Recent Recipes
Baked Feta with Apricots and Walnuts
Feta, apricots, and walnuts are baked until the cheese is warm, soft, and spreadable. Served with pita chips, lavosh, or
Creamy Sweet Potato Ginger Soup
This comforting vegetarian soup is filled with warming spices that complement the sweet potato base. Serve with crusty bread and
The 2024 Chocolate Chip Cookie Project
Almost four years ago we published the first Chocolate Chip Cookie Project, a baking project undertaken during the height of
Supersized, Super-Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is a slightly modified version of King Arthur Flour Company's 2023 Recipe of the Year. It is a large,
Anthony’s Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
This (modified) recipe is from Anthony Underwood dubbed "THE Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe" produces a thin chewy cookie with
The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
These large, sharable, soft chocolate chip cookies were developed in the Saveur test kitchen based on Levain Bakery's famous cookies.
BA’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Based on the classic tollhouse cookie, these are enhanced with brown butter to create a thinner cookie with a deep,
The Food Lab’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
J. Kenji López-Alt applied his thorough recipe development method to create a chewy cookie with crisp edges and a craggly
Pecan Butterscotch Biscotti
These lightly sweet, crunchy biscotti are based on King Arthur Baking Company's American-Style Vanilla Biscotti. Perfect for a post-dinner treat.
Pork Chops in Creamy Kale Mushroom Sauce
This one pan meal takes less than 45 minutes, start to finish. It features boneless pork chops in a flavorful
Latest Posts
Places to go, places to eat, and other reflections
Where to Eat: Upper Kaimuki Town
In one of Honolulu’s older neighborhoods, in an area of about two city blocks, you will find a wealth of restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and more.
When Restaurant Recipes Change
What do you do when a restaurant changes the recipes to some of your favorite dishes? In our case, we recreate them at home.
Eating What We Grow
Our little garden gives us a chance to grow some food and find yummy ways to cook what we harvest.
Kapa Hale
Kapa Hale’s warm and cozy neighborhood setting belies its world-class cuisine and fabulous staff.
Where to Eat: Upper Kaimuki Town
In one of Honolulu’s older neighborhoods, in an area of about two city blocks, you will find a wealth of restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and more.
When Restaurant Recipes Change
What do you do when a restaurant changes the recipes to some of your favorite dishes? In our case, we recreate them at home.
Eating What We Grow
Our little garden gives us a chance to grow some food and find yummy ways to cook what we harvest.
Kapa Hale
Kapa Hale’s warm and cozy neighborhood setting belies its world-class cuisine and fabulous staff.
Fan Favorites
A few of the most requested recipes
Jell-O Cream Cheese Squares
This is a popular dessert in Hawaii featuring a graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese layer, and jewel-toned strawberry Jell-O.
Easy Mint Brownies
This "recipe" is easy and delicious. Change the toppings to fit the season, holiday, or celebration.
Confetti Bundt Cake
This delicious and easy bundt cake is perfect for a celebration but easy enough for everyday.
Cornflake Cookies and a Cause
This buttery shortbread-like cookie is enhanced with the crunch of cornflakes.
Chocolate Haupia Pie
Coconut and chocolate combine in a favorite Hawaii pie. The coconut flavor is enhanced with a toasted coconut crust.
Okinawan Sweet Potato and Haupia Pie
This is Hawaii's version of the sweet potato pie combining beautiful purple Okinawan sweet potatoes and a luscious coconut haupia pudding.
Aloha! I'm Julie.
Welcome to She’s Almost Always Hungry. Join me as I share my food experiences, travel adventures, and recipes. I hope you enjoy them. I’d love to hear from you!
