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A charred pineapple salsa that's perfect for summer

A recipe from Rick Martinez's new book, Salsa Daddy.

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May 03, 2025
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ICYMI, I chatted with Rick Martinez about how living in Mexico has influenced his cooking style, why he chose salsas as the focus of his second book, and how experimenting leads to delicious ideas. Today, I have a recipe from his new book, Salsa Daddy, that should have a permanent spot on your summer grilling menus. La Piña is a charred pineapple salsa that’s tangy and sweet and is great with coconut-style shrimp, or anywhere you want to add a bit of tropical zest. Enjoy! 🍍

LA PIÑA

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Bestselling Author & James Beard Winner. Showing home cooks how to master Mexican food while I share the heart and soul of México —its people, its history, its flavors— with honesty, pride, and a little bit of chile-laced chaos.
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