SPICY ASIAN CHICKEN WITH POTATO STACKS

DINNER AT HOME

Made a delicious Asian Chicken in the Air Fryer.  Marinated the chicken in Soy Sauce, Balsamic Vinegar, Honey, Sriracha Sauce, Garlic Powder, Dried Thyme, Salt, Pepper and some Hawaiian spices.  Cooked in Air Fryer for 14 minutes and turned the chicken after 7 minutes. Cannot believe how brown and crispy the chicken came out.  Topped with a little more of the marinade that I heated and reduced, Sesame Seeds and Green Onion.  I made Potato Stacks after seeing them served on a television show.  Cut the Potatoes and then tossed in Butter, Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper, Dried Thyme and Parmesan Cheese.  Stacked them in a muffin pan and baked at 375 for 30 minutes.  I will cook longer next time to get them a little more crisp.

This was a beautiful and delicious meal that was not expensive at all.

SPICY ASIAN CHICKEN WITH POTATO STACKS

PERFECT COMBO OF FLAVORS 

POTATO STACK

WARM HAWAII NIGHT AND GREAT DINNER WITH THE FAMILY

POTATO STACKS READY FOR THE OVEN

SOMEONE SITS NEXT TO ME AT DINNER

AHI SASHIMI

APPETIZER AT HOME

Love it when I go to the market and find super fresh Ahi at a decent price.  Cannot resist when I see a deep red and glossy block of Ahi.  Made this quick platter with Japanese Cucumber, Ahi, Avocado, Daikon and Wasabi/Shoyu Sauce.  I put a shredded cabbage base under the Sashimi too.

AHI SASHIMI PLATTER

FRESH AHI

SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE

DINNER AT HOME

I asked my Wife if she wanted pasta with Meatballs or Meat Sauce hoping she would say Meat Sauce 

so I did not have to make Meatballs.  Of course she said Meatballs.  Meatballs it is I said and got to work.

Made the Meatballs with Beef, Veal, Pork, Garlic, Italian Parsley, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Salt, Pepper, Romano and Parmesan Cheese plus a little water.  After mixing everything in a bowl I browned the Meatballs in Olive Oil and then placed them in a heated sauce I had prepared with Bertolli Tomato and Basil Sauce, Onion, Carrots, Celery, Garlic and Mushrooms.  Also cooked some Italian Sausage and then placed them in the sauce too.  Let everything simmer for about an hour.  Cut the Sausage on a bias prior to plating and the result was pure pasta heaven. Delicious!

SPAGHETTI WITH HOMEMADE MEATBALLS AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS ON THE LANAI

 

CEVICHE TOSTADAS

DINNER AT HOME

I don't know why but for some reason Ceviche Tostadas stuck in my mind for a day.  I remembered my younger days going down to Baja California and enjoying these on street corners.  Decided to try my own version using Shrimp, Calamari and Mahi Mahi.  I salted the fish first and then covered it with lime juice.  Turns out the Shrimp and Calamari cooked in about 20 minutes but the Mahi Mahi took much longer.  After the fish was white I added all the vegetables and let it marinate for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.  Made an Avocado Crema in a blender with fresh Avocado, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Sour Cream, Salt, Pepper and a little water.  These Tostadas turned out perfect.  The taste of Mexico in Honolulu.

CEVICHE TOSTADAS

MAHI MAHI, SHRIMP AND CALAMARI

CUBED ALL THE FISH

SALTED AND THEN COVERD IN LIME JUICE.  PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR

YUMMY FRESH VEGGIES -  RED ONION, CILANTRO, BELL PEPPER, CELERY, JALAPENO, TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND GREEN ONION

ADDED ALL THE VEGGIES TO THE COOKED FISH

BACK IN REFRIGERATOR FOR 30 MINUTES

CEVICHE IS READY

DELICIOUS CEVICHE TOSTADAS

SO LIGHT, FRESH, FLAVORFUL AND DELICIOUS

A TASTE OF BAJA ON OUR HONOLULU LANAI

 

ALEJANDRO'S TACOS

ALEJANDRO'S

2831 KALIHI STREET

HONOLULU HI

808-777-0038

www.alejandrosmexicanfood.com

www.yelp.com/biz/alejandros-mexican-food-honolulu

www.facebook.com/AlejandrosMexicanRestaurant/

www.instagram.com/alejandrostacos/?hl=en

Taco Tuesday at Alejandro's Mexican this week.  Enjoyed the Carne Asada and Carnitas Taco Plate instead of the Carne Asada Burrito which I always get.  Think I prefer the Burrito but these Tacos were good.  Prefer the Carne Asada Tacos over the Carnitas.  Rice and Beans a bit bland.

CARNE ASADA AND CARNITAS TACOS

CARNE ASADA TACO

CARNITAS TACO

 

AVOCADO AHI POKE BOATS

DINNER AT HOME

Made some delicious Avocado Poke Boats with super fresh Ahi.  So lucky to be able to buy fresh Ahi 

year round in Hawaii.  First I made the Poke with Ahi, White Onion, Green Onion, Seaweed Flakes, Hawaiian Salt, Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil.  I let the Poke chill and then placed it in the Avocados.

One version with White Rice and the other Keto style with just vegetables.  

AVOCADO AHI POKE BOATS WITH RICE

AVOCADO AHI POKE BOATS WITH VEGETABLES

SUPER FRESH AHI POKE WITH AVOCADO

AVOCADO POKE BOATS ON THE LANAI

FRESH HAWAIIAN AHI 

CUT INTO CUBES

POKE MAKING 101

 

KIKUYA

KIKUYA 

1315 N. KING STREET

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-841-7979

HOURS:  Daily 11AM - 2:30 PM / 5PM - 9:30PM

www.yelp.com/biz/kikuya-honolulu

www.facebook.com/pages/category/Sushi-Restaurant/Kikuya-Restaurant-120234104655292/

Another delicious lunch from Kikuya at the office.  Miso Butterfish, Teriyaki Ahi, Shrimp Tempura, Miso Soup, Salad, Rice and Pickled Cabbage all for $13.95.  Delicious!

