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.

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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 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.

Kalbi, kimchi, meat chon and mandu are some of the delectable Korean dishes we love in Hawai'i. But did you know that some of these dishes are unique to Hawai'i in the way they are prepared and served? Food writer Joan Namkoong, a second generation Korean American, draws on her island heritage to explain the Korean kitchen in Hawai'i, distinctly different from a Korean kitchen in Korea. The ingredients, the seasonings, the textures, and flavors in Hawai'i bear the history of Korean immigrants who came to the islands in the early 1900s. Succeeding generations and more recent immigrants have put their mark on Korean food in Hawai'i, a popular cuisine that has evolved over the past century. Korean food is a healthy cuisine that relies on many vegetables, grains, fermented foods, and simple cooking techniques that require little fat. Meats are served as a small part of this vegetable-centric cuisine that focuses on many tasty side dishes on the table. It's a cuisine islanders love for its

From a Maui native and food blogger comes a gorgeous cookbook of 85 fresh and sunny recipes reflects the major cultures that have influenced local Hawaiʻi food over time: Native Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Filipino, and Western. IACP AWARD FINALIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND LIBRARY JOURNAL In Aloha Kitchen, Alana Kysar takes you into the homes, restaurants, and farms of Hawaiʻi, exploring the cultural and agricultural influences that have made dishes like plate lunch and poke crave-worthy culinary sensations with locals and mainlanders alike. Interweaving regional history, local knowledge, and the aloha spirit, Kysar introduces local Hawaiʻi staples like saimin, loco moco, shave ice, and shoyu chicken, tracing their geographic origin and history on the islands. As a Maui native, Kysar’s roots inform deep insights on Hawaiʻi’s multiethnic culture and food history. In Aloha Kitchen, she shares recipes that Hawaiʻi locals have made their own, blending cultural influences to arrive at the rich tradition of local Hawaiʻi cuisine. With transporting photography, accessible recipes, and engaging writing, Kysar paints an intimate and enlightening portrait of Hawaiʻi and its cultural heritage.

Many of Hawai'i's favorite local dishes are really simplified basic recipes that can be prepared using only regularly stocked ingredients in the typical pantry or refrigerator. With today's busy schedules, traffic jams, and growing costs, here is the answer for simple meals that can be put together without another stop at the supermarket. These over forty recipes deliver. They can be made quickly and easily using ingredients readily at hand-tasty ones packed with flavor like Egg Drop Soup, Curry Chicken Fingers, and Fresh Mango Pudding. Some recipes showcase a single local ingredient always available either at farmers markets, home gardens, Chinatown markets, or corner neighborhood stands. Although the ingredient lists are short and the recipes vary in flavor and course, they all share a common ingredient: technique. The kinds of cooking techniques our grandmas passed on from generation to generation that make a recipe successful. So after a long day of working and commuting open your pantry and get ready to enjoy an easy cooking experience savoring our favorite tastes and food preferences.

Vegan food is sweeping Hawai'i"€"eateries opening everywhere, vegan dishes multiplying on restaurant menus, vegan food sections in supermarkets. Hawai'i: A Vegan Paradise is the perfect introduction to vegan cooking by one of Honolulu's leading vegan chefs covering every aspect of the plant-based diet. Chef and recipe developer, Lillian Cumic, takes you on a journey through Hawai'i's culinary culture to this new frontier for Island cooking. Her plant-based recipes range from simple tofu poke pp, to a mouth-watering Loco Moco with sunny-side-up vegan eggs, and to satisfy the sweet tooth in all of us, decadent chocolate cake and Meyer lemon cupcakes. The recipes dazzle with colorful and tasty dishes that can proudly be taken to 'ohana get-togethers or special celebrations. Richly illustrated, it guides you through the ins and outs of getting started with vegan cooking and how to equip your pantry with staples and utensils for vegan cooking.

You don't have to go on vacation to enjoy the tropical flavours 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 flavours 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 flavours of Hawai'i to your taste buds, regardless of where you live.

Bring home the flavors of Hawai'i Hawaiian food is delicious, uncomplicated, and has a long history of bringing people together. And now you can make authentic Hawaiian meals at home, no matter where home is. The Easy Hawaiian Cookbook is a friendly guide for any casual cook who wants to serve up a taste of aloha—without the airfare. Mainland tips and tricks—Learn how to replicate traditional Hawaiian dishes with simple and accessible ingredients. Did you know that cooking Kalua Pig without an earth oven is as simple as adding smoked salt and liquid hickory? Your island pantry—Find a list of ingredients and tools that no Hawaiian kitchen should be without, so you can save time and set yourself up for tasty success. The melting pot of the Pacific—Dive into the wonderful world of Hawaiian cuisine, and explore the huge range of cultures that inspired its unique and beloved staples. Transport your taste buds to Hawai'i with this easy cookbook that shows you how to recreate island classics anywhere.