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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 Taco Pasta Recipe

Carmina was thinking what she can use with her taco seasoning. I realized I had no taco shells yet there was a box of pasta noodles that I can used. I decided to purchase other ingredients that I can use rather adding shredded cheese. I came up using melted cheese we normally use for nacho chips. Carmina's Taco Pasta Recipe: Ingredients: Any type of Pasta Noodles of your choice. Melted Cheese (Tostitos Salsa Con Queso) 1/2 Kilo - Ground Pork 1 - Canned of Corn (optional) strained water 1 - Pack of Taco Seasoning Salt (season by taste) Black Pepper (season by taste) Cooking: Carmina just boiled the pasta noodles using half kilo place it aside when it was cooked in a big bowl. Boil the ground meat add a little amount of water, let it simmer add a small amount of cooking oil and add the dissolved taco seasoning until water has evaporated. Pasta noodles is already cooked combined the corn and ground meat together mixed well. Season with salt and black pepper. If you want to add beans a...