Aunty Ina’s Gandule Rice

1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 lb. chopped pork or ham 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 achiote packets  (Sazon Goya with Coriander and Annatto) 1 can of Green Pigeon Peas 2 cloves of garlic 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp. oregano 1 can (15 oz.) Green Pigeon Peas 1 can of Tomato Sauce 1/2 […]

Overnight Soak Oatmeal

  1 cup of oatmeal (I like using Coach’s Oats because it offers more texture.) 1 cup of milk of your choice (I use almond milk.) 2 tbsp of greek yogurt 1 -2 tsp of honey (depending on your desired sweetness) 1 tbsp of cinnamon 1 cup of toppings of your choice (apples, coconut, sliced […]

Roasted Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

One 15-ounce can garbanzo beans Salt Curry or spices of your choice Preheat over to 400 degrees. Drain chickpeas and pat dry.  Drizzle with olive oil and spices.  Place on cookie sheet or 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes then toss and bake for another 20 minute. Let cool and place in airtight […]

Baked Teri Chicken

8 chicken thighs 1/3  to 1/2 cup shoyu (soy sauce) – depending on how sweet you like your teri chicken. 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup mirin 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minger 1-2 tablespoons ginger, grated or minced Marinate chicken for an hour (put aside 1/2 cup of the marinade for basting). Preheat […]

Quinoa

1 cup of quinoa 2 cups of water or chicken broth For added seasoning optional: Garlic, ginger, and/or olena (turmeric) I am a fan of quinoa; pronounced kin wah like the Chinese restaurant in Kaneohe. It is really great for you and a great substitute for rice. Essentially you want the quinoa to water ratio […]

Stir-fried Wing Beans

I tried my first wing beans on my recent trip to Beijing. I was hooked. I had always seen them in Honolulu Chinatown, but was not sure how best to prepare them. I love their crispness . . . nom, nom, nom. 1 bag of Wing Beans (Sorry I forgot to make note of the […]

Roasted Balsamic Kabocha (Japanese Pumpkin)

1 medium kabocha 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar Hawaiian Salt Fresh Ground Pepper Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut Kabocha in half and remove seeds, make about 1 inch slices ( You can really cut the kabocha any way you like; sometimes I cut them in cubes). Bake for 30 minutes, flip them […]

Post-Workout Protein Smoothie

1 tbsp of greek yogurt 1 tbsp of almond butter 2 cups of almond or soy milk 1 tsp honey (optional) 1 tbsp flax (ground or whole) 1/2 tbsp Spirulina Mix all the ingredients and blend. Play around with the ratios of ingredients. Sometimes I add more honey and yogurt and other times I just leave […]

Chewy Toffee and Almond Oatmeal Cookies

They are addictive! 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces) butter, softened 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup Heath Toffee Bits 1/4 cup sliced almonds […]

Hard-Boiled Egg and Avocado Sandwich

1 hard-boiled egg (sliced) ½ Avocado (sliced) 1 cherry tomato (sliced) Spinach 2 slices of bread To assemble sandwich, add spinach, hard-boiled egg, sliced avocado, sliced tomato, and drizzle with olive oil. Spring salt and fresh ground black pepper Substitutes: You can substitute mixed greens for the spinach; I like to put baby mizuna. You […]