From Better Homes and Gardens

Look for both red and yellow papaya to give visual appeal to this colorful fruit compote.

Sunrise Fruit Compote

From Better Homes and Gardens

Use this condiment on burgers, chicken sandwiches, or grilled beef and pork.

Papaya-Rum Chutney

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this summery honey-sweetened rum, mango juice, papaya, and ice cream beverage in tall chilled glasses.

Papaya-Mango Ice Cream Daiquiri

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this papaya and pineapple salsa as a dip with baked pita chips or as a sauce for seafood, fish, or chicken.

Fruit Salsa

From Better Homes and Gardens

Carefully use a melon ball utensil or teaspoon to hollow out the cheese, preventing the sides of the cheese from crumbling.

Feta-Fruit Appetizer

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve the spicy-sweet mix of papaya, nectarine, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro with lime-marinated chicken breasts halves in this baked quesadilla recipe.

Chicken Quesadillas with Papaya Salsa

From Better Homes and Gardens

This chewy meringue dessert was named after a Russian ballerina who performed in Australia and New Zealand in the early 1900s.

Pavlova

From Better Homes and Gardens

Prime rib is good on its own but we decided to spice it up for this simple dinner recipe. Give it a try!

Ancho-Rubbed Prime Rib with Grilled Papaya Butter

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this fat-free drink for a quick breakfast or a light snack.

Strawberry-Papaya Breakfast Shake

From Pace Salsa & Picante

Are you in the mood for a salad, but looking for something different? Try this fresh and flavor-packed version, with tropical ingredients highlighted by a lemon-picante dressing.

Papaya Shrimp Salad

From Better Homes and Gardens

Use your favorite fruits to top the cream cheese layer in this chilled dessert.

Tropical Fruit Pie

From Vegetarian Times

This unusual dessert can be made as triangles or as rolls as well. If you can't find coconut syrup, use the thick, presweetened cream of coconut mixture used for bar drinks and found in the mixes section of your supermarket.

Tropical Papaya or Mango Squares

From Better Homes and Gardens

This is one of the most versatile dessert recipes--use it to bake shortcakes, snack cakes, and trifles.

Hot Milk Sponge Cake with Tropical Topper

From Better Homes and Gardens

Use any combination of fruit in this simple dessert, which has fewer than 100 calories per serving.

Tropical Fruit Phyllo Cups

From Midwest Living

Honey, orange juice, rum, and cinnamon coat the grilled pineapple to make sweet dessert kabobs for the creamy and rich homemade ice cream.

Grilled Pineapple Skewers with Toasted Coconut Ice Cream

From Fitness

With whole grains, fruit, and nuts, this recipe can be a hearty side dish or a light main dish for lunch or dinner.

Papaya & Olives with Brown Rice

From Vegetarian Times

When buying ripe papayas, look for firm (not hard) fruit with a yellowish rind that has no spots or bruises.

Papaya-Avocado Salad

From Midwest Living

This no-cook dinner uses convenience products to make it quick and easy. Chewy dried fruit, tart vinaigrette, and sweet, fresh fruit add a delightful blend of flavors in this chicken salad.

Chicken-Romaine Salad

From Heart-Healthy Living

Take your pick of strawberries, kiwifruit, papaya, or melon--each one tastes great in these sweet frozen snacks.

Tropical Fruit Pops

From Better Homes and Gardens

For a quick summer fruit dessert recipe, serve banana, star-fruit, papaya, and kiwi kabobs, brushed with cinnamon-honey, on a dish of coconut ice cream.

Tropical Fruit Kabobs with Coconut Ice Cream

From Better Homes and Gardens

A simple three-ingredient dressing livens up a bowl of fresh fruit for this side dish salad.

Summer Fruit with Sesame Dressing

From Better Homes and Gardens

This easy-to-make recipe uses mangoes and papaya but you can choose just about any fresh fruit. For convenience, prepare up to two hours before serving.

Fresh Mango Fool

From Food & Wine

This refreshing and complex salad -- made with jicama, watermelon, papaya, and a bold tequila-based vinaigrette -- usually includes little pieces of deep-fried tortilla rounds. To keep the ingredient list in check, omit the deep-fried tortillas (or opt for store-bought chips).

Watermelon and Papaya Salad with Tequila Vinaigrette

From Better Homes and Gardens

This shake combines fruits and dairy in a nutritious beverage. Whirl it together for breakfast, brunch or snack time.

Strawberry-Papaya Shake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Marinate pork chops in an invigorating combo of brown mustard, curry powder, and crushed red pepper up to a day before grilling. Fresh tropical fruit complements the spicy flavors.

Curried Mustard Pork Chops