Betty Hirozawa was well known as the longtime vice president at the Hawaii Employers Council and a tireless community volunteer. Less public was the fact that she cooked for her three children and four grandchildren every weekend. Read more
Zucchini jun is a popular dish at Hawaii’s many Korean restaurants. Read more
Sometimes the simplest combinations make the best dishes. Becki Ward of East Honolulu was wowed by a three-ingredient appetizer served in Tuscany. Now she makes it as a starter when she serves other Italian foods. Read more
Used often in Asian recipes and salads, mung bean sprouts are prized for their crunchy texture. Read more
Even while we want to eat healthier, we don’t want to sacrifice flavor. Eric “Rick” Kvick of East Honolulu has jumped that hurdle with a tasty meatball that combines ground turkey with rich Italian sausage. Read more
A cool dessert is especially welcome during warm weather. Read more
Vina Yamashiro of Manoa claims to be a no-fuss cook. But her dishes cause a stir with everyone who tastes her cooking and baking. Read more
One dish universally loved by all is the french fry. Although it may seem difficult to make, this three-ingredient recipe is easy to fry at home. Read more
Once in a while, a dish is so delicious that you remember it long after. Read more
Butternut squash is a perfect example of a healthful food with bold, enjoyable flavors. Read more
Seitan, pronounced SAY-tan, is also called vital gluten or wheat gluten. Originally created in China, it is treasured for its meatlike texture. Read more
Regino Ojano III of Pearl City is on a mission to get fit. It’s a tough goal, since as a pastry chef at the Westin Moana Surfrider, he is surrounded by temptations. Read more
The sweet memory of eating a dish with a loved one can be as enjoyable as the dish itself. Read more
Outrigger paddler Genie Kincaid credits paddling practice years ago for one of the easy recipes she makes all the time, baked chicken with a sauce of onion soup mix and red salad dressing. Read more
That meaty ham bone that was frozen after the holidays can be one such happy find: Use it to make a classic Chinese comfort food – jook, a thick rice gruel that’s also called congee. Read more
Sometimes it just takes one change in a recipe to make it seem fresh. By substituting a tortilla for bread, you can present your family with a modern transformation. Read more
In Japan, a popular way to reduce consumption of carbohydrates is to eat konnyaku instead of rice or other starches. Read more
A frittata is one of the simplest dishes to make. You can use whatever leftover vegetables you have in the house, and when you add eggs, milk and cheese, it turns into a meal. Read more
Even hard-core carnivores have come to enjoy a delicious vegetarian recipe. Roasted whole cauliflower fits the bill, with its enticing browned top and tender and tasty interior. Read more
The sight of a bubbly hot casserole topped with tater tots and cheese will bring up memories of old-fashioned comfort food. Read more
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