Pineapple

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr (includes chilling time for syrup)

The classic dessert goes tropical in this luscious rendition featuring pineapple and coconut.

A new take on a classic. For an exotic touch, sprinkle with chopped crystallized ginger before serving.

This impressive frozen dessert has a crisp gingersnap crust, cool mango and lime sorbet filling, and refreshing fruit topping.

A luscious tropical treat enhanced with a delicious crust made of gingersnap cookies and macadamia nuts. Begin preparing this one day before you plan to serve it.

The twist to these sundaes is a simple ginger-flavored sauce sparked with lime. It can be made ahead and rewarmed before you assemble the sundaes.

This eye-catching fruit mélange also includes kiwi, which isn't tropical but is very colorful and refreshing. Using store-bought sorbet makes this even easier to prepare.

Similar in texture to lemon bars, these have a shortbread cookie base and a delightful tropical fruit filling.

Both the sauce and the ribs can be made ahead, leaving just the grilling to be done at the last minute.

Here's a tropical take on one of the most popular warm-weather drinks. This rendition is served on the rocks.

At the ranch, Lisa Ahier makes this salsa with and without avocado. At Gourmet, we liked it with.