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Elsie Rossi’s Vintage Dried Apricot Pie

Pies and Pastryapricots, B & R Farms, dried apricot pie, dried apricots, Elsie Rossi, pineapple

This charming Vintage Dried Apricot Pie comes from the late Elsie Rossi of B & R Farms in Hollister, California, where the Rossi family has grown and dried Blenheim apricots for generations. Elsie’s recipe reflects the warmth of farmhouse kitchens and the flavor of perfectly sun-ripened apricots—a treasured taste of California’s orchard heritage. Sweet, tangy,...

Pineapple-Sesame Vinaigrette

Dressingspineapple, pineapple sesame vinaigrette, salad dressing, sesane, tropical salad dressing

This Pineapple Sesame Vinaigrette brings a touch of tropical sunshine to the table with its irresistible balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. Inspired by Caribbean and Asian influences, it blends pineapple juice with honey, soy sauce, and deeply roasted sesame oil for a dressing that’s both vibrant and sophisticated. Drizzle it over mixed greens...

Tropical Pineapple Mango Salsa

Salsas, Veganmango, pinapple mango salsa, pineapple, salsa, tacos, vegan

This Tropical Pineapple Mango Salsa has been one of my most popular creations—originally served at my sushi bar, where it quickly became a customer favorite. Sweet, tangy, and full of bright color, it’s an incredibly versatile condiment that pairs beautifully with everything from grilled swordfish, shrimp, and tacos to chicken or pork. Try it spooned...

Fresh Pineapple Citrus Salsa

Salsas, Veganpineapple, pineapple salsa, salsa

This Fresh Pineapple Citrus Salsa combines the best of fruit and salad in one colorful, flavor-packed dish. Sweet pineapple, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumber come together with a bright kick of lime and a touch of heat from jalapeño. It’s wonderfully versatile — serve it as a tropical condiment with grilled pork, chicken, or duck,...

Pineapple Mango Fruit Salsa

Salsasfruit salsa, mango, pineapple, salsa

This tropical-inspired salsa bursts with color and flavor — a refreshing mix of juicy pineapple, sweet mango, crisp red bell pepper, and a hint of heat from serrano chile. Fresh lime juice and rice wine vinegar add sparkle, while a touch of sugar balances the acidity for a perfectly rounded taste. Finished with fragrant cilantro...

Hawaiian Tropical Wheatgrass Smoothie

Fruit and Vegetable Juicesfruit juice, papaya, pineapple, smoothis, summer drink, tropical smoothie, wheatgrass, wheatgrass juice

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups fresh pineapple 1 orange 1 papaya 2-3 inch round of wheatgrass 6 ice cubes METHOD: Juice all ingredients, then place in a blender with ice cubes on high speed for 30 seconds.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Cakescake, old fashioned cakes, pineapple, pineapple upside down cake, vintage

This old-timey recipe for Pineapple Upside Down Cake is courtesy of a dear friend who is a retired woodsman and has quite an enviable collection of old cookbooks from the turn of the century. Larry enjoys baking in his free time using recipes from his old cookbooks. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar...