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.
Charred Confit of Ahi
This brightly flavored ahi and risotto dish won the Best of the Fest award at the 2010 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.
Recipes to Try at Home
Exclusive recipes from professional Maui caterers, Chef Ralph Giles and Chef Tracy Edelhertz.
The Gregular
The owner of Cow Pig Bun created this classic Old Fashioned. He makes it with Japanese whiskey, which “tends to be a little peaty, more like a scotch."
Chili Garlic Beans
Schobel says, "I like eight times more garlic in my recipe, so this is really garlicky. Also, it’s not thick and pasty like refried beans. It's done when the bean is creamy without being crunchy, or overly soft."
Best of the Fest Winner 2018
Jason LaMotte, executive chef of Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar in The Shops at Wailea, earns the Gold Award for "Best of the Fest."
Ulu Poke Recipe
Got ʻulu (breadfruit) and not sure what to do with it? Try this unique and tasty recipe courtesy of chef Tylun Pang from the Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea.
Holiday Test Kitchen 2018: Buono Festa!
Get tasty recipes in our annual Holiday Test Kitchen with a Maui chef.
Do try this at home
The recipe for crowd-pleasing party pupus gives the how-to for Steamed Mussles in Saffron Broth, Crab Rangoon with Three Sauces, Volcano Poke, and his New York Roll.
Maui Venison
Get a recipe for wild venison (Maui axis deer) with Kula corn puree and plum wine sauce.
Attack of the Killer Daqs at Esters Fair Prospect
Get the Sea Hag cocktail recipe from Wailuku's new tiki bar.
Corps Values: Maui Job Corps
Chef Larry Tuzon teaches professional culinary arts to young people who have taken a nontraditional path.
Crantopia Martini
If you are using fairly chunky cranberry relish, simply combine all the ingredients in a blender with a few cubes of ice and blend until smooth.
Ko’s Signature Edamummus
Served as a complimentary starter, this appetizing Edamummus dip is a huge crowd-pleaser.
Disco Mix Cocktail Recipes
Get three disco-inspired cocktail recipes from the 2019 'Aipono Awards Gala.
Uncle Kunkel’s Green Beans & Grilled Tri-tip
Take boring green beans and make them exciting with this tasty recipe from Rob Wheeler & Dave Singha.
Island Recipes
Maui Dining & Food Stories
Maui Restaurants
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.