I thought I would gently, tastefully push the cookbook I designed for my hula group Kaleinani o ke Kukui, since it's 7:30pm, I have not eaten dinner, I am thinking of food, and it's for a good cause.
The dancers, families, and friends of Kaleinani have provided fabulous ono (yummy) dishes from their homes and put together this wonderful cookbook. From Hawaiian to Indonesian, recipes for shoyu chicken, kelaguin, adobo, and beer in da okole chicken can be found inside. Cookbooks are only $10 each and you can purchase them online here. Recipes range from pupus (small plate/snacks), to main dishes, side dishes, desserts and drinks. With over 250 recipe, it is really a bargain! Knowing that you are supporting hula dancers so that they can continue to hula - priceless!
Grilled Pineapple with Rum Glaze
Ingredients
1 pineapple ripe
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup rum
1/2 cup blueberries
vanilla icecream
In a small saucepan, combine vanilla, sugar and rum. Slowly heat on low until sugar is dissolved. Brush the glaze onto each slice of pineapple, coating completely.
Preheat barbecue grill. Either oil or spray the grill rack with non-stick cooking spray. Place pineapple wedges on the grill and cook approximately 4 minutes on each side (turning so that grill marks are on all sides) until the pineapple becomes fragrant and starts to dry out on the surface. NOTE: Don't overcook, or they'll turn mushy.
Remove from the grill and brush with additional rum glaze. Serve with ice cream and blueberries. and enjoy!
Makes 6 servings.