Best 20 Sunset Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to capture the essence of a sunset in your kitchen. Discover recipes that paint a vibrant picture on your palate, mirroring the golden hues that grace the horizon as day transitions into night. From savory dishes that burst with warmth and color to sweet treats that evoke the nostalgia of twilight, let your taste buds be swept away by a symphony of flavors. Let the kitchen be your canvas, and your cooking utensils your brush, as we explore recipes that capture the magic of the sunset in every bite.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

HAWAIIAN SUNSET CAKE



Hawaiian Sunset Cake image

This three-layer orange cake is pretty enough for company, but it's so simple to fix that you'll find yourself making it all the time. A boxed mix keeps it convenient while the pineapple-coconut filling makes it a crowd-pleaser. -Kara De la vega, Suisun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package white or orange cake mix (regular size)
1-1/2 cups milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
4 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
FILLING:
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups sugar
3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)
1 cup sour cream
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional coconut, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, sugar, 3-1/2 cups coconut and sour cream. Set aside 1 cup for frosting. Place one cake on a serving plate; top with a third of the remaining pineapple mixture. Repeat layers twice. , Fold whipped topping into the reserved pineapple mixture. Spread over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

VIRGIN SUNSET



Virgin Sunset image

This is my interpretation of a virgin sunset. I also refer to this as a pineapple, orange, cherry cocktail. The grenadine will sink to bottom causing layering of orange and red, hence, 'sunset.' If you wanted to make this alcoholic, a shot of champagne is my favorite, but tequila and vodka are other good alternatives. Flavored schnapps may also be an interesting mix.

Provided by Kristy Self Kapp

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Juice Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

ice cubes
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup cranberry juice
1 splash grenadine syrup

Steps:

  • Fill a glass with ice. Pour orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice over the ice and stir. Float a splash of grenadine syrup atop the mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 11.7 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

TROPICAL SUNSET COCKTAIL



Tropical Sunset Cocktail image

This pineapple cocktail is my personal concoction. It's so good! When you add the cherry juice, you will see how this drink got its name.

Provided by Kamra Raleigh

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups orange juice
1 ½ cups pineapple juice
2 cups vodka (such as Absolut®)
2 cups lemon-lime carbonated beverage (such as 7Up®)
½ cup maraschino cherry juice
ice as needed
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Pour orange juice, pineapple juice, vodka, lemon-lime beverage, and cherry juice into a large pitcher, in that order. Mix gently.
  • Serve over ice, dropping a maraschino cherry or two into each glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 11.9 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

SUNSET SANGRIA



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This tropical sangria is great at any party, or on a hot day!

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Sangria Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (750 milliliter) bottle rose wine
1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup vodka
¼ cup triple sec
½ cup simple syrup
1 orange, sliced into rounds
1 lemon, sliced into rounds
1 lime, sliced into rounds
1 (6 ounce) container fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Combine wine, pineapple juice, vodka, triple sec, and simple syrup in a large bowl or pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Stir the oranges, lemons, limes, and raspberries into the chilled sangria at least 30 minutes before serving. The longer the fruit marinates the better. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 10 g

ITALIAN SUNSET COCKTAIL



Italian Sunset Cocktail image

Make and share this Italian Sunset Cocktail recipe from Food.com.

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 cocktails, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces amaretto liqueur
3 ounces orange juice
3 ounces club soda
1 dash grenadine
orange slice and cherries, for garnish

Steps:

  • Fill a tall glass with crushed ice.
  • Pour the amaretto over the ice then slowly add the orange juice and top with club soda to form layers.
  • Add a dash of grenadine and garnish with a cherry and orange slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.5, Fat 0.2, Sodium 19.6, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.7, Protein 0.6

SUNSET PARK STUFFED CUBANELLES



Sunset Park Stuffed Cubanelles image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 packet sazon seasoning
1/2 cup warm water
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
1 pound ground beef, 80/20 ratio
8 cubanelle peppers, stalk and seeds removed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the sazon in warm water and set aside. Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and jalapeno and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and garlic. When the garlic begins to brown, add the sazon water, cumin, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute until the aromas blend, about 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat, add 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce and set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add the ground beef. Mix until evenly incorporated.
  • Stuff the cubanelle peppers with the ground beef mixture, using the end of wooden spoon to help ensure stuffing is tightly packed in. Brush the outside of the peppers with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the remaining tomato sauce into an 11 by 9-inch baking dish and arrange the stuffed peppers in the dish. Bake until the peppers are golden brown and the internal temperature registers 140 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 50 to 60 minutes.

