Skip to content
Home » BLOG POSTS » Easy Hawaiian Recipes

Easy Hawaiian Recipes

Beautiful pink hibiscus flower with yellow accents, perfect for tropical garden photography.

A great luau starts with easy Hawaiian themed appetizers

Updated:

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes


Hawaiian Themed Party

Throwing a Hawaiian themed party is a fantastic way to transport yourself and your guests to a tropical paradise. From the moment they arrive, you can greet them with leis and tropical drinks adorned with brightly colored umbrellas. The atmosphere can be set with vibrant decorations such as tiki torches, Hawaiian flowers and colorful paper lanterns. For the menu, you can serve a delicious array of Hawaiian-inspired dishes like roasted pig, grilled pineapple, pot stickers and tang cu pai gu. And of course, no Hawaiian party is complete without some traditional Hawaiian music. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or simply a summer get-together, a Hawaiian themed party is bound to leave your guests feeling like they’ve had a taste of paradise.

Elegant cocktail photo for Tony Fitzgerald Photography.
POG drink recipe

Hawaiian Themed Appetizers

Tang Cu Pai Gu (Chinese Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs)
Chinese Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs
Check out this recipe
Authentic Asian cuisine featuring Kung Pao Chicken, white rice, and tea on a red tray.
Pot Stickers (Chinese Pan Fied Dumplings)
The secret to the best pot sticker recipe is the home made wrappers.
Check out this recipe
Delicious Chinese dumplings served on a white rectangular plate with spicy soy dipping sauce.

Drinks

POG Drink
A POG drink recipe – It's easy to make POG from fresh squeezed tropical fruit juice instead of buying it in a can.
Check out this recipe
Elegant cocktail photo for Tony Fitzgerald Photography.

Dessert

Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream
This pineapple coconut ice cream recipe is a great way to get a taste of the islands when you can't actually visit.
Check out this recipe
Delicious creamy dessert in a glass baking dish, ready for baking or serving.
Macadamia Nut Sugar Cookies
This is the best recipe for making macadamia nut sugar cookies. Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle. So easy, and perfect every time. No mixer, just stir the ingredients together in a bowl.
Check out this recipe
Delicious homemade peanut cookies perfect for snacking or gifting. A classic treat with crunchy peanut pieces and buttery flavor.

True to The Master Pantry philosophy, this recipe combines the best seasonal ingredients and quality brands with homemade methods to maximize both flavor and sustainability. It was inspired by our travels and works well as a holiday recipe.

Photos by Tony Fitzgerald Photography

Recipes created by Lisa LeCoump — Food Photographer, Agricultural Expert, and Home Baker. Sharing master recipes, chef secrets, and sustainable baking for every kitchen.

Discover more from Tony Fitzgerald Photography

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading