Macadamia Nut

Be sure to use extra-ripe mangoes when preparing this rich, creamy dessert.

These ice cream sandwiches are served at Hula Grill in Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii.

What could be more basic than an ice cream sundae? Our version has a luscious chocolate-caramel sauce spiked with bourbon and studded with macadamia nuts.

Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 5 hr

The flavor and texture of these chewy confections are even better if they are allowed to rest overnight.

Like a traditional basil pesto, this sauce can also be mixed with pasta, stirred into soup for a lively accent or spread over grilled fish.

Tropical flavors star in this cool indulgence.

These cookies have a wonderful texture; chewy yet crunchy-just like a candy bar.

The sweet bread called for here was introduced to Hawaii by nineteenth-century Portuguese immigrants. The stuffing can also be cooked inside the turkey, provided the bird is roasted immediately after being stuffed. For more flavor, rub the turkey with a mixture of salt and pepper and two tablespoons each of sesame oil, orange juice and lime juice, and let it marinate overnight.

Adding macadamia nuts and ginger transforms familiar brownies into something truly extraordinary. For a festive summer finale, serve them with strawberries.

Macadamia nuts give these fantastic sundaes even more flavor, as well as some satisfying crunch.

The delicious macadamia nut crust is an innovative twist on a favorite dessert.