*Create a vitamin-rich smoothie by blending a handful of frozen chopped pineapple and a splash of pineapple juice with one banana, half a papaya and one cup of low-fat blackberry yogurt
*For natural sweetness, add dried pineapple and ginger slices to trail mix
*Toss pineapple and fresh basil with lemon juice and serve as a refreshing starter salad
*Make a pineapple salsa for turkey burgers, grilled salmon or chicken by combining 2 Cups of chopped pineapple, half a red onion, one minced jalapeno and chopped cilantro or mint
*Add fresh pineapple and ginger to a winter vegetable stir-fry
*Baste sliced or skewered chunks of pineapple with lemon and brown sugar and grill on the barbecue or broil in the oven for 10 minutes
*Serve warm with vanilla, papaya or ginger-flavored ice cream and a sprig of mint.
