Cooking Hawaiian Style

Cooking Hawaiian Style—the TV show, the website, and now the book—preserving a vital part of island culture: it’s food. The recipes come from island homes and personalities with stories and notes to ignite fond ‘ohana memories.

Recipes:

Chapter 1: Keep it Simple

Radasha Ho‘ohuli’s Pork & Beans with Hot Dogs 

Augie T’s Corned Beef & Cabbage 

Mahealani Richardson’s Oscar The Grouch Applesauce 

Mahealani Richardson’s Swamp Juice 

David Ryusaki’s Tater Tot Casserole

Caroline Hoke’s (Caroline’s Creations) Parmesan Garlic Wings

Caroline Hoke’s Kim Chee Edamame 

Malika Dudley’s Couscous 

Lanai Tabura’s Crescent Roll Lasagna 

Lanai Tabura’s Hamburger Broccoli 

Sid Alapai’s Macadamia Nut Hummus 

Frank Abraham’s Kamaboko Omelette 

Amy Kristy’s Spam Quiche 

Chapter 2: Plate Lunch Favorites

Aunty Bea Rodrigues’ Pastele Stew 

Elena’s Restaurant Sari Sari 

Titus Chan’s Pork Chow Mein (Gravy Noodles) 

Raiatea Helms’ Kahuku Style Garlic Shrimp 

Raiatea Helms’ Chicken Lu‘au Stew 

Mom Tabura’s Spaghettini Crab Salad 

Chris Souza’s Okazuya-Style Chow Fun 

Frank Abraham’s Crispy Gau Gee (Wontons) 

Sugoi’s Hawai‘i Garlic Furikake Chicken 

Sugoi’s Hawai‘i Teri Loco Moco 

Deirdre Todd’s Hanama‘ulu-Style Shrimp 

Deirdre Todd’s Mai Tai Soo (Chop Suey Cake) 

Frank Abraham’s Killer Brown Gravy 

Frank Abraham’s Hamburger Curry 

Frank Abraham’s Chinese Roast Style Fried Chicken 

Senator Daniel Inouye’s Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs 

Chef Ippy Aiona’s Pork Belly Adobo 

Chef Ippy Aiona’s Beef Steak Tataki 

Chapter 3: Back to our Roots

Daniel Anthony’s Instant Pa‘i ‘ai Kulolo 

Daniel Anthony’s Koena Meatloaf 

Kaleo Pilanca’s Hamburger Watercress with Chomorro Ribs & Finadene Sauce 

Colleen Hanabusa’s Fresh ‘Ahi Pasta 

Colleen Hanabusa’s Clam Pasta 

Melveen Leed’s Crustacean Polynesia

Popo June Tong’s Pork Hash 

Popo June Tong’s Shrimp Toast 

Lanai Tabura’s Mom’s Pinakbet

Deirdre Todd’s Char Siu Gin Doi 

Chapter 4: With a Twist!

Kimi Werner’s Smoked ‘Ahi Pizza 

Onda Pasta’s Kahuku Shrimp & Fresh Pasta

Olena Heu’s Bombucha Salad with Seared Poke & Liliko‘i Vinaigrette

Raymond Noh’s Poke Trio 

Raymond Noh’s Kim Chee Steak 

Betty Shimabukuro’s Ramen Burger 

Glen Shinsato’s Cured Pork Patty Sandwich 

Glen Shinsato’s Cured Pork Chop with Arugula Butter 

Sid Alapai’s Adobo Fried Chicken 

Frank Abraham’s Ka–lua Lu–‘au Lasagna Rolls with Haupia Béchamel Sauce 

Frank Abraham’s Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Fresh Tomato Chimichurri

Lanai Tabura’s Snapper Egg Foo Young 

Sai Kairod’s Cilantro Chili Chicken Skewers 

Lori Ikeda’s Green Onion and Chili Oil Pa‘i ‘Ai Biscuits 

Lori Ikeda’s Pa‘i ‘ai Crackers 

Karolyn Fujimoto’s Yakisoba Egg Rolls 

Thyra Abraham’s Stuffed Sushi Cones 

Frank Abraham’s Shrimp, Edamame & Corn Tempura Fritters 

Chapter 5: Sweets

Wally Amos’ Perfect Chocolate Chip Macadamia Cookies 

Hula Baby Biscotti’s Papalua Fudge Cake with Mele Mac Coconut Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Frank Abraham’s Chinese Rice Cake 

Frank Abraham’s Island Princess Hawai‘i Mele Mac & Macadamia Nut Pie 

Island Princess Hawai‘i Mini Mele Peanut Butter Cookies

Thyra Abraham’s Chocolate Haupia Pie

Malika Dudley’s Macadamia Nut Crêpes

Thyra Abraham’s Liliko‘i Chiffon Pie 

Lori Ikeda’s Guava Cream Cheese Custard Rolls 

Chris Souza’s Crisp Coconut Cookies 

Patricia Anderson’s Apricot Turnovers

Frank Abraham’s Taro Chip Cookies 

Betty Shimabukuro’s Crockpot Coconut Tapioca 

Frank Abraham’s Kona Coffee Macadamia Brittle 

Thyra Abraham’s Fresh Mango & Jello Cheesecake 

Chapter 6: Chefs’ Specials

Chef Nicole Latorre’s ‘Ahi Carpaccio 

Chef Adam Tabura’s Steamed ‘Opakapaka

Chef Adam Tabura’s ‘Opakapaka Sashimi

Chef Adam Tabura’s ‘Opakapaka Soup 

Chef Adam Tabura’s Braised Beef Brisket Loco Moco

Chef Mavro’s Salt Crusted Onaga with Fresh Ogo Sauce

Authors: Lanai Tabura and Frank Abraham