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

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 can (6 oz.) seasoned clams (ajitsuke kogai), undrained 2 tsp. lemon juice Mix all ingredients well. Chill. Serve with chips or vegetables.

1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained 1 carton (8 oz.) plain yogurt 1 cup light mayonnaise 1 pkg. (1.1 oz.) Ranch Italian Dressing mix 1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning Mix all ingredients well. Serve with vegetables, crackers or chips.

1 carton (8 oz.) sour cream 2 Tbsp. Lipton’s onion soup mix 2 tsp. curry powder 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2-3 drops Worcestershire sauce Galic salt and pepper to taste. Mix all ingredients well. Chill.

1 can (14 oz.) artichokes in brine (not marinated), chopped 1 can (4 oz.) green chiles, diced, undrained 1 cup mayonnaise 1 carton (8 oz.) plain low fat yogurt 6 oz. grated Parmesan cheese Combine all ingredients; mix well. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until browned. Serve with crackers or chips.

6 oz. somen noodles (2/3 of a 9 oz. pkg.) 2 cups toppings (char siu, ham, shrimp, imitation crab, kamaboko, eggs, cucumber or green onions, etc., thinly sliced, cut 3/4 inch lengths) 1 stick white kanten 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth plus water to make 2 cups 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar SAUCE:…

3 Japanese cucumbers, cut in 1-inch pieces 1 pkg. (7 oz.) imitation crab sticks, chopped 2 tsp. sweet pickle relish 3 stalks green onions, minced Mayonnaise, only to moisten Using a small spoon, scoop out center of cucumber to make one half inch well. Squeeze crab to remove excess moisture; combine with remaining ingredients to…

1 French Bread, cut into half lengthwise (use Hawaii Star Bakery Brand) TOPPING: 7 oz. Portuguese sausage, chopped 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup minced green onion Pepper to taste Olives (optional) Mushrooms (optional) Mix topping ingredients together. Spread on both halves of the French bread. Garnish with olives and mushrooms, if…

2 lbs. fresh tako 1 tsp. Hawaiian salt 1/2 cup flour Dash of pepper Oil for deep frying Wash tako in salted water. Remove head and clean. Cut head and legs into bite sized pieces. Sprinkle Hawaiian salt on tako and mix thoroughly. Please flour and pepper in a plastic bag. Add tako pieces and…