Easy-Kine Cooking: Deep dive into freezer yields jook
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
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
This easy recipe cooks in minutes and can be fun to prepare with children. Any type of canned salmon is good; the cheapest pink salmon goes on sale often and will work in this recipe. Read more
Here is a recipe for a side dish that’s perfect for the holidays, and it sure looks pretty. Read more
Eleanor Nakama-Mitsunaga of Manoa says every Okinawan family has a version of goya champuru. Read more
Food writer Wanda Adams shares a pupu from her recently updated cookbook, “A Portuguese-Hawai‘i Kitchen, The Local Food of Island Portuguese.” Read more
A classic Italian dish, piccata is quick to prepare — and beautiful, with its lemon yellow color and two shades of green from capers and fresh parsley. Read more
One night, Doris “Moana” Rowland of Makiki threw together a simple pot roast, and it has since become a family favorite. Read more
Here are two easy appetizer ideas to take to your next potluck. Read more
Enjoy rich, warm hash browns in a casserole that takes it from a breakfast food into lunch or dinner. Read more
The foods of New Orleans evoke the romance of jazz, Mardi Gras and spice. One way to capture that experience is to prepare a classic dish. Read more
In several parts of the world, an egg cooked in a spicy tomato sauce is an easy and common dish. Read more
Who can resist melted cheese and marinara sauce? Add meatballs and you’ve created an irresistible kid-friendly meal. Read more
What’s great about this cold dish is that it can be prepared hours before guests arrive and kept refrigerated — stress-free entertaining. Read more
Summer means bountiful sweet red cherries making appearances in grocery stores. Read more
One of the best-tasting soups requires little more than a can opener. Read more
Wow Cake, a refrigerated cake, is a refreshing dessert. Read more