These 10 Tropical Recipes Give a Little Taste of the Islands

Creamy coconut rice balances so well with sweet and savory chicken. This pair was made to go together.

Ditch the boring garden salad and take a trip to the islands with this fruity salad, packed with pineapple, mango, avocado and macadamia nuts, drizzled with a spicy coconut dressing. 

The usual chicken salad takes a long weekend here with a rich and sweet mango dressing. Between the lime juice and the cayenne pepper, your taste buds will be awakened. 

Pineapple gets even sweeter and more flavorful on the grill. Paired with the peppers and a sweet and sour marinade, the shrimp reach a whole new level. 

Imagine your brunch spread as a tropical paradise with this tender coconut cake. Serve with a tropical fruit salad, juice and fluffy scrambled eggs.

Let your sweet papayas get jammy on the stove, with a little lime to brighten it all up. This jam is spectacular on airy brioche bread.

Banana, pineapple and coconut not only add a lot of moisture to the muffins, but tropical flair, too. 

What’s the tropics without a fun drink? This juicy concoction is amazing with a little spiced rum, but substantial enough to be a mocktail too.

For this salad, you can use canned, frozen or fresh conch. Can’t find that? Try this salad with scallops, instead. 

Freeze chunks of tropical fruit with lemonade for a sweet, refreshing treat that instantly transport you to the beach.