Hawaii's Ohana Cookbook


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Food and family in Hawai'i go hand-in-hand as there is seldom a gathering large or small without an array of favorite recipes being served. Everyone looks forward to 'ohana get-togethers and reunions where all the favorite dishes from the grandmas, aunties, and cousins are savored and enjoyed. Hawai'i is unique in that all household members participate in the culinary process the men as well as the women, the kids as well as the grownups. Not surprisingly, most of our local chefs attribute their start to an early introduction to cooking either watching their mom, dad, grandmother, or grandfather cook, or helping in the kitchen, or going along to do the food shopping and visiting local markets. To celebrate family cooking in the Islands, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser has gathered 105 of Hawai'i's 'ohana recipes that cover our Islands' multicultural heritage. Here are our cooking treasures, secrets, and traditions.




The 'Ohana Grill Cookbook


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Experience a taste of the island life in your own backyard with 50 flavor-packed and family-friendly barbecue recipes, including Grilled Garlic Shrimp, Soy Maple Salmon, and much more! You don’t have to go on vacation to enjoy the tropical flavors of the Pacific! With The ‘Ohana Grill, you can have your own personal luau every night with delicious recipes made for your outdoor grill. Written by two Honolulu-based writers, this book uses their island upbringing to explore the diverse cultures and flavors that make up Hawaiian grilling. ‘Ono (delicious) recipes include: - Grilled Mahi Mahi - Kalua Pork Quesadillas - Grilled S'mores - And much more! Whether you’re new to lighting the grate or an experienced BBQ chef, these accessible recipes will bring the flavors of Hawai‘i to your taste buds, regardless of where you live.




Little Hawaiian Ohana Cookbook


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Food and family in Hawai'i go hand-in-hand. Seldom is there a gathering large or small without an array of favorite foods packed tightly together on a dining room table. Everyone looks forward to 'ohana get-togethers and reunions where all the favorite dishes from the grandmas, aunties, uncles, and cousins are savored and enjoyed. Like one big family reunion, here is a collection of the best recipes shared by Hawai'i's families that cover our Islands' multicultural heritage. These over thirty recipes represent cooking treasures, secrets, and traditions that bond families and friends-Lu'au Stew, Kalua Pig, Chinese Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs, 'Opakapaka with Chinese Cabbage, Mango Bars, and Panipopo. There are also recipes of Hawai'i's cherished dishes of days gone by so their tradition may continue-The Willows Curry, and Chef D.K. Kodama's original brownie recipe handed down by his beloved mom who was his grounding culinary influence. So celebrate family cooking in the Islands with these recipes.




Cooking Hawaiian Style


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Cooking Hawaiian Stylethe TV show and websitedocuments and preserves a vital part of island culture: it's food. Anyone who lives in the islands knows that foodboth making it and sharing itis at the top of everyone's list of favorable and enjoyable things. And when we talk food in Hawai'i, we are also talking 'ohana as it is with 'ohana food is enjoyed from baby lu'au and other celebrations, to potlucks, barbecues, and dining out. Many of Hawai'i's best recipes are 'ohana in origin passed down from generation to generation enhanced or modified according to the tastes and flavors of the time. Frank and Lanai's Cooking Hawaiian Style television show invites well-known celebrities and chefs to share their favorite recipes by preparing it while the cameras are rolling. Inevitably, the recipes turned out to be a family favorite or the professional chef talks about how a family member influenced his or her cooking. They recipes come with stories and notes to ignite fond island and 'ohana memories. So enjoy dishes such as Adobo Fried Chicken and Kim Chee Steak along with old stand bys like Teri Loco Moco and Fresh 'Ahi Pasta, or variations on a theme like the Ramen Burger, Okazuya-Style Chow Fun, and Bombucha Salad with Seared Poke & Liliko'i Vinaigrette.




Cooking Hawaiian Style Two


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Cooking Hawaiian Style the TV show and website documents and preserves a vital part of island culture: its food. Anyone who lives in the islands knows that food both making it and sharing it is at the top of everyone s list of favorable activities. And when we talk food in Hawaii, we are also talking ohana as it is with ohana that food is enjoyed from baby luau, graduations, and other celebrations, to potlucks, barbecues, dining out, and family get togethers. Many of Hawaii s best recipes are passed down from generation to generation. Frank and Lanai s Cooking Hawaiian Style television show invites well-known celebrities and chefs to share their favorite dishes by preparing the recipes while the cameras are rolling. Inevitably, the recipes turn out to be a family favorite or the professional chef talks about how a family member influenced his or her cooking. Usually the recipes come with stories and notes to ignite fond island and ohana memories. So enjoy this second collection of ohana dishes such as Venison Chili and Coconut Shrimp along with old stand bys like Pork Guisantes and Guava Chicken, or variations on a theme like the Furikake Chicharron Chicken Katsu, Mini Korean-Style Kimbap Spam Musubi and Poi Malasada French Toast.




