Foodland’s Favorite Recipes

From local-style pupu, tasty dishes and desserts to easy weeknight meals, we hope to inspire every home chef to add a new recipe to their cookbook.

Featured Recipe

Pipikaula Kimchee Soup

“This soup is great on its own or as a flavorful base for hot pot. You can even substitute the pipikaula with a slab of bacon, shrimp, or chicken to mix it up!” – Chef Nick Miguel, Development Chef de Cuisine

Banana Monkey Bread

"Go bananas this Christmas with Monkey Bread that's ooey, gooey and oh-so sharable." – Chef Rebekah Lagua, Sr. Chef de Cuisine

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Holiday Braised Pork Shoulder

"The trail mix adds a festive sweetness and nutty texture to the braising liquid, making this dish both rustic and celebratory – perfect for your holiday spread." – Chef Nick Miguel, Development Chef de Cuisine

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Easy Kine Okinawan Ube Andagi

By Rebekah Lagua, Sr. Chef de Cuisine

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Easy Kine Okinawan Andagi

Chef Rebekah’s Easy Kine Okinawan Andagi delivers all the nostalgic, deep-fried goodness of this Hawaii favorite – crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside. Perfect for gatherings, this local classic is always a crowd-pleaser.

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Pipikaula Pancit

Inspired by his grandma’s pancit, Chef Nick adds a local spin with his Pipikaula Pancit. First seen on Kitchen Scraps, The Hawaii Cooking Competition Show, this dish combines smoky pipikaula with savory noodles – perfect for the holidays or your next family gathering.

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Gandule Rice (Rice Cooker Version)

Chef Rebekah puts a local twist on the classic Gandule Rice and made extra easy by cooking it right in the rice cooker. Comforting, flavorful, and guaranteed to have you going back for seconds. It’s perfect for potlucks or busy weeknights when you want something delicious without the fuss.

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