Hey there, pineapple lovers and ice cream enthusiasts!
Get ready to embark on a tropical flavor expedition from the comfort of your own kitchen. Today, we’re swapping the familiar hum of the ice cream truck for the buzz of your own blender, as we dive spoon-first into the sunny world of homemade pineapple ice cream. That’s right, folks! We’re inviting summer into our homes, one creamy, Chestnut Hill Farms Perfect Pineapple™ scoop at a time.
Nothing says Tropical Like A Hawaiian Waffle Breakfast To Start The Day
As summer quickly approaches, we all want to try out new and healthy recipes for our children to enjoy. Well, have you ever considered making nutritious yet tropical flavor waffles bursting with juicy pineapple? Not only are they a delicious breakfast option, but they are also a fun and cute way to start the day off right! These Hawaiian-inspired waffles are perfect for bringing a taste of the tropics into your home and getting your little ones excited for the summer ahead. Surprise your kids with a colorful and yummy breakfast they’ll love!
Spice Up Your Meals with Nutrition and Flavor Using Pineapple
Parents, we understand the challenge of incorporating unique and healthy recipes into your family’s weekly meal lineup. To help you overcome this, we present the pineapple—a versatile fruit bursting with flavor and packed with numerous health benefits.
Summer is right around the corner. And nothing pairs better with summer than a pineapple. Well, perhaps maybe a pool. Or a beach. But at either of these hotspots for summer getaways, people are going to need something to fill them up and cool them off, besides just the water. That’s why this post is dedicated to giving you some creative ways to market pineapples this summer.
Finding the right Father’s Day recipe can be challenging. What’s even harder is finding one that is nutritious and will make the whole family feel great. Luckily, you came to the right place. We believe in the power of fruits AKA nature’s candy. Fire up the barbecue, it’s time for some pineapple grilling.
Pineapple is especially nutritious and has many health benefits. According to the BBC, pineapple supports immunity and aids digestion. There is even research by registered dieticians to prove that pineapple is anti-inflammatory. That means your skin and pains & aches will thank you!
You really can’t go wrong with a pineapple recipe for your annual Father’s Day grill. Plus, pineapple can be added to various types of cuisine, which we’ll dive into next.
Pineapple Grilled Chicken
Let’s start off with a simple recipe that is sure to WOW your guests. This filling entrée from The Clean Eating Couple gets an A+ from us.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded and thin cut
1 8 oz can pineapple rings drained–set juice aside
1/4 cup canned pineapple juice
1/4 cup Hawaiian barbeque sauce
2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Heat grill to medium-high heat.
In a large bowl, mix pineapple juice, barbecue sauce, low sodium soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and onion powder to make a marinade.
Set ¼ cup of your marinade mixture aside for basting the chicken before serving.
Place your chicken and pineapple rings into your marinade and let sit covered in a refrigerator for 10-20 minutes. Do not marinate for more than 20 minutes. Pineapple juice can break down chicken.
Grill marinated pineapple rings and chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side, making sure that they all reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Serve hot with extra marinade and optional green onion garnish.
Grilled Pineapple and Tofu Kebabs
This recipe from Simply Quinoa is made vegetarian-friendly by replacing meat with firm tofu. You can pair it with some yummy barbecue sauce as well.
Ingredients
1 block extra firm tofu
2 cups fresh pineapple
1 orange bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 package mushrooms
1 red onion
1 cup vegan BBQ sauce
Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
Start by pressing the tofu for about 15 minutes. Place the tofu on a paper towel-lined plate, cover the tofu with another paper towel and put something heavy on top of it (a cookbook works well). Set aside.
While the tofu is pressing, cut the pineapple, peppers and onions into 1″ pieces, and remove the stems from the mushrooms.
Once the tofu is done, cut that into 1″ pieces as well.
Skewers the pineapple, tofu and veggies onto metal skewers and place the skewers on a baking sheet.
Cover the skewers with a layer of sauce on all sides.
Turn the grill on medium heat and grill the skewers for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. After you’ve flipped, brush with another layer of sauce.
Remove the skewers from the grill and brush with any remaining sauce. Sprinkle with a garnish of fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Grilled Pineapple Guacamole
This guacamole is a stand-out recipe with its infusion of delicious pineapple. Guac-lovers unite! Thanks to Two Peas and Their Pod for spicing up our next Taco Tuesday.
Ingredients
1/2 pineapple cored and cut into spears
Olive oil for brushing pineapple
3 large ripe avocados peeled and pitted
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1 small jalapeño pepper seeds removed and finely diced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Brush pineapple spears with olive oil. Place spears on hot grill and grill until pineapple is browned and juicy, turning occasionally so all sides are grilled. Remove grill and set aside to cool to room temperature.
When the pineapple is cool, chop into small pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the avocado flesh, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice. Mash together with a fork until desired consistency is reached. Gently stir in the grilled pineapple. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Stay Connected with Chestnut Hill FarmsIf you want more fun and easy recipes delivered straight to your inbox then sign up for our newsletter!
Everyone loves having a barbecue, bringing friends and family together for a day full of delicious food and even better memories. As the weather begins to warm and we near summer, most families will begin breaking out their grills. Nearly 20% of the United States population grills several times a month. However, how many of those barbecuing are offering options for their vegetarian Memorial Day recipes for those following a specific diet?
There is no doubt that pizza is one of the most popular foods around the world. Warm bread, rich marinara and melty cheese — you can’t go wrong! Or can you? Today we are tackling one of the greatest food debates of all time: does pineapple belong on a pizza?
Nothing Says Mother’s Day More than Breakfast in Bed
Today, we’re dishing out some delicious Mother’s Day breakfast recipes featuring the one and only queen of fruits: pineapple! From waffles to smoothies and everything in between, we’ve got a bunch of fruit options that are sure to make your mom say, “you’re the zest!”
So, peel yourself away from any distractions and let’s get ready to make this Mother’s Day the sweetest yet.
Is Sugar Found in Fruit Good or Bad for Your Health?
Nutrition can be a fickle beast. With countless fitness bloggers, nutrition gurus and exercise experts out there on the web, it can be difficult to decipher what foods will benefit your body and what foods will do more damage than good. Let us make it simple for you: think back to your younger years; to the years filled with nap times, gold stars and crayons. Now picture yourself spilling out those crayons to create a masterpiece in your art class. What if the box was entirely black and white crayons instead of a wide array of dazzling tones? That wouldn’t create a very pretty picture at all.
