A delicious combination
Eddie Flores Jr. is well-known as the co-founder of the popular L&L Hawaiian Barbecue. At home, he cooks a dish for his wife Elaine not offered at his restaurants: a healthy Filipino classic dish. Read more
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A medley of veggies
Looking for a change of pace from the typical oven-roasted Brussels sprouts for the holidays? Try this stir-fried medley of vegetables seasoned with soy sauce, red wine vinegar and five-spice powder. Read more
A must-try marinara
Tofu and quinoa provide texture and a protein punch in this mushroom marinara. Read more
The Golden Rule
Hospitality has a lot to do with culture. I’m talking about your home culture and the culture of your community. Read more
A refreshing salad
Many northern Chinese restaurants serve a refreshing raw cucumber salad. The cool texture is a wonderful contrast to spicy-hot dishes. Read more
Simple Shabu Shabu
Eating meat and vegetables in the hot pot style seems to be popular with all ages Read more
A Loaded Sammie
Chickpeas provide a rich source of protein, making them a popular go-to for those on meat-free diets Read more
Let’s get nutty
This recipe produces a nut-and-seed-laden snack that is fairly simple to make. It bears the colors of fall, with green pumpkin seeds, red cranberries and golden toasted nuts. Read more
A Tasty Tofu Side
Keep a package of Asian-style vegetables in your freezer and a block of firm tofu in the fridge and you’ll be able to quickly put together this easy meal at any time. Read more
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Getting to the root of things
East Honolulu resident Sammie Mina cooks this appetizer often for her husband, Rudy, as it is one of his most requested dishes. She learned the recipe from her mother, Yang Ae Yee, in Seoul Read more
An ‘Eve’-ning to remember
Eve Ala Moana, Hawaii’s newest premier nightlife destination, is holding its grand opening at the former Vintage Cave location at Ala Moana Center on Oct. 18 Read more
A Quick Fix(e)
Prix-fixe menus are becoming more popular — and it’s easy to see why. They take the guesswork out of ordering, and you can try some of the eatery’s bestselling dishes. Check out these selections: Read more
Food, Fun For Everyone
Fall is arguably the best time of year. Not because of pumpkin spice but because football, baseball and basketball (and hockey, but I don’t indulge) converge into a trifecta of sports perfection. Read more
Growing Solutions for Tomorrow
World Food Day, designated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1979, is observed annually on Oct. 16. Read more
Slurp up this soup
Miyeok guk is a seaweed soup consumed on birthdays in Korea. Read more
A vibrant meal
Combine miso and tahini, or sesame paste, to make a vibrant dressing that gives this meal-in-a-bowl some real punch. Read more
Stuffed ‘n’ smoky
Who wants to stress about taking appetizers to a party? This three-ingredient combination can be ready in minutes. Buy any type of smoked fish spread you can find in the refrigerated seafood section. Read more
Vote on the rock
One of the challenges of a career in hospitality is that you don’t get holidays off. Holidays are some of the busiest nights of the year for restaurants, where it’s an all-hands-on-deck situation. Read more
Best of both worlds
In Hawaii, we love our appetizers where pupus can mean dinner. Here is a fast idea for a “surf and turf” combination that features the best of both worlds — salty pork with sweet shrimp. Read more
Satisfying soba
As a base for a very satisfying salad, soba noodles outshine somen in vitamins, minerals and protein. Read more
So ‘egg’-cellent
When it comes to gatherings in Hawaii, the food table beats all other potlucks I’ve experienced in quantity and quality. Read more
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A delicious combination
A medley of veggies
A must-try marinara
The Golden Rule
A refreshing salad
