Across Merriman’s, Peter Merriman’s popular restaurants, the kālua pork and mango onion quesadilla appetizer is a consistent crowd-pleaser. Just one bite, and it’s easy to see why. With succulent kālua pork and layers of melted cheese, the pūpū perfectly marries nostalgia and Island flavor. What really makes this quesadilla so ʻono is the dipping […]
“Poke donburi is my way of bringing the spirit of Hawaiʻi and the heart of Japan together in one bowl,” says award-winning chef Masaharu Morimoto. The celebrated chef is known for his role on the Japanese cooking show, “Iron Chef,” and the food Network spinoff, “Iron Chef America.” He also owns two must-try restaurants on
You love our recipes. In fact, our recipes are often the top-performing stories in our website every week. So we decided to put all of your favorite recipes in one place: here! Here are the 10 recipes you searched for the most on our site in 2024. 1. Pumpkin Crunch No surprise here. This is,
Growing up in Hawaiʻi, I’ve eaten a lot of custard pies. It’s a thing here in the Islands, and everyone seems to have an opinion—sometimes a strong one!—about how to eat it. Some prefer eating custard pies warm, others chilled. But the one thing we all agree on: the custard needs to be creamy and
Summer is mango season in Hawaiʻi, thus mangos abound. Residents with backyard trees share mangos with their friends and neighbors and cook, or bake, with them any way they can. Mango bread is a classic staple in Hawaiʻi, but can be made anywhere in the world where you can get your hands on some juicy,
Summer is here, and cold coffee season is upon us! When it comes to chilled coffee drinks, there are two main options: iced coffee and cold brew. What’s the difference? Our Kauaʻi Coffee Co. experts will explore this and share some delicious Kauaʻi coffee recipes. The Difference Simply put, iced coffee is brewed hot and
There’s no better combination for romance than chocolate and roses. Add a shot of Kōloa Rum Co.’s cacao rum, and your date night just leveled up. David Honma of the Kauaʻi-based rum company shares his recipe for what he’s calling the Chocolate and Roses cocktail, perfect for Valentine’s Day—or any day with your sweetheart. Chocolate
When most people think of a Hawaiian vacation, they typically envision lounging at the beach or poolside with a beautiful tropical drink in their hand. Drinking cocktails (or mocktails) in Hawai‘i is one of those things that you have to do—a trip just isn’t a trip without a mai tai, Lava Flow, or a Blue
Try something a little different from the traditional holiday menus with one or more of these recipes from Hawai‘i chefs. Be bold and try a new cooking technique with the sous vide turkey recipe from Red Salt’s Chef Noelani Planas or incorporate local produce into your side dishes with the scalloped ‘ulu recipe from Dana
When the weather outside is frightful, it’s time to make your night more delightful with the help of a few of these boozy recipes. From rum poached pears to mulled wine with spices from Kauaʻi, these three holiday recipes—provided to us by Kōloa Rum Company—will surely keep you warm by the fire. READ MORE: How
In Hawaiʻi, we celebrate the holidays and special occasions with feasts of delicious food. And it’s certainly not a feast without lau lau. The entrée consists of a rich and flavorful filling of pork or fish wrapped in kalo (taro) and ti leaves, which has been steamed. It’s a local favorite in the Islands and a best-seller
It’s International Poke Day (Sept. 28)—so what does that mean? That means you should celebrate by eating Hawaiʻi’s iconic dish—with cubed raw fish, seaweed, sweet onions and inamona (roasted kukui, or candlenut)—wherever you are. Unless you don’t have access to fresh ʻahi. Or you’re a vegetarian. Or you don’t like fish. Or you’re not in the Islands, which
