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Papuan Banana Cake

Papuan banana cake is a personal twist on Papua New Guinea’s traditional banana cake, popular at establishments country-wide.

Cassava Pudding

Cassava pudding is a traditional dish from the Solomon Islands using local ingredients cassava, sweet potato and coconut milk, steamed in banana leaves.

Chili Taiyo Tuna Pasta

Chili Taiyo Tuna Pasta

My first recipe of the Solomon Islands, Chili Taiyo, comes to us courtesy of the charming blog Stilettos in the Solomons.  It’s a very interesting read on the author’s experience in living on the island for a year as a volunteer.

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Macadamia Nut Brittle Ice Cream

Macadamia Nut Brittle Ice Cream

Macadamia Nut Brittle Ice Cream is a nod to the famous tart of the South Pacific, with brittle and shortbread through a coconut base.

Homemade Tropical Granola

Homemade Tropical Granola

Easy homemade tropical granola is full of nuts, seeds and dried fruit and is a healthier, cheaper alternative than buying in the store.

Lentil and Potato Curry

Looking for a hearty vegetarian staple? Look no further than this lentil and potato curry.

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Sweet Coconut Bread

Sweet coconut bread is inspired by the Pacific Islands and uses both coconut milk and fresh coconut to give it the perfect taste and texture.

Fijian Honey Cake

Fijian Honey Cake

Fijian honey cake is an island favorite, made moist through Greek yogurt and no added fat, yet with a multitude of spices for a full flavored dessert.

Mango Otai

Mango Otai

While I’m not really a smoothie in the morning girl, I can get on board with this mango otai.

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Faikakai Malimali, which obviously means: Banana Dumplings with Coconut Syrup

Faikakai Malimali, which obviously means: Banana Dumplings with Coconut Syrup

So…I bought this coconut… After reading all the recipes from Tonga, I thought I needed to buy one. Turns out, what I could find packaged and canned was fine enough. That’s great, but now what do I do with this coconut? I supposed since I…