Shrimp and Scallop Spaghettini
by Patty

This dish is prepared with lots of garlic, Oliviers & Co. lemon infused extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemons, scallops, shrimp and brocolli. Saute ingredients then add spaghettini. Add freshly grated parmigianno reggiano and red pepper flakes.

Pastel de Tres Leches
by Patty

This dessert originated in South America. It is very popular in Mexico, Nicaragua, Cuba , Puerto Rico and Guatemala. If you are familiar with it, you know how fantastic this cake is. I can't take full credit for the recipe. The one I found in texascooking.com is easy and so delicious. It is called Tres Leches or Three Milk because of the 3 milk mixture you pour over the finished cake.
The result is so unbelievably good, with just the right amount of sweetness and so moist (not mushy). The recipe calls for condensed milk, evaporated milk and whole milk (I used 1% and it was still delicious!)

Homemade whipped cream is used to frost the cake. I did not add any sugar on mine as the recipe called for. I didn't think it needed any more. I don't recommend using Cool Whip or Redi Whip, it is not the same thing!

Yellow Curry Chicken
by Patty

Yellow curry paste is used to make this dish. The chicken is sauteed in garlic, onions and yellow curry paste, then cooked with new potatoes, carrots and cabbage in coconut milk. Sweet thai basil can also be added after the dish is cooked.

Roasted Figs with Walla Walla Onions served with Gorgonzola Crostini
by Kristine

Fresh figs and onions with white wine, balsamic vinegar, thyme and sea salt. Arrange in a round casserole dish and bake for 40 minutes. Sweet onion is essential. If you can't find Walla Walla onions, you can substitute it with Cipollini or Maui.

Chicken with Green Papaya and Malunggay Leaves
by Kristine

Malunggay is a plant cultivated in tropical countries. It is an excellent vitamin source. Rich in vitamins A & B and minerals such as calcium & iron, these leaves have an antioxidant activity of about 71%! I am fortunate enough to find it at our local asian store in the San Francisco area.

The broth is flavored with garlic, onions and a hint of ginger. Green papaya is cooked until tender (not mushy). Excellent with hot steamed jasmine rice and fish sauce! My 19 month old toddler, Solie, loves this dish!

Egg Roll
by Patty

This egg roll is filled with ground pork, carrots, garbanzo beans and string beans. Any filling of your preference will work also.
For dipping sauce, I used a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, fresh garlic, salt & pepper. Try it with bottled sweet and spicy chili sauce.