Every week we pull together some great Canadian recipes from Canadian food bloggers around the web featuring one main ingredient or dish. This week, we're featuring pineapple recipes!
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Who doesn't love a little taste of the tropics? In winter it's a welcome escape from the Canadian cold. In summer it fits right in with weather.
Pineapple holds a special place in the hearts of a lot of Canadians - we are, after all, the nation that invented the Hawaiian Pizza. Yes it's true - you can read all about the Canadian history of Hawaiian Pizza right here. And while putting pineapple on our pizza may nearly cause international incidents, it just goes to show that we love this tropical fruit!
Pineapple is one of those items that appears trickier than you think because of it's thick spiky skin and hard core but don't let that phase you because fresh pineapple is a delight! We swear by one of these little pineapple corer/slicer doohickies to help us get a pineapple cored, peeled and slice in 20 seconds flat. But for a lot of these recipes, canned pineapple rings, chunks or tidbits will do you just fine.
In this pineapple recipe collection we have mix of sweet and savoury dishes that showcase this unique fruit. There's quick and easy Hawaiian Meatballs and 3 ingredient Chocolate Coconut Pineapple Rings. Or the fermented goodness two kinds of sauerkraut: Pineapple Pear or Pineapple Turmeric Ginger.
If you want a sweet treat try the Pineapple Nice Cream or the Creamy Pineapple Pie. Don't forget starting your day on the right foot with a Tropical Chia Pudding or a Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding.
Pineapple is also a great topper for fish, chicken, tofu or pork. Try a Pineapple Peach Salsa to top of your tacos or Coconut Crusted Halibut with Spicy Pineapple Salsa. And of course, we have the favourites - an French Martini Upside Down Cake, Fresh Pineapple Margaritas and so much more.
So put a tiny umbrella in your drink, turn up some Rupert Holmes on the speakers (if you like Pina Coladas) and wear your flip-flops while you make one of these delicious pineapple dishes and dream of sandy beaches and palm trees.
18 Ways To Cook With Pineapple
By Food Bloggers of Canada
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Chocolate Coconut Pineapple Rings
By Food Bloggers of Canada
**[These Chocolate Coconut Pineapple Rings](https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqsn_1WgvA1/)** from **KasualKitchen** are a three ingredient treat you can make in just a few minutes.
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Pineapple Cupcakes
By Food Bloggers of Canada
These bright **[Pineapple Cupcakes](https://www.themommymix.net/pineapple-cupcakes/)** from **The Mommy Mix** are a perfect treat for a party - they even look like little pineapples!
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Tropical Chicken Nachos
By Food Bloggers of Canada
Add a tropical twist to your weekend nachos with **Salt and Lavender**. These **[Tropical Chicken Nachos](https://www.saltandlavender.com/tropical-chicken-nachos/)** have sweet and spicy chicken, lime, avocado and of course, pineapple topped with gooey cheese make these a great way to switch up your nacho platter.
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Pineapple Pear Sauerkraut
By Food Bloggers of Canada
Not only is this **[Pineapple Pear Sauerkraut](https://naughtynutrition.co/recipes/condiments/pineapple-pear-sauerkraut/)** a tangy sweet delight, it's packed with health benefits thanks to the duo of nutritionists at **Naughty Nutrition**. Your tummy is going to love you - and not just because it tastes good!
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French Martini Upside Down Cake
By Food Bloggers of Canada
What happens when you take the classic pineapple upside down cake and flip it on its head? (yes, we're being clever haha) You get **Celebration Generation**'s **[French Martini Upside Down Cake](http://www.celebrationgeneration.com/blog/2011/08/03/going-ananas-french-martini-upside-down-cake-recipe/)**!
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Hawaiian Meatballs
By Food Bloggers of Canada
If you're a fan of Hawaiian Pizza (as we are) we're pretty sure you're gonna dig these **[Hawaiian Meatballs](https://loveinmyoven.com/hawaiian-meatballs/)** from **Love In My Oven** - they're super quick and easy to make!
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Fresh Pineapple Margarita
By Food Bloggers of Canada
What kind of pineapple recipe collection would this be without at least one tropical drink?? Enter the **[Fresh Pineapple Margarita](https://www.bitememore.com/drinkme/142/fresh-pineapple-margarita)** from **Bite Me More**... cheers!
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Tropical Chia Pudding
By Food Bloggers of Canada
Give yourself a few minutes escape to warm sandy beaches and surf before starting your day with a **[Tropical Chia Pudding](https://www.mykitchenlove.com/tropical-chia-pudding/)** for breakfast courtesy of **My Kitchen Love**.
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Caramelized Pineapple with Pistachios, Lime and Coconut
By Food Bloggers of Canada
Caramelized pineapple is a super sweet treat and it's the basis for **Urb'n'Spice**'s **[Caramelized Pineapple with Pistachios, Lime and Coconut](https://urbnspice.com/my-recipes/caramelized-pineapple-with-pistachios-lime-and-coconut/)** dessert!
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Peach and Pineapple Fruit Salsa
By Food Bloggers of Canada
Fruit salsa is a highly underrated condiment that pairs wonderfully with fish, meat, tofu - it makes a great addition to a taco! **Food Meanderings** **[Peach and Pineapple Fruit Salsa](https://foodmeanderings.com/peach-pineapple-fruit-salsa/)** is a great dish to top off some of your favourite recipes.
More Pineapple Recipes
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Thank you so much for sharing recipes.Great blog!!!