red chilies1 clove garlic, crushed1 teaspoon honey1 tablespoon fish...

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Anemic Build Your Blood With Honey and Bananas
BananasBreakfastTropical fruits

Anemic Build Your Blood With Honey and Bananas

Ingredients: 1 ripe bananas1 tablespoon honey Directions: Dip banana into honey or mix into...

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Diabetic Carrot-Raisin Salad
PineappleSaladsTropical fruits

Diabetic Carrot-Raisin Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups carrots, grated1 cup unsweetened pineapple, crushed,drained1/2 cup raisins1 (8 ounce) cartons...

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Passionfruit Saucing Pudding
DessertPuddings and moussesTropical fruits

Passionfruit Saucing Pudding

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, softened1/2 cup caster sugar1 eggs1 cup self raising flour1/2 cup...

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Luby's Cafeteria Carrot Salad
PineappleSaladsTropical fruits

Luby’s Cafeteria Carrot Salad

Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots, peeled and shredded1 cup drained pineapple chunks or 1 cup...

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Lime Bananas
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Lime Bananas

Ingredients: 4 firm bananas, peeled,cut in half crosswise then cut in half lengthwise1 tablespoon...

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The Best Banana Bread
BananasBreadsTropical fruits

The Best Banana Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/4 cups...

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Better Than Grandma's Banana Bread
BananasBreadsTropical fruits

Better Than Grandma’s Banana Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar3/4 teaspoon baking...

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Ww 4 Points - Rum Baked Plantain
BananasFruitTropical fruits

Ww 4 Points – Rum Baked Plantain

Ingredients: 4 ounces peeled plantains2 tablespoons dark rum1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons margarine, melted1...

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Ma's Secret Jamaican Banana Fritters
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Ma’s Secret Jamaican Banana Fritters

Ingredients: 3 bananas ( ripe, starting to turn brown)1 1/2 cups flour1/4 cup milk2...

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Absolutely Delicious Fruit Salad
PineappleSaladsTropical fruits

Absolutely Delicious Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 1 package Cook and Serve vanilla pudding mix1 (28 ounce) cans chunk fruit...

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Spiced Nutty Bananas
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Spiced Nutty Bananas

Ingredients: 6 ripe but firm bananas2 tablespoons chopped cashew nuts2 tablespoons chopped peanuts2 tablespoons...

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Dreamy Frozen Fruit Salad
PineappleSaladsTropical fruits

Dreamy Frozen Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 2 (1 1/2 ounce) envelopes whipped dessert topping mix ( Dream Whip)2 (3...

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Jungle Juice Frosty
BananasBeveragesTropical fruits

Jungle Juice Frosty

Ingredients: 1 bananas1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup pineapple juice1/2 teaspoon rum extract1/2 teaspoon coconut...

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FLUFFY ORANGE SALAD ( OR DESSERT!! )
FruitPineappleTropical fruits

FLUFFY ORANGE SALAD ( OR DESSERT!! )

Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 ounce) packages orange Jell-O1 (8 ounce) containers non-dairy whipped topping1/2...

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Overnight Banana French Toast
BananasBreakfastTropical fruits

Overnight Banana French Toast

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) French bread or 1 (16 ounce) challah, cubed1 (8 ounce)...

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Sauteed Bananas With Cardamom Praline Sauce
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Sauteed Bananas With Cardamom Praline Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter4 bananas, halved lengthwise, then crosswise1/4 cup packed light brown...

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Kele Wele
DessertFruitTropical fruits

Kele Wele

Ingredients: 2 -3 well-ripened yellow plantains ( cooking bananas)2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1...

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Heavenly Fruit Hash
PineappleSide dishesTropical fruits

Heavenly Fruit Hash

Ingredients: 2 cups Cool Whip, thawed1 cup miniature marshmallows1 cup shredded coconut1 (1 ounce)...

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Toasted Breakfast Wraps
BananasBreakfastTropical fruits

Toasted Breakfast Wraps

Ingredients: 2 large bananas, chopped2 nectarines, chopped2 teaspoons runny honey4 flour tortillas Directions: In...

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Avocado Fans With Black Olive Vinaigrette
AppetizersSaladsTropical fruits

Avocado Fans With Black Olive Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil4 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar2 tablespoons black olive...

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Bananas Flambe
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Bananas Flambe

Ingredients: 4 small bananas1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons margarine2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground...

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PineappleSoy/tofuTropical fruits

Sweet and Sour Edamame Soybeans

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce1 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry1/2 cup...

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BreakfastPineappleTropical fruits

Breakfast For The Gods

Ingredients: 1 cup Quaker Oats16 ounces non-fat vanilla yogurt1 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple,...

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Ninfa's Banana Empanadas - Empanadas De Platanos
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Ninfa’s Banana Empanadas – Empanadas De Platanos

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon granulated sugar4 tablespoons lard or 4 tablespoons...

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Banana Sundae Wraps with Custard Sauce
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Banana Sundae Wraps with Custard Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk1 eggs, beaten1/3 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon...

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Luby's Cafeteria Waldorf Salad
ApplesSaladsTropical fruits

Luby’s Cafeteria Waldorf Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups apples, cubed ( use a highly flavored variety such as Winesap...

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Bahamian Guava Duff
DessertFruitTropical fruits

Bahamian Guava Duff

Ingredients: 12 -15 large guavas3 cups flour4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup sugar1/4...

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Grilled BBQ Bananas With Rum
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Grilled BBQ Bananas With Rum

Ingredients: 4 bananas, peeled1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup rum2 tablespoons lemon juice4 tablespoons butter...

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Irish Dessert
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Irish Dessert

Ingredients: 1 can crushed pineapple1 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix1/2 cup...

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Fish Eye Salad (tapioca Fruit Salad)
FruitSaladsTropical fruits

Fish Eye Salad (tapioca Fruit Salad)

Ingredients: 1 cup pearl tapioca2 cups water2 cups milk1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup sugar1 (20...

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BBQ Baked Pineapple
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

BBQ Baked Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 fresh pineapple1/4 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons rum (optional)2 tablespoons butterwhipped cream or...

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MelonsPineappleTropical fruits

Sour Cream Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 1 can mandarin oranges1 cup apples, chunks1 cup seedless grapes ( sliced in...

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Pineapple Snow
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Pineapple Snow

Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup melted butter6 teaspoons icing sugar1 (20 ounce)...

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Broiled Pineapple
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Broiled Pineapple

Ingredients: 8 pineapple slices1/4 cup brown sugar4 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Place...

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Campfire Chocolate Bananas
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Campfire Chocolate Bananas

Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas, unpeeledminiature chocolate chips, amount to your likingaluminum foil Directions: Leave...

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BeveragesPineappleTropical fruits

Sweet White Sangria

Ingredients: 3 cups pineapple juice1 cup white grape juice1 cup passion fruit juice1/4 cup...

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Pineapple Rice
PineappleRiceTropical fruits

Pineapple Rice

Ingredients: 4 cups cooked rice, that has been removed from pan it was cooked...

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Glazed Pineapple With Macadamia Nut Crunch
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Glazed Pineapple With Macadamia Nut Crunch

Ingredients: 1 large pineapple, ripe with end trimmed skin and eyes removed1 cup macadamia...

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