Chef Biography
Gerard Kaleohano was born and raised in Hawaii, and in 1975 started working up the kitchen ladder in Hawaiian hotels and restaurants, cooking with other Hawaiian chefs like Sam Choy, Bev Gannon and Alan Wong.
In 1990 he was appointed executive chef de cuisine for the Mid-Pacific Country Club. Five years later in 1995, the Great Chefs television team showed up at the Mid-Pacific to tape Chef Gerard for the Discovery Channel’s Great Chefs of Hawaii and also their Great Chefs of the World series.
Recipes
Maui Onion Soup with Goat Cheese
Serving: 4 Print Maui Onion Soup with Goat Cheese By Great Chefs October 8, 2015 The savory onion soup is covered by a single large toasted crouton topped with cheese and pineapple. Canned pineapple works as well as fresh in this sweet-tart topping. In Hawaii, taro bread is available in specialty stores. Any flavorful loaf […]
Ahi Wellington Kailua on Hearts of Palm with Citrus-Herb Butter
Print Ahi Wellington Kailua on Hearts of Palm with Citrus-Herb Butter By Great Chefs October 7, 2015 This light twist on classic Beef Wellington uses ahi tuna and a pate made with mushrooms instead of liver. The Asian ingredients give the dish a completely new taste. The pate could also make an appearance at a […]
Banana Lumpia with Macadamia-Sapote Ice Cream
Serving: 4 Print Banana Lumpia with Macadamia-Sapote Ice Cream By Great Chefs September 22, 2015 Lumpia are potstickers, tiny packages enclosing intense bursts of flavor. These are filled with spiced bananas and served with a bright orange macadamia-sapote ice cream. Ingredients Macadamia-Sapote Ice Cream – (makes 1 quart) Sapote – 1, peeled and pureed Heavy […]
Nalo Wildgreen Salad with Crispy Wontons and Tangerine Vinaigrette
Serving: 6 Print Nalo Wildgreen Salad with Crispy Wontons and Tangerine Vinaigrette By Great Chefs September 21, 2015 The Waimanalo district on the island of Oahu has become a big producer of fresh gourmet produce. Locals affectionately refer to the area as ‘Nalo. The egg yolks in the vinaigrette can be deleted if you like. […]