Create an Exquisite Platter of Hawaiian Appetizers with 4 Winning Tropical Recipes

Rich aroma, colourful spices and truly rustic serving combos- that’s how simple it is to actually relish an hawaiian appetizers recipes. With oodles of traditional culinary secrets and contemporary styles, we bring you 10 never-miss party recipes that make up for a formidable...

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Halm’s Enterprises Kalua Pig Kim Chee Fried Rice

Mike Irish - the owner of Halm’s Enterprises, Keoki’s Lau Lau & Diamond Head Seafood makes a local favorite: kalua pork (Hawaii’s version of pulled pork), kim chee fried rice. Watch this episode on Cooking Hawaiian Style! Prep Time: 5 | Cook Time: 10 | Ready In: 15Ingredients: 1...

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Chicken Pesto Alfredo Recipes

This is just a quick easy pesto alfredo to make at home. I used bottle sauces to make it super fast and easy. It’s great to take the time and make sauces from scratch but if you are in a hurry then this is the way to go! It would also be great plain without the chicken or with...

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Rigatoni w/Portuguese Sausage

A simple local-style pasta with Portuguese sausage and a creamy tomato sauce.  You can have a nice dinner in 30 minutes! Prep Time: 10 | Cook Time: 25 | Ready In: 35 Ingredients: 2 tablespons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ onion, liquified in blender 3 cloves...

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Crockpot Kalua Pork (Pulled Pork) Recipe

The crockpot is the perfect method for making juicy, succulent kalua  pig or kalua pork. Prep Time: 5 | Cook Time: 16-20 hours | Ready In: 16-20 hoursIngredients:1 (6 pound) pork butt (or shoulder) roast1 ½ Tablespoons Hawaiian Sea Salt….(we used Kosher salt)1 Tablespoon...

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Saimin Tempura Noodles Recipe

Tempura saimin - My aunty used to always make this recipe and it comes out tasting so good!  The version made in the picture is without the vegetables, but you can add any of your favorites like char siu, green onion, spam etc. Prep Time: 15 | Cook Time: 30 | Ready...

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Homemade Guava Jam Pop Tarts

I think most of us have grown up eating pop tarts and this is a recipe using Hawaiian guava jam which my kids absolutely love!  Its also a fun recipe that the kids enjoy making in the kitchen. Prep Time: 30 | Cook Time: 20-25 | Ready In: 60+ Ingredients: Pastry: 2...

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Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken Recipe

A delightful chicken dish with a little spicy kick. Serve with rice and your favorite vegetable. Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dried...

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Grilled Fish Steaks Recipes

Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, minced 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 (6 ounce) fillets halibut Cooking Process:Prep: 10m | Cook: 10m | Ready...

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Hawaiian Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stew Recipe

A nice hearty stew that is wicked easy. Ingredients 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed 2 cups cubed eggplant, with peel 2 cups cubed zucchini 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 cup chopped onion 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1...

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Vegetarian Korma Recipes

This is an easy and exotic Indian dish. It's rich, creamy, mildly spiced, and extremely flavorful. Serve with naan and rice. Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, diced 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 potatoes, cubed 4...

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Chef Ron De Guzmans Pork & Squash

This Filipino recipe for pork and kabocha squash is from the Cooking Hawaiian Style TV show on OC16.  Be sure to catch Ron’s episode on Cooking Hawaiian Style. Ingredients:Crispy Pork Belly: 1 lb. Pork Belly 6 cloves Garlic 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorn 3 Bay...

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Teriyaki Takuan Spam Musubi Recipe

This teriyaki takuan spam musubi was created by Chef Adam Tabura of Aloha Plate who served as spam musubi ambassadors for Hormel. This spam musubi recipe is one of 12 creations made as part of this partnership with Hormel. Ingredients: Teriyaki Takuan Spam Musubi 1 12-ounce...

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Raw Coconut Bars Recipe

Looking for a quick treat that is easy to make and delicious?  Try these raw coconut bars which are vegan and vegetarian friendly!  Add some chopped macadamia nuts for added flavor and crunch! Ingredients: 4 tablespoons coconut butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons...

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David Sumidas Kim Chee Fried Rice With Watercress Recipe

I met the legendary David Sumida on the set of Cooking Hawaiian Style.  I was so excited to meet him as his family has been providing watercress for the state of Hawaii since the 1920’s.  I was also happy to have David join us as he works extremely hard and hasn’t...

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Grilled Salmon Recipe

A simple soy sauce and brown sugar marinade, with hints of lemon and garlic, are the perfect salty-sweet complement to rich salmon fillets. Even my 9 year old loves this recipe!” Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets lemon pepper to taste garlic powder to taste salt...

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Banana Gingerbread

Another great banana bread recipe by A DASH of Aloha cookbook co-author Alyssa Moreau - brought to you by AlohaCare.  Visit AlohaCare.org to see how AlohaCare is involved in the community.  This banana bread recipe is made a little healthier using whole wheat flour. Ingredients:Banana...

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Maile Symmond's Pad Ki Mao w/Char Siu

Maile's Pad Ki Mao  or chow fun as we know it in Hawaii made local style with char siu pork... Ingredients: 1 T cooking oil 1 egg 1/2 cup broccoli 1/2 cup Char siu Pork 1 cup chow fun noodles 1/2 T fish sauce 1/2 T sugar 1/2 oyster sauce tsp vinegar tsp black Aloha...

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Oven Kalua-Style Ham

My first memory of having this dish was after a school fundraiser. The ham had been prepared old-fashioned styled, in am imu (underground oven). Since then, I have been served and have prepared this dish many many times.The saltiness and the richness of the ham come through...

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Moms Oxtail Soup Recipe

The perfect way to bring in the new year... with a big pot of oxtail soup! Ingredients: 8-10 lbs oxtail 3-4 small packages blanched raw peanuts 2-3 cans beef broth 1 hand ginger, sliced Hawaiian salt, to taste Garnish (optional) grated ginger chopped cilantro Aloha...

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