Sangrita Bloody Mary
A Bloody Mary mix turned fruity, it’s the perfect accompaniment to a shot of blanco tequila.
Festive Feast with Island Flair
Festive Feast with Island Flair
Maui’s top kitchens blend local flavor with seasonal tradition
Bring home favorite recipes from Aipono Award winning restaurants
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Jungle Juice
The Cheeky Monkey transports you to a lazy, gently swaying hammock on Gilligan’s Island.
Sabayon & Strawberries Recipe
Lokelani sparkling-wine sabayon lightly garnished with chocolate shavings, Upcountry Maui strawberries, and a chunk of Chef's sensationally crunchy macadamia-nut brittle.
Homemade Portuguese Sausage
Learn how to make homemade Portuguese sausage with this recipe from our dining editor.
Turmeric Tonic Spritzer Recipe
Enjoy this tasty cocktail recipe featuring Hali‘imaile Distilling Company’s Paniolo Blended Whiskey.
The Great ‘Ulu Challenge
Breadfuit is having a moment. Here are some recipes to entice your palate and please even the pickiest eaters.
Holiday Test Kitchen 2011
The staff of Maui No Ka Oi get a lesson from Chef Ralph Giles of Catering from Soup to Nuts, and share his recipe for beef Wellington and sides.
Fat Daddy’s Brisket Dry Rub
Any barbecue joint worth its rub knows that the secret is in the sides. At Fat Daddy's Smokehouse, Chef Chris Schobel has that covered with his brisket dry rub.
The Great Beer Cocktail
Beer cocktails as luxury drinks? You bet your tankard! The refreshing, ice-cold bubbly from Maui’s craft breweries can stand up to some of the continent’s best craft beers.
Chicken Tinola
Our dining editor shares a recipe from a Big Island cook for chicken tinola, a soup-based dish from the Philippines.
Pineapple Salsa
Laureen Jensen of Haliimaile Pineapple Company shares her recipe for pineapple salsa.
Holiday Test Kitchen 2012
We asked Chef Isaac Bancaco to guide us through the preparation of a four-course feast. The innovative chef enthusiastically agreed to share a few of his favorite recipes.
Snapper Recipe
"My cooks come up with two fish specials every night, allowing them to get creative in the kitchen.
Bouillabaisse
You will need monchong, mahimahi, and skinless red snapper for this tasty Bouillabaisse recipe.
Island Recipes
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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.






















































