Aloha! If you have been flying on Hawaiian Airlines …….and why would you fly with any other carrier????….you have seen a few new recipes that I have whipped on on the road during my travels throughout the Hawaiian Islands. If you caught the video of my trip to the GORGEOUS Kahua Ranch on the Big Island, I have adapted those recipes for home use and listed them here.

If you recall, we grilled up some delicious New York steaks from local beef. This recipe is all about celebrating what is fresh and local. The key here is to not get in the way of the innate flavors and integrity of the product. Simply salt and pepper the best New York steaks you can get your hands on and grill them to your personal liking.

Pair those gorgeous steaks with this Green Chili Cheddar Corn Bread:
 

Ingredients

• 2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup creamed corn
• ¼ cup (or more to taste) Green Chili Peppers
• ½ cup sharp cheddar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together to combine well.

In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, green chili peppers, cheddar cheese, eggs, and creamed corn, whisking together to combine thoroughly. Add the dry ingredients to the buttermilk mixture and stir to combine. If the batter will not pour, add more buttermilk to the batter.

Swirl canola oil in a 8 or 9 inch pan. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back upon the touch, about 20 minutes.

We also made a gorgeous salad of local tomatoes and if your garden is bursting with vine ripened tomatoes, simply slice them and season them with salt and pepper, add a drizzle of your favorite pesto and garnish with goat cheese crumbles and your favorite fresh herbs. In the video, I utilized some incredible micro greens for a garnish, but any fresh garden basil would be lovely!

Thank you for tuning in to the blog and if you try these simple preparations of food from your hometown, write in a nd let me know how your meal turned out!

With warmest aloha,
Bev