Recipe: Best-Ever Meatloaf
Need a quick family dinner? Try this no-fail recipe.
Author: Honolulu Family Team
Fiesta Chicken and Rice Bake
Fiesta Chicken and Rice BakeA tasty one-dish Mexican-inspired meal the whole family will loveIngredients:1 (Unit) can Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup (10 3/4 ounces) 0 c (Cup) water 0 c (Cup) uncooked, regular, long-grain white rice 1 t (Teaspoon) chili powder…
Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Cheesy Dip
Buffalo Chicken Cheesy Dip The popular flavor combo of buffalo chicken and blue cheese dressing in a whole new form will make the crowd go crazy. Ingredients: 16 ounce cream cheese 1 cup chunky blue cheese dressing 1 rotisserie chicken, skinned and deboned,…
HONOLULU Family Recipe: Pesto-Grilled Pizza with Sausage and Peppers
Grilling the pizza crust dough before topping adds lots of rich, smoky flavor and contemporary visual appeal to this fresh California-style pizza.
Recipe: Make-Ahead Chocolate Souffles
Make-ahead chocolate souffles. Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 2 cup Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels (12-ounce package) 1 stick butter Nestle Toll House baking cocoas 4 large eggs, separated 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Granulated sugar 14 ounce (1 container) vanilla Haagen-Dazs ice cream…
P.F. Chang’s Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry Romaine Wraps with Citrus Soy
P.F. Chang's Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry Romaine Wraps with Citrus SoyMake P.F. Chang's delicious wraps in your own kitchen. Ingredients:1 lb (Pound) chicken 3 T (Tablespoon) fresh ginger, minced 1 T (Tablespoon) garlic, minced 0 t (Teaspoon) dry chili flakes 3…
Recipe: Fiesta Breakfast Casserole
Fiesta Breakfast Casserole Ingredients Bulk pork sausage 12 slices of Pepperidge Farm white sandwich bread, cut into cubes 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup Pace Picante sauce 4 eggs Milk Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook sausage in 10-inch skillet over…
Keiki Snack: Strawberr-Wee Fruit Leather
Strawberries and honey combine for a kid-favorite fruity snack without artificial ingredients.
“O” Cookies
A crunchy-sweet no-bake cookieIngredients:0 c (Cup) nut butter (almond, peanut or sunflower) 0 c (Cup) rice syrup 4 c (Cup) O's cereal (you can use whatever "O"-type cereal you like) Instructions:1. Place the nut butter and rice syrup in a…
Recipe: Summer Rolls
Summer Rolls Ingredients Lettuce, torn into small strips Bean sprouts Mint leaves Vermicelli noodles, cooked according to directions Shrimp, boiled, deveined and sliced in half or roasted pork Rice paper Instructions Dip rice paper in water, remove and shake off excess water.…
Pumpkin Pie Muffins
Pumpkin Pie MuffinsFor a nutritious breakfast or a snack, these muffins are as yummy as they are healthy.Ingredients:1 c (Cup) all-purpose flour 0 c (Cup) whole-wheat pastry flour 1 c (Cup) granulated sugar 1 t (Teaspoon) baking soda 1 t…
Family-Friendly Calendar of Events
Feathered DiscoveriesPhoto courtesy of Bishop MuseumLet's Party!Windward MallSpelling BeeShop a LeaHawaiian Monk SealsPhoto by Sherie Char Next Month: Dazzles 2011Grow Hawaii Festival
Kids’ Club Giveaways
Halloween Fun Join the Fraggle gang in three frightfully delightful episodes–just in time for Halloween. Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly ($14.98, Lionsgate Home Entertainment) features three ghostly episodes: “Terrible Tunnel,” “Scared Silly” and “A Dark and Stormy Night.” Fire-Breathing Action…
Keiki Craft
Supplies: • 1 package of trading cards(different types to choose from)• Color markers• PencilOptional items: Embellishments (stickers, stamps, acrylic paint, watercolor paint) Directions: 1. Have your keiki draw on one side of the trading card with the markers. He or she can…
Roller Coaster Ride
Having a baby is one of the most emotional times you will ever experience. Throughout your pregnancy and in the coming months you will likely continue to feel a range of emotions. Hormonal Changes Your hormones have been preparing your…
Win This!
Send an e-mail to editor@islandfamilymagazine.com and indicate which item you would like to enter to win. Include your name and contact information. Deadline is Nov. 9, 2010.
