I was introduced to Kiawe Liquid Smoke, a distinct Hawaiian Liquid Smoke that is used in Hawaii to make Kalua pork. I’ve made Kalua pork a dozen times (recipe on my blog) but never used this specific liquid smoke so I got some and took my Kalua Pork to the next level! I also used... Continue Reading →
Tofu Katsu Curry
Tofu Katsu Curry is the perfect vegetarian meal for Meatless Monday. It is packed with so many amazing textures and delicious and robust curry flavors. The crunch from tofu Katsu definitely takes it to the next level. If you don’t have time to make Katsu, you can just make the curry quickly and eat it... Continue Reading →
Tofu Katsu
We love chicken katsu at our house, but last week I changed it up and tried making a Vegetarian friendly version of chicken katsu using tofu for when we want to go meatless and not have meat. The process is exactly the same as the chicken katsu version, but you will be substituting a block... Continue Reading →
Chicken Japanese Curry
We love eating all the different kinds of yummy curries from different cuisines at our house....Thai Curry, Vietnamese Curry, Indian Curry, and even Steph and Ayesha Curry! My youngest daughter Taylor recently declared that Japanese Curry is her favorite curry to eat. She explained that she loves it more than other curries because 1) it's... Continue Reading →
Chicken Katsu
The kids and I love Chicken Katsu! It's like an oversized excellent quality crispy chicken nugget. Crunchy, addicting, and ammmmazzzzing! When seasoned and cooked properly, the panko bread crumbs produce a delicate crispy breaded crust and keep the chicken meat juicy and moist. The katsu sauce is also super flavorful and gives the chicken katsu... Continue Reading →
Hawaiian Teriyaki BBQ Chicken
During my last Oahu trip with the family, after chillaxin' and swimming at Kailua Beach all morning, we were hungry and wanted to stop by a local market to get some fresh and cold Poke to cool down and replenish our starving bodies. Yelp reviews and pictures led us to The Hibachi. Even though the... Continue Reading →
Furikake Salmon
Furikake seasoning is a very yummy, salty, and full of texture. You can sprinkle furikake seasoning on anything and it will taste delicious. This is an extremely simple recipe you can make for a party to feed a large crowd of you can buy individually portioned salmon filets and make it for an easy weeknight... Continue Reading →
Hawaiian Mac Salad
You can't have Hawaiian food without at least a scoop of rice and a scoop of rich and creamy Mac Salad. Below is how I've been making Mac Salad. Ingredients: 1/2 pound elbow macaroni 1 cup Best Food Mayonnaise 1/2 carrot, grated on the large hole 1/2 onion, grated... Continue Reading →
Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken
If you have been following my blog, you know that I looooove Hawaiian food. Most of the recipes require only a few humble ingredients that result in ultra flavorful food that brings you back to the beautiful Hawaiian islands. Hawaiian teriyaki chicken is no different.... Continue Reading →
Spam Musubi
Every time Jane and I visit Hawaii, we love taking daily road trips to explore every part of the beautiful island. While Jane gets the kids ready, I would run down to the closest ABC store to pick up snacks and drinks for our day trip. One of our favorite snacks to... Continue Reading →