I am always looking for new recipes that I can easily put together for a dinner party or event. This summer I am determined to not only fill up my recipe box but also whip up some fun, trendy summer dishes... Starting with pineapples! Bon appetit! 

Pineapple Cheese Ball

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 packages cream cheese-softened

1 small can crushed pineapple, drained

Lawry's seasoned salt, to taste chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix cream cheese and crushed pineapple together.

2. With buttered hands, roll the spread into a ball.

3. Layout crushed pecans. Roll the cheese ball over the pecans, making sure
that the ball is completely covered in pecans. 

4. Refrigerate. Serve with crackers and enjoy!

serves: 10 people // prep time: 10 minutes // total time: 10 minutes

Recipe from Darlene Crockett

Image from Six Sister Stuff

Pineapple Sorbet

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 pineapple, peeled and cored (2 cups pineapple chunks)

8 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2 Cup water

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut the pineapple into chunks and puree in a blender with granulated sugar and water.
Mix until smooth.

2. Chill the pineapple mixture in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Grab fun bowls and spoons to serve. Enjoy!

yield: 3 cups of sorbet //  prep time: 10 minutes // total time: 1 hours and 10 minutes

Recipe from The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz

Image from Two Peas &Their Pod

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What are your favorite summer recipes? Comment yours below!

- Ely