Dreaming of swaying palms, ocean breezes, and the irresistible scent of grilled pineapple?
You’re not alone.
Hawaiian cuisine is the perfect summer cuisine.
These 20 Hawaiian recipes are the perfect way to bring a little aloha spirit into your home. Fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly simple to make, they’re the kind of dishes people are raving about and for good reason.
Ready to taste paradise? Let’s dive in.
Hawaiian Dream Cake
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You’ll love this tropical treat with this delicious Hawaiian Dream Cake recipe. Layers of fluffy yellow cake, creamy pineapple filling, and fluffy whipped cream make this dessert a crowd-pleaser.
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Hawaiian Smash Martini
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Meet your new favorite cocktail: the Hawaiian Smash Martini! It’s made with tangy lemon, sweet pineapple, and floral-tart hibiscus; this shaken rum cocktail is a fun and refreshing twist on the classic whiskey smash. It’s perfect for hot summer days or anytime you’re craving a tropical treat.
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Huli Huli Chicken
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This Huli Huli Chicken is inspired by a little roadside shack in Maui tastes identical to the real thing. The key is a ketchup base infused with pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a few other easy staples. Marinate and grill for a delicious weeknight, weekend, or perfect summer dish.
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Kalua Pork (Hawaiian Style Pulled Pork)
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Kalua Pork, or as many Polynesians call it, “Kalua Pig“, is super simple. It uses minimal ingredients, but ends up super tasty and succulent.
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Ahi Poke Recipe (Hawaiian Style)
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This Ahi Poke recipe is inspired by our time spent in Maui, and the flavor tastes just like the ultra-fresh poke you can find on the Hawaiian islands. Fresh raw, cubed marinated ahi is met with a delicious soy-based ahi marinade.
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Grilled Hawaiian Pork Kebabs
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These Grilled Hawaiian Pork Kebabs are loaded with juicy pineapple, colorful veggies, and tender marinated pork that’s full of island flavor. It’s easy and yummy to make.
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Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe
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This Hawaiian Macaroni Salad tastes as if it came from the islands with its creamy, tangy, and savory flavors! This easy macaroni salad is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or luaus.
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Easy Hawaiian Baked Beans
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This Hawaiian Baked Beans recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or simply a delightful side dish to any meal. Get ready for a burst of tropical goodness.
Get the Recipe: Easy Hawaiian Baked Beans: A Taste of the Islands in Every Bite
Grilled Hawaiian Ribeye Steak Recipe
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These Hawaiian Grilled Ribeye Steaks are a burst of tropical flavors. This dish combines the richness of a juicy ribeye with a Hawaiian marinade mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, pineapple, and rum. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner.
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Hawaiian Chicken
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This easy and delicious Hawaiian Chicken Recipe brings your favorite Hawaiian flavors right to your kitchen table. Marinated in a mixture of pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, fresh garlic, and ginger, this Hawaiian chicken marinade is perfectly sweet and savory, and takes just minutes to prepare.
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Hawaiian Tuna Mac Salad
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This Hawaiian tuna mac salad is a protein-packed version of a classic, creamy pasta favourite. A simple mayonnaise-based dressing is all you need for the best macaroni salad ever.
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Loco Moco Recipe
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This recipe combines the best elements of the favorite Hawaiian loco mocos. You’ll definitely love it.
Get the Recipe: Loco Moco Recipe: Hawaiian Comfort Food Favorite
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken
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This quick and easy, tropical, pineapple marinade flavors up those plain chicken breasts. This easy Gluten-Free Grilled Hawaiian Chicken recipe brings all the island flavors right to your dinner table!
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Easy Hawaiian Mai Tai Recipe
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This easy Hawaiian Mai Tai recipe is a fruity and tropical twist. This cool, refreshing Tiki drink is perfect on hot summer days when you’ve been working, playing, or vacationing outside.
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Hawaiian Salmon Poke Bowl
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This Hawaiian Salmon Poke Bowl recipe is easy to make at home, allowing you to enjoy a taste of the islands anytime the craving hits. The comforting warm rice, homemade salmon poke in a creamy spicy sauce, fresh avocado, and a ton of delicious toppings make every bite memorable.
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Tofu Watercress Salad, Hawaiian Lau’ai Tofu Leko
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Travel to Hawaii with this easy, 10-minute tofu watercress salad recipe. The peppery notes of watercress pair beautifully with soft cubes of fried tofu, crunchy bean sprouts, juicy tomatoes, and punchy onions. However, what brings the recipe to life is the tangy, nutty dressing that combines the best of sweet, sour, savory, and salty flavors.
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Hawaiian Cream Popsicles
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This creamy popsicle recipe is perfect for you, featuring a delicious combination of tropical fruit that’s sure to transport you to Hawaii. Not only are these popsicles energizing and delicious, but they are super easy to make.
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Easy Pulehu Chicken
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Easy Pulehu Chicken is marinated in a sweet and savory Hawaiian-inspired sauce, then grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy and caramelized meat. The chicken is easy to make and packed with delicious tropical flavor.
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Hawaiian Chicken Tacos
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The flavors of Hawaii deliciously inspire these Maui Chicken Tacos. They are tender, juicy, and bold-flavored; these tacos are a taste of Hawaii any day of the week.
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Hawaiian Chicken Salad | Pineapple Chicken Salad Recipe
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This Hawaiian Chicken Salad is a wonderful, fresh, tropical-style salad loaded with pineapples in every bite and roasted chicken.
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