This retro pineapple upside-down cake makes a fun centrepiece for afternoon tea and brings back many childhood memories

Pack four of your 5-a-day into these tasty veggie burgers with barbecued halloumi. Wrap in lettuce cups instead of buns for a healthy, low-calorie option

Add chunks of fresh pineapple to vegetarian fried rice to transform it into something special. Serve on its own for a family dinner or as part of a banquet

This quick, low calorie supper is perfect for a busy weeknight. Cook your rice in advance to get ahead - run it under cold water to chill quickly, then freeze in a food bag for up to one month

The classic combination of pork and pineapple lives on in this slightly retro and irresistible sweet and sour one-pan dish

Blend fresh pineapple and banana with lime juice to make this tangy pineapple smoothie. It's great for breakfast and kids will love it too

Try this curry with a touch of Thai flavours, ready in 30 minutes

Enjoy this crowd-pleasing tropical cocktail with coconut rum, gin and pineapple juice. It will sit happily in an ice bucket for several hours, ideal for summer barbecues

Plenty of fresh ingredients lift this simple mezcal cocktail to create a sweet, light and wonderfully balanced drink

A spicy, smoky chicken filling in soft tortillas, this moreish, low-calorie dinner is on the table in just 20 minutes

Our tropical, rum-based hurricane cocktail is easy to make and sure to get your party started. Garnish with orange and cocktail cherries for a kitsch touch

When it's sunny, blitz up a tropical cocktail. Buy frozen pineapple chunks or freeze your own canned or freshly sliced pineapple ahead of time

Mix up this flamboyant French martini with sweet raspberry liqueur. You can also customise the cocktail by using vanilla vodka, or by adding a splash of champagne or prosecco

Combine vodka with peach schnapps and cranberry juice to make a classic sex on the beach cocktail. Garnish with cocktail cherries and orange slices

Treat yourself to a Friday night round of crispy, spicy chicken tacos with a punchy pineapple and chilli salsa. Best enjoyed with a margarita

A great chicken dish, full of flavour with jerk seasoning, pineapple and sweet potato, served with rice and black beans. Ideal for a family feast

Make this budget-friendly tropical cake with canned or fresh pineapple. If you're using fresh, decorate with pineapple 'flowers' for the wow factor

Kids will love these pork, pineapple and green pepper skewers, marinated for added flavour and cooked on the barbecue. Serve with rice or in pitta bread

Serve this cocktail in a flute so the sugar cube sinks to the bottom – it will drive the bubbles upward. Prosecco, crémant and cava also work well

Create this tropical-tasting zingy salad with pineapples, fibre-rich black beans and avocado. Pineapples are a rich source of antioxidants

These American-style pancakes are easier to make than traditional ones

Put the pork for these pulled pork tacos in the slow cooker in the morning, and you’ll have a family feast for dinner. Serve with cabbage, avocado and salsa

Blend white and dark rum with lime juice, pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine to make this ghoulish Halloween cocktail. Garnish with cherries and mint

Give a warming winter stew an Asian-inspired twist with coriander, chilli and star anise, sweetened with chunks of juicy, fresh pineapple

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Refreshing, floral, and herbal, the Hugo cocktail is a delightful choice for crisp autumn or winter evenings. Make this simple spritz with prosecco and a dash of gin

Give this tangy fruit pickle away as a gift or keep in your cupboard for a colourful household condiment