40 Ways To Add Pineapple To Your Dinner

With chunks of fresh, sweet pineapple and salty ham, plus gooey melted mozzarella cheese and savory tomato sauce, this homemade pie is a breeze to make (with a store-bought crust!) and will be a welcome addition to any pizza party.

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Tacos al pastor are maybe the best taco out there. The slightly spicy marinated pork paired with the sweet and tart pineapple make for the perfect combination to be wrapped in a corn tortilla. Serve it up with some queso and call it a party!

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These meatballs are juicy, tender, and glazed to perfection in a sauce made with sweet pineapple chunks. You can serve this as a quick and easy dinner, or stick a toothpick in each meatball for a crowd-pleasing make-ahead appetizer.

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Got a can of coconut milk you've been meaning to use? Well, zero coconut milk goes to waste in this recipe. Some of it is used with fresh pineapple and lime juice to create a creamy and bright marinade. The rest is used to cook the rice, and WOW. It's a total game-changer.

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Say aloha to your new favorite BBQ skewers. Don't have a grill? No worries, a grill pan will help you char these up right in your kitchen.

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This bowl has marinated shrimp, sweet bell peppers, and a sweet and spicy glaze that will make you want to lick your plate clean. Plus it only takes 45-minute, and is a total one-pan winner!

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Give these Maui burgers a try when you want to mix up your grill game. We're particularly fond of the shichimi aioli, which is made with mayo and shichimi togarashi, a Japanese red pepper seasoning you can find at your local Asian grocery store.

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Grilling the pineapple delivers so much depth of flavor here. We love this salsa with tortilla chips, but also topped on our favorite grilled meats. It just might ruin you for all other healthy dips.

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As much fruit salad as it was green salad, Panera's beloved salad featured a juicy orange and onion poppyseed dressing and pops of fresh fruit. We’re hoping it’ll one day return to the Panera menu, but in the meantime, it’s super-easy to make at home so you can enjoy it whenever you want.

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Giving the salmon here a quick broil at the end of cooking lets the marinade caramelize. Just make sure to keep a close eye on it—a couple minutes is all you need under a hot broiler. Looking for more salmon recipes? This Greek salmon is another foolproof, quick dinner.

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Half the fun of eating a hot dog is loading it up with all kinds of toppings. This time we took a tropical approach. The pineapple salsa combats the spice from sriracha, creating a nice balance of flavor and texture, especially when you top it on a Hawaiian roll bun.

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Get these spicy coconut chicken thighs on the grill ASAP; you won’t regret it. They're super-tender thanks to a tasty duo of coconut milk and tenderizing pineapple juice in the marinade. Hot tip: Boil the marinade down into a sauce to drizzle on top for extra flavor.

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As much as we love pineapple fried rice and these Hawaiian chicken skewers, this pineapple chicken stir-fry might take the crown for our favorite sweet-savory combo. It has the tangy bite from pineapple, a solid crunch from cashews, and a kick from jalapeño. What's not to love?!

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Tofu is so much more than a meat substitute, it’s the perfect base to soak up tasty sauces, like this chipotle and guajillo chili marinade inspired by the popular Mexican street food tacos al pastor. Serve the skewers as an appetizer or make it dinner by de-skewering everything right into tortillas for tacos.

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When it’s right, it’s right, and this pineapple casserole is right. While on paper it might not make sense (pineapple and cheddar??), there’s a reason it’s been a staple of holidays, potlucks and cookouts for generations.

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The pineapple in this recipe doesn't just serve as a pretty serving vessel (although wow!), it also adds a fresh and vibrant sweetness to the teriyaki sauce. Use the juice that pools at the bottom of your pineapple when scooping out the chunks. Want to make a more chicken teriyaki? We got you.

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Originating in Hawaii, this chicken recipe is really all about the sauce: In 1955, a businessman from Honolulu grilled some chicken and brushed it with a sauce inspired by his mother's version of teriyaki. It included pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and (stay with us) ketchup. TMYK!

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Stay on island time by serving this genius grilled chicken dinner over a bed of coconut rice. You could even make it a completely Hawaiian-themed dinner party with Blue Hawaiian coolers and one of our many pineapple desserts.

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This retro glazed ham is a classic stunner for the center of any table, and just a few easy sides short of a fantastic feast. Brushing the ham and fruit every 15 minutes or so with the glaze is enough to create a nicely caramelized crust while infusing the ham with sweet pineapple notes.

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Pineapple and salmon? A match made in heaven. (It's what makes our baked pineapple salmon so popular!) Smoky, sweet, and just a little spicy, these skewers are a major crowd-pleaser. Make them for your next BBQ, and watch them *disappear*.

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