Fresh from My Lilikoi Kitchen
In the category of salads, Caesar salad is second to none. Crisp romaine, crunchy croutons and a creamy, garlicky dressing are perfectly delicious. This recipe...
Sometime ago I had read about the wonderful flavors of ras el hanout spice mix. One taste and it instantly became a pantry staple. Ras...
Though this dish may sound fancy, it very much falls into the comforting meatball category. The magic of this dish are the bold flavors deriving...
Keep Cool
Perfect for a New Year’s Eve Potluck or New Year’s Day Lunch Around a dozen years ago I posted a recipe for this refreshing cold...
We often sous vide and water bath can pickles and peppers at home. These cooking methods are great for longer storage. But sometimes a quick...
Most of us loved eating popsicles as children, a favorite summer treat. Embrace your inner child with these homemade delights. You won’t regret it and...
Rice Dishes
This is a simple variation on sushi rice or Chirashi Sushi which means scattered sushi. Hot rice is mixed with a vinegar sauce (sushi...
A little pinch of saffron is all it takes to make this gorgeous golden rice. It’s a terrific accompaniment to fish and chicken. Its...
For ages I have searched for a good Mexican rice recipe and I have tried and discarded many. My search ended with a Saveur...
Mango Recipes
I had every intention of posting this in August when mangos were abundant, yet here it is, February…. It looks as though it will...
Our mango tree (White Pirie) provides us with the sweetest fruit imaginable. These little, nondescript mangoes are a revelation to those who are not familiar with this...
I can’t imagine a better tasting fruit than one of our homegrown mangoes. We have two varieties, White Pirie and Rapoza. They both have...
This refreshing salad comes from Samin Nosrat, writer of a James Beard award-winning New York Times best selling cookbook, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. We...
Here in Hawaii, we have a melting pot of cuisines. One dish we all enjoy is the Korean specialty: kimchi. A favorite version of...
Pickles are addictive. Crunchy, tangy goodness in every bite. Namasu is a simple Japanese pickle that’s ready in an hour. Not only is it...
