Cooking With Pineapple

1 1/4 ounces applejack 1/2 ounce California brandy 1 pineapple stick 3/4 ounce pineapple juice Shake applejack, brandy and pineapple juice well with ice. Strain over ice in chilled old fashioned glasses. Add pineapple stick to drink and enjoy.

4 English muffins, split 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon oregano 6 ounces tomato paste 1 cup pineapple tidbits, well drained 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place muffin halves on greased baking pan. Slowly fry […]

1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons salad oil 2 garlic cloves, mashed 1 small chili pepper, dried and crushed 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon anise seed 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1 pound pork (lean), cut into bite-size strips or cubes 1 fresh pineapple (small) 1 medium red pepper, cut in chunks skewers (if […]

7 1/2 ounce can water chestnuts, drained 20 pineapple chunks, drained 10 bacon slices, halved 1/4 cup soy sauce toothpicks Preheat oven to 450 degrees. With a sharp knife, cut water chestnuts in halves or thirds to get 20 pieces. Wrap a pineapple chunk and a piece of water chestnut together in a bacon slice; […]

1 1/2 pound ground lamb 1 package dry onion soup mix 2 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup vinegar 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 cups pineapple chunks, drained, liquid reserved pineapple liquid Combine the lamb, and onion soup mix. Form lightly into 3/4″ meatballs. Brown the meatballs in a non-stick skillet. […]

1/2 grapefruit fresh or frozen melon balls whole strawberries pineapple chunks bananas Use half of a grapefruit, cut side down on a plate as a “pin-cushion” to arrange the kabobs. Place fruit on skewers or toothpicks and stick into the grapefruit. Makes a nice centerpiece for breakfast and brunch.

4 tbsp butter 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp snipped parsley 2 tsp lemon juice dash of white pepper 13 1/4 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained 1 pound chunk bologna, cut into 1″ cubes Combine butter, Dijon mustard, parsley, lemon juice, and white pepper. Thread pineapple chunks on skewers alternately with bologna cubes. Brush with […]

1 pound cream cheese warmed to room temperature 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped 8 3/4 oz can crushed pineapple, drained and syrup reserved Combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple syrup and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in mint and pineapple. Chill to blend flavors. […]

2 cups marshmallow creme 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tsp grated orange peel 4 tsp orange juice 3 tsp lemon juice 2 cups strawberries 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 cup sliced bananas Combine marshmallow creme, mayonnaise, orange peel, orange juice and blend until smooth. Arrange fruits on toothpicks and serve with the marshmallow dip.

8 oz cream cheese 1 cup pineapple, drained 1 cup grated coconut 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped pecans Mash cream cheese well then add the remaining ingredients. Stir well. Chill for several hours before serving and serve with Ritz crackers.