KIKUYA BENTO WITH MISO BUTTERFISH AND TERIYAKI AHI

DREW'S FRIED RICE

 BREAKFAST AT HOME

My Wife requested Fried Rice for breakfast and she made the rice a day ahead so I could prepare it in the morning.  I love making this Fried Rice before my girls wake up.  It's just kind of relaxing chopping the vegetables and bringing everything together.  Our dog hangs in the kitchen with me hoping that I will drop something on the floor for her to eat.  I call her my Sous Chef and it's so calming to have her near me.  This batch of Fried Rice included Portuguese Sausage, Spam, Char Siu and leftover Pork Chops.  Lots of meats to go with the Onions, Carrots, Egg, Peas, Garlic and Green Onion.  This really is the BEST Fried Rice ever.  Once you have Fried Rice like this you will never settle for the junk served in most restaurants.

Click the link below for the recipe to Drew's Fried Rice; https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/03/drews-fried-rice.html 

DREW'S FRIED RICE

I MAKE A LARGE BATCH THAT LASTS FOR DAYS

RIB EYE STEAK WITH HONEY GLAZED CARROTS

DINNER AT HOME

Enjoyed a delicious Rib Eye that was seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection by Shirley.  

She also made Honey Glazed Carrots using the Air Fryer.  The Carrots came out amazing.

Lightly charred and sweet.  I made Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Cheddar Cheese.

What an incredible dinner enjoyed with my girls on the lanai.  

RIB EYE WITH HONEY GLAZED CARROTS

RIB EYE ON THE LANAI

KELI INHALED HER STEAK

SHE LOVED THE HONEY GLAZED CARROTS

 

PASTRAMI AND SWISS SANDWICH WITH AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI FRIES

LUNCH AT HOME

Contractors are still at the house daily working on our bathroom remodel.  Damn this is taking long with MAJOR problems and delays.  Made the contractors a Pastrami and Swiss Cheese Sandwich on Jewish Rye Bread with homemade Russian Dressing.  We had a bunch of Zucchini in the fridge so my Wife made Zucchini Fries using the Air Fryer.  

PASTRAMI AND SWISS CHEESE SANDWICH WITH AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI FRIES

 

HOAKALEI COUNTRY CLUB - LUNCH AND GOLF

GOLF AND LUNCH

Enjoyed lunch social distancing style with friends Kanoa Leahey, Rich Miano and Greg Salas.

Hoakalei is the best golf course on Oahu and it is beautiful! Oh and about the lunch part.  I 

enjoyed a simple Chicken and Cranberry Wrap.

KANOA LEAHEY, RICH MIANO, ME AND GREG SALAS

A LITTLE GOLF AT OAHU'S BEST COURSE

LUNCH AT HOAKALEI  COVID-19 STYE WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING

ALL THE BOYS GAVE UP DRINKING BEER ON THE COURSE AND NOW DRINK
HARD SELZER.  THIS STUFF IS SO GOOD, LIGHT AND REFRESHING!

 

CARLO'S PIZZA FROM ATLANTA

DINNER AT HOME 

I bought six frozen Pizza's from Carlo's Pizza in Atlanta, GA.  They were highly rated by Barstool Sports Pizza Review and it took a few months to get them.  After the Barstool review Carlo's received over 20,000 orders for their pizzas.  They contacted each customer to tell them they would fulfill their order but it would take months.  I waited and now this is my last one.  I did not think the Carlo's Pizza was that great. Perhaps because we are eating them frozen and not fresh at the restaurant.  I found myself doctoring up the standard Pepperoni Pizzas to add more flavor.  On this one I added Italian Sausage, Onion and Jalapeño.  Pretty darn good with a nice crispy crust.  

Click link below to view previous post on Carlo's Pizza.

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/07/carlos-pizza.html

CARLO'S PEPPERONI PIZZA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE, ONION AND JALAPEÑO

PORK LOIN FILET WRAPPED IN APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON

DINNER AT HOME

Picked up a Pork Loin Filet at Sam's Club for $20.  It was huge and less expensive than the last Pork Loin we bought at Whole Foods.  Plus it was wrapped in bacon.  Looked at the cooking directions and was happy to see you simply place the Pork Loin in the oven for less than hour and done.  Did as directed and the result was a perfect Pork Loin with lots of flavor.  My Daughter had friends over after surfing and they devoured the pork.  Everyone loved it.  Highly recommend this Members Mark product for a quick and delicious meal that can serve an entire family and more for $20.

MEMBERS MARK PORK LOIN FILET WRAPPED IN APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON

LARGE PORK LOIN MARINATED IN SPICES AND WRAPPED IN BACON

PORK LOIN FILET

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS.  FAST AND EASY

PORK LOIN GOES INTO BAKING DISH

AFTER ONLY 40 MINUTES REACHED 145 DEGREE TEMPERATURE

PORK LOIN DINNER IS SERVED

BACON WRAPPED PORK LOIN ON THE LANAI

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BEEF WITH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

This is one of the families favorite go to meals.  Italian Sausage and Beef, Tomato Basil Sauce with Onions, Carrots, Celery, Garlic, Oregano and Crushed Red Pepper.  Top with Parmesan Cheese, Italian Parsley and Basil.  Quick and easy dinner bursting with flavor!

PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE, BEEF AND TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

PASTA ON THE LANAI