hawaian luau

I am looking for any ideas for this food , games, any ideas. Thanks Mary

[ajrsmom]

Just wanted to let you know that the Dollar Tree in my area has a whole line of decorations for a luau.

Check out Oriantal trading company for other great, cheap things.

I am always looking for party ideas too and came across this website for ideas: http://www.alohafriendsluau.com/games.html

Dont forget the tropical drinks!

Is this an adult party or one for children?

[ajrsmom]

Check out this link from MomsMenu sister site, FamilyCorner.com: http://www.familycorner.com/forums/s...ad.php3?t=9911

It is full of great ideas!

What a great topic! I have always wanted to go to a luau!

[Coll]

When we went to a luau they had a roasted hog. It looked awful on the spit, but it was really delicious.
Also, any pineapple items work well. Also, pretty drinks with cutesy names-like Sunset, Volcano.
Be sure to greet all guests with Lei.

Coll

Coll, don't forget about the pretty little decorations in the drinks! LOL If anyone is having a luau, let me know and I'll send you my address so you can invite me! I had forgot about the leis!

I'm glad to see this thread! Our theme for next years Blue and Gold (Cub Scouts) banquet is a Hawaiian luau. Even though it is 9 months away (Feb. 07) I have been gathering ideas for it. I want it to be very special since this is my dens cross-over ceremony to Boy Scouts. I feel like I need to start planning now during the summer months while decorations etc. are in abundance. I figure I will have a more diffficult time finding them in the winter months Great stuff at Oriental Trading Company like ajrsmom said. I will check out all links posted here and share any good stuff I find also. Dessert for our banquet it provided by the scouts and their dads in our annual Dad and Lad bake-off. Most usually try to go with the theme of the banquet. Here is a recipe I found that looks promising. It is a very pretty cake!

DeBora...mark you calendar...consider yourself invited!


Hawaiian Cake

1 package (18-1/4 oz) yellow cake mix
2 Cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (8 0z) cream cheese, softened
1 carton(8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained well
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained well
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 15 in x 10 in x 1 in baking pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool completely.

In a mixing bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes; beat in cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake. Top with the pineapple, cherries, coconut and walnuts. Refirgerate until serving. 16- 20 servings.

Kelly

Kelly, I am on my way! LOL This recipe sounds delicious! I saved it to make in the future! I LOVE coconut!

[cat lover]

This is a fix ahead salad which might help as I'm sure you'll have plenty of last minute things to do!

Coconut Fruit Salad


1 fresh pineapple
3 oranges
3 pears
1 cup red seedless grapes
5 bananas
4 crisp apples
3 peaches
25 large marshmallows
1 cup of walnuts
1 cup shredded coconut


All of the fruit should be cut or sliced into bite-size pieces. Combine all the ingredients except the bananas, walnuts, and coconut. Cover and chill. Just before serving, mix in the bananas and walnuts. Sprinkle the shredded coconut over the top. Serves 25

[cat lover]

Here is a sandwich that might work for you; it is from Quick Cooking


Luau Chicken Sandwiches

1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp. dill weed
6 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
6 lettuce leaves

Drain pineapple and reserve 1 cup juice and six pineapple slices. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine brown sugar, ground mustard, garlic salt, pepper and reserved pineapple juice; add chicken. Seal bag and turn occasionally. In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and dill. Refrigerate till serving. Drain and discard marinade. Grill the chicken, covered over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or till juices run clear. Grill pineapple slices for 1 minute on each side. Spread mayonnaise mixture on rolls. Top with lettuce, chicken and pineapple. 6 servings

[cat lover]

Here is a link that gives all sorts of ideas and recipes; maybe it will help!



www.alohafriendsluau.com

I'm originally from hawaii and I have some of my favorite reicpes that I've collected from many sites over the years.

Oven Kalua Pig

Ingredients:
4 lb pork butt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons Hawaiian salt (=rock salt)
1 bottle (3.5 oz liquid smoke
1 lb pork skin
5 1/2 cups water
8 ti leaves (use large spinach leaves

Directions:
Make several deep slashes around pork butt. Rub garlic powder and 1 tablespoon of the salt on pork. Pour liquid smoke over pork. Remove and discard most fat from pork skin. Add 1/2 cups of the water to a roasting pan, then line with foil. Lay 4 of the leaves on the foil. Place pork and skin on leaves. Cover with the remaining 4 leaves. Cover tightly with foil. Roast at 400 F for 1 hour. Lower temoperature to 375 F; cook for 4 1/2 more hours or until pork is easy to shred. In a large saucepot, bring the remaing 4 cups water to a boil. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon salt. Shred pork and cut skin; add to boiling water. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Makes 8 servings


Easy Lumpia with Dipping Sauce
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, minced
1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, slivered
2 pkg (10 oz size) chop suey vegetables
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon patis
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup water
40 lumpia wrappers
salad oil for frying



Procedure:
Brown beef well. Stir in garlic and onion; saute lightly. Add water chestnuts, vegetables, and seasonings; cook for about 2 minutes. Drain and cool thoroughly. Combine flour and water to form thin paste. To make rolls, place 2 tablespoons filling on a lumpia wrapper. Fold neatly like an envelope. Seal with paste. Heat oil to 375 degrees F. Combine remaining ingredients for sauce. Fry lumpia in oil until golden brown. Serve hot with sauce. Makes 40 lumpia.

Serve with dipping sauce of equal parts of shoyu, sugar and water. Or use a good bottle of sweet and sour sauce.



Ingredients:
3 broken fryers, split or quartered
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup shoyu
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup frozen pineapple juice concentrate.
pinch of fresh or dried ginger.
drop or two of worcestershire sauce.
Procedure:
Mix ingredients in bowl, brush over washed chicken splits. Grill over barbecue, turning and basting with sauce until it is done (about 40 minutes). For a real hawaiian picnic lunch, eat with sticky rice, macaroni salad.

* For the lumpia wrappers you can use the egg roll wrappers found in your local grocery store or you can make the following recipe..

Lumpia Wrappers

1 Cup flour
1 Egg
1 Cup water

Mix until smooth. Brush mix in heated pan. Lift carefully when dough begins to come away from pan.

* You could use a crepe pan to make this easier.

THose look delicious. One of these days, I want to have a luau for my birthday party theme.

Heck, I'm to lazy to wait for a birthday party..I make them just 'cause I can! LOL...Actally I make lumpia frequently, that's my favorite!

rotfl Rhi! My kind of thinking. I only have very little time this summer between semesters and am having a tapas party just for the heck of it. Type tapas into the search mode up above and you'll find the thread on that topic. If can't find it and you want to, let me know and I'll get you a link.