Aloha
Authentic Hawaiian Recipes & Island Flavors
From our kitchen to yours — the flavors, stories, and traditions of Hawai'i
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ʻAi no i ka ʻono, a māʻona
Eat what is delicious until satisfied
E ʻai kākou — What Should I Cook?
How much time do you have?
What's the vibe?
Ma ka hana ka ʻike
In working, one learns
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Island Comfort
Hawaiian Thanksgiving Menu – Island Style Holiday Feast
Thanksgiving in Hawaii doesn’t look like Thanksgiving on the mainland. There might be a turkey...
Island Comfort
Hawaiian Meal Prep – Plate Lunch All Week Long
Hawaiian plate lunch is secretly the perfect meal prep food. Think about it: a protein...
Island Comfort
Hawaiian Side Dishes – Every Side That Belongs on Your Plate
In Hawaiian food, the sides aren’t an afterthought — they’re half the meal. A plate...
Island Comfort
What Is Kalua Pig? Hawaii’s Smoky, Tender Whole-Hog Tradition
Kalua pig is Hawaii’s most iconic whole-hog preparation — a whole pig slow-cooked in an...
Island Comfort
What Is Laulau? Hawaii’s Traditional Leaf-Wrapped Feast
Laulau is one of the oldest and most traditional Hawaiian dishes — pork and salted...
Island Comfort
What Is a Plate Lunch? Hawaii’s Iconic Meal Explained
A plate lunch is Hawaii’s most beloved meal — two scoops of sticky white rice,...
He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauwā ke kanaka
The land is chief, man is its servant
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Aloha — I'm CurtisJ
Welcome to CurtisJCooks, where I share the authentic flavors and traditions of Hawaiian cuisine. From plate lunches to poke bowls, every recipe here carries the spirit of the islands — born from generations of local cooking, plantation-era fusion, and the aloha that makes Hawaiian food so special.
Whether you're on the mainland dreaming of island flavors or a local looking for your next kitchen project, I'm glad you're here.
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E ʻai i ka mea i loaʻa
Eat what is available
