After-School Special
Learn what the student chefs are up to at Paia Bay Cafe, a community-funded nonprofit kitchen space.
Inasal: Grilled Vegetables & Meat
This recipe recommends serving the grilled vegetables and meat with rice and green papaya salad.
Year of the Dragon Mai Tai
Our thanks to James Shoemaker, head bartender at Dazoo restaurant (formerly in Pa‘ia), for sharing the recipe for his Year of the Dragon Mai Tai.
Snapper Recipe
"My cooks come up with two fish specials every night, allowing them to get creative in the kitchen.
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta Recipe With Fresh Pomegranate and Maui Gold Pineapple.
Lilikoi Passion Fruit Daiquiri
A daiquiri is a family of cocktails whose main ingredients are rum, citrus juice, and sugar or other sweetener. Do try this at home!
Farm to Glass: Cocktail Recipes
When it comes to finding ingredients for refreshing and flavorful cocktails, there’s no place like home.
Freddie’s Cocktail
"Leblon Cachaca is so vibrant and has such a unique, grassy profile. Kiwi and pineapple work well together and bring out the fresh, green, earthy characteristics of Cachaca," says mixologist Freddie Sconfienza.
Sangrita Bloody Mary
A Bloody Mary mix turned fruity, it’s the perfect accompaniment to a shot of blanco tequila.
Spicy Sriracha Dipping Sauce
Dip is the cornerstone of every solid party spread. For a smooth, creamy sauce, with a spicy kick, give this version a try with your favorite veggies.
Ahi Shoyu Poke
Get this tasty recipe for ahi shoyu poke from Chef Chris Damskey at the Montage Kapalua Bay.
Mixology
TKO Punch!
Story by Becky Speere
When you host a party, it’s easy to spend the whole evening making cocktails for your guests instead of socializing. But...
Fig Mango Papaya Parfait
Get a recipe for Fig Mango Papaya Parfait plus an alternative recipe for fig & clementine parfait.
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.
Italian Meringue Buttercream
Mahalo to Chelsie Higgins, Chef Instructor at Maui Culinary Academy for this Italian meringue buttercream recipe.
Coctel a la Campechana
Amid stiff competition at the 2015 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, this seafood cocktail was a standout, winning the people's choice "Best of the Fest" award.
Island Recipes
Maui Dining & Food Stories
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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.