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- By Lynette Lo Tom Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Jan. 5, 2021
After weeks of cooking special dinners, it’s a relief to be able to make a simple and delicious meal with just four ingredients. Keenan Sue is known best as Punahou’s baseball coach and as a commercial real estate broker.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Dec. 22, 2020
Let’s just say that all dietary rules are temporarily suspended for Christmas. On this special celebration day, you can enjoy whatever foods you really want with your loved ones. Why not have the most decadent treat for your Christmas breakfast and serve crispy candied bacon?
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Dec. 8, 2020
The scent of warm cinnamon makes it easier to get out of bed in the morning.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Nov. 24, 2020
This time of year, sweet pumpkins and squashes are plentiful. One of the smallest squashes makes a perfect individual serving.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Nov. 10, 2020
Once deemed dull, the humble cauliflower is now considered a superfood for its nutrients and fiber.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Oct. 28, 2020
Using a specific margarine makes an easy stuffing rich and addictive.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Oct. 13, 2020
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.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Sept. 29, 2020
Zucchini jun is a popular dish at Hawaii’s many Korean restaurants.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Sept. 15, 2020
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.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Aug. 18, 2020
Used often in Asian recipes and salads, mung bean sprouts are prized for their crunchy texture.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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Aug. 4, 2020
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.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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July 21, 2020
A cool dessert is especially welcome during warm weather.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom Special to the Star-Advertiser
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July 8, 2020
- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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June 23, 2020
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.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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May 26, 2020
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.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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May 12, 2020
Once in a while, a dish is so delicious that you remember it long after.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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April 28, 2020
Butternut squash is a perfect example of a healthful food with bold, enjoyable flavors.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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April 14, 2020
Seitan, pronounced SAY-tan, is also called vital gluten or wheat gluten. Originally created in China, it is treasured for its meatlike texture.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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March 25, 2020
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.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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March 10, 2020
The sweet memory of eating a dish with a loved one can be as enjoyable as the dish itself.
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- By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
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March 3, 2020
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.
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