SUNSET COCKTAIL



Sunset Cocktail image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ounce light rum
1 ounce dark rum
1/2 ounce passion fruit syrup
1 ounce lemon juice
3 ounces fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and serve over ice.

SUNSET RUM PUNCH



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When it's late and you're hanging around the fire pit with friends watching the sunset, this is the rum punch crowd-pleaser to pass around. Full of bright citrus, floral notes and plenty of good rum, you'll all have a delicious time before the day is done.

Provided by Matt Wencl

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Adult Punch Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 11

crushed ice
1 ½ fluid ounces spiced rum (such as Kraken®)
1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
¾ fluid ounce white rum (such as Captain Morgan™)
¾ fluid ounce dark rum (such as Myers's®)
¾ fluid ounce hibiscus syrup
¾ fluid ounce almond orgeat syrup (such as Torani®)
1 slice orange
1 maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Combine crushed ice, spiced rum, lime juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, white rum, dark rum, hibiscus syrup, and almond syrup in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
  • Fill a tiki mug with crushed ice. Strain cocktail over ice. Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 5.9 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

SICILIAN SUNSET



Sicilian Sunset image

This colorful drink will brighten up any party. Lemon-lime soda can be substituted for the Prosecco for a non-alcoholic version.

Provided by Shay

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Champagne Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups ice cubes
1 cup Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine)
1 cup orange juice
1 cup cranberry juice
2 lemons, zested

Steps:

  • Place the ice in a glass pitcher. Pour in the Prosecco, orange juice, and cranberry juice; stir. Pour the cocktail into champagne flutes, and sprinkle with lemon zest to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 8.9 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

GEORGIA SUNSET



Georgia Sunset image

Brandy and peach schnapps make a beautiful as well as deliciously fruity cocktail.

Provided by SandyStrong

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Shot Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger brandy
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger peach schnapps
1 fluid ounce grenadine syrup
¼ cup chilled lemon-lime soda

Steps:

  • In a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine brandy, peach schnapps and grenadine. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass. Top with lemon-lime soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 20.7 mg, Sugar 35.7 g

SUNSET PASSION COLADA



Sunset Passion Colada image

Make and share this Sunset Passion Colada recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/4 ounces coconut rum
4 ounces pina colada nonalcoholic drink mix
1 ounce non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiri mix

Steps:

  • Place rum and pina colada mix in blender with ice. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a tall glass and top with the strawberry daquiri mix. The daquiri mix sits on top for a pretty presentation.
  • Serve with straws.

TRADITIONAL SUNSET SALAD '21' CLUB



Traditional Sunset Salad '21' Club image

Categories     Salad     Beef     Chicken     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Bacon     Fall     Cabbage     Watercress     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4 as a first course or light main course

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups finely shredded green cabbage (from about 1/2 medium head)
2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce (from about 1/2 head)
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes smoked beef tongue (about 3/4 pound)
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes poached chicken breast (about 1 pound)
3/4 cup Lorenzo dressing
For the Traditional Lorenzo Dressing '21 Club':
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons bottled chili sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped watercress leaves
2 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon (about 3 slices)

Steps:

  • To make the salad:
  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients and toss to coat salad with dressing.
  • To make the dressing:
  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard mixture, salt, and pepper and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in chili sauce, watercress, and bacon.
  • Make about 1 cup.

HAWAIIAN SUNSET CAKE



Hawaiian Sunset Cake image

Make and share this Hawaiian Sunset Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tootsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix or 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package orange cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups sugar
1 (10 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
toasted coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients; mix well.
  • Pour into three greased and floured 9 inch round baking pans.
  • Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a bowl, combine the pineapple, sugar, coconut and sour cream.
  • Remove 1 c. to another bowl
  • set aside.
  • Place one cake on a serving plate; top with one third of the remaining pineapple mixture.
  • Repeat layers twice.
  • Fold whipped topping into the reserved pineapple mixture.
  • Spread over top and sides of cake.
  • Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.
  • Refrigerate.

SUNSET MOCKTAIL



Sunset Mocktail image

A mix of fruits to give a fuzzy feeling like the feeling you feel one watching your first sunset. Awwwwwwww!

Provided by EliteTwig

Categories     Beverages

Time 4m

Yield 1 Cocktail, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

50 ml pineapple juice
50 ml orange juice
50 ml grapefruit juice
100 ml cranberry juice
some ice

Steps:

  • Place first 4 ingredients into a blender, then add 6-8 ice cubes. Then BLITZ.
  • Then Serve!

