Discover the magic of Hollywood in Hawaiʻi with Oʻahu’s movie tours, taking you to the iconic filming locations of your favorite shows and films. Kualoa Ranch. Credit: @masonkashefzade Our Top Picksfor Oʻahu Movie Tours 👇🏻 Oʻahu has long been a favorite backdrop for Hollywood productions. From sweeping valley vistas to rugged coastline and lush rainforests, … Read more

Brown Sugar Bacon is crispy bacon coated in brown sugar and baked until caramelized. Sweet, savory, and crunchy, it makes a delicious brunch side or a flavorful topping for salads, burgers, fried rice, and more. The brown sugar forms a sticky glaze that enhances the bacon’s savory flavor and creates a pleasant crunch. To make … Read more

A Taste of Family History These delicate crepe-style manicotti are filled with comforting, cheesy fillings and baked in sauce until light and decadent. This is a treasured family recipe that can be made ahead and baked when you’re ready to serve. We made these for Auntie Marge’s 90th birthday. When I asked what she would … Read more

This single-serving cake in a jar is a delightful, low-mess dessert for parties and gatherings. Layer mini rounds of any bakery-style cake, add your favorite frosting and toppings, then seal each jar and attach a sample spoon for easy serving. These portable treats eliminate extra plates and utensils, making them perfect for baby showers, birthdays, … Read more

Ingredients: 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can pink salmon, drained, skin and bones removed3/4 cup milk (for salmon mixture)1 cup soft breadcrumbs1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1 teaspoon minced onion1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons butter or margarine4 teaspoons all-purpose flour3/4 cup milk (for sauce)2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 teaspoon salt … Read more

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins are sweet and filled with cozy seasonal flavor. Made with real pumpkin and a tangy cream cheese center, they’re an ideal treat for crisp autumn afternoons — and they take just 30 minutes from start to finish. Pair these moist, delicately spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins with a warm pumpkin latte for … Read more

These Chocolate Orange Ganache Brownie Cups are a delightful treat for chocolate lovers: fudgy no-bake brownie cups filled with dark chocolate orange ganache. They’re easy to make, require only five ingredients, and are gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and free from baking. The intense chocolate flavour in these brownie cups comes down to quality ingredients. Using a rich … Read more

After years in the kitchen I’ve learned one thing for sure: cake mix cookies are the quickest path to bakery-style results without fuss. As someone who’s tested dozens of recipes—from ultra-simple 3-ingredient cookies to decadent bakery-style creations—I’ve gathered the best here so you can jump right in. This page is a complete guide to the … Read more

Christmas Gravy – Get Ahead – Jamie Style-ish How do you make Christmas gravy? This Christmas gravy is well worth the small amount of effort — rich, deeply flavoured and perfect to make ahead. It’s adapted from Jamie Oliver’s get-ahead gravy, with a few tweaks to suit my taste. I’ve simplified some ingredients and left … Read more

These sweet potato pancakes filled with sweet red bean paste are one of my favorite ways to enjoy sweet potato. The natural sweetness of the potato and the smooth, textured red bean paste form a perfect balance for a comforting snack or dessert. What do sweet potato pancakes with red bean filling taste like? The … Read more