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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

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...

Carmina's Healthy Version California Maki Pasta Salad Recipe

Carmina remember she use to make California Maki Pasta. She went ahead checking what ingredients she had yet some items was missing.

Rather using fettuccine pasta noodles I had elbow macaroni on hand. I had no evaporated milk and nestle cream. I had revised with Almond Milk. I only need 1/4 cup of milk.

The mayonnaise is Kraft Olive Oil the healthy version.

I only had ripped mango it is alright. No cucumber on hand.

Carmina had cooked the macaroni pasta, sliced up the mango in cubes and eight sticks of imitation crab meat by removing the plastic wrapper, sliced into thirds before separating.

The macaroni noodles were fully cooked I had strained it and added to the plastic container to combine all ingredients together.

I added the sliced mangos and imitation crab meat with the cooked macaroni noodles.

I placed half cup mayonnaise on the pasta noodles and remaining half cup in the measuring cup by adding wasabi based on your taste and two tablespoons of Kikkoman lite soy sauce.

I began mixing it all ingredients together and place in separate plastic containers when not hot to be placed in the refrigerator.

Some people prefer their pasta warmed up or cold either way it works two ways.

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