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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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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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Banana Bowties
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Banana Bowties

Ingredients: 1 cup peeled chopped ripe bananas1/4 cup walnuts or 1/4 cup pecans, finely...

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Pistachio Pineapple Pudding
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Pistachio Pineapple Pudding

Ingredients: 1 package sugar-free instant pistachio pudding1 (8 ounce) containers low-fat vanilla yogurt1 (8...

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Hot Dates
AppetizersPitted fruitsTropical fruits

Hot Dates

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages pitted dates1 (15 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained1 (12...

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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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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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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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Purple lady salad
PineappleSaladsTropical fruits

Purple lady salad

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) packages red raspberry Jell-O gelatin1 cup hot water1 (20 ounce)...

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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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DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Pina Colada Dessert

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup...

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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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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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Passion Fruit and Kiwifruit Sorbet

Ingredients: 6 ripe kiwi fruits4 passion fruit1/2 lemons, zest of, and juice of3 ounces...

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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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Mango Sorbet
DessertFrozen dessertsTropical fruits

Mango Sorbet

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups chopped ripe mangoes1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice1/4 cup honeylime rind,...

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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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Dandy Sweet and Sour Sauce
AppetizersPineappleTropical fruits

Dandy Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup crushed pineapple1/2 cup sugar1/2 chopped green peppers1/4 cup chopped pimientos1/2 clove...

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Passion-Fruit Cream (Grenadilla Cream)
DessertPuddings and moussesTropical fruits

Passion-Fruit Cream (Grenadilla Cream)

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin ( 1 TBSP)1 tablespoon cold water1/2 cup...

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Baked Pineapple
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Baked Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 large ripe pineapple3 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons tequila2 tablespoons sugar Directions: Pre-heat...

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Bananas Managua
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Bananas Managua

Ingredients: 3 large firm ripe bananas1/3 cup orange juice6 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed1...

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Grilled Bananas With Frozen Yogurt and Maple Cream
BananasSide dishesTropical fruits

Grilled Bananas With Frozen Yogurt and Maple Cream

Ingredients: 4 bananas, firm but ripe2 tablespoons melted butter2 tablespoons light brown sugar, firm...

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Dressed-Up SPAM
Main dishPineappleTropical fruits

Dressed-Up SPAM

Ingredients: 1 can Spam1 (8 ounce) cans pineapple slices, drain & reserve juice1/4 cup...

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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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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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Honolulu Skillet Beans
Main dishPineappleTropical fruits

Honolulu Skillet Beans

Ingredients: 1 large onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon vegetable oil4 cups cooked small firm beans1...

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Cherry Pepsi Salad
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Cherry Pepsi Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup water1 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling2 (3 ounce)...

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Renate's Sauerkraut
Condimentsetc.Pineapple

Renate’s Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut1/2 cup crushed pineapple Directions: Toss sauerkraut and 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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Maggie's Heavenly Hash
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Maggie’s Heavenly Hash

Ingredients: 1 box black cherry Jell-O1/2 pint whipping cream1 can crushed pineapple1/2 cup chopped...

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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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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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Pineapple-Rose Fruit Juice
BeveragesPineappleTropical fruits

Pineapple-Rose Fruit Juice

Ingredients: 40 ml rose syrup60 ml pineapple juice300 ml mineral water1 teaspoon mint leaves,...

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Butter Rum Lifesaver Shots
BeveragesPineappleTropical fruits

Butter Rum Lifesaver Shots

Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces Baileys Irish Cream1 1/2 ounces butterscotch schnapps1 1/2 ounces coconut...

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PineappleSaladsTropical fruits

Pretzel Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups pretzels3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, melted1/4 cup sugar1 (8...

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Avocado Fries With Habanero Ketchup
AppetizersFruitTropical fruits

Avocado Fries With Habanero Ketchup

Ingredients: 1 quart oil ( for frying)2 avocados, just beginning to ripen1 cup flour1...

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Broiled Star Fruit in Ginger
DessertFruitTropical fruits

Broiled Star Fruit in Ginger

Ingredients: 4 cups water1 gingerroot, peeled and cut into slices1/2 cinnamon sticks2 whole cloves10...

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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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Grilled Pineapple With Nutella
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Grilled Pineapple With Nutella

Ingredients: 2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut crosswise into 1/2 thick slices2/3 cup...

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Stuffed Banana!
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Stuffed Banana!

Ingredients: 1 bananas1 ounce chunky peanut butter1 ounce chocolate chips Directions: Grab a ripe...

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Sweet 'N' Sour Pork
PineapplePorkTropical fruits

Sweet ‘N’ Sour Pork

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 medium onions, sliced1...

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Five Cup Salad
PineappleSaladsTropical fruits

Five Cup Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup mandarin oranges1 cup pineapple chunks1 cup sour cream1 cup miniature marshmallows1...

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Jezebel Sauce
Condimentsetc.Pineapple

Jezebel Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans crushed pineapple ( drained)1 (10 ounce) jars apricot fruit...

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Avocado With Spicy Crabmeat
AppetizersCrabTropical fruits

Avocado With Spicy Crabmeat

Ingredients: 1 (170 g) cans crabmeat, drained1 green onions, end trimmed and finely chopped1...

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Pork Chops Royale
PineapplePorkTropical fruits

Pork Chops Royale

Ingredients: 7 pieces pork chops2 tablespoons catsup1 teaspoon crushed garlic1 onions, sliced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2...

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BeveragesPineappleTropical fruits

Mulled Wine

Ingredients: 2 (750 ml) bottles merlot3 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed3 cups pineapple juice1...

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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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BBQ Pineapple Slices
PineappleSide dishesTropical fruits

BBQ Pineapple Slices

Ingredients: 1 large pineapple, peeled all the pits removed and cut into 8 generous...

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Baked Beans With Pineapple
PineappleSide dishesTropical fruits

Baked Beans With Pineapple

Ingredients: 1 lb bacon, strips diced1 large onions, chopped2 (55 ounce) cans baked beans1...

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Oooey Gooey Incredibly Yummy Banana Cinnamon Toast
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Oooey Gooey Incredibly Yummy Banana Cinnamon Toast

Ingredients: 2 small bananas, peeled,halved and sliced1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 fruit muffins or 2...

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Quick Cranberry Salad
FruitPineappleTropical fruits

Quick Cranberry Salad

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages orange Jell-O1 can cranberry sauce1 (8 ounce) cans pineapple,...

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Anthony’s Pineapple Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup crushed pineapple1 tablespoon milk1 tablespoon ketchup1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon...

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PineappleSaladsTropical fruits

Pineapple Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/2 cup white sugar2 tablespoons dry tapioca2 tablespoons cider vinegar1...

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Malaysian Pineapple Pastries
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Malaysian Pineapple Pastries

Ingredients: 1/2 medium fresh pineapple1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup water1/2 cup butter2 cups all-purpose flour2...

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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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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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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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Oven Baked Banana Fritters
BananasDessertTropical fruits

Oven Baked Banana Fritters

Ingredients: 1 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs or 1 cup ground almonds1/2 cup desiccated coconut2 tablespoons...

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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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Hot Dog Kebabs
AppetizersPineappleTropical fruits

Hot Dog Kebabs

Ingredients: 1 (13 ounce) cans chunk pineapple, drained,reserve juice2 tablespoons soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons...

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Caramel Roasted Pineapple
DessertPineappleTropical fruits

Caramel Roasted Pineapple

Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup water7 cloves2 pieces star anise2 inches cinnamon sticks1 oranges,...

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