Love. Love. Love this salad. It’s of my all time favorites. Otherwise known as “Salade De Laitue,” this is an elegant, classic and sure to be one of the most popular you will serve to guests for special evenings or a standby at home. The fresh herbs make all the difference. As Thomas Keller explains, “The […]

Four Season’s Chef James “Jim” Babian never disappoints. He is Executive Chef at Four Season’s Resort Hualalai and has become something of an expert on Thai food. You’ll remember he cooked a fabulous Thai dinnerfor my husband and me earlier this year. He surprised us with  a Thai cooking demonstration when we brought our family […]

Roasted asparagus with sliced fennel and onion, drizzled with a little olive oil, is a sure winning elegant side dish. My friend, Linda, always prepares fabulous food with a twist. Her addition of sliced fennel and onion enhances the texture and sweetness of the asparagus. Perfect for easy entertaining. SERVES:  6 INGREDIENTS 3/4 to l […]

  This Brussel Sprouts with Serrano Ham and Apricots recipe is the creation of culinary mastermind and Celebrity Chef Jose Andres. The dish is featured at Jose’s award winning Spanish tapas restaurant, Jaleo, in Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan Hotel at City Center. My husband, who has NEVER eaten brussel spouts in his life, LOVED this dish. It […]

  This Zucchini Carpaccio with Avocado, Lemon Thyme and Pistachio Oil is a healthy, easy to make end of summer salad, especially if you have extra  zucchini from the garden or your local market. My friend, Helen, brought this salad to the opening of our crab season dinner this summer.   SERVES  3 INGREDIENTS 1 […]

Love the fresh beans, tomatoes and herbs in this colorful salad. Yummy flageolet, chickpea, haricot  and yellow wax beans show off for this recipe. Nothing better than going to the farmer’s market at the end of summer and savoring the fresh produce! Chef Steven Arial from LUC’s shares a favorite recipe he created for the […]

I’ve never quite understood the appeal of the traditional shrimp cooktail. I mean, what could be less interesting than cold boiled shrimp dipped in a lackluster mixture of ketchup and prepared horseradish. Here’s a shrimp cocktail with gumption, featuring chile-rubbed, grill-seared shrimp served over a colorful, chunky salsa of avocado and sweet corn. You can […]

  The Four Seasons Hualalai is located  in a paradise setting on the Big Island of Hawaii. One of the rising stars at the ocean side Beach Tree restaurant, under the creative eye of Chef Nick Mastrascusa, is Angela Kenyon. She puts a creative spin on the traditional caprese salad by adding grilled marinated steak. The restaurant […]

Grilled shrimp, sliced mango, hearts of palm, a bit of herb oil and cilantro lime sauce are combined for a great taste sensation. Chef Nick at Four Seasons Hualalai serves the shrimp lettuce wrap at the Beach Tree Restaurant or poolside.   INGREDIENTS 9 halves Grilled Shrimp (large) 3 Leaves Butter Lettuce 2 oz. Julienned […]

  The Four Season Resort’s Chef James is sharing one of his personal favorite recipes. This isn’t on the menu at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, but this Thai Beef Salad recipe knocks it out of the ballpark. Serve it as an appetizer or a main course. Don’t be put off because you haven’t seen some of […]