A wonderfully versatile fruit, pineapple lends itself to a variety of delicious recipes. Dole/Tropical Fruits Distributors of Hawaii in Honolulu, HI, specializes in growing and selling sweet, low-acid pineapple on Oahu. This tropical fruit distributor enjoys sharing their favorite recipes featuring this deliciously sweet pineapple.

While pineapple does not work well with dairy products, as cheese and other milk-based foods are best consumed with non-tropical fruits, there are many other uses of pineapple. Here are several great ways to infuse pineapple into your everyday recipes:

• Meat Marinade: Add pineapple to make a mouth-watering meat marinade. Pineapples work especially well in combination with cider vinegar. Mix the fruit and vinegar with other flavors such as honey, soy sauce, ginger powder, minced garlic, and powdered cloves to create a decadent meat marinade that seeps beautifully into cuts of chicken or pork.

• Fruit Salad: Use pineapples in a fruit salad to create a colorful, flavorful dish ideal for any backyard shindig. Cut pineapple into chunks and allow it to blend its juices with other tropical fruits such as oranges and cantaloupes. Add berries to the mix, like fresh strawberries and blueberries, as well as a dash of lime juice. Honey and vanilla extract also add unique flavors and sweetness.

• Chocolate Dessert: Create a dessert everyone at your next party will love using pineapples and chocolate from Dole/Tropical Fruits Distributors of Hawaii. Cut a pineapple into bite-size chunks before dipping them in milk or dark chocolate. Sprinkle cayenne pepper flakes or sea salt on top to give the dessert a little heat or saltiness.

Other favorite pineapple recipes include Hawaiian pizza, pineapple fudge, pineapple sorbet, grilled pineapple, and pineapple upside down cake. Purchase from Dole/Tropical Fruits Distributors to receive the freshest and 100% Hawaiian-grown pineapples on the market. Visit the website to learn more about their history and products, or call (808) 847-3234 to place an order today.