Hilo, Hawaii Embracing traditions and certainly local fare is always top of mind in our travels. One of our first meals in Hilo was a typical Hawaiian lunch platter with Hawaiian short ribs, kailua pork, white rice and delicious potato mac salad. Here’s our version, which will be a perfect side dish for summer BBQ…
Course: Side Dish
New Orleans Hushpuppies
New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans appeal is all about the food. A Ferdi at Mother’s, Gumbo at K-Paul’s, shrimp and grits at NOLA, catfish Po-Boy’s at Johnny’s and some amazing hushpuppies at Jaeger’s. New Orleans Hushpuppies – Crispy, spicy, sweet goodness of these classic hushpuppies are sure to please your New Orleans cravings. Double the…
Forbidden Rice with Blackened Pineapple
Monterey to Cambria, California It had been many years since we traveled the California coastal highway from Monterey to Cambria: Big Sur. It is a 100-mile RoadTrip everyone should experience at least once. We arrived in Monterey the night before our Big Sur excursion on a warm summer evening in June. The Holiday Inn Express…
Hatch Chile Bean Dip
Never buy a can at the grocery store again! This recipe calls for Taco Seasoning. Use store-bought or make your own. Here’s a link to RoadTripFlavors Taco Seasoning. Hatch Chile Bean Dip – – refried beans (homemade preferred, or 1 15 oz. can), taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade (see link above)), salt, black pepper, Hatch…
Hatch Chile Twice Baked Potatoes
Hatch Chile Twice Baked Potatoes – – potatoes (russet ), butter, cream cheese, sour cream, Hatch Chile (roasted, skin and seeds removed, minced), salt and black pepper (to taste), Parmesan cheese, Wash the potatoes and bake at 350 degrees F for about an hour until done. Remove from the oven and let cool.; Cut the…
Grilled Corn with Hatch Chile Aioli
Grilled Corn with Hatch Chile Aioli – – Grilled Corn: corn (fresh on the cob), water (in a large bowl ), salt, Hatch Chile Aioli (see recipe below), Hatch Chile (roasted, skins and seeds removed, diced), cilantro (stems removed and chopped), Parmesan cheese (or Cotija cheese), red chile powder, Hatch Chile Aioli: mayonnaise, garlic…
Mushy Peas
The RoadTripFlavors version of Mushy Peas uses frozen peas rather than traditional dried peas. In the U.K., dried marrowfat peas are readily available and are soaked in baking soda to reconstitute. It would take some internet shopping to find them in the U.S., but dried split peas may be substituted. Our recipe substitutes whole frozen peas. We actually…
Vegetable Lumpia
Vegetable Lumpia – – Vegetable Lumpia: carrot, bell pepper (green), onion (yellow), celery, baby bok choy, green onion, bean sprouts, garlic, canola oil, soy sauce, black pepper, ginger (powdered or substitute fresh), lumpia wrappers (Menlo brand), egg (beaten with 2 tbsp. water), canola oil (for frying), Dipping Sauce: soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil,…
Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo – – Roma tomato (diced, not too ripe), cilantro (stems removed and chopped fine), red onion (diced), jalapeño pepper (seeds and veins removed, diced fine), lime (2 or 3 limes), salt and pepper ( to taste), Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least…
Grandma’s Spiced Up Zucchini Casserole
Grandma’s Spiced Up Zucchini Casserole – – onion (grated), zucchini (grated), cheese (cheddar, grated), saltine crackers (pulverized into crumbs (either by hand or food processor), garlic powder, salt, black pepper, egg (beaten), Tabasco, Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.; Use a food processor to grate the onion, zucchini and cheese.; In a large mixing bowl,…