Web Savvy
Although I'm not a “teckie,” I know how to surf the Internet and maneuver through the World Wide Web. In this day and age, it is important to be a little Web savvy, especially if you have a home-based and/or…
Picture Perfect
Our children are only certain ages once and their “firsts” are just that. How do you capture these moments without taking a “how to” course on photographing wiggly, whiney, hyper, not-in-the-mood, short-attention-span children? We asked four local experts for advice…
2010 Private School Guide
Private schools offer an alternative to public schools. Not every private school is the best fit for every child. No one knows your child as well as you do and there are quite a few things you need to consider…
Does Accreditation Matter?
It's not only your child who gets evaluated in the private-school system. Schools themselves get put through the wringer on a regular basis. The accreditation seal is an important factor to consider when applying to private schools, says the Hawaii…
Applying to Private School
August: Start Your Search Most schools advise parents to start at least a year in advance. By August, start a list of potential schools for the next school year. Off the top of your head, you might be able to…
Prepping Your Child for the Interview
What will the school look for? After all, your little one is only 5 years old and has no experience with interviews. Should Junior read, write, multiply? The neighbor's kid is a musical prodigy—should your child take music lessons? To…
FInancial Aid FAQs
Q) Who should apply for financial aid assistance?A) Schools encourage all families in need to apply for financial assistance. Families should evaluate their resources, maximize their earnings, alter spending habits and manage their assets before applying for financial aid.…
Saint Louis School
Saint Louis School is Oahu's premier institution for boys with a history rich in educational accomplishments. Founded in 1846, the school is known for its strong academic curriculum, proud sporting accomplishments and emphasis on building fine young men in the…
Ask a Dentist
Why are mouth guards important? Mouth guards act as “shock absorbers” and can provide protection not only for our children's teeth, but also for their lips, cheeks and tongue. In some cases, they can even help prevent concussions and fractures…
Come Play with The Little Mermaid
Hawaii Theatre Center and Hawaii Opera Theatre presents The Legend of Rusalka: Opera's Little Mermaid on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m.Appropriate for youngsters kindergarten through eighth grade, this 45-minute audience-interactive production is based on Antonin Dvorak's opera, Rusalka, and Hans…
Ages and Stages: Reading MIlestones
Infancy (Up to Age 1) Kids usually begin to: imitate sounds they hear in language respond when spoken to look at pictures reach for books and turn the pages with help respond to stories and pictures by vocalizing and…
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Share the Health
4 Nutrition Tips from Ryan at Fitness HI 4 Nutrition Tips from Ryan at Fitness HI Smoothies made at home are a great way to get fruits, vegetables and dairy. Control the sugar by knowing what you put into it.…
Go Pho It!
Craving something warm, hearty, packed with flavor and good foryour health? Grab the family and head over to the new Pho Vietnam in Kapolei for a “good for you” tasty meal even the keiki will enjoy. Owners and sister-in-laws Sylvia…
Four Steps to Healthy Family Meals
Weight Watchers Eat! Move! Play! A Parent's Guide for Raising Healthy, Happy Kids (Wiley Publishing, March 2010) is designed to help the whole family develop a positive relationship with their own bodies, a taste for nutritious foods and a love…
Baby Milestones for Your Child’s First Year
During the first year of life your baby responds best to a warm, loving environment. Holding your baby and responding to his or her cries are essential in building a strong, healthy bond.Remember, you can't “spoil” a baby. Use these…
Back-to-School Textbook Cover
SUPPLIES: • Paper grocery bag(big enough for your textbook)• Textbook• Scissors• Double-sided tape• Optional: Various embellishments, coloredmarkers, glue, edge or shape punches, cardstockpaper, assorted stickers DIRECTIONS: 1. Open the paper bag and cut one of the corners from the top…
How-Tos for Homework
Struggles over homework play out in homes every night. What starts as a simple request can quickly escalate to whining, crying, begging and outright refusals—on both sides of the table. Make homework time easier with these tips: BUILD A ROUTINE.…
Summer Slipper Project
Warm, summer days … hot, bare feet? Gotta wear those comfortable “rubba slippas!” This craft project is a great way to transform flip flops into stylish and personalized footwear that's perfect for the summer. SUPPLIES: Foam sheets in assorted colors,…