Cook Real Hawai'i


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The story of Hawaiian cooking, by a two-time Top Chef finalist and Fan Favorite, through 100 recipes that embody the beautiful cross-cultural exchange of the islands. ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker • ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, Taste of Home, Vice, Serious Eats Even when he was winning accolades and adulation for his cooking, two-time Top Chef finalist Sheldon Simeon decided to drop what he thought he was supposed to cook as a chef. He dedicated himself instead to the local Hawai‘i food that feeds his ‘ohana—his family and neighbors. With uncomplicated, flavor-forward recipes, he shows us the many cultures that have come to create the cuisine of his beloved home: the native Hawaiian traditions, Japanese influences, Chinese cooking techniques, and dynamic Korean, Portuguese, and Filipino flavors that are closest to his heart. Through stunning photography, poignant stories, and dishes like wok-fried poke, pork dumplings made with biscuit dough, crispy cauliflower katsu, and charred huli-huli chicken slicked with a sweet-savory butter glaze, Cook Real Hawai‘i will bring a true taste of the cookouts, homes, and iconic mom and pop shops of Hawai‘i into your kitchen.




The Big Cookbook of Hawaiian Cooking


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Are you ready to bring the flavors of Hawaii into your kitchen? This cookbook is your ticket to a delicious adventure. Packed with over 30 authentic island recipes, it's got everything from classic poke bowls and huli huli chicken to sweet treats like butter mochi and haupia pie. Whether you're a local missing the tastes of home or a curious cook looking to try something new, these recipes will guide you step-by-step to making real Hawaiian grinds. You'll learn the secrets behind perfectly tender kalua pork, the trick to a super crispy mochiko chicken crust, and the key to a silky smooth lilikoi cheesecake. But it's not just about the food - this book also shares the stories and spirit of ohana that make Hawaiian cuisine so special. You'll feel the warm aloha in every page as you explore the rich culinary traditions of the islands. So what are you waiting for? Grab your apron, fire up the grill, and get ready to bring some island flavor to your table. With this collection of Hawaiian recipes at your fingertips, you'll be saying "yum!" in no time. Don't miss out on this chance to taste the rainbow of the tropics - add this must-have cookbook to your collection today!




Ohana Cookbook


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Lilo and Stitch: The Official Cookbook


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Experience the traditional flavors of Hawai’i with an extra-terrestrial twist, courtesy of the Galactic Federation, in the first ever official Lilo and Stitch cookbook! Create delicious Hawaiian recipes inspired by Disney’s Lilo and Stitch with your ohana with Lilo and Stitch: The Official Cookbook! The book features both traditional Hawaiian dishes––such as Ahi Poke, Chicken Long Rice, and Lomi Salmon––and original recipes based on foods featured in the film and the beloved characters who enjoy them, including Hukilau Haupia Cake, Pelekai Sweet and Sour Pork, and David’s Dawn Patrol Loco Moco. With easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful food photography, this cookbook will inspire the whole family, from beginner to advanced chefs alike. From appetizers to entrées and drinks to desserts, you’ll want to party like Lilo and Stitch with these mouth-watering Hawaiian-inspired recipes. Featuring more than 50 recipes, stunning full-color food photography, lovable film stills, and iconic movie quotes, this cookbook celebrates a beloved family film through the diverse flavors of Hawai’i. 50+ RECIPES: Featuring authentic Hawaiian dishes and recipes inspired by the film, this cookbook includes over fifty recipes for appetizers, entrées, drinks, and desserts that will satisfy every palate. MEALS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: With recipes for meat eaters and veggie lovers alike, this cookbook includes a variety of recipes that will delight diners of every age and diet. AUTHENTIC HAWAIIAN CUISINE: Written by Native Hawaiian chef Tim Rita, recipes include authentic, traditional, and local Hawaiian dishes such as Ahi Poke, Chicken Long Rice, and Lomi Salmon. FILM-INSPIRED RECIPES: This official cookbook features recipes inspired by the film’s eccentric assortment of characters, with recipes like Hukilau Haupia Cake, Pelekai Sweet and Sour Pork, David’s Dawn Patrol Loco Moco, Pleakley’s Pink Stuff Frosé, Luki’s Shave Ice, and Experimental Sweet and Savory Bao Buns. THE DEFINITIVE LILO AND STITCH COOKBOOK: This cookbook is the first official cookbook for Disney’s Lilo and Stitch. A GIFT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: With recipes for everyone, classic film stills, and iconic movie quotes, this cookbook is the perfect gift for fans of this beloved family film




Jean Hee's Best of the Best Hawai'i Recipes


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Who can resist comfort foods from Hawaii like Portuguese bean soup, soba salad, shoyu poke, chicken chili, tonkatsu, butter yaki, and haupia chocolate pie? You'll find them all here, laid out with clear instructions and packed with local color and fond memories of the people and places associated with these tasty, family-pleasing recipes.