Beloved chicken recipe packs a gingery punch
Kauai’s Hanamaulu Cafe closed in 2014 and some devotees are still in mourning. Read more
By Request
Pie melds pumpkin, custard
Some people like pumpkin pie, some prefer custard and some families fight about this when there’s room for only one pie on the menu. No need for such strife when there’s such a thing as a layered pie. Read more
Quest for old recipe generates readers’ help
Last week I introduced Darren Asato and his quest to find an old recipe of his mother’s — one that she’d gotten on a recipe card handed out at a supermarket some 40 years ago. Read more
Recipes keep memories alive
Darren Asato has some advice for parents and grandparents everywhere: “If they really want to pass on some good memories to their children or grandkids, they should put together a family cookbook. Read more
Fresh lychee makes a luscious sorbet
I’m having a particularly good lychee season. Read more
Maui native’s winning recipe brings limu poke to San Diego
Sean “Maui” Canosa can be a little prickly about poke. Read more
Fruit soup at Halekulani made lasting impression
When something tastes good it can really stick with you, no matter how many years go by. So it is for Jean Neuer and a chilled fruit soup that she remembers from the Sunday buffet at the Halekulani. Read more
Tropical ceviche is a summer specialty
Think of ceviche as something like poke. If you must. Read more
Peas please in this classic creamy salad
Think of a pea salad as a green cousin to macaroni salad — creamy and mild, quick to assemble and suited to making ahead for parties or potlucks. Read more
Don't miss out on what's happening!
Stay in touch with top news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It's FREE!
By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser's and Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA.
Butter mochi tops local comforts at Hauula store
In a previous life, Kaya’s Store in Hauula dealt in hardware. Also animal feed and groceries. Read more
Failed recipe prompts discovery of a satisfying one-dish dinner
If anyone out there knows how to make stuffed turkey wings, I’m listening. Read more
Cooking eggs just right doesn’t have to be hard
As a frequent consumer of eggs, I’ve come up with this guide to the best and easiest ways to deliver an egg to the table. Read more
Black rice contains an antioxidant other varieties can’t boast
Black rice when raw is reminiscent of midnight, but when cooked it turns an intense purple and the cooking water gives off a violet hue. Read more
Patience is a staple of Indian cooking
Yes, the ingredients are key, technique is important and the spices — many spices — are crucial to Indian cooking. But the prime component: “To cook Indian, it takes a lot of patience,” says chef Ronald Thomas Minezes. Read more
Salad repurposes corned beef
Thanksgiving has turkeys, Easter has eggs and St. Patrick’s Day has corned beef. Read more
To make a lighter potato salad, swap mayonnaise with pesto
Cooking is less of a chore when it’s more of an adventure. This is why I am so enamoured of my CSA — community-supported agriculture — box. Read more
Sharing stories through recipes
A retirement community seems an ideal place to collect recipes that go way, way back. Read more
A few easy Valentine’s Day ideas to help express your undying affection
Relationships can be complicated, and so can Valentine’s Day, if you let it. Read more
Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with a spread that lives up to the spectacle of the game
The annual celebration of testosterone we call the Super Bowl is as much about spectacle as it is about sports. Read more
World’s a tad better, tastier as recipes draw donations
The annual “By Request” Top 5 recipe fundraiser brought in just more than $11,000 for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Good Neighbor Fund over the past six weeks. Read more
Cheesy topping makes Spanish rice a favorite
Ah, Spanish rice. I remember you well. Read more
Having trouble finding what you need? Try using our search feature.
Subscriber Favorites
Hawaii government leaders mostly celebrate Tulsi Gabbard selection
Trump selects RFK Jr. to lead Health and Human Services department
Gaetz resigns before release of critical House ethics report
Moped rider, 30, dies after solo Waikiki crash
Trump’s transition team aims to kill Biden EV tax credit
More Featured Columns
Kokua Line: How do I appeal back taxes on unregistered car?
Tech View: Passkeys offer latest means to effective online security
Dave Reardon: Tua should never make another head-first tackle
Kokua Line: Don’t fall for COLA scam that targets retirees
Kokua Line: Will monthly or annual HOLO cost rise for adults?
