If you're throwing a tropical luau bash this summer, add one or two (or maybe all) of these recipes to your party menu! Here are some yummypicks from our favorite food bloggers for you to try at your party. From main dishes to desserts we have you covered
Topping fish with a fresh fruit relish gives it a tropical touch. You can also try the salsa over grilled shrimp!
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One popular Hawaiian side dish is a combination of potato salad and macaroni salad. This creamy salad, filled with yummy mix-ins, such as peas, carrots, and pickles, is truly the best of both worlds!
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Sprinkled with coconut and decorated with paper umbrellas, cherries, and pineapple, these sweet little treats taste just like the real deal! After one taste of the coconut butter cream frosting, you’ll be coming back for more.
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A festive drink is a must for any theme party, and this vibrant pineapple-flavored cocktail is perfectly suited for a luau. For a fun touch, serve them in these tropical tiki cups.
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Huli Huli means “turn turn,” a reference to this dish’s grilling method. Whatever you call it, this succulent chicken is truly tasty!
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Sweet and sticky, these chicken, pineapple, and veggie-kabobs are a real party pleaser! A mouthwatering marinade that includes soy sauce and pineapple juice is the key to infusing flavor and keeping the chicken tender.
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These frozen pops feature six pretty layers: kiwi, strawberry, mango, blueberries, watermelon, and mango. If you don’t have a popsicle tray, consider freezing them in these festive hibiscus-print cups.
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While they may not be the most authentic Hawaiian food, these little pineapple-meatballs stacks are a delicious appetizer for an at-home luau. Up the cute factor by substituting adorable palm tree picks in place of the toothpicks.
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Chock-full of island flavors, this delectable side dish is surprisingly easy to make. The rice is cooked in pineapple juice and coconut milk, adding the perfect amount of creamy sweetness.
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At many luaus, roast pig is served. Recreate the smoky flavor in your slow cooker with this super simple recipe. Yum!
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