Chef’s Corner
Meet Chef Jesus Avila
Meet Chef Jesus Avila, previously with the Crow’s Nest, a well-known restaurant in the Santa Cruz Harbor. He started with us part-time in 1999 and quickly worked his way up to his current position. Chef Jesus loves that “everyone works together as a team at La Posada”. He is known for his innovative dishes, and we…
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December Dinner Menu
Favorite Recipes
Chinese Pork Dumplings
Chinese cuisine is well known for its many types of dumplings. You’ve probably had pan-fired potstickers, and wontons either in a tasty soup or deep fried as an appetizer. If you are a fan of dim sum you’ve likely enjoyed har gow and shumai – shrimp and pork dumplings, respectively – both steamed. Xiao Long…
Easy Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
These seasoned vegetable skewers are quick and easy to prepare, and they make a delicious snack or side dish. Don’t have a grill? You can even cook them in the oven. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand. This is the perfect snack after a morning at the Farmer’s Market! This delightful recipe is brought…
Amish Friendship Bread
Amish Friendship Bread is all about friendship, community, and connection. It’s predecessor, Friendship Cake, may have originated as far back as the 1860’s. It became popular during the Depression era, when homemakers were looking for ways to stretch a dollar, while baking a tasty treat for family and friends. Although the recipe has gone through…
Lemon Bars
These Lemon Bars are bright and zingy, with a crisp shortbread crust and a lovely lemon filling. They are very easy and quick to make, and are a huge hit at potlucks. This recipe is from Preppykitchen.com, which was created by John, who in his previous career was a k-12 educator. He has been a…
Sopa Albondigas (Meatball Soup)
Try this Mexican style albodingas soup, made with home-made beef and rice meatballs, slowly simmered in a seasoned tomato broth, along with fresh potatoes, carrots and zucchini. It is rich and full of bold flavors – very satisfying. Did you know, Albondigas is the Spanish word for meatballs, sometimes translated as “small meatballs”. Find other…
Spicy Garlic Shrimp & Burst Grape Tomato Pasta
Here’s a great go-to pasta recipe that is quick and easy to make and full of healthy local ingredients. You can make this Garlic Shrimp Pasta as spicy as you like by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper in your version. This recipe is from ciachowbambina.com, which started out as a small blog written…
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