Pineapple

A simply delicious cake packed with banana, pineapple and topped with shredded coconut

Put a refreshing spin on everyone's favourite cocktail with this piña colada pops recipe! Perfect for enjoying on a hot day, these frozen treats hit the spot every time.

With a perfectly crisp outer layer and a sweet, moreish filling, you couldn't have a more delightful treat than these persimmon, pineapple and white chocolate hand pies. Everyone is sure to go for seconds!

This fresh and creamy dip is a perfect snack for hungry kids. Serve with a sprinkle of dukkah and a colourful platter of crisp chopped vegetables for a healthy and delicious afternoon tummy filler.

This sweet snack is so quick and easy to make, and it is packed full of nourishing wholefoods. Perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee for a delicious and nutritious treat!

Whether you enjoy this chia pudding for breakfast or dessert, it will definitely be the prettiest dish on the table! Served in a hollowed-out pineapple, you can't get much more creative than this.

Taste the tropics with this grilled pineapple dish. Served with fresh coconut flesh, as well as homemade toppings of coconut labne and cashew praline, your tastebuds will be delightfully stunned!

Pineapple is best roasted. Make it more delicious by pairing it with banana berry compote, toasted Madeira cake and rum maple syrup!

Pineapple curd is an easy way to add extra sweetness and flavour to crumpets or make a delicious filling for your favourite cake recipe!

This crowd-pleasing recipe sees super crispy pork belly paired with red cabbage slaw, homemade smoky sauce and char-grilled pineapple to create the ultimate sharing meal. A must-try for pork belly fans

There's a reason why pork and pineapple are a match made in flavour heaven! This meatball recipe is perfect anyone who loves the combination of sweet and savoury. Serve with rice for a tasty family dinner

Indulge in a taste of the tropics with this delicious little tarte tatins recipe! Starring spiced pineapple, coconut and rich brown sugar, these bite-sized treats are perfect for sharing

Craving a taste of the tropics? Dig into this gorgeous pineapple and ginger syrup cake recipe. Sweet and gently spiced, this cake is swimming in warm, sticky syrup and topped with refreshing mint

With sweet chilli beef patties, Hoisin-spiked ketchup and juicy pineapple, these burgers pack a serious flavour punch! Serve fresh off the grill for the ultimate taste of savoury, sweet and spicy

Treat yourself with this pineapple, ginger and chocolate loaf recipe. It's drizzled with dark chocolate and topped with glacé ginger for a truly decadent finish

This scrumptious date and pineapple mini loaf recipe by 16th Ave Café is great enjoyed for a comforting morning or afternoon tea treat, accompanied with a hot cuppa

This pina colada pavlova recipe creates a dessert to behold! Served with pineapple curd, coconut yoghurt cream and spiked with Malibu, this cake is a show stopping sweet finish

Nici Wickes nail a Kiwi Christmas classic with this delicious glazed ham recipe. Baking chunks of fresh pineapple and sweet parsnip with the ham while it cooks makes for a great accompaniment

This pineapple and mustard glazed ham recipe takes this festive favourite to delicious new heights! It will definitely be the centrepiece of your Christmas table this festive season

Using pineapple lumps to flavour this cheesecake recipe is pretty genius, if you ask us. Whether you’re having a girls’ night or a dinner party, this pineapple lump cheesecake is the perfect crowd-pleaser

Juicy pineapple pairs perfectly with coffee in this layered pineapple coffee cake recipe. Topped with a creamy coffee icing and finished with a crunchy coffee praline topping, this cake is a must for your next special occasion

This low-fat dessert combines sweet, tropical pineapple with chai tea spices to create a flavour-packed dessert you won't feel guilty about eating every day. Try serving with creamy yoghurt for a brilliant sweet-treat.

A sweet and fresh passionfruit, pineapple and orange cocktail.

This moreish fritter recipe combines the irresistible flavours of pineapple, coconut, lime and mint. Enjoy for dessert or as a decadent breakfast or brunch option

Marinated pork fillet is lightly char-grilled and served with charred pineapple, jasmine rice and fresh coriander for this deliciously tasty dish

Simple vanilla pannacotta is taken to the next level with caramelised pineapple

Why not save your money on getting pizza delivered to your doorstep when you can have it made within half an hour! This ham and pineapple pizza recipe is ready in under 30 minutes

Velvety coconut crème patisserie, pineapple compote, crispy meringue, and crunchy Tim Tam crumbs are layered into a tropical dessert delight. Recipe by In Rhi's Pantry.

