Just in time for the holidays, Hawaiian Electric Co. has published “Treasured Island Recipes: Celebrating 125 years serving Hawai‘i” to mark a milestone anniversary and raise funds for Aloha United Way.

At $14 the cookbook highlights the unique fusion of flavors of the islands in more than 200 recipes from employees, their families and company archives. About half are from Hawaiian Electric’s community and nonprofit partners, as well as award-winning dishes from culinary students and a few local celebrity chefs.

All proceeds from the cookbook sales will benefit more than 340 agencies supported by Aloha United Way.

While the selections below are redolent of fall, enjoy them year-round.

Chocolate Wasabi Bark

Emma Prince-Wilson, Education & Consumer Affairs

• 16 ounces dark chocolate
• 1/2 cup wasabi peas
• 1/2 cup spicy kakimochi (Japanese rice crackers)
• 1/2 cup iso peanuts
• 1/2 cup pretzel crisps

In a double boiler, melt chocolate, stirring until smooth. Line a baking pan with baking parchment and spread 3/4 of the peas, kakimochi, peanuts and pretzel crisps in pan. Pour melted chocolate over and gently mix with a fork to evenly coat pieces. Sprinkle remaining pieces over chocolate. Cover with foil and refrigerate 4 hours.

Cut into large or small pieces with a sharp, heavy knife. Serves 15.

Approximate nutritional information, per 1-ounce serving: 170 calories, 11 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, no cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 3 g protein

Kalo Burgers

Ka‘ala Farms and Malama Learning Center

• 2 pounds ground turkey (may substitute with fish, chicken or venison)
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1/4 cup green onion
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup water chestnuts
• 2 cups cooked diced kalo (taro), or to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Combine ingredients except oil in a bowl and mix well. Form into patties.

In a frying pan, add oil and heat on medium. Add patties and pan-fry until cooked through. Serves 8.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving (not including salt to taste): 320 calories, 18 g total fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 130 mg cholesterol, 350 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 23 g protein

Curried Pumpkin Peanut Bisque

Hawaiian Electric archives

• 1-1/2 cups chopped, peeled apple
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
• 1 (15-ounce) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• Salt to taste
• Garnishes (optional): chopped peanuts, chopped red-skinned apple, fresh cilantro, chili pepper flakes

In a large saucepan, combine apple, onion and apple juice over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally, until onion is soft and most of apple juice evaporates, about 8 minutes.

Add curry powder and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in pumpkin, broth and peanut butter. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.

Stir in milk. Cool. Blend in blender or food processor until smooth. Taste and add salt as needed. Garnish as desired. Serves 4.

Approximate nutritional information, per serving (not including salt to taste or garnishes): 250 calories, 13 g total fat, 4 g saturated fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 17 g sugar, 11 g protein

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Buy the book

>> Pick up: Hawaiian Electric Co. bill payment center, American Savings Bank Tower lobby, 1001 Bishop St.

>> Online: 808ne.ws/hecoauw

>> Call: 543-4784

Craft fairs sales

Buy gift-wrapped copies:

>> Saturday and Sunday: Hawaii United Okinawa Association Winter Craft Fair

>> Dec. 3: Lanikai Park

>> Dec. 4: Hawaii Kai Retirement Center

>> Dec. 11: Heeia Elementary School

Neighbor islands

>> Hilo: Hawai‘i Electric Light payment center, 1200 Kilauea Ave.

>> Kahului: Maui Electric payment center, 210 W. Kamehameha Ave.

More Hawaiian Electric Co. recipes are available at hawaiianelectric.com.