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
Zucchini jun is a popular dish at Hawaii’s many Korean restaurants. Read more
Chef Martin Wyss, who owned the legendary Swiss Inn in Niu Valley, was known for cooking elegant comfort foods that were affordable. Read more
Sometimes the simplest combinations make the best dishes. Becki Ward of East Honolulu was wowed by a three-ingredient appetizer served in Tuscany. Now she makes it as a starter when she serves other Italian foods. Read more
When Jane Chin left New Orleans 43 years ago to marry Bert Akitake and move to Maui, she missed her mother’s steamed char siu bao. Read more
Used often in Asian recipes and salads, mung bean sprouts are prized for their crunchy texture. Read more
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Even while we want to eat healthier, we don’t want to sacrifice flavor. Eric “Rick” Kvick of East Honolulu has jumped that hurdle with a tasty meatball that combines ground turkey with rich Italian sausage. Read more
A cool dessert is especially welcome during warm weather. Read more
Louis Wai started cooking takoyaki after seeing friends in Okinawa make it at get-togethers. Read more
Vina Yamashiro of Manoa claims to be a no-fuss cook. But her dishes cause a stir with everyone who tastes her cooking and baking. Read more
For at least 50 years, Takaoka has enjoyed this easy recipe for Potato Chip-Crusted Chicken. Read more
Edith Baughn is used to people raving about her Peruvian foods. Read more
One dish universally loved by all is the french fry. Although it may seem difficult to make, this three-ingredient recipe is easy to fry at home. Read more
Once in a while, a dish is so delicious that you remember it long after. Read more
The saying that food is constantly evolving is perhaps overused, but it is true. Read more
Marlin, relatively inexpensive and readily available, is the perfect fish for tacos, according to Reggie Ballesteros of Tight Tacos in Kahului. Read more
Butternut squash is a perfect example of a healthful food with bold, enjoyable flavors. Read more
Seitan, pronounced SAY-tan, is also called vital gluten or wheat gluten. Originally created in China, it is treasured for its meatlike texture. Read more
Regino Ojano III of Pearl City is on a mission to get fit. It’s a tough goal, since as a pastry chef at the Westin Moana Surfrider, he is surrounded by temptations. Read more
It’s challenging to name anything George Kahumoku Jr. cannot do well. The Grammy and Na Hoku Hanohano awardwinning slack key guitarist is also a catering chef, painter, farmer and rancher. Read more
