The Pineapple Grill Asian Braised Short Ribs

Savour tantalizing Hawaiian cuisine and its exciting blend of Pan-Pacific influences with our "Aloha, Hawaii" collection of recipes in the March 2007 issue of Canadian Living magazine.

The Pineapple Grill in Kapalua, Maui, is a woodsy, beautiful restaurant situated on the Kapalua Resort. This is one of executive chef Ryan Luckey's signature dishes, adapted for your kitchen.

Mediterranean Rice Salad

Full of sunny flavours and crisp veggies, this salad is equally nice made with barley or couscous.

Smoky Jambalaya with Chipotle and Ale

Smoky chipotle pepper and sausages round out the brown ale in this spicy one-pot dish. Serve with the same beer that went into the meal.

Porcini Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Thanks to the mushrooms, this has the taste of luxury. If that doesn't make it special enough, Chive Mayonnaise (recipe follows) and caramelized onions will.

Lamb Stew with Squash and Mint

Leg of lamb becomes meltingly tender as it braises in a slow cooker. You can save yourself some work by buying cubed lamb if available. Serve over broad egg noodles with a generous sprinkle of parsley.

Checkerboard Cake

Thai Curried Meatballs

Red curry paste is available in most supermarkets. If you like it hot, look for a jar of Thai Kitchen brand. A milder brand is Asian Home Gourmet, available in a pouch instead of a jar.

Pea, Pepper and Pasta Salad

This make-ahead salad is perfect for toting to a potluck barbecue or picnic. Toss the salad with the dressing right before serving so the peas stay bright green.

Grilled Fruit with Whipped Mascarpone

Fruity Rockets

Rocket ship–shaped multicoloured ice pops have been an ice cream truck favourite for decades. Ours get their colours from fresh berries. These pops are frozen in stages, so if you're using a mould that requires sticks, choose one without a top or cap that closes off the mould – you'll need to pour more mixture in after you've inserted the stick.