May 2024

Hawaii Energy Bars without marshmallows cut in rectangles

Hawaii Energy Bar (no marshmallows)

The Hawaii Energy Bar was the little snack wrapped in wax paper that I loved receiving during snack time from friends and family but that my parents did not know how to make. It was fresh, tasty, crunchy, and sweet, making it hard to eat just one. The energy bar felt like the “healthy” version […]

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whole wheat pasta salad with salmon

Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Salmon

Look no further for a filling and healthy meal to keep your brain in top shape than this Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Salmon. It kept me full while taking day-long exams in law school without weighing me down or making me feel sleepy in the afternoon. This recipe is based on the Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad

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Hawaii-Style Spanish Rice without cheese in a pot

Hawaii-Style Spanish Rice

I serve this Hawaii-Style Spanish Rice when my family is tired of spaghetti but I want to get all of the goodness of cooked tomatoes in them. This recipe is meaty and hearty with a mild tomato flavor and just enough cheese to make you happy without feeling greasy later. This recipe was based on

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spinach orzo salad without cucumbers in a bowl

Spinach Orzo Salad (without cucumber)

I developed this Spinach Orzo Salad because I love pasta salads but could never find a prepared orzo salad without cucumbers. I could never quite get over the smell of cucumbers from childhood, though I do eat cucumber on occasion in a sushi roll. For those of you who are not cucumber fans, this is

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kalua pig and cabbage in a pan

Kalua Pig and Cabbage

I don’t know anyone that has grown up in Hawaii that doesn’t know Kalua Pig and Cabbage. Every family has their own way of making it, but the key components are kalua pig and cabbage.   I used to just cook it with some black pepper and Hawaiian salt because it’s so simple. However, I

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