Let’s get zesty
The best way to get into the good habit of eating more whole grains is to get some into your pantry and learn some uber-easy ways to prepare them. Read more
Recipes
Browse food and drink recipes for every occasion featuring Hawaii chefs and home cooks, and popular recipes from The New York Times.
A dessert so sweet, it’s the best thing
My son recently played some pop hits with his band class for Valentine’s Day Read more
Flavorful, crispy Mochiko chicken
When James Fowler cooks 8 pounds of mochiko chicken for his firefighter friends, it disappears in a flash Read more
Protein-packed pasta
Edamame noodles provide a welcome variation on the usual pesto pasta salad that uses wheat-based products. Read more
Bacon, the perfect seasoning
Many people shy away from asparagus because they think the ends are too tough Read more
Gimme shelter
As children, my sister and I shared a hatred of clowns Read more
A spicy, starchy delight
Laura Figueira remembers her grandmother, Virginia Mattos, going into the backyard in Kaumana, Hilo to gather breadfruit or taro and pick chile peppers, too. Read more
Corny but blue
If you like cornbread but not muffins, try this recipe. Read more
Sweet lunar treat
Here is a delicious treat that would be easy to make to welcome the Chinese New Year on Jan. 29. Read more
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Fill your veggie quota
Since I recently put out into the universe that my friends don’t often cook for me, a friend offered to prepare a big Puerto Rican dinner for all of us Read more
‘Spore’-tacular start to the Lunar new year
In a lot of Chinese cuisine, the preparation takes more time than the actual cooking Read more
Boost your tea
Calamansi — also called “Philippine lime” — has a tangy-sweet flavor Read more
A glass for auld lang syne
Actress Maggie Smith once said, “The time onstage is easier than the rest of one’s existence. Read more
A delicious dessert
I apologize from the start that this isn’t the typical easy recipe Read more
A pea-ceful salad
Black-eyed peas, eaten throughout the southern United States, especially around the new year, are not peas but members of the legume family. Read more
Baby corn, big taste
Baby corn usually plays a supporting role in stir-frys and salads, but it’s worth elevating it to a showcase spot. Read more
Tofu-tally delicious green beans
This is a vegetarian recipe that even carnivores will love. It is a traditional Japanese side dish that uses common ingredients. The tofu sauce is tasty, and can be a great seasoning sauce for other greens such as spinach or chrysanthemum leaves. Read more
Sip this stellar tea
In Hawaii, star fruit is available year-round, often homegrown. Its sweet-tart flavor is a perfect complement to customary lemon tea. Consider serving some up on New Year’s Eve for the teetotalers in the house. Read more
A berry refreshing salad
A little over a month ago, I visited an old friend who promised me a homemade lunch. Not many of my friends cook; at least they don’t often want to cook for me. I’m not picky, but people can find the idea of serving me a meal intimidating. Read more
Mint-condition Dessert
Topping a glass cup of haupia with a bright orange puree and mint elevates a favorite Hawaii dessert and shows off one of the most distinctive fruits of the season, the persimmon. Read more
A savory fusion of land and sea
Kaaawa resident Jody Domingo hails from a family who appreciates good food. Her father, Yun Yung Pang, often cooked seven-course Chinese meals for family and friends. Read more
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