We know pine straw is easy to hate, but heres why you may want to rethink it. The first time I came home to this, I thought, What happened to my grass! How did it all die over the weekend? Credit:Getty Images only to realize it was just covered in pine needles. With my meager rake and essentially powerless blower, I attempted to rid my yard of the matter. Needless to say, I now loathe pine straw....

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This pineapple casserole with Cheddar cheese is beloved for its simplicity (and short ingredient list). If any region has perfected the art of casserole making, it’s the South. There’s a casserole for every occasion: weddings,funerals,anniversaries, birthdays, you name it. Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur. And it’s so easy to makeit requires just six ingredients. Give the scrumptious pineapple casserole a try; you won’t regret it!...

The pineapple brings in hints of fruity sweetness. Pair withfresh veggies, sliced apples, or acharcuterie boardfor added variety. Can I Make A Pineapple Cheese Ball Ahead? Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Shape into a ball as directed, wrap, and refrigerate. Unwrap and coat with pecans before serving. cream cheese, softened 1(8-oz. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel...

Tangy pineapple chicken is a fresh idea for a weeknight dinner. Marinated with pineapple juice, vinegar, and soy sauce, the chicken is juicy and tender. The hands-on time for this dish is under 45 minutes, making it a great weeknight option. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox A simple side of rice is all you better complete the dinner. Learn how to make pineapple chicken, and you’ll want this in your regular weeknight rotation....

Pineapple delight is an old-fashioned favorite with a timeless flavor. Learn how to make pineapple delight. It will help all of the ingredients come together and will help make spreading this layer much easier. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox So really, this pineapple delight is fast and simple. To make slicing easier, execute the knife under warm water between slices. Cover the pan with plastic wrap, and the dessert will last up to 3 days....

Texture is the star of this fluff recipe. You get creamy, chewy, and crunchy in every tropical bite. you’re able to use fresh pineapple instead of canned in this fluff recipe if you prefer. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Just be sure to use as much pineapple juice as you might to ensure the texture is correct. How To Store Pineapple Fluff Pineapple fluff is best when eaten right away....

This pie is almost like a lemon meringue pie, but made with pineapple instead of lemon. She is what I remember the most. She made sure that every meal included something that everyone liked. Credit:Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely That salad is a family favorite to this day. But, there was always leftover pineapple juice from that huge tin can. That is what she (and now I) use to make ourpineapplejuice pies....

Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall No alcohol, no problem! It’s perfectly pleasing for a solo afternoon on the porch, or enjoyed amid a convivial crowdbrunchesorbarbecues. The vanilla syrup adds a tropical twist that evokes the best memories and sensations of an island vacation. Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Learn how to make a pineapple mocktail so good you’ll keep it in regular rotation during porch-sitting season....

Sweet frozen treat meets tropical vacation. Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Need a really good reason to scream? We’ve got one: It’sice cream season! Credit:Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Here, freshpineappleis the star of the show. Also, check that to have a ripe pineapple ready to cut up for this recipe. What Is No-Churn Ice Cream? It’s shockingly smooth and creamy. What Coes Pineapple No-Churn Ice Cream Taste Like?...

You know you’re from the South if you’ve eaten one of these. With just three ingredientsmayonnaise, pineapple, and sandwich breadit’s as simple as it is tasty. Some people riff on the combo a bit: It’s not unusual to see people add cheese. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Others have been known to add ham. And rumor has it, some people even add a fried egg. But where this sandwich startedand whymay never be known....

Take a trip to the tropics with this fruity pineapple sunshine cake. Ingredients Baking spray with flour 1(15.25-oz.) yellow cake mix 3large eggs 1/2cupcanola oil 3cupswhole milk, divided 1(20-oz.) Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1(8-oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature 1(5.1-oz.) vanilla instant pudding mix 1(9-oz.) Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with baking spray with flour....

A pineapple upside-down cake cake so good, it steals the show. A cherry in the center of each pineapple ring adds a whimsical polka-dot sensibility to the cake. Can You Freeze Pineapple Upside-Down Cake? Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Yes, this cake can be frozen for up to a month and defrosted or warmed before serving. Ingredients 1/2cupsalted butter, softened 3/4cuppacked light brown sugar...