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Tropical Orange-Guava Punch

Submitted by: TLW

Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Living In: Altus, Oklahoma, USA

A light citrus punch with a tropical twist. It's very nice for weddings and receptions in the warm months, as well as for tropical-themed parties and cookouts.

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Bloody Mary Shrimp

Submitted by: Lynn

A delicious, zippy shrimp, jicama, and avocado salad is based on the flavors of the famous Bloody Mary cocktail. Enjoy as an appetizer or a light meal.

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Jerk Grilled Chicken Wings

Submitted by: BencyCooks

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Celebrate with a plateful of grilled chicken wings marinated and basted with a Caribbean-inspired mixture of citrus juices, spices, thyme, and a chopped habanero pepper to bring the heat.

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Slow Cooker Shoyu Pork

Submitted by: HI_cook

Shoyu pork will remind you of a Hawaiian vacation. Use your slow cooker to infuse a sweet sauce of tomato, sake, and soy sauce into a pork shoulder roast for an easy, delicious and economical dish.

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Hawaiian Frosted Cake

Submitted by: Jodster

This Hawaiian cake, made with cake mix, pineapple, instant coconut pudding, and fluffy whipped topping, has a pretty sprinkle of toasted coconut on top for extra tropical flavor.

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Aloha Chicken Burgers

Submitted by: Chris McDaniel

Home Town: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Living In: Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Break out the tiki torches, it's time to fire up the grill and make these grilled chicken sandwiches with bacon, pineapple, and teriyaki sauce.

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No Fry Crab Rangoon

Submitted by: LAURAG16

Living In: Beech Grove, Indiana, USA

A savory mix of cream cheese and imitation crab meat fills these baked appetizers.

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Strawberry-Mint Soda

Submitted by: Jolene

Living In: West Covina, California, USA

While making a pitcher of my Strawberry Mojitos, I had a request for one without any alcohol. It seemed to be a hit! You can adjust the taste by adding less or more of any ingredient. Refreshing and light, it's perfect on a hot summer day!

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Mango Pina Colada Smoothie

Submitted by: Godiva Goddess

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

This is my take on a alcohol-free pina colada.

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Lemon Cheese Ball

Submitted by: KATHYCHILL

Lemonade mix flavors a sweet cheese ball to make a very refreshing snack for a spring or summer get-together. Serve with mini graham crackers.

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Frog Cupcakes

Submitted by: kymama

Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky, USA

These frog faced cupcakes are fun and easy to make for a child's birthday.

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Margarita Marinade

Submitted by: Averys mom

Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: South Windsor, Connecticut, USA

This super quick marinade is great for summer grilling and chilling! I use this recipe to marinate 1 pound of flank steak, but you can't go wrong with chicken or even firm fleshed fish. Marinate at least an hour, or preferably, overnight.

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Beef Fajita Marinade

Submitted by: Olivia

This tasty marinade, featuring lime, tequila, and cumin is the perfect way to create a memorable meal!

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Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub

Submitted by: LOVINLIFE

This is a dry Jamaican Jerk seasoning I use mostly on grilled chicken! You may want to give some away to friends because this recipe makes a lot! Use it as a dry rub on grilled chicken, fish, steak, or just about anything else.

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Watermelon Cooler Slushy

Submitted by: Olivia

This watermelon slushy is just perfect for hot summer days! Watermelon, ice, and a bit of lime juice are simply blended together in this quick treat.

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Chicken Fajita Marinade

Submitted by: Olivia

This easy to make marinade will give your chicken just the flavor you're looking for next time you're making fajitas!

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Jamaican Fried Dumplings

Submitted by: Stephanie

Home Town: Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

Living In: D'iberville, Mississippi, USA

Flat fried buttery dough usually served with cod fish in Jamaica, as a big weekend breakfast, slightly different from the American dumplings.

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Perfumed Coconut Cake

Submitted by: Simply American

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

This cake tastes like no other coconut cake - moist beyond belief with the coconut flavor perfuming every bite. Your house will smell divine while this is baking. I made this for my French boss who didn't believe that good baking could come from cake mixes. Voila! He's a convert. What you don't eat as a dessert tastes fabulous the morning after with coffee.

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Tucson Guacamole

Submitted by: Server33

Living In: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

This cream cheese and green chile guacamole recipe is perfect with corn chips. For family holidays, parties, barbecues and get togethers, we always have this made.

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Puerto Rican Coquito

Provided by: Teresita Rodriguez

Coquito is a coconut-rum beverage originating from Puerto Rico, popular during the Christmas season. My grandmother and my mother use to prepare it as I was growing up, and the tradition has stayed with me!

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