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Kahakai is Hawaiian for Beach. Living in Hawaii, I like to spend time both at the beach and in the kitchen. This blog is about cooking, eating and living (mostly healthy) in Paradise.

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Fettuccine with Lemon-Marinated Salmon & Capers: An Easy Spring Pasta Dinner

While deciding on this week's soup; Cannellini Bean and Fresh Tomato Broth from Off the Shelf by Donna Hay, I found myself repeatedly salivating over a picture of Lemon Marinated Salmon and Pasta....

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Cannellini Bean and Fresh (Roasted) Tomato Broth: Simple for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

The problem with owning too many cookbooks is that there never seems to be enough time to get around to cooking from all of them. For example my copy of Off the Shelf: Cooking From the Pantry by...

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Lumache (Pasta) with Saffron, Capers and Raisins: Sweet, Savory & Tangy Ottolenghi Pasta Goodness

What did we do before the iPhone? And its many apps of course. How else can you sit in front of the grocery store deciding that it might behoove you to actually think about and shop for the weekly...

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Chickpea, Vegetable & Walnut Soup (aka "The Soup-er Cleanse") for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

Maybe I shouldn't refer to this soup by its given name; "The Soup-er Cleanse" on the post title because the words "cleanse" or "detox" can make people turn up their nose at food because they think...

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Zucchini & Hazelnut Salad: Another Yotam Ottolenghi Salad Winner!

I was firmly convinced that Tyler Florence's Carpaccio of Raw Zucchini was my favorite way to eat zucchini until I tried Ottolenghi's Zucchini & Hazelnut Salad. It is a wonderful combination of...

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Tortilla Soup with Beans & Kale: Party in a Bowl for Cinco de Mayo at Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

It's Cinco de Mayo today, a perfect holiday to celebrate over a festive bowl of tortilla soup. Especially good today because it's cool, gray and drizzly here. I wanted to make a vegan tortilla soup...

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Barley Risotto with Marinated Feta by Yotam Ottolenghi

I have been thinking that I *needed* to make a barley risotto for quite some time. I was intrigued by this Barley Risotto with Marinated Feta from Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi. It...

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Corn-and-Coconut Milk Soup: Easy Mark Bittman for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

I had not seen the "corn lady" parked along the road by my house and selling bags of fresh sweet local corn, for quite some time so I had to stop and grab a bag. All thoughts went to corn soup and...

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"In This House We Have Chocolate Cake for Breakfast"--"Single Girl Melty Chocolate Cake" for Food 'n Flix April: Practical Magic

"In this house we have chocolate cake for breakfast. We never bother with silly things like bedtimes or brushing our teeth," so says Aunt Francis Owens as she and her sister, Jet welcome their...

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Yotom Ottolenghi's Shakshuka: Colorful, Flavorful Peppers & Eggs

As soon as I saw the name Shakshuka, I wanted to make this Yotam Ottolenghi dish. Just say it out loud--fast, low and throaty... Shaksuka! It's just plain fun to say. This North African dish is...

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White Bean Farro Soup with Chickpea Parmigiana (Recipe from from Terry Hope Romero) for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

I was looking for a good farro soup, maybe something with beans and I found one in Vegan Eats World by Terry Hope Romero--White bean Farro Soup with Chickpea Parmigiana. Besides the farro, to help...

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Na'ama's Fattoush: Bread & Vegetable Salad

I have been looking at the recipe for Na'ama's Fattoush ever since buying Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi. This week, I Heart Cooking Clubs features recipes with root vegetables and...

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Asparagus and Leek Soup: Tasty Spring Detox for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

This Asparagus and Leek Soup is the kind of dish my body is telling me it needs right now. Fresh, healthy, cleansing and full of vitamins. My mind might be saying "sugar!"--but my body is...

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Ottolenghi's Spring Salad: A Whole Bowl Full of Green Goodness

Nothing says spring like a big bowl of green--leafy and otherwise. This Spring Salad by Yotam Ottolenghi puts all things green--spinach, asparagus, beans together in a light, sesame-enhanced oil...

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Farmers Market Smoked Fish, Corn & Vegetable Chowder (Dairy-Free & Mostly Local) for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

I have been craving chowder--thick and creamy, full of corn and potatoes. A Saturday morning trip to the farmers market loaded me up with everything I needed--onions, young garlic, small new...

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Ottolenghi's Herb, Chard, and Feta Soup for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays and IHCC

I have two stunning Yottam Ottolenghi books, Plenty and Jerusalem, sitting on my table and a plethora of recipes tagged to make as we start cooking with him for the next six months at I Heart...

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Spicy (Roasted) Cashews & Round-Up of Top 5 (Plus One More!) Favorite Madhur Jaffrey Recipes

Six months cooking along with the recipes of Indian chef Madhur Jaffrey at I Heart Cooking Clubs comes to an end this week as we move on April 1 to our new chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Madhur and I have...

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?Frost Yourself!? Sparkly Vanilla & Passion Fruit Jam-Filled Cupcakes for Food 'n Flix March: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

I love a good sparkly chick flick and I really love How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the Food 'n Flix selection for March. I don't own this movie, but it is one that I turn the channel to whenever I...

Mar 28, 2013 Like

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Sciuscieddu (Sicilian Egg-Breadcrumb Soup) for Cook the Books: ?The Shape of Water? & Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

OK, I am just going to say it now... this Sciuscieddu (Sicilian Egg & Breadcrumb Soup) won't win any beauty contests. It did look better in the photos than I thought it would and that's not saying...

