Victoria's golden pineapple cake

This sounded so good I made two!! Anne

Adapted from https://www.weightwatchers.com/au/recipe/victorias-golden-pineapple-cake/ 

1 medium egg; 150g unsweetened 99% fat-free, plain or natural yoghurt; ½ cup (75g) white self-raising flour;  ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ½ cup (45g) dry rolled oats; 55g brown sugar; 1/3 cup (25g) shredded or desiccated coconut; 440g canned crushed pineapple in natural juice, drained

Preheat oven to 160°C. Lightly spray a 10 cm x 20 cm loaf tin with oil and line base and sides with baking paper.

Whisk egg and yoghurt in a large bowl until smooth. Sift flour, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon over yoghurt mixture, then add oats, sugar, coconut and pineapple. Stir until combined.

Spoon mixture into prepared tin. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Stand cake in tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Cut into 12 slices to serve.

Pineapple Jalapeño Chicken Crunchy Bites

Adapted from the Tasty Bites facebook page

2 chicken breasts, cubed; 1 cup crushed cornflakes; 1/2 cup flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup pineapple puree; 1 jalapeño, finely minced; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tsp paprika; salt and pepper; oil for frying

Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Dip in flour, then egg, then coat with crushed cornflakes.

Fry in hot oil until golden and cooked through. Drain.

In a saucepan, combine pineapple puree, jalapeño, and honey. Simmer 3–4 minutes.

Drizzle sauce over chicken bites before serving.

Pineapple Jalapeño Chicken Stuffed Capsicums

Adapted from Tasty Bites facebook page

4 large capsicums, halved & seeded; 2 cups cooked diced or shredded chicken; 1 cup pineapple pieces; 1 jalapeño, chopped; ¾ cup cooked rice; ½ cup BBQ sauce or sweet chili sauce; 1 cup shredded cheese; ½ tsp smoked paprika; salt & pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil

Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly oil a baking dish.

Brush capsicums with olive oil & pre-bake 10 minutes to soften.

In a bowl, combine chicken, pineapple, jalapeño, rice, sauce, paprika, salt & pepper.

Fill each pepper generously with the mixture. Top with shredded cheese.

Bake 18–22 minutes until peppers are tender & cheese melts.

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Pineapple and Cheese Quiches

From Easy & Delicious Recipes facebook page. Thanks for the link Leila, they made a delicious breakfast and would also be great for lunch! Anne

2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed; 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained; 1 1/2 cups grated tasty cheese; 4 eggs; 1 cup thickened cream; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper

Preheat oven to 180°C fan forced.

Lightly grease a 12 hole muffin tin. Cut pastry into rounds and line the muffin holes (I used small quiche tins), pressing gently into the sides. Prick bases lightly with a fork.

In a bowl, whisk the eggs and thickened cream until well combined. Stir in the grated tasty cheese, crushed pineapple, salt, and white pepper. Spoon the filling evenly into the pastry cases.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pineapple, the key ingredient to delicious juices!

 

Tropical jam with pineapple

Adapted from Simply Delicious facebook page

2 cups diced mango; 1 cup diced pineapple; 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp (or orange juice as substitute); 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 small red chili, finely minced (remove seeds for less heat); 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; Pinch of salt

Add mango, pineapple, passion fruit pulp, sugar, lime juice, chili, ginger, and salt to a saucepan over medium heat.

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until thick and jammy.

Lightly mash the fruit for a chunky texture or blend briefly for smoother jam.

In a small bowl, whisk coconut cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

Optional: Coconut Cream Swirl: 1/2 cup full-fat coconut cream; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spoon jam into a jar and swirl coconut cream gently through the top, or mix in lightly for a marbled effect.

Let cool, then refrigerate until set.

Most delicious jam I've ever made! Anne

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Avocado Boats with Smoky Jalapeño Lime Swirl

From the Tasty Bites facebook page

2 avocados, halved and pitted; 2 cups grilled chicken, chopped; 1 cup grilled pineapple; 1 jalapeño diced; 1 tbsp lime juice; ½ tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper; ¼ cup sour cream

Mix chicken, pineapple, jalapeño, lime juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Spoon into avocado halves. Swirl sour cream on top. Serve immediately.