Itadakimasu – Women of Nu’uanu Cookbook II (1991)

  • Witches Brew Two and Two

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    1 bottle (64 oz.) apple cider 1 can (12 oz.) frozen lemonade, thawed 1 cinnamon stick Slices of lemon (pinwheels studded with 4-5 cloves) 1 bag of ice cubes Pour apple cider and thawed lemonade concentrate over ice. Stir. Add cinnamon stick and slices of lemon pinwheels. (For more flavor of spices, chill bottle of…

  • Refreshing Punch

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    2 cans (12 oz.) frozen passion orange juice, thawed 1 can (46 oz.) pineapple juice, chilled 1 qt. ginger ale, chilled 1 qt. orange sherbet In a punch bowl, make passion orange juice according to directions on can, but using only 1/2 the water. Add ice as desired, to keep punch chilled. Before serving, add…

  • Orange Drink

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    1/2 of 6 oz. can frozen orange juice 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla (optional) 5-6 ice cubes Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until ice is pulverized and resembles shaved ice. Serves 4.

  • Strawberry Slush

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    3 cups water 4 tea bags 1 pkg. (3 oz.) strawberry jello 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed 1 can (6 oz.) frozen lemonade, thawed 1 can (6 oz.) frozen orange juice, thawed 4 cups water 1-1/2 qt. 7-Up, ginger ale or lemon lime soda Combine water and tea bags. Microwave on…

  • Coffee Slush Freeze

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    1/4 cup instant coffee 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup hot water 2 cups cold water 4 cups milk Dissolve instant coffee and sugar in hot water. Add cold water and milk. Pour into individual paper cups, cover with foil. Freeze for 4 hours. Serve as slush or as beverage. VARIATION: Add 1 Tbsp. cocoa for…

  • Crab Dip (Microwave)

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    1/2 cup minced onion 2 stalks celery, minced 1 pkg. (7 oz.) imitation crab 1 cup mayonnaise 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese Pepper to taste Combine onion and celery. Squeeze water out of crab sticks cut into thirds and shred. Combine the crab with onion and celery. Mix in mayonnaise, cheese and…

  • Southwest Holiday Dip

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    1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened 8 oz. plain low fat yogurt 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 pkg. (3 oz.) pepperoni or salami, chopped 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilles, undrained 1-1/2 Tbsp. dried minced onion 2 tsp. minced green onion 1/2 cup chopped pecans Beat cream cheese, yogurt and sugar until well blended….

  • Tofu Spread

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    1/2 firm tofu (20 oz.) drained 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. chopped green onions Salt and white pepper to taste Place tofu in a clean dishtowel and squeeze out water from the tofu. Crumble. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Keep refrigerated. Use within two days. This…