SPANAKOPITA GOLDEN BEET SPIRAL

May 28, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Baking & Desserts, Greek Food, Main Dishes, Pies, Sides, Vegetarian

A delicious mixture of fresh baby spinach, sunset-tinged golden beets, tangy feta and...

STEAK AND BLUE CHEESE CROSTINI

May 20, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Breads & Sandwiches, Sides

Tender, juicy little morsels of simply seasoned, butter-sizzled steak plunked atop...

Shaved Asparagus, Tomato and Pancetta Pizza

May 12, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Baking & Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Italian, Main Dishes, Sides

Tastes like spring!  Fresh grassy tangles of tender asparagus shavings; wafer-thin...

CACCAVELLA BELLA ~ Stuffed Pasta Divine

May 5, 2011 | Beef, Pork & Lamb, Italian, Main Dishes, Pasta & Noodles, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides, Veggies

Intriguing, big-baby-big, handcrafted Italian pasta 'shells' stuffed with a...

AVOCADO BEARNAISE

May 3, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Chicken & Poultry, Main Dishes, One-Pan & One-Pot, Sauces, Dips & Condiments

Spring is in the air....the air....the air.......Avocado laced, ridiculously rich,...

MOM’S CHILAQUILES

Mar 20, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Main Dishes, Mexican, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides, Vegetarian

Chewy, crispy edged corn tortillas and mild Spanish onion chunks smothered...

TUESDAY EGGS BENEDICT

Mar 19, 2011 | Beef, Pork & Lamb, Breads & Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Main Dishes

Firm, ripe tomato slices, thick-sliced, peppered side bacon and perfectly...

BAKED FUSILI WITH TINY MEATBALLS

Mar 8, 2011 | Beef, Pork & Lamb, Breakfast & Brunch, Main Dishes, One-Pan & One-Pot, Pasta & Noodles, Sides

With a song in my heart I handcrafted an already scrumptious Marcella...

ITALIAN DRIP BEEF SANDWICHES

Mar 8, 2011 | Beef, Pork & Lamb, Breads & Sandwiches, Italian, Main Dishes, Sauces, Dips & Condiments

Ever so slowly roasted, melt-in-your-mouth-tender beef dripping with...

SWEDISH PANCAKES with Lime, Orange or Lemon Sugar

Feb 28, 2011 | Breads & Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Main Dishes

 Sweetly tender little circles of pan-cooked joy crowned with tangy...

DEEP-DISH CHICKEN ASPARAGUS LASAGNA

Feb 26, 2011 | Chicken & Poultry, Italian, Main Dishes, Pasta & Noodles, Veggies

LA-LA-LA lovely, deep, rich, hedonistic lasagna crowded with tender chicken,...

SPICY THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

Feb 22, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Salads & Bowls, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides, Vegetarian, Veggies

A kicky blast from the past, made new again.  Crunchy, devilishly dillish,...

HONEYED SRIRACHA WINGS

Feb 16, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Asian, Chicken & Poultry, Main Dishes, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides

THE WINNER of Food Network Magazine's Secret Ingredient "Cook with Honey"...

ADOBO HOT WINGS

Feb 15, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Chicken & Poultry, Main Dishes, Sides

Oven fried, tender-crispy chicken wings with an addictive blast...

SPANGLISH SANDWICH with EASY OVEN FRIES

Feb 15, 2011 | Appetizers & Snacks, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Breads & Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Main Dishes

A BLT elevated to new levels of deliciousness by a renown chef, for a movie chef! ...

SUNDAYEST BAKED BEANS

Dec 26, 2010 | Baking & Desserts, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Breakfast & Brunch, Fruits, Hawaiian, One-Pan & One-Pot, Sides

 "We landed at Kailua, a little collection of native grass houses reposing...

GUACAMOLE BRUSCHETTA

Dec 17, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Breads & Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Hawaiian, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides, Vegetarian, Veggies

 Scheming and dreaming is alive and well.  And thriving.  I can...

Butternut Squash Potato Gratin

Oct 28, 2010 | Beef, Pork & Lamb, Holiday & Seasonal, Sides, Veggies

 I'm on this butternut squash thing lately.  Good timing you say, being...

My Marcella’s Tomato Sauce

Oct 28, 2010 | Italian, Main Dishes, Pasta & Noodles, Sides, Uncategorized, Vegetarian

  A pushover.  Yup, that's me.  Just the mention of Italian food, or...

VOLCANO CHICKEN

Oct 27, 2010 | Chicken & Poultry, Main Dishes

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

SUMMER CHICKEN GRILL

Oct 26, 2010 | Asian, BBQ, Chicken & Poultry, Fruits, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sides, Veggies

  IT'S HOT THESE DAYS IN THE OKANAGAN.  DAMN HOT!  REAL...

