Chef's Kitchen

Chef’s Kitchen stories published in Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine.

next generation maui chefs

Next Generation Chefs

We what inspires these Maui chefs?
cameron lewark

L’eau tomate (tomato water)

Introducing tomato water by Chef Cameron Lewark.
Chef Jennifer Evetushick

Pho, Glorious Pho

Chef Jennifer Evetuschick shares her recipe for a seafood soup guaranteed to win friends.
chef made tiramisu

Hana Hou, Chef Ho!

For his many contributions to Maui Culinary Academy, this year's Noble Chef honors Stanton Ho, and shares this recipe created by Teresa Shurilla, who says she was inspired by Ho.
seafood dumplings

Seafood Dumplings? Dive In!

Chef Kristen Dougherty’s disarmingly delicious octopus dumplings won Best of Show at this year’s Kapalua Wine & Food Festival’s Seafood Fest—and did so sans octopi. We print the recipe here in ink.
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Holiday Test Kitchen 2009

What would you give for a great island cookbook? Our staff puts local chefs’ recipes to the test.
Maui venison

He’s Got Game

Spago's Chef Cameron Lewark ruminates on what makes undomesticated venison so good—and shares a recipe that meat-lovers will go wild for.
maui culinary arts job corps

Corps Values: Maui Job Corps

Chef Larry Tuzon teaches professional culinary arts to young people who have taken a nontraditional path.
Kalo crusted Mahimahi

Crusted Mahi Mahi

Mahalo to Chef Justin Pardo of Market Fresh Bistro for this recipe.
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Hot Tamale!

Get the recipe for award-winning corn tamales prepared by Executive Sous Chef Raymond Nicasio.
herb mix

Multi-purpose herb mix

When prepping for dinner at Il Teatro in Wailea, Chef Kulis personally harvests herbs from the restaurant’s garden.
steak chimichurri

The Ultimate Match

For our annual luxury issue, we asked Riko Bartolome, a private chef in Kapalua, to share the recipe for a wonderful dish we had the pleasure of enjoying at a friend’s home.
snapper

Pickled Maui Onions

Chef David Paul Johnson shares his standout garnish for island snapper.

Island Recipes

Maui Dining & Food Stories

Maui Restaurants

lilikoi passionfruit

A Passion for Liliko‘i

Lilikoʻi is the Hawaiian word for passion fruit. While lilikoʻi can be eaten raw, its naturally high acidity makes it perfect for blending into baked goods, frozen custards, and drinks.