SUNSET COOLER (MOCKTAIL)



Sunset Cooler (Mocktail) image

Make and share this Sunset Cooler (Mocktail) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces cranberry juice
2 1/2 ounces orange juice
splash lemon juice
ginger ale

Steps:

  • Blend ingredients with ice until smooth.
  • Place in a glass and top with ginger ale.

SUNNY'S SUNSET PARK NOODLE BOWL



Sunny's Sunset Park Noodle Bowl image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground chuck
1 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 white onion, chopped
4 cups beef stock
One 12-ounce beer (I like Corona or a pilsner here)
1/2 cup gochujang
2 packages ramen noodles (save the flavor packets for another use)
4 sunny-side up eggs
4 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
4 lime wedges

Steps:

  • For the beef: In a large pot on medium-high heat, add the oil. When it begins to glisten, add the beef, red chile flakes, salt and onions all at once. Cook, stirring constantly, until the beef is done, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a plate, leaving the bits and fat in the pot.
  • For the soup: Add the stock, beer and gochujang to the pot and stir to combine. Heat until the mixture begins to simmer, then add the ramen noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender but not mushy, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour the soup into 4 wide bowls. Mound on equal amounts of ramen noodles and beef. Top each with an egg and scallions. Serve with a lime wedge for spritzing.

RED SNAPPER SUNSET



Red Snapper Sunset image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup flour, sifted
2 red snapper fillets, about 1 1/4 pounds combined, scaled, skin left on
1/8 cup olive oil
1/4 cup clarified butter
2 large tomatoes, skinned, seeded, and quartered
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, divided
4 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 ounces Pernod
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar with tarragon
Freshly ground salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge both sides of fillets in flour. Shake off surplus flour.
  • Heat saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and 1/4 cup clarified butter. Add fillets, flesh side down, to pan. Cook 6 minutes. Turn, and cook the other side for 4 minutes. Remove fish from pan to platter. Strain cooking juices and set aside. Return fillets to pan, flesh side up.
  • Meanwhile, in another pan, add remaining clarified butter. On medium-low heat, add tomatoes. Then add garlic. Stir gently. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon tarragon, 1 teaspoon dill, and the parsley. Add 1-ounce of Pernod, wine vinegar, and salt and pepper. Simmer gently. Add fish juices. Increase heat to high.
  • Season fish fillets with remaining dill and 1/4 teaspoon tarragon. Add remaining Pernod to pan with fish and set aflame.
  • Stir in butter to sauce and pour over fish. Remove from heat, slide onto platter, and serve immediately.

ISLAND SUNSET



Island Sunset image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup dark rum
3 ounces triple sec
2 ounces grenadine
3 cups ice
6 pineapple wedges, for garnish
6 orange twists, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a blender combine pineapple juice, orange juice, coconut milk, rum, triple sec, grenadine and ice. Blend until smooth. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple and an orange twist. Pour into 6 frozen glasses.

MEXICAN SUNSET BREAD



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"I always serve this tasty taco-seasoned bread with chili or cream soups," remarks Bobbie Hruska of Montgomery, Minnesota. "With its slightly chewy crust and wonderful texture inside, I'm sure you'll love it, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 loaf (about 2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons chunky salsa
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/3 cups bread flour
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COINTREAU SUNSET



Cointreau Sunset image

Very pretty twist on a Tequila Sunrise. Use a martini glass to keep the layers separate. From Jody Vassallo's Style Drinks. The suggested food pairing is layered tomato, basil and bocconcini.

Provided by AmandaInOz

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

crushed ice
1 ounce Cointreau liqueur
grenadine, dash of
3 1/2 ounces orange juice, freshly squeezed
Angostura bitters, dash of

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail glass with crushed ice.
  • Add cointreau. Top with a dash of grenadine, and fill up carefully with orange juice. Add a dash of bitters, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 1.1, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.8, Protein 0.7

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients. They will taste better and provide more nutrients.
  • Season Your Food: Don't be afraid to season your food. Salt, pepper, and other spices can bring out the flavors of your ingredients.
  • Cook at the Right Temperature: Make sure you cook your food at the right temperature. This will help you avoid undercooking or overcooking your food.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking in a pan, don't overcrowd it. This will prevent your food from cooking evenly.
  • Let Your Food Rest: After cooking your food, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make your food more tender.

Conclusion:

Cooking can be a fun and rewarding experience. By following these tips, you can create delicious meals that your family and friends will love. So get in the kitchen and start cooking!

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