Mom’s Crab Dip

Oct 26, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Holiday & Seasonal, Seafood, Treats

  I come from a long line of fantastic cooks and passionate foodies. I'd say...

DRY GARLIC RIBS

Oct 23, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Asian, Beef, Pork & Lamb

  Paradise Valley Happy Pork Emporium.  Maybe that's what we should be...

MOM’S PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Sep 12, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Asian, Chicken & Poultry, Hawaiian, Main Dishes, Sauces, Dips & Condiments

My HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

TENDER-BABY-TENDER BABY BACK RIBS

Sep 5, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Main Dishes

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

CHIANTI’S SPINACH SALAD

Sep 1, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Main Dishes, Salads & Bowls, Sides, Veggies

 I yam what I yam and that's all that I yam. toot! toot!  Sorry, I don't know...

MOM’S CRAB DIP

Sep 1, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Holiday & Seasonal, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Seafood, Treats

I come from a long line of fantastic cooks and passionate foodies. I'd say...

ONION PAKORAS

Aug 21, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides, Vegetarian

  ♪♫ ♪♫ Onions, onions la, la, la.  Onions, onions, ha, ha, ha.....But...

Summer Chicken Grill

Aug 19, 2010 | BBQ, Chicken & Poultry, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian, Veggies

  IT'S HOT THESE DAYS IN THE OKANAGAN.  DAMN...

Cliff’s Lemon Lime Chicken

Jul 28, 2010 | BBQ, Chicken & Poultry, Hawaiian, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sides

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

Hula ula ula Salad

Jul 28, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Asian, Fruits, Hawaiian, Salads & Bowls, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides, Vegetarian, Veggies

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

Michelle’s Island Corn Salsa

Jul 26, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Hawaiian, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides, Vegetarian, Veggies

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

AVO HUMMUS

Jul 8, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Salads & Bowls, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides, Vegetarian

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

Chianti’s Spinach Salad

Jul 5, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Main Dishes, Salads & Bowls, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides, Veggies

 I yam what I yam and that's all that I yam. toot! toot!  Sorry, I...

CREAM OF CAULI SOUP

Jul 5, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sides, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian

 We don't usually think of June and soup in the same breath.  Especially in...

ONION PAKORAS

Jul 2, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Sides, Vegetarian, Veggies

  ♪♫ ♪♫ Onions, onions la, la, la.  Onions, onions, ha, ha, ha.....But...

Chicken Sate Potstickers

Jun 27, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Asian, Hawaiian, Main Dishes, Pasta & Noodles, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

Pappardelle Alfredo

Jun 23, 2010 | Italian, Main Dishes, Pasta & Noodles, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides, Vegetarian

I love noodles.  Most any kind.  'Noodles' is my broad-ranging word for...

CREAM OF CAULI SOUP

Jun 17, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian

 We don't usually think of June and soup in the same breath.  Especially...

Swallowing Clouds Soup

Jun 16, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Asian, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Breakfast & Brunch, Hawaiian, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sides, Soups & Stews

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

Creamy Chicken ‘Chiladas

Jun 15, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Chicken & Poultry, Hawaiian, Main Dishes, Mexican, Sides

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

BEER BRINED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Jun 12, 2010 | BBQ, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Drinks & Cocktails, Main Dishes, Recipes

 ‘Cue June.  The days are getting gloriously longer, things that grow are...

BEER BRINED GRILLED PORK CHOPS with Fiery Applesauce

Jun 12, 2010 | BBQ, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sauces, Dips & Condiments

  ‘Cue June.  The days are getting gloriously longer, things that grow are...

A Taste of Hawaii

Jun 9, 2010 | BBQ, Chicken & Poultry, Hawaiian, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sauces, Dips & Condiments

Happenstance. Serendipity. Being in the right place at the right time. That was our...

Island Macaroni Salad

Jun 8, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Hawaiian, Pasta & Noodles, Salads & Bowls, Sides, Vegetarian

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

Chickie Flautas

Jun 1, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Chicken & Poultry, Hawaiian, Main Dishes, Mexican, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

Pad Hai – like Pad Thai, but not

May 30, 2010 | Asian, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Chicken & Poultry, Hawaiian, Main Dishes, Pasta & Noodles, Veggies

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

Broken Pork Nachos

May 27, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Breakfast & Brunch, Hawaiian, Main Dishes, Mexican, Sides

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

Kuawa Riblets

May 24, 2010 | Appetizers & Snacks, Asian, Beef, Pork & Lamb, Hawaiian, Main Dishes, Sides

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...

Pahoa Pesto Pork Pats Pasta

May 23, 2010 | Beef, Pork & Lamb, Hawaiian, Italian, Main Dishes, Pasta & Noodles, Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Sides

MY HAWAIIAN KITCHENDelectable memoirs of living on the slopes of Mt. Hualalai high above...