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recipe for hawaiian ambrosia

Hawaiian Ambrosia

When a dish has "ambrosia" in the name it has a lot to live up to. Not to worry, this refreshing Hawaiian fruit salad is up to the task.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for classic denver omelet

Classic Denver Omelet

Also known as a Western omelet, this breakfast dish is made from eggs, ham, bell pepper, and onion. This version has the filling cooked right into the egg instead of the more...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for california pizza kitchen original bbq pizza

California Pizza Kitchen Original BBQ Pizza

This CPK copycat BBQ chicken pizza with red onion, gouda, and a honey-infused crust will seriously change the way you do pizza night (or make pizza night a...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for arizona chicken chili

Arizona Chicken Chili

Made with chicken breast halves, diced tomatoes, chili powder, black beans or kidney beans, cilantro or sliced green onions, whole kernel golden sweet corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for arizona coyote caviar

Arizona Coyote Caviar

This zesty dip is made with black beans, black olives, green chiles, garlic, cilantro, spices, cream cheese, and salsa.


Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for hawaiian fried rice

Hawaiian Fried Rice

This fried rice recipe has all the essential elements of traditional Asian fried rice with the addition of Hawaiian ingredients like pineapple and macadamia nuts.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buffet chicken salad

Buffet Chicken Salad

This creamy combo of grapes, almonds, and celery with chicken is perfect for sandwiches and crackers, or works in a lettuce wrap if you're serious about those greens!


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for alaskan sourdough biscuits

Alaskan Sourdough Biscuits

Alaskan sourdough biscuits are a delicious twist on traditional biscuits. Made with a sourdough starter, these biscuits have a tangy flavor and a light, fluffy texture. They...

Method:   campfire
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for creamy buffet mashed potatoes

Creamy Buffet Mashed Potatoes

Because even potatoes deserve to dress up. Whip up these baked spuds with cream cheese and watch them go from humble to haute cuisine.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat steak & ale hawaiian chicken

Copycat Steak & Ale Hawaiian Chicken

Nothing says Hawaiian flavor like the pairing of pineapple and soy sauce. Using that dynamic duo in a marinade is an awesome idea for flavorful grilled chicken.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dutch oven hawaiian chicken

Dutch Oven Hawaiian Chicken

This chicken dish is slowly cooked in a Dutch oven and then served over rice for an easy Hawaiian-tasting meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for montana cowboy stew

Montana Cowboy Stew

Made with cream of chicken soup, green beans, smoked sausage, onion, potatoes, flour, salt and pepper, garlic powder, beef, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for new mexican green chile stew (caldillo)

New Mexican Green Chile Stew (Caldillo)

This vibrant verde stew with meat, potatoes, and fresh green chiles is as striking in flavor as it is in color. South of the border flavor wherever you are!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for arizona republic fried onion rings

Arizona Republic Fried Onion Rings

These crunchy onion rings from Arizona Republic can be either baked or fried.

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hawaiian coleslaw

Hawaiian Coleslaw

A hawaiian flair is exactly the revival that coleslaw needed. Pineapple, mandarin orange, and OJ turn a creamy cabbage mix into a fresh, tropical side dish to brighten up any BBQ.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for las vegas lemon poke cake

Las Vegas Lemon Poke Cake

Made with milk, vanilla extract, lemon pudding mix, lemon cake mix, lemon gelatin mix, water, frozen whipped topping

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hawaiian barbecue sauce

Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce

This barbecue sauce, with uniquely Hawaiian-style flavors, is delicious as a glaze while grilling chicken, pork, or seafood, or to use as a sweet bbq dipping sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hawaiian spam pizza

Hawaiian Spam Pizza

Hawaiians know the tasty truth about spam. Spam and pineapple with red onion and green pepper makes a delicious island-style pizza.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for new mexican salsa

New Mexican Salsa

Good salsa is all about fresh, so when you see the ingredient list you know this one's a winner. If you prefer a salsa with a bit of a kick, leave some of the seeds from the jalapenos...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for light loco moco

Light Loco Moco

Loco moco is a classic Hawaiian dish. This version lightens it up a bit with a turkey burger. A delicious way to use up leftover gravy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for country huckleberry pie

Country Huckleberry Pie

Made with lemon juice, quick-cooking tapioca, pie pastry, frozen huckleberries, huckleberry juice, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for trader vic's hawaiian pork chops

Trader Vic's Hawaiian Pork Chops

Rum, ginger, and pineapple bring a full spectrum of island flavor to these simple, baked pork chops.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for arizona mexican tamale pie

Arizona Mexican Tamale Pie

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chipotle chilies en adobo, ground cumin, black beans, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, adobo sauce, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for california blue ribbon winner zucchini bread

