Going green
A verde, or green, salsa is a refreshing alternative to the usual red salsa, and its color makes it a perfect dish for spring. Read more
Recipes
Browse food and drink recipes for every occasion featuring Hawaii chefs and home cooks, and popular recipes from The New York Times.
Blondies with a tangy twist
One might think I run a lilikoi-themed bakery out of my kitchen. I do my best to exercise restraint. Read more
Roll with it
Popiah, a Chinese version of fresh spring rolls, is commonly found in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. 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
Lox of Love
The mere mention of “brunch” seems to possess a magical quality. Even The Washington Post once called it “the most delicious — and divisive — meal in America.” Read more
Tasty tofu
This is a deceptively simple dish to prepare, yet quite tasty and nutritious. 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
A versatile treat
This is a versatile bar cookie using fresh berries and jam. To mix it up, you could use different kinds of berries, fresh or frozen, and different berry jams. Read more
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A cure for custard craving
A well-meaning person told me that if you wait out a craving for 20 minutes, it will vanish. 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 simple salad
Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, stand in for tuna for a creamy, tasty filling that can be used to make sandwiches or to top slices of toasted baguettes for a convenient appetizer. 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
Enlightened hospitality
While a few friends and I were discussing our favorite places to eat, we stumbled upon an interesting similarity. Read more
A comforting chili
Craving something spicy, savory and satisfying? Read more
Spice up your life
This recipe, drawn from North African cuisine, contains spices, dried apricots and tomatoes, producing a complex, sweet and savory sauce. 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
A potluck pick
A gingery dressing and an almond topping add flavor to green beans in this dish, which is a good choice to take to a party where food may be out for several hours Read more
More rice is nice
After five years of being without a rice cooker, I really thought I was past the coveting stage. Read more
A refreshing salad
This version of tofu salad differs in several ways from the usual. 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
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