Looking for fresh dinner ideas with local ingredients? We’ve got you covered! Check out our weekly meal plans featuring delicious 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: Local Italian Sausage Chili
Spicy Italian sausage meets local tomatoes, beans, and Hawaiian chili peppers in this hearty, island-inspired chili. Serve with toasted taro rolls and a side of avocado salsa.
Monday: Orange Rosemary Chicken
Whole chicken marinated with orange zest, rosemary, garlic, and butter, then slow-roasted to juicy perfection. Serve with a side of ʻulu mash and a crisp local greens salad.
Tuesday: Gandule Rice & Pastele Sausage
A Puerto Rican-Hawaiian fusion dish featuring savory arroz con gandules, paired with rich, flavorful pastele sausage. Enjoy with a side of pickled green papaya for a tangy kick.
Wednesday: Stuffed Zucchini Wa’a
Tender zucchini from local farms, filled with seasoned ground beef, garlic, and onions, then baked to perfection. Serve with a side of lomi tomato salad and steamed kalo.
Thursday: Eat “Moa” Sausage Pasta
Locally made chicken sausage tossed with al dente pasta, garlic, and house-made marinara. Pair with a fresh lilikoʻi vinaigrette salad for a bright, balanced meal.
Friday: Hawaiian-Style Beef Rendang
Slow-cooked, fall-apart beef simmered in coconut milk and island spices for a rich, comforting dish. Serve over hot rice with a side of sautéed taro leaves.
Saturday: French Onion Soup with Marrow & Poi Rolls
Caramelized onion soup infused with roasted bone marrow for deep umami flavor. Enjoy with warm, buttery poi rolls and a side of local salad mix!
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!