Taste the rainbow
Catherine Pizzaro Crawford is constantly thinking about nutritious foods as she prepares plant-forward, nutrient-rich dishes for her two baseball-playing boys and husband, Aaron. Read more
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A summery salad
Fresh bulbs of anise-flavored fennel are thinly sliced and served with fresh oranges in this summer salad. Keep the fronds that top the bulbs, as they resemble dill and add a beautiful look and taste to this simple dish. Read more
A simple summer dish
In southern Europe, especially Spain and Italy, a common pairing is white beans and sardines. Read more
A sweet dessert
Laurie Hamano’s late mother, Marjorie Hirokawa, would make her signature dessert often. Now, Laurie carries on the family tradition to make blueberry cream cheese pie with a mac nut crust. Read more
The ultimate breakfast
Mature breadfruit, or ulu, is a great substitute for potatoes since it is readily grown here. Read more
An ‘egg’-cellent dish
When we were growing up, an often-requested dish was Chinese-style steamed eggs. The texture was silky like custard pie, but with a savory taste. Read more
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A spectacular salmon dish
Former Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell shares this spectacular recipe he learned from his sister-in-law, Lynn Tanoue. Read more
Flavorful flank steak
The city of London claims that this dish is not British, so, it is probably an American invention. Read more
Tantalizing tempura chips
Fresh poke is delicious by itself. But why not add a crunch for extra oomph? Read more
An easy omelet
Rupert Corpuz and Edeliza deGuzman-Corpuz of Ewa Beach say their tasty and beautiful eggplant omelet (tortang talong in Ilokano) is commonly served at breakfast. Read more
An easy appetizer
A classic appetizer in Italy is to pair a salty and supple ham with a bite of melon. Read more
A spud-tacular side
It’s easy to forget how satisfying a roasted potato can be. Crispy on the outside and sweet and creamy inside. Even the staunchest rice eater will be convinced. Read more
Easy salmon patties
Many years ago, Cheryl Tom Parker of Maunawili asked her mother-in-law, Virginia Parker, what recipes her new husband, John, liked. Read more
A crunchy cookie
This easy recipe was inspired by Mud Hen Water chef Ed Kenney, who put a twist on a sugar cookie recipe by adding crushed wonton chips for a nice crunch. Read more
A taste of tradition
A longtime easy kine dish for people in China is the canned fried freshwater fish (called dace) that is often eaten over hot rice or stir-fried with vegetables. Read more
Gourmet granola
Dore Centeio started making granola for friends, and it proved so popular that she grew a business from it. Read more
A simple salmon
Many of us are trying to eat healthy and that includes adding more fish to our diets. Read more
Mushroom madness
Portobello mushrooms have a strong flavor and hefty texture. Read more
A flavorful meat-filled rice
It is said that food is always changing. That is true with this recipe based on a popular rice dish from the Dominican Republic Read more
A simple rice dish
Sheila Kagawa says her in-laws invented this flavorful, easy rice dish, which she now prepares for special occasions. Read more
Simple rice balls
One of the best short video blogs about plants and cooking in Japan is on YouTube. Read more
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