Tim Tam Pina Colada biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to this tropical fruit parfait. They’re easy to make: simply layer the parfait components into glasses and serve with an indulgent Tim Tam Pina Colada biscuit or two on the side. Recipe by The Style Insider.

This delicious recipe is a fusion between the classic Hawaiian pizza and the Italian calzone. It's grilled instead of baked, allowing it to be on your table in under 30 minutes - perfect for a weekend family dinner.

These dark ice cubes add simple fresh flavour to lemonade and introduce a mysterious, slightly sinister, quality to your Day of the Dead gathering. Fill glasses with the black ice and top up with lemonade. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

Megan May's simple fresh green bowl is surprisingly delicious and satisfying. It will also get you off to a great start in the morning as the avocado is filled with good fats, vitamins and minerals, the coconut water is hydrating and the pineapple and papaya are high in enzymes. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.

Cool down with these delicious passionfruit and pineapple spritzers - perfect for a warm Summer day!

Simmer in season pineapple with mixed spices and create a tropical twist of the French tarte tatin dessert. Serve with creamy vanilla ice-cream... delish!

This deliciously fresh and creamy summer trifle is the ultimate dessert for any occasion! Anna Polyviou from The Shangri-La Hotel shares her recipe from The Great Australian Cookbook.

Why order take out when you can create a delicious, flavoursome Hawaiian pizza at home? Even better, this pizza recipe is stuffed with melted cheese. Cut me a slice!

Looking for wholesome, delicious dinner ideas? You can't go past this succulent pork and pineapple salad - the perfect flavour balance for dinner tonight!

Pina Colada's for breakfast? Yes please! This nutritious granola will have you singing throughout the morning. And it's suitable for diabetics.

Crispy succulent pork belly with a fresh zesty pineapple salad - the ultimate summer BBQ feast! Full of delicious flavours and wholesome ingredients, this dish will have you swooning for more!

Sweet, healthy and refreshing! These natural frozen fruit treats are perfect for the hot summer days, and will be loved by the whole family!

Sweet and refreshing caramelised pineapple and yoghurt ice-cream! This scrumptious creation is the ultimate summer dessert!

Invite the family over for some of these deliciously succulent grilled steak tacos with sweet and zesty pineapple salsa! The perfect flavour combination for summertime BBQ's!

Do you like Piña colada? Get creative in the kitchen this weekend and surprise guests with these creamy and fruity piña colada cupcakes- simply divine!

Tangy, sticky, sweet pineapple huli huli chicken wings! These beauties are quick, simple, and the perfect choice for dinner tonight!

Sliders are loved by little and big kids alike. I keep a couple of packets of buns in the freezer at all times. Serve the ham hot or cold.

Lip-smacking raspberry sorbet with mint and lemon. Finished with a clean and fresh apple salad.

Toss together this Asian sweet and sour pork curry in 15 minutes. Packed full of fresh ingredients and a tasty sauce, this a great weeknight dinner option.

Beautiful tropical summer fruit is caramelised on the grill and is perfect served drizzled with a sweet coconut rum sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

Embracing the classical sweet and sour Asian flavours or pork and pinapple in this beautifully fresh Summer salad.

Sweet, moist, and packed full of juicy pineapple pieces, this fruity pudding is beautiful served with a oozing, gooey caramel sauce and a few shavings of fresh coconut to enhance the dish's tropical flavours.

Use either fresh pineapple or canned to make this classic Hawaiian pizza. Great for kids parties and entertaining and leftovers are perfect lunchbox fillers..

Tender fish and sweet, juicy pineapple pieces are grilled to perfection and served with rice to create a tasty, nutritious dinner for the family in no time at all.

Get the party started with Mexican cocktail margaritas. Pineapple and chilli are a dynamic combo!

This is a great sweet treat to take camping or on a picnic. It can also be sliced and toasted on a char-grill for breakfast.

This snazzy, fruity frozen dessert is the perfect tonic to unwind on a hot summer day. It also makes for an uplifting Mother's Day treat.

