Simply crab-tivating

• By Lynette Lo Tom
• July 6, 2021

Although Rina Leong died in 2005, her children Carrie, Erin, Ryan and Erik still remember her delicious meals. Read more

Spoonfuls of sugar

• By Lynette Lo Tom
• June 9, 2021
• 3

Custard is one of the most popular desserts served in restaurants. A memorable offering was called burnt crème from the now-shuttered Horatio’s (which then became Kincaid’s) in Ward Warehouse. Read more

An egg-stra fun breakfast

• By Lynette Lo Tom
• June 2, 2021
• 1

One of the cutest breakfast dishes is also the simplest to make. Do you remember eating egg in a hole? Read more

Oodles of cold noodles

• By Lynette Lo Tom
• May 11, 2021
• 2

This delicious dish is served at almost every Korean restaurant in Hawaii and is perfect to eat on a hot summer day. Mul naengmyeon is served with its clear beef broth frozen, like slush. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Oranges lend freshness to hens

• By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• April 27, 2021

Glenda Chung Hinchey of Foster Village enjoys experimenting with cooking. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Caramel-topped pudding shines

• By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• April 6, 2021

Terri Langley of Ewa Beach has dedicated more than 30 years to championing healthy food in West Oahu. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Tasty rice dish couldn’t be easier with nametake, edamame, furikake

• By Lynette Lo Tom Special to the Star-Advertiser
• March 30, 2021

Popular musubi (Japanese rice ball) shops regularly sell out of their savory, flavored morsels. Why not make your own at home? They are easy to assemble. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Unlikely chicken recipe works

• By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• March 9, 2021

Realtor Laura Baker found an internet recipe for Thai-style chicken thighs that she likes. With a few tweaks, it is now in her rotation of go-to dishes, a weekday dinner that comes together in under 1 hour. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Creative cook invents beloved pupu

• By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Feb. 16, 2021

The combination in this pupu works very well — the sweetness of jam and creaminess of cheese complement the saltiness of salami. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Bok choy shines in simple salad

• By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Feb. 2, 2021
• 1

Martha Miyahira tries to serve healthy meals for her husband, Wally, and their children or grandchildren whenever they have dinner together. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Post holidays, go for tasty simplicity with oyster sauce chicken

• By Lynette Lo Tom Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Jan. 5, 2021
• 1

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. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Turn bacon to candy for holiday magic

• By Lynette Lo Tom Special to the Star-Advertiser
• 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? Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Sweet biscuits bring holiday warmth

• By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Dec. 8, 2020

The scent of warm cinnamon makes it easier to get out of bed in the morning. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Serve squash as individual side dish

• By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Nov. 24, 2020

This time of year, sweet pumpkins and squashes are plentiful. One of the smallest squashes makes a perfect individual serving. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Tasty ‘steak’ adds pizazz to meal

• By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Nov. 10, 2020

Once deemed dull, the humble cauliflower is now considered a superfood for its nutrients and fiber. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Unlikely ingredient boosts stuffing

• By Lynette Lo Tom Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Oct. 28, 2020
• 1

Using a specific margarine makes an easy stuffing rich and addictive. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Simple kabocha dish an expression of love

• By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• 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. Read more

Easy-Kine Cooking: Korean side dish, done up dainty

• By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Sept. 29, 2020

Zucchini jun is a popular dish at Hawaii’s many Korean restaurants. Read more