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Salmon is not the first food you'd think of matching with pineapple, but this pairing is simply heavenly. A barbecue crowd-pleaser, skewer up and serve with rice noodles and a mango and pomegranate salad.

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Pineapple panna cotta -

The fresh summery flavors of pineapple, blackberry, and ginger combine to make this fabulous panna cotta a great dinner party pudding. Impress your guests by serving up in a pineapple hollow.

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Pineapple and cheese -

For a gourmet entrée treat, try lightly grilled pineapple cuts served with a blue cheese Fourme d'Ambert. The pineapple's tropical-fruity aroma combined with the rich, mellow flavor of the cheese is sublime.

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Pineapple muffin -

Use crushed pineapple, a dash of cinnamon, and orange zest. Top off with mint and coconut flakes, and enjoy one of the best muffin recipes ever put together.

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Barbecue chicken and pineapple -

A sweet and savory inspiration, barbecue chicken wings with hot chili sauce just screams of summer! Like two strangers meeting for the first time and quickly realizing they are made for each other, the jalapeño and pineapple will surprise and delight.

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Cheese and pineapple canapés -

Finger food at its healthiest and most sublime, get a little more creative by using halloumi cheese and garnish with sesame, rosemary, or mint.

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Hawaiian pizza -

Oddly, Greek-Canadian Sam Panopoulos claimed that he created the first Hawaiian pizza at the Satellite Restaurant in Chatham, Ontario in 1962. Nonetheless, this iconic pizza of pineapple, bacon, ham, cheese, and tomato sauce is a staple offering of pizzerias around the world.

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Pineapple upside down mini cakes -

These scrumptious mini desserts are best prepared using fresh pineapple rings, but good quality tinned pineapple is a worthy alternative. Crown each cake with a glacé cherry. Sweet and simple, they are perfect for parties and celebrations!

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Sweet and sour pork -

An easy dish to prepare, you can cook your own sweet and sour pork using a vibrant marinade and tinned pineapple. But extras like plum sauce and Chinese rice vinegar lend it a unique and unbeatable flavor.

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Pineapple tart -

Eid al-Fitr, also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. In Indonesia, the celebration is known as Hari Raya, and no festival is the same without a tantalizing tray of pineapple tarts. Called nastar in the local language, these are basically a cookie with a pineapple filling that is wrapped in a buttery and crumbly pastry.

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Gammon with pineapple -

Sizzling gammon steak paired with chargrilled pineapple slices is a retro classic. Cook the gammon in a dry pan on high heat until browned on all sides.

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Pineapple pie -

This pie packs a fruity punch crammed as it is with pineapple, blueberry, and strawberry, and flavored with vanilla. Time to get baking!

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Chicken and pineapple skewer -

Create by alternating between the chicken and pineapple, thread the pieces onto skewers, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. For a meatier mouthful, include bacon. Pop the whole lot on the grill until evenly browned. Garnish with ice berg lettuce. 

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Pineapple sorbet -

Chill out on a hot summer night with this outrageously smooth and creamy pineapple sorbet. Add lemon juice for a tangy hit, and try and use small pineapples so you can serve the sorbet up in the shell of the fruit.

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Roasted pork and pineapple -

Prepare the pork by marinating with hot paprika and Sriracha chili sauce for a spicy zing. Slow-cook and serve with grilled pineapple slices and mangetout.

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Grilled pineapple with crème fraîche -

A great light dessert idea at barbecues and get-togethers, grill thinly sliced pineapple and serve scattered with mint and a generous dollop of vanilla-flavored crème fraîche. Top with mint.

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Pineapple and cucumber salad -

This breezy salad idea is as fresh and enticing as it gets. Cube the pineapple, slice up the cucumber, jazz things up with a spicy chili lime dressing, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves.

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Pineapple ice pop -

It's hot, it's dry, and the only thing to do is get a pineapple popsicle going. Fortunately, they're easy to make! Mix pineapple juice with lime or coconut and blend until smooth and frothy. Combine with heavy cream. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze until hardened.

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Duck and pineapple -

This grilled duck breast idea positively takes off when served with seared liver and accompanied by a pineapple salsa.

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Hawaiian tea cake -

Besides fresh juicy pineapple, you can use apple or cherries to make this melt-in-your mouth tea cake. Serve with a red currant decoration and, er, a cup of tea.

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Pineapple korma -

A delicious, creamy, and aromatic dish, navratan pineapple korma is a vegetarian delight made up of lots of other healthy fruit, vegetables, and nuts. Serve with hot roti flatbread and raw onion rings.

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Pineapple smoothie -

This tropical combination of pineapple, banana, pineapple juice, and Greek yogurt is too tempting to resist. Blend together until creamy and smooth, and chill before serving. Ideal for breakfast or a snack.

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Pineapple salsa -

A fresh pineapple salsa should include plenty of fresh pineapple, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Healthy and nutritious, it's perfect with grilled meats or thick-wedge fries.

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Pineapple chicken tacos -

Grilled pineapple and garlic and herb chicken breast are the stars of this show. Add sliced avocado, red onion, and fresh cilantro for an inspired garnish, and sprinkle with lemon juice.

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Pineapple tart with kiwi -

Tangy and citrusy, it's the added fresh lemon juice, grated lemon zest, and plump ripe kiwi that lends this pineapple tart its "made in heaven" label.

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Chicken and pineapple burrito -

How about this for comfort food? Bite-sized bits of chicken teamed with pineapple tidbits and plenty of finely chopped red bell pepper. Make a meal of it by serving with rice and spicy corn on the cob.

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Pineapple jam -

Pineapple jam brings out the tropical flavors of this poky fruit. Bright and sunny, sweet and tart, this is a jam you can make using just two ingredients—crushed pineapple and its juice, plus sugar. Simple!

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Cottage cheese with pineapple -

Cottage cheese, a fresh cheese curd product with a mild flavor, works wonders with pineapple as a tasty side dish. A good source of protein, prepare as part of a salad, or add honey and sunflower seeds for a healthful snack.

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Grilled pineapple slices and honey -

If all else fails, a simple dessert of grilled pineapple slices smothered with sweet honey and garnished with a few sprigs of mint will restore your faith in the world!

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Piña colada -

This wonderfully sweet and smooth cocktail is made with rum, cream of coconut or coconut milk, and pineapple juice, usually served either blended or shaken with ice. In keeping with the theme, present it garnished with a pineapple wedge. Cheers!

See also: Delicious cocktails from around the world

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