Mango

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.

Cornmeal adds a nice crispness to the coating for the chicken. The salsa and the Three-Pepper Slaw with Chipotle Dressing make this a colorful entrée. For drinks, mix up some tequila-lime spritzers by combining a little tequila with fresh lime juice and sparkling water, or uncork a bottle of dry Gewürztraminer.

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.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Three very trendy ingredients — mango, lemongrass, and blood oranges — all come together in this unique dessert.

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

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

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

Cumin, chili powder, garlic and fresh lime juice are combine in the easy-to-make spice paste. It adds lots of flavor to the beef in this recipe, but can also be used on chicken, pork, shrimp or firm fish like halibut, swordfish and shark.

This recipe was created to accompany Key Lime Mascarpone "Cannoli" with Mango Sauce . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Mangoes are a delicious tropical addition to this tangy-sweet dish.

For snacking, try this tropical topper with Hawaiian lavash crackers, or serve over grilled chicken.