Featured Recipe Perfect Pineapple Pops Food

PINEAPPLE POPS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine pineapple chunks, milk, and sugar; pulse until almost smooth, with some chunks of pineapple remaining.
• Pour half the mixture into a medium bowl (or a glass measuring cup for easy pouring). Pulse remaining mixture until completely smooth; add to mixture in bowl.
• Divide evenly among eight 3-ounce molds or paper cups, and insert wooden sticks. Freeze until solid, at least 4 hours or up to 2 weeks (cover with plastic wrap).

PERFECT PINEAPPLE POPS

Steps:

• Drain the can of crushed pineapple so all the juice runs out.
• Put all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix them together.
• Spoon the mixture into the paper cups. Fill them almost to the top.
• Stretch a small piece of plastic wrap across the top of each cup.
• Using the Popsicle stick, poke a hole in the plastic wrap. Stand the stick straight up in the center of the cup.
• Put the cups in the freezer until the mixture is frozen solid.
• Remove the plastic wrap and peel away the paper cup. You'll have pineapple pops to eat and share!
• If you like, you can make this recipe using plastic Popsicle molds instead of the paper cups and Popsicle sticks. I always have such a hard time getting them out the holders though.

BEEF POPS WITH PINEAPPLE AND PARSLEY SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Parsley Sauce: In the bowl of a food processor, blend together the parsley, garlic, vinegar, chili flakes, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil until incorporated. Place half of the mixture in a medium bowl. Place the remaining mixture in a small serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the Beef Pops: Place the beef in the medium bowl with the parsley sauce. Toss well until the beef is coated with the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Thread the skewers starting with a piece of pineapple, then a cube of beef. Repeat with another piece of pineapple and another cube of beef. Continue with the remaining skewers. Grill the skewers for 2 to 3 minutes each side (for medium rare) or until desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, arrange the Beef Pops on a serving platter. Drizzle with the remaining reserved Parsley Sauce or serve the sauce on the side as a condiment.

PINEAPPLE POP 'EM BALLS

Steps:

• Add the first 3 ingredients to a food processor and blend until somewhat smooth.
• Add as much juice as is required to make the consistency right for forming into balls.
• Form into balls and allow to harden.