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DebinHawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii
I am a Healthy Cooking & Healthy Lifestyle Blogger. My blog, Kahakai Kitchen (Kahakai is the Hawaiian word for beach or by the ocean), is about cooking, eating and living (mostly) healthy in Hawaii. I love to cook and I am passionate about healthy foods and ingedients. I believe it is... Full Bio
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Asparagus and Leek Soup: Tasty Spring Detox for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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!"-- ... Read on »
Ottolenghi's Spring Salad: A Whole Bowl Full of Green Goodness by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 ... Read on »
Farmers Market Smoked Fish, Corn & Vegetable Chowder (Dairy-Free & Mostly Local) for Souper (Soup,... by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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, ... Read on »
Ottolenghi's Herb, Chard, and Feta Soup for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays and IHCC by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 ... Read on »
Spicy (Roasted) Cashews & Round-Up of Top 5 (Plus One More!) Favorite Madhur Jaffrey Recipes by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 Ottole ... Read on »
"Frost Yourself!" Sparkly Vanilla & Passion Fruit Jam-Filled Cupcakes for Food 'n Flix March: How... by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 th ... Read on »
Sciuscieddu (Sicilian Egg-Breadcrumb Soup) for Cook the Books: "The Shape of Water" & Souper... by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 woul ... Read on »
The Book Tour Stops Here: The Passing Bells Trilogy by Phillip Rock & Tangerine Posset by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 ... Read on »
Eggs with Fresh Green Herbs (Hare Masala Ka Omlate) by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 ... Read on »
Split Pea, Fennel, and Spinach Soup: Eatin' of the Green for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking   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 shou ... Read on »
Tandori-Style Tofu Kebabs: Taking Kebabs Veg-Friendly by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 ta ... Read on »
Mushroom-Barley-Kale Soup: Hearty & Healthy for Souper (Soup, Salad or Sammie) Sundays by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 welco ... Read on »
Shrimp in a Butter Sauce (Indian Comfort Food Done Dairy-Free) by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 i ... Read on »
The Book Tour Stops Here: Scent of Darkness by Margot Berwin and Egg-Filled Croissant Cups with... by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 ... Read on »
Mulligatawny Soup Made Vegan for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie) Sundays by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 m ... Read on »
February Food 'N Flix: Today's Special: The Roundup! by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 on »
Indian-Inspired Ahi Nicoise Salad with Curry Aioli Dressing for Food 'n Flix February: Today's... by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking 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 Fr ... Read on »
Chickpea & Garlic Soup with Romesco Sauce: Repurposing Leftovers for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie)... by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking After making Madhur Jaffrey's Asparagus with Romesco Sauce , I was going to use the leftovers on some roasted potatoes but I got to thinking about other ways to use it ... Read on »
Local Fresh Asparagus with Romesco Sauce (& Toasted Pine Nuts) by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking It might seem early for asparagus recipes but we are lucky to live Hawaii where local asparagus can be found throughout the year. I was craving the tasty green stems and tho ... Read on »
Italian Bread & Cheese Soup (With Spinach): Simple Comfort Food for Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammie)... by DebinHawaii Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking   Thumbing through my Moosewood cookbooks for some soup inspiration, I found it in Simple Suppers . This Italian Bread & Cheese Soup seemed perfect for a blustery eve ... Read on »