Dining table decoration
To put together a meal that included scallops curry with avocado, baked squash, vegetables in coconut milk, and pecan pie, I needed to have an appropriate dining table decoration that would be ideal for a romantic dinner. I used a runner from Morocco along with silk place-mats and put some candles in the center. It was a great meal and led to a heavenly night.
Pecan pie
I must confess that I am not a dessert person (therein lies my secret of being so slim) but for parties and festivities I do like to have home-made desserts. About 10 years ago, I took a trip to New Orleans and discovered how delicious pecan pie could be and since then using a simple recipe from a book, I have been making it. Believe it or not, it turns out great all the time and everyone loves it.
Scallops curry with avocado
There are times when I like to mix the East and the West in the kitchen. Using garlic, onion, tomatoes, and curry powder, I have learned to make Indian curries at home. If you do not want to do it yourself, a variety of curry sauces are now sold in the ethnic food aisles of gourmet supermarkets. Then I added the scallops and got a great looking and delicious scallops curry. Just to add a touch of the West, I added slices of avocado and it provided a great contrast to the flavor.