With over 120 Island-inspired recipes, all plant-based and gluten-free, Tasting Hawaii Vegan Style opens your mind to the myriad of possibilities the plant kingdom offers and gives you the confidence to take on a healthy vegan lifestyle.
Traditional local favorites include Chik’n Hekka, Kalua “Pork,” and Candied Hurricane Popcorn. Poke has its own chapter of recipes in all the colors of the rainbow, featuring a mouth-watering Chuna (vegan tuna) Watermelon Poke Bowl. Vegan seafood is also showcased—a decadent Lobsta Roll, Oyster “Calamari,” Eggplant Unagi Don, and the iconic Chuna Sandie.
A chapter of vegan cheeses will delight all cheese-lovers with recipes for Tofeta, Cashew Brie, and a Mockarella Caprese guaranteed to turn any platter into something special.
Cumic’s desserts like Rocky Beach Road, Impossible Snicky Bites, and Baked Vegan Cheesecake will melt in your mouth and heart, too.
Experience the innovative and exciting dishes now trending Island-wide and among plant-based foodies. Tasting Hawaii Vegan Style is the perfect cookbook to add to your collection, a conversation starter for every coffee table and kitchen, and the ideal gift bringing people together with food.
Favorite Condiments Gone Vegan
- Choose Your Mac Parm
- Japanese Furikake
- Spicy Chili Crisp
- Nutty Butter
- Oil-Free Tofu Mayo
- Thai Basil Pesto
- Garlic Confit
- Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Baked Potato Wedges
- Xo Sauce
- Roasted Xo Asparagus
- Xo Edamame
- Spicy Cold Xo Tofu
- Vegan Honey
- Hot Honey
- Pineapple Ginger Honey
COCKTAIL HOUR PŪPŪ
- Bang Bang Broccoli
- Beet These Arancini
- Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Phishcakes with Sweet Chili Sauce
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Tater Stacks
- Miso Yaki Grilled Tofu
- Crispy Baked Tofu
- Choy Sum with Dengaku Sauce
- Mushroom Walnut Pâté
- Sun-Dried Tomato and Sun-Dried Tomato Cashew Butter
- Darry & Lee’s Sangria
- Dave’s Hydro Gin
- Candied Ginger
BY THE BEACH
- Candied Hurricane Glaze Done 3 Ways
- Candied Hurricane Popcorn with Pecans
- Candied Hurricane Sweet Potato
- Candied Hurricane Crispy Tofu
- Peanut Butter Oat Bites
- Corn Ribs
- Mac Parm Kale Chips
- Vegan “Scallop” Roll
- Carrot Smoked “Salmon” and Cashew Cream Cheese
- Cashew Cream Cheese
- Chuna Sandie
- Lobsta Roll
- Corn Okra Fritters
- Oyster Bacon Chickpea Frittata
BEYOND POKE VEGAN STYLE
- Poke Dressing
- Roasted Kabocha Poke
- Beetiful Poke
- Crispy Tofu Watercress Poke
- Mushroom Poke
- Edamame “‘Ahi” Poke
- Okra Natto Poke
- Watermelon Chuna Poke Bowl
- Watermelon Chuna Poke
- Cucumber Sukemono
- Wasabi Mayo Dressing
The Soupa Bowl
- Almost Borscht Roasted Beet Soup
- Cashew Cheese of Mushroom Soup
- Creamy Charred Brussels Sprouts Soup
- Curry Kabocha Soup
- Da Hawaiian Taro Spinach Soup
- Japanese Curry Broth for Soups, Stews, and Noodles
- Japanese Nabe with Kombu Dashi Broth
- Lemony Cream of Broccoli
- Pea, Basil, and Mint Soup
- Rich Cauliflower Potage
- Roasted Corn Chowder
- Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Soup
- Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup
- Soup To Go
Exotic Salads of The Islands
- Paradise Salad
- Spinach and Orange Quinoa Salad
- Lomi Bell Pepper “‘Ahi” Avocado
- Grilled Watermelon and Tofeta Salad with Balsamic Glaze
- Crunchy Warm Cheese and Spinach Romaine Salad
- Tea Leaf Salad
- Kale Slaw Potato Salad
- Tofu Egg and Corn Macaroni Salad
- Island-Style Potato Salad
- A Wonderful World of Pickles
- Green Avocado Pickles
All About the Sauce
- Bok Choy Noodles with Creamy Xo Sauce
- Charred Brussels with Cranberries and Xo Sauce
- Baked Okinawan Sweet Potato with Garlic Herb Butter
- Cauliflower Steak with Cheese Peppercorn Sauce
- Chinese Stir-Fry
- Crispy Tofu Pockets with Dashi Sauce
- Twice Frozen Tofu Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce
- Peanut Dipping Sauce
- Bahn Mi with Sesame Ginger Tofu
- Lemon Zucchini Pasta with Thai Basil Pesto
- This Cheese Is Nuts
- Cashew Brie
- Cashew Mockarella
- Chocolate Chili Cheese
- Cashew Cheese Sauce and Cheese Fondue
- Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese with Furikake
- Caprese Tartare
- Pistachio Mac-Crusted Cheese
- Tofeta Platter
- Tofeta In Oil
- Baked Tofeta
- Cheesy Veggie Greatin
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Tofu Bacon Bits
- Baked Tofeta Pasta
For The Curious Cook
- Chik’n Hekka
- Chik’n Nuggets
- Crispy Oyster Chik’n
- Bluffalo “Drumsticks”
- Smoky Tofu Supam
- Kalua Porky Plate with Spicy Pineapple
- Porky Bean Croquettes
- King Oyster “Ribs”
- Moxtail Stew
- Cavender’s Seasoning
- George’s Vegnog
- Conpoy Dried “Scallop”
- Bbq Mushroom “Steak” with Cauliflower Mash
- Pulled Mushroom “Pork” Tacos with Teriyaki Sauce
- Mushroom Jerky
- Eggplant Unagi Don
- Sushi Rice
- King Oyster “Calamari”
- Lemon Dipping Sauce
- Orange Teriyaki “Scallops” with Japanese Dashi Rice
- Japanese Dashi Rice
- Poi
Life’s Little Luxuries
- Haupia and Meyer Lemon Curd
- Dalgona Whipped Coffee
- Custard with Spicy Pineapple
- Berry Chia Pudding
- Avocado Chocolate Mousse
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Mermaid Açai Bowl
- Crunchy Granola
- Lemon Berry Oatmeal Bars
- Stuffed Dates
- Chocolate Sauce
- Chocolate Bark
- Pb&J Cookie Sandwich
- Berry Chia Jelly
- Impossible Snicky Bites
- Rocky Beach Road
- Pumpkin Pie Slice
- Baked Vegan Cheesecake with Macadamia Nut Crust