Looking for fresh dinner ideas with local ingredients? We’ve got you covered! Check out our weekly meal plans featuring ‘ono recipes that highlight the best seasonal produce and pantry staples available at kauailocalfood.com! Subscribe to our blog to get the local meal plans sent your inbox each week.
…A few important notes…
We’re not going for 100% local. There are many things we love that just aren’t readily available or accessible locally – such as rice, pasta, tortillas, noodles, etc. We’re shooting for better eating for our food system, not perfect.
The majority of our customers are meal eaters so you’ll see a local protein featured in each day’s meal, but feel free to swap out the meat with veggies if you’re a vegetarian!
We’re not providing detailed step by step recipes here, just local meal plan ideas. Recipes are easily Google’d, and so many of you are great cooks already- we figured you might wing it anyways!
Sunday – Comfort Bowl Night
🍲 Sausage and Bean Stew
Portuguese sausage, white beans, tomatoes, and kale simmered in a hearty broth.
Serve with hot rice or taro rolls. Maybe a side of fresh salad mix for that cooling balance.
Monday – Island Roast Night
🍗 Teriyaki Roasted Chicken
Whole chicken marinated in soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and honey.
Roast until golden and juicy. Serve with furikake rice and steamed bok choy. Pair with a local cabbage coleslaw for crunch and fiber.
Tuesday – Local Sushi Twist
🍣 Fish Jerky Sushi Rolls
Rehydrate ahi jerky, shred it up, and roll with avocado, cucumber, and sushi rice.
Wrap in nori and serve with shoyu, wasabi, and pickled ginger. Bonus: toss some pickled onions in the roll for a crunchy kick.
Wednesday – ‘Ohana Chicken Night
🔥 Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken
Marinated in lime, cumin, paprika, and garlic — juicy with a kick!
Serve with roasted Okinawan sweet potatoes and a green papaya salad. A squeeze of calamansi to top it off!
Thursday – Pau Hana Fajita Bar
🌮 Beef Fajitas
Grilled strips of beef with sautéed onions, peppers, and chili-lime seasoning.
Serve with tortillas, avocado, pico de gallo, and a fresh fruit salad on the side. Make it DIY style!
Friday – Local Kine Brunch for Dinner
🍳 Sausage and Potato Hash
Crispy golden potatoes with Portuguese sausage, onions, and sweet peppers.
Top with a fried egg or two and serve with a side of sourdough toast & pineapple jam.
Saturday – Fusion Feast
🥘 Beef Picadillo
A Latin-Hawaiian fusion dish with ground beef, olives, raisins, local carrots and island-style spices.
Serve with jasmine rice and a side of pan-fried green banana. Maybe fresh salad and Maui onion dressing to round it out.
Why Buy Local? Fresh, locally sourced ingredients make each of these meals even better! From farm-raised meats and fresh greens to vibrant, homegrown produce, supporting local farmers means fresher flavors, better nutrition, and a stronger community. Ultimately, when you cook with local ingredients, you’re not just making a meal—you’re making a difference!