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Healthier Hawaiian-syle Mac Salad
For many of my friends, comfort food is fried chicken. Lasagna. Burgers. For me, it’s Hawaiian-style “plate lunch”. There are a handful of restaurants and food carts in Portland that serve Hawaiian...
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Shoyu Chicken (+ a Ninja Cooking System GIVEAWAY! [now closed])
There are sooo many delicious things to eat in Hawaii. One of my favorites is Shoyu Chicken. And today I’m excited to share my family’s recipe with you. In my opinion, it’s one of the best around....
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Lemon Lilikoi Bars
Three words I never thought I’d say: I’m chocolated out. Shocking, I know. But don’t worry, I haven’t lost my sweet tooth completely. Last week I shared a lime pie recipe with you, and this week I’m...
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I ♥ Chocolate Dipped Macadamia Nut Shortbread
I have a very eclectic selection of cookie cutters. Some of the most random ones include: squirrels and greek letters. These are unrelated. Promise. Although the heart cookie cutter is probably the...
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Haupia Cups with Toasted Coconut
If you’re not familiar with haupia, it’s a traditional Hawaiian coconut dessert; like pudding but slightly thicker. It’s usually served at luaus, so odds are you’ve tried it if you’ve ever been to...
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Hawaiian Lava Flow Cocktails
Summer hit Portland like a freight train last week. The weather went from 60s-and-rainy to high-90s-and-super-hot within a 24 hour period. And all I could think about was a Lava Flow. Like, I probably...
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Teriyaki Beef Sliders with Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw {+ a GIVEAWAY}
I’m a sucker for anything that uses the H-word. You know. Hawaiian. King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bread company is no exception. But I’m not a fan for that reason alone. I’ve always loved sweet bread. It’s...
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Hawaiian Chex Mix
No matter who you’re going to route for this Super Bowl, we can all agree on one thing: game day foods are tres important. It’s crucial to have the nourishment to sustain you for hours of screaming,...
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Hawaiian Bread Pudding with Coconut Caramel Sauce
Sunday night was “College Night” at the bar across from my college campus. After 10pm, students were given 50% off, and you’d better believe that it was always packed. While my fellow 21-and-olders...
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Haupia French Toast (for a crowd!)
Remember when we talked about haupia? I’m a huge fan of this delicious Hawaiian treat. But then again, what’s NOT to love about coconut pudding? It gets better, folks. Because I learned how to stuff...
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