unlock your inner chef with our first islandscene.com e-cookbook

If there’s one thing you should know about our Island Scene and islandscene.com writing team, it’s that we love food. Our work family bonding often involves lunch, and we’re not picky when it comes to cuisines; we enjoy them all!

We carry our passion for food into the kitchen and find joy in experimenting with fresh, local ingredients. Our goal is to create dishes that are healthy and easy to make, so you never have to worry about what to put on the dining table. 

While you can always search for recipes on islandscene.com, we wanted to make it easier for you to explore recipes by themes. That’s why we’ve launched our new e-cookbook! Discover 10 quick and easy weeknight dinners, complete with photos and step-by-step instructions to help make cooking a breeze. 

Here’s a preview of what you’ll find in our first issue:

So, check out the Island Scene e-cookbook. And this is just the beginning! Our e-cookbooks will be published on islandscene.com twice a year, each with a different theme.

Have a suggestion on what kind of recipes you’d like to make? Share with us by emailing feedback@islandscene.com.

Cooking up a storm
Here are some other popular recipes you may have missed (or may want to make again):

antipasto skewers
Go fork-free and enjoy these skewers consisting of cheese, cured meat, and vegetables. Include anything you want to create your perfect bite! And let’s face it: Eating food off a stick is just more fun.

barbecue tofu and pineapple bowl
Tropical vibes meet Chinese take-out in this dish. The pineapple is fresh and juicy, and the tofu and vegetables are perfectly roasted. 

easy chicken panang curry
Once you get down the basics of this recipe, you can substitute any protein for the chicken and use any curry paste you’d like! We enjoy panang curry because of its rich, peanutty flavor, but there are so many options. Customize your curry with your favorite vegetables!

fish and chips local style
A carby pub favorite gets a healthy local twist in this recipe for fish and chips! Rather than coating fish in a thick batter, our version sprinkles fresh ahi with a blend of spices, panko, and gomasio, a flavorful mixture of sesame seeds and salt. Baked kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) replaces fried potatoes as a healthier side dish.

jumbo rice cooker pancake
Do you love pancakes, but don’t love flipping them on the stove one by one? You’re in luck! To make a jumbo pancake that will feed the entire family, just pour pancake batter into your rice cooker and let it do all the work.

kalua pork carnitas
Take a page from a local-style cookbook with these kalua pork carnitas. Rather than using a blend of spices, this recipe calls for minimal seasoning of only salt and smoke, which allows the flavor of the meat to be the star.

kimchi grilled cheese
There’s something so comforting about biting into an ooey, gooey grilled cheese. The kimchi adds another level with crunch and a mild heat that blends well with the melty cheese.

pumpkin oat mini muffins
These are the perfect after school (or work) snack. They’re easy to make, fun to pop in your mouth, and the perfect pumpkin fall flavor – even when it’s summer!

tacos to go
Here’s a fun way to serve up tacos after any sporting event. Swap out taco shells for small bags of corn chips and pile on the toppings. Convenient, delicious, and fun. 

ulu chowder
Try this classic corn chowder with a local twist – ulu, or breadfruit, appears as a potato substitute in this hearty soup, perfect for rainy days and cool nights.

vegan chickpea burgers
Some vegan or vegetarian burgers try to mimic the flavor and texture of beef burgers. If you’re not into animal protein, your veggie burger doesn’t need a meaty texture. All it needs is deliciousness.