Alicia's Magic

A typical 4th of July celebration involves fireworks, explosions and excitement, however in Brooklyn, there were plenty of fireworks to be seen in Alicia's kitchen. I knew I was a lucky man when Alicia brought out homemade salsa. The entire preparation of the meal was Independence at it's best. We had leg of lamb, shrimp and scallops, mashed potatoes with aiola sauce, bean salad, two kinds of rice, shitake mushrooms, & steamed red cabbage & spinach accompanied by a glass of red wine. :-) Dessert was a scrumptious chocolate cake. :-) We were all happy if you can imagine. :-)