Pineapple

Pineapple Fruitcake. A moist rich fruitcake in a recipe size that makes up to 3 small, loaf sized cakes, perfect for Holiday gift giving. Made with a rich cream cheese batter and soaked with brandy.

Pina Colada Upside Down Cake. A delicious dessert cake featuring coconut, pineapple and rum, the flavours found in the iconic cocktail.

Quick Fruit Cobbler. In single servings or as a family sized dessert. Use any favourite jam, like this pineapple rhubarb version to create as much or as little cobbler as you need.

Grilled Pineapple and Chicken Salad. A collision of bold flavours in the ingredients as well as in the super easy balsamic dijon dressing. Originally published Jan, 2009. This may be one of the most flavorful salads I’ve ever eaten. It was a big hit for dinner a few nights ago, especially with the kids who …

Pineapple Strawberry Rhubarb Jam a.k.a. Heavenly Rhubarb Jam. A jam my Newfoundland grandmother made in the Spring when seasonal rhubarb became available.

Pork Chimichangas with Avocado Pineapple Salsa. Turn leftover grilled or roast pork into a completely different and totally flavourful meal the next day. Your family will learn to love these leftovers!

Roasted Pineapple Barbecue Sauce. A deliciously different, sweet and sour version of a BBQ sauce glaze. It is incredibly tasty on slow cooked pork ribs, pork chops or grilled chicken. It’s also a great topping for a grilled chicken burger.

Heavenly Rhubarb Hand Pies. Made with an easy, flaky homemade pie dough and a family favourite pineapple strawberry rhubarb jam. Perfectly portioned and using only a few simple ingredients, even beginner bakers can master these adorable little pies. 

Chili Lime Shrimp Kabobs. Marinated, grilled and glazed. The marinade does double duty when honey gets added to it for a sweet and spicy glaze for the kabobs. With the summer grilling season in full swing, my own gas grill is not seeing much rest these days. I couldn’t resist some gorgeous looking fresh shrimp …

Pina Colada Pancakes with Vanilla Rum Syrup

A bit of an adult flavour combination in this delicious brunch dish but since the alcohol is completely cooked off the kids can enjoy it too; or just serve theirs with maple syrup. A great recipe for annual Pancake Day.