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Curried Kabocha Squash and Chicken Stew

Curried Kabocha Squash and Chicken Stew

Try this award winning pumpkin curry recipe by Carmela Alejandro of Waipahu High School culinary arts program.
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Vegan Poke

Vegan Poke

Looking for a tasty vegan poke recipe for a hot summer day? Try this veggie style-twist on classic poke made by Waipahu High School culinary students!
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Vegetarian Pad Thai

Vegetarian Pad Thai

This homemade pad thai recipe by students of Kealakehe High School’s culinary arts program features ʻuala (sweet potato), kalo (taro) & palaʻai (winter squash).
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pumpkin bacon mac and cheese

Mac and Cheese with Pala'ai and Kaunamano Bacon

The ultimate comfort food, Mac & Cheese gets elevated in this recipe with a locally-sourced twist of nutritious orange squash (palaʻai) and Kaunamano Farm bacon.
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'Ulu pala'ai mash - the ultimate hack

'Ulu pala'ai mash - the ultimate hack

Learn how to make the perfect breadfruit mash in this recipe. Enjoy this dish during the holidays or as a side to a wholesome meal.
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pumpkin white pineapple upside down cake

Pumpkin & White Pineapple Upside Down Cake

A twist on the classic pineapple cake recipe, sweet pumpkin & caramelized white pineapple team up for a perfectly moist cake your ʻohana & friends will love!
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honey butter roasted squash

Honey Butter Roasted Squash

Rich butter & spicy cayenne pepper meet sweet palaʻai (Hawaiian squash). Try this easy pumpkin recipe adapted from Rasa Malaysia for a quick and delicious dish.
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Creamy Pumpkin Bisque

Simple Creamy Pumpkin Bisque

Chef Casey Halpern of Café Pesto creates a creamy vegetarian palaʻai bisque or pumpkin soup, made with Hawaiʻi-grown squash & seven other wholesome ingredients.
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ʻUlu Chocolate Mousse Frosted Pumpkin Muffins

ʻUlu Chocolate Mousse Frosted Pumpkin Muffins

Made with ʻUlu Lā Chocolate Mousse & palaʻai (pumpkin), these decadent muffins are a quick & easy recipe that will have your whole ʻohana reaching for more!
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