Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
This recipe is almost like making a sushi, but the only difference you are using fettuccine noodles than Japanese Rice. Fettuccine California Maki Recipe: Ingredients: 250g San Remo Fettuccine cooked according to package directions 150g Imitation Crab Sticks 1 large cucumber - peel and cut in the middle. Use a spoon to remove the seeds and cut into match box sticks 3 Ripe Mango - slice the mango into cubes Garnish: 2 tbs - Spring onions 2 tbs - Sesame seeds Dressing: 1/2 - Cup Nestle cream 1/4 - Cup Alaska evaporated milk 2 tbs - Wasabi paste from tube 2 tbs - Kikoman lite soy sauce 1 tbs - Calamansi or lemon Salt and pepper to taste Step 1: Cook the fettuccine noodles, strain out the water and place in a flat casserole dish Step 2: Add the cucumber and mango to the fettuccine noodles Step 3: In a large bowl combine all the dressing ingredients together and mix wel...