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 […]

Cucumbers, watermelon and fresh mint leaves with sliced celery combine to make this a fabulous, refreshing soup. Chef Steven Ariel, from Seattle’s gem of a restaurant, LUC, shares the recipe he created for a perfect summer evening appetizer.The sliced cherry heirloom tomatoes, diced cucumber and fresh mint leaves make an easy, beautiful garnish. SERVES  8 […]

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 […]

Grilled Halibut and Mango & Tomato Citrus Salsa is a healthy, quick recipe for an easy dinner. This is especially good with vine ripened tomatoes during the summer. SERVES:  4 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs fresh halibut Garlic infused olive oil or just plain olive oil DIRECTIONS The halibut can be brushed with extra virgin olive […]

  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 […]

Grapefruit and oranges, with fresh herbs and lemon juice, make this a perfect accompaniment for any kind of lightly grilled fish seasoned with a bit of garlic infused olive oil. Perfect anytime of year, this is a great summer combination. You’ll love this recipe for Grapefruit Citrus Salsa!   SERVES: 4   INGREDIENTS 2   […]

Fresh, wild grilled salmon with citrus salsa verde on the barbecue is the perfect summer meal, especially caught by our dinner guests of honor. Of course, nothing beats any kind of seafood grilled by my friend, Fred. He is the master of the barbecue. Combine the salmon with great friends, and it’s the perfect recipe […]

With the opening of Dungeness crab season just around the corner, it’s time to share my favorite mustard sauce. It’s simple, easy to prepare, and absolutely delicious. Try it on any fresh crab, but it is especially good on Dungeness crab from the Pacific Northwest. If you can’t purchase nearby, then order it to be […]