California Blue Ribbon Winner Zucchini Bread

Made with baking powder, salt, baking soda, flour, sugar, zucchini, oil, raisins or nuts, cinnamon, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pressure cooker hawaiian pork

Pressure Cooker Hawaiian Pork

Pork and pineapple isn't just for pizza, it's an excellent combo of island flavors over rice, too. Pork and onions quickly pressure-cooked will have you dreaming of a...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salisbury steak or loco moco

Salisbury Steak or Loco Moco

One eggcellent meal if we do say so! Take Salisbury steak to the next level. For loco moco, serve with an egg on a bed of rice ladled with juicy goodness. Is it ready...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hawaiian omelette

Hawaiian Omelette

This omelette has a filling made with pineapple, ham, and Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for california rock crab spring rolls with plum dipping sauce

California Rock Crab Spring Rolls With Plum Dipping Sauce

Real flaked crab with bean sprouts, carrots, and cilantro helps make up a delicious dipper. Warm plum sauce with vinegar and soy provides a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hawaiian avocado pineapple and tomato salad

Hawaiian Avocado Pineapple And Tomato Salad

Made with salad oil, lime juice, hot sauce, sugar, salt, paprika, onion, avocados


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for wild mountain huckleberry preserves

Wild Mountain Huckleberry Preserves

Made with fresh huckleberries, lime, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hawaiian coleslaw

Hawaiian Coleslaw

Made with pineapple chunks, cabbage, carrot, green bell pepper, mayonnaise, plain yogurt


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for huckleberry coffeecake

Huckleberry Coffeecake

Made with non-stick cooking spray, butter, cream cheese, sugar, egg, cake flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, fresh huckleberries

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hawaiian burgers

Hawaiian Burgers

If you love pineapple on your pizza, you've got to try it on a burger. Teriyaki-marinated pineapple gives these burgers a zing while cheese and bacon counter the brightness with an...

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for california cheesecake

California Cheesecake

This flavorful cheesecake uses lower fat ingredients so you can indulge in a sweet treat without the guilt.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy california roll sushi

Easy California Roll Sushi

Made with soy sauce, avocado, mayonnaise, nori, Japanese rice, white vinegar, sugar, imitation crab


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker california pilaf

Slow Cooker California Pilaf

Made with rice, ripe olives, black pepper, salt, ground beef, water, tomato sauce, green bell pepper, garlic, onion

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for california roast

California Roast

Made with carrots, potatoes, chuck roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for arizona mexican casserole

Arizona Mexican Casserole

Made with cheese, corn, garlic, bell pepper, ground beef, onion, green chiles, corn tortillas, cream of onion soup, enchilada sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for colorado pie

Colorado Pie

Made with double-crust pie pastry, ground beef, onion, sugar, black pepper, green beans or corn, salt, oregano, tomato soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ronald reagan's rancho california rice

Ronald Reagan's Rancho California Rice

Made with Cheddar cheese, green chiles, onion, butter, rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, bay leaf, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for new mexico pinto beans

New Mexico Pinto Beans

Made with salt, salt pork or bacon, dry pinto beans, water, ham bone

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for creamy hawaiian-style chicken over rice

Creamy Hawaiian-Style Chicken Over Rice

Made with almonds, rice, green bell pepper, garlic, salad oil, cream of chicken soup, pineapple tidbits, soy sauce, cooked chicken

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hawaiian hot dog surprise

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Hot Dog Surprise

Made with baked beans, sugar, hot dogs, pineapple chunks, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hawaiian lemonade

Hawaiian Lemonade

Made with maraschino cherries, lime, fresh pineapple, frozen lemonade concentrate, apricot nectar, pineapple juice, ginger ale


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hawaiian crunch

Hawaiian Crunch

Made with flaked coconut, popcorn, salt, cinnamon, honey graham cereal, peanuts, raisins, dried banana chips, margarine or butter, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hawaiian delight cake

Hawaiian Delight Cake

Made with pecans, maraschino cherries, Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix, milk, bananas, sugar, crushed pineapple

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for california gold rush bars

California Gold Rush Bars

Made with peanuts, butter, sweetened condensed milk, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for california tamale pie

California Tamale Pie

Made with ground beef, yellow corn meal, milk, ripe olives, Cheddar cheese, egg, chili seasoning mix, seasoned salt, tomatoes, whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ihop colorado omelete

IHOP Colorado Omelete

Made with water, eggs, roast beef, sweet onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, ham, Cheddar Cheese, bacon, breakfast sausage link

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for california casserole

California Casserole

Made with oil, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, kidney beans, Italian tomatoes, white rice, green stuffed olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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