This fruity dessert is known as an 'upside-down' cake as it is baked in a single pan, starting with the top layer on the bottom of the pan, then served flipped over. We've added juicy pineapple and sweet banana pieces to create a beautifully moist cake for the whole family to enjoy.

With just five ingredients and taking only 15 minutes to make this tangy, fruity delight is a tasty and rather healthy treat.

Create a stir! It’s healthier and so much tastier than takeaways.

This popular tropical fruit sings on the plate once browned and drizzled with a sugary sauce and nuts. Serve with ice-cream for a glorious summer dessert.

Brimming with the scent of summer fruits and silky coconut cream, this dessert-in-a-glass could well be the star attraction at a celebration with family or friends.

This eclectic mix of layered fruit sprinkled with a citrus zing is more than just pleasing to the eye.

Perfect for a hot Summer's afternoon, these pineapple and lime posicles are a delicious fruity frozen treat to enjoy with friends and family.

This recipe for sweet and sour meatballs in a fragrant and tangy plum sauce makes 4 serves. Why not take some to work and be the envy of your colleagues?

Packed full of summer flavours, this barbecued chicken will be hit with friends and family alike.

These delicious chicken, corn and pineapple melts make a delicious after-school snack. Easy to prepare, packed full of goodness and the promise of scrumptious melted cheese makes this dish a winner!

Make this dessert for your friends and family for a delightful sweet treat. Golden flaky pastry perfectly surrounds a sweet, syrupy vanilla, pineapple and walnut filling.

Serve these mini chicken pizzas with salad for a tasty lunch. They'd also make great party and picnic food

When the weather is hot, this fresh and minty, gelato-style ice-cream serves 8 people and is guaranteed to be a dinner party winner.

These sweetie pies are delicious with a cuppa or served with thick cream for dessert. They'd also be perfect to pack for a picnic.

Light and full of bold tropical flavours, this soft mousse cake has a melt-in-the-mouth texture with a healthy, crunchy base

The humble Hawaiian pizza is a flavour combination loved all over the world. Delight your friends and family with a fluffy, golden pizza topped with crispy ham, sweet, juicy pineapple and oozy melted cheese.

From Southern America comes this delicious cake with pineapple and pecans.

Fruity, sweet and tart all in one spoonful, this divine homemade passionfruit and pineapple jam is wonderful spread on warm scones or freshly toasted sour dough.

The delicious flavours of juicy sweet pineapple, grilled tomatoes and tender, flakey white fish are combined in this simple barbeque skewers recipe that will delight all your guests.

WINE MATCH: Try the new 2010 Jacob’s Creek Moscato ($15) – the low alcohol content and perfumed nose make it a winner with this summery dessert. If you’re looking for something a little more exotic, try the 2009 Dopff au Moulin Gewurztraminer ($18), which is floral and gently spiced. Note

Tropical fruit, pecans and rich maple-flavoured cream cheese icing are the winning combinations in this easy cake.

Meatballs suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Every menu needs a star, and this one definitely shines! It is tantalisingly scrumptious and will make guests go weak at the knees.

This spread makes the ultimate Hawaiian sandwich.

Prawns or chicken would make a delicious variation. Note

The sweetness really comes to the fore in fruit when its sugars caramelise on the barbecue.

These icy sensations from Sarah Bowman are perfect to keep in the freezer for unexpected guests

If you intend to make ice-cream from fresh pineapple (or kiwifruit or pawpaw) cook them lightly first as these fruit contain an enzyme that breaks down milk proteins, causing the mixture to curdle. Note

It’s best not to place the mozzarella under the decorations, as they will slide off the pizzas as the cheese melts. Note

Classic pavlova takes a trip to the tropics in this version: meringue covered with Malibu-spiked cream under a topping of tropical fruit salad.

Satisfy everyone�s sweet tooth with these crisp and golden macadamia filo tarts topped with caramelised pineapple. Serve macadamia tarts with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

You will need two large (460g) overripe bananas for this recipe. Rectangular foil storage containers (8cm x 16cm, base measurement 2-cup capacity) are recommended to bake these cakes. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Must be made at least six hours ahead. Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

These make a delicious entree they are, or a main served with salad and chips. Note

Make this pudding in one large mould. Replace the grand marnier with brandy, if desired. Note