Recipes

Something about home baked banana bread screams comfort food to us. We especially love this bread with a generous slab of butter and a healthy smear of lehua blossom or kiawe blossom honey. It makes a great grab-n-go breakfast, a sweet afternoon snack, or a late night nibble.

This Kale Pomegranate salad is all of those and comes together quickly, to boot. It’s a beautiful addition to any meat-and-potatoes meal or a hearty spring or summer lunch, with the addition of avocado, nuts and seeds, and an extra crumble of feta cheese.

Longer, warmer days call for outdoor cooking - preferably over an open fire, or at least a small barbecue. This simple take on spare ribs is an easy-to-reach-for recipe when you’re in the mood to grill in a pinch. 

This nightcap offers an opportunity to slow down and reflect on the day, bring ease to your nervous system throughout the calming warmth and spices, and supports restful sleep and regeneration through its anti-inflammatory properties. Perfect for a solo ritual, or to share with a loved one or children, this night cap will help you unwind and move into a restful state of being.

The sweet, slightly tart acidity of fresh summer strawberries and the smooth, floral, sweet creaminess of Lehua Blossom Honey is simply exquisite. We combine them both in this simple stovetop simmer sauce to pour over fresh yogurt, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, or as a fresh jam with butter and sourdough toast. For as simple as this recipe is, it’s one you’ll keep coming back to for the rich, bright flavors and ease of preparation.

For salad lovers and non-salad lovers alike, this exotic dressing is sure to make you fall in love with salad, or at the very least, tolerate it because the dressing is so darn delicious. With goji berries, raw honey, and hemp seeds, this dressing is full of antioxidants, beneficial enzymes, vitamins, and omegas.

This elixir wakes up the liver, gently flushing out any toxins accumulated overnight, offers hydration to aid in smooth digestion, and gives your body a boost of immune supportive ingredients. We’ve found that with good hydration and a more gradual wake up process, our desire for coffee has shifted from ‘need-to-have’ to one of pure enjoyment in moderation.

A simple side to any fall meal, these honey glazed carrots are sure to warm your bones and tickle your taste buds. With minimal prep time, this simple side is sure to nourish you deeply after a long day.

We whip this easy dressing up often in our farm kitchen - it works on everything from a simple romaine salad, to a massaged kale salad, to a nice mix-in for making tuna or salmon salad.

Few things are as satisfying in the morning as a bowl full of hearty homemade granola. With the addition of nuts and seeds for staying power, cinnamon to help balance blood sugar, and ginger to stoke digestive fire, this is a nourishing mix for a crisp spring morning.

As the days are short and the sun is scarce, Vitamin C intake is more important than ever! This Spiced C Elixir with Eucalyptus Blossom Honey from Wai Meli includes step-by-step instructions on how to make it at home so that you can increase your Vitamin C intake.

A classic, honey mustard dressing, is both versatile and tasty. Utilize Wai Meli Honey for added nutritive benefits and a greater depth of flavor. We always have a homemade dressing on hand made with our honey. It's a simple, quick, and easy touch of homemade freshness for any meal.