Mar 25, 2013 Like

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The Book Tour Stops Here: The Passing Bells Trilogy by Phillip Rock & Tangerine Posset

Last year I finally saw my first Downton Abbey episode and was immediately hooked, catching up on the first two seasons on Netflix and watching the third season on PBS. (Don't let me get started on...

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Eggs with Fresh Green Herbs (Hare Masala Ka Omlate)

Once you have your onions and herbs chopped, it doesn't get much easier than this flavorful flat omelette. Cook the onions and herbs, xix the up eggs and pour them on top in the same pan, then just...

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Split Pea, Fennel, and Spinach Soup: Eatin' of the Green for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

Wearing of the green on St. Patrick's Day shows spirit but, eating of the green is even better. With Souper Sundays falling on March 17th this year, I figured I should make a meat-free Irish-themed...

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Tandori-Style Tofu Kebabs: Taking Kebabs Veg-Friendly

I believe that people who "hate" tofu either hate the whole idea of it or have never had it cooked really well, with enough flavor added to it. In this case, marinated in tandori-style spices and...

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Mushroom-Barley-Kale Soup: Hearty & Healthy for Souper (Soup, Salad or Sammie) Sundays

My mom brought me a care package of Trader Joe's goodies on her visit. (Always the perfect hostess gift for my TJ's-deprived soul!) ;-) In addition to the always welcome chocolate and Rosemary...

Mar 11, 2013 Like

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Shrimp in a Butter Sauce (Indian Comfort Food Done Dairy-Free)

Butter Chicken used to top my list of favorite Indian dishes--the thick, rich sauce full of butter and cream, is both decadent and comforting. I was first introduced to it in Japan of all places,...

Mar 8, 2013 Like

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The Book Tour Stops Here: Scent of Darkness by Margot Berwin and Egg-Filled Croissant Cups with Swiss Cheese & Herbs

Never underestimate the power of scent. According to Eva, "from the longer and more beautiful Evangeline", the main character in Scent of Darkness: A Novel by Margot Berwin, "Human beings are...

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Mulligatawny Soup Made Vegan for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

I will never hear the name Mulligatawny Soup without thinking of the Seinfeld episode with the "Soup Nazi." This heavily-spiced soup is a favorite of mine in all of its many forms. In this case a...

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February Food 'N Flix: Today's Special: The Roundup!

What a treat to host February's Food 'n Flix and introduce some foodie-movie-loving friends to Today's Special, a great little independent, food-filled film. (You can read about the plot here.) As...

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Indian-Inspired Ahi Nicoise Salad with Curry Aioli Dressing for Food 'n Flix February: Today's Special

In Today's Special, a sweet, food-filled independent comedy, one of the characters, Akbar (a taxi-driving gourmet chef) makes a comment about how it is too bad that the French didn't colonize more...

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Kahakai Kitchen

Fettuccine with Lemon-Marinated Salmon & Capers: An Easy Spring Pasta Dinner

Cannellini Bean and Fresh (Roasted) Tomato Broth: Simple for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

Lumache (Pasta) with Saffron, Capers and Raisins: Sweet, Savory & Tangy Ottolenghi Pasta Goodness

Chickpea, Vegetable & Walnut Soup (aka "The Soup-er Cleanse") for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

Zucchini & Hazelnut Salad: Another Yotam Ottolenghi Salad Winner!

Tortilla Soup with Beans & Kale: Party in a Bowl for Cinco de Mayo at Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

Barley Risotto with Marinated Feta by Yotam Ottolenghi

Corn-and-Coconut Milk Soup: Easy Mark Bittman for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

"In This House We Have Chocolate Cake for Breakfast"--"Single Girl Melty Chocolate Cake" for Food 'n Flix April: Practical Magic

Yotom Ottolenghi's Shakshuka: Colorful, Flavorful Peppers & Eggs

White Bean Farro Soup with Chickpea Parmigiana (Recipe from from Terry Hope Romero) for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

Na'ama's Fattoush: Bread & Vegetable Salad

Asparagus and Leek Soup: Tasty Spring Detox for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

Ottolenghi's Spring Salad: A Whole Bowl Full of Green Goodness

Farmers Market Smoked Fish, Corn & Vegetable Chowder (Dairy-Free & Mostly Local) for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

Ottolenghi's Herb, Chard, and Feta Soup for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays and IHCC

Spicy (Roasted) Cashews & Round-Up of Top 5 (Plus One More!) Favorite Madhur Jaffrey Recipes

?Frost Yourself!? Sparkly Vanilla & Passion Fruit Jam-Filled Cupcakes for Food 'n Flix March: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Sciuscieddu (Sicilian Egg-Breadcrumb Soup) for Cook the Books: ?The Shape of Water? & Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

The Book Tour Stops Here: The Passing Bells Trilogy by Phillip Rock & Tangerine Posset

Eggs with Fresh Green Herbs (Hare Masala Ka Omlate)

Split Pea, Fennel, and Spinach Soup: Eatin' of the Green for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

Tandori-Style Tofu Kebabs: Taking Kebabs Veg-Friendly

Mushroom-Barley-Kale Soup: Hearty & Healthy for Souper (Soup, Salad or Sammie) Sundays

Shrimp in a Butter Sauce (Indian Comfort Food Done Dairy-Free)

The Book Tour Stops Here: Scent of Darkness by Margot Berwin and Egg-Filled Croissant Cups with Swiss Cheese & Herbs

Mulligatawny Soup Made Vegan for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

February Food 'N Flix: Today's Special: The Roundup!

Indian-Inspired Ahi Nicoise Salad with Curry Aioli Dressing for Food 'n Flix February: Today's Special

Chickpea & Garlic Soup with Romesco Sauce: Repurposing Leftovers for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays

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