Fresh from My Lilikoi Kitchen
This recipe is adapted from The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook by Nancy Harmon Jenkins. I bought this book many years ago (published 1994) and it sits...
Here is a quick and very tasty way to prepare asparagus. A little bit of miso is a magical ingredient that adds richness and depth...
Perfectly fresh, peak season corn is hard to resist. So when I’m out shopping and spot those bright green husks, I can’t help but grab...
Rice Dishes
Kimchi and Spam are staples in many households here in Hawaii. Crunchy, pungent, spicy, kimchi pairs perfectly with a bowl of steaming rice and Korean hamburger...
I bumped into a friend of ours, Lisa Tamaki, with whom I have a shared interest in cooking as well as home canning. She told...
For ages I have searched for a good Mexican rice recipe and I have tried and discarded many. My search ended with a Saveur magazine...
Salads for Summer
If a perfect salad exists, it has to be this farro salad from restaurant Charlie Bird in SoHo. All of the ingredients compliment one...
This is the perfect salad to take on a summer picnic or potluck party. Everything can be prepared in advance and put together in...
Is there a perfect potato salad? This potato salad might be it. Coarsely mashing a portion of the potatoes while keeping the remainder in...
Mexican Recipes
Tender beef braised in a rich sauce perfumed with chiles and warm spices makes some of the best tacos on the planet. Rich and...
Braising is the ultimate way to cook tougher cuts of meat into flavorful fork-tender perfection. This Coca-Cola braised pork is cooked low and slow...
Tacos are one of my favorite foods regardless of the filling. Corn tortillas fried briefly until crisp or warmed on a comal are simply...
We often sous vide and water bath can pickles and peppers at home. These cooking methods are great for longer storage. But sometimes a...
Crispy, tangy and refreshing quick dill pickle chips are so easy to make and perfect for your summer picnics. We love pickles and always...
In earlier posts, I’ve mentioned that we love virtually all forms of pickles. These refrigerator dill pickles are scrumptious. Crunchy with a little heat...
