Thanksgiving is intended to be a holiday about feeling grateful; a time to reflect on what we appreciate in life. However, for many, it\u2019s increasingly becoming a day of resentment. Sorry, but a leisurely cruise up the coast to see the in-law\u2019s this thankful holiday isn\u2019t the definition of relaxation- traffic will be a nightmare. Add listening to frustrated kids while trying to ignore your own “ungrateful” thoughts resembling something like “I should have just stayed home,” and well, you\u2019ve got a recipe for a complete family-meltdown. And since a holiday meal can be served to you from a bountiful kitchen just a few minutes from home, it\u2019s not really that hard to decide where to spend the holiday, is it? We\u2019re talking about all the trimmings minus the work at two of the most delectable restaurants on the La Jolla coast after all. Travel plans aside; if you\u2019re a cook hosting the dinner, we\u2019ve also got the inside seasonings from the experts on what makes for a trendy meal for this Thanksgiving. Finally, if you have to host this year but aren\u2019t really a cook (but, perhaps would like to pretend you are), then head to Gelson\u2019s Market now and order up your turkey-dinner for later. No one will know. We promise. Staying home on Thanksgiving? Saunter over to The Shores, then roll home stuffed
\nAt The Shores Restaurant there\u2019s quite the feast being offered under the direction of Chef de Cuisine Percy Oani. Chef Oani leads the restaurant and catering teams with over 15 years of experience in the culinary arts. And for Thanksgiving, he\u2019s got the best way to cleverly garnish every dish. Here\u2019s the low-down on what\u2019s being offered for the most memorable meal in the culinary calendar. The website states one can “Enjoy a variety of savory appetizers, delicious main courses including Molasses Sage Glazed Ham, Herbs de Provence Butter Basted Tom Turkey, and Rosemary Roasted Angus Prime Rib, seasonal sides, delicious desserts and much more.”
\nWhen: The Thanksgiving Day Buffet is available from\u00a09:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.\u00a0 $56 per person with special pricing available for children 12 and under. Reservations can be made by calling\u00a0858.456.0600\u00a0or by visiting\u00a0www.TheShoresRestaurant.com. Or simply stroll over to The Marine Room for oceanfront dining sans the stress Ma\u00eetre Cuisiniers de France and award-winning chef Bernard Guillas of The Marine Room will be serving an array of culinary classics for palate-pleasing on Thanksgiving. Prepare to salivate with the entrees from this executive chef\u2019s creations. The Marine Room\u2019s website states the menu will feature local ingredients with a global flare. “Thanksgiving Day- Choose from a wide selection of main courses including Julian Harvest Apple Cider Brined Turkey Breast, Marcona Almond Crusted Swordfish, Colorado Lamb Osso Buco and more. Top off your meal with a selection of delectable desserts such as Five Spice Pumpkin Torte, Fair Trade Chocolate Guava Dacquiose and Warm Heirloom Apple Rhubarb Berry Cobbler.” When: From noon to 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Prices are per entrees ordered. \u00a0www.marineroom.com. Ma\u00eetre Cuisiniers de France and award-winning chef Bernard Guillas joined La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. as executive chef in June 1994. In addition to The Marine Room, Guillas is responsible for directing the resort\u2019s other two restaurants, including The Shores Restaurant, and all catering operations for the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Cooking on Thanksgiving?
\nHere\u2019s an inside look at some of executive chef Guillas\u2019 plans for the perfect turkey and mouth-watering sides. Keep in mind that he joined as executive chef of the Beach & Tennis Club in June 1994, this means he\u2019s no spring chicken when it comes to a tasty turkey. Following, we\u2019ve got cooking recommendations from Chef Oani from The Shores Restaurant. Q & A with Chef Guillas
\nQ: Are there any new dishes that are\u00a0trendy this year for Thanksgiving?
\nChef Guillas: As fall is in full bloom and winter is knocking on the door, my favorite ingredients are organic root vegetables. The Rainbow Beets, harvested by Suzie\u2019s Farm, are the perfect platform to celebrate the season. Their supporting cast: La Quercia prosciutto, beemster aged gouda, car acara orange from the farmer\u2019s market, lemon-infused chile olive oil and maple anise vinegar reduction brings synergy to the dish. Q: Can you please include a recipe for families?
\nCG: My sister, Sylvie, lives in a remote village close to the Mont St. Michel castle. Her historic stonemanor is a treasure, with walls so thick that they trap all the aromas of the food being prepared inthe kitchen. She grows her own vegetables and raises chickens, ducks, turkeys, rabbits and sheep.
\nThere is no need to go to the market when you have such a boon in your backyard! Her tip for keeping this dish moist is to baste the turkey with a lot of butter during roasting.
\n*See recipe bar for Sylvie\u2019s Turkey Breast Ballotine. Q: Can you recommend a recipe that you think stands the test-of-time for a popular dish?
\nCG: My friend Alfred in El Cajon has two persimmon trees that are priceless during the Thanksgiving season. The fruit is aromatic and dense, creating the perfect pairing for my cranberry relish.
\nPersimmons are available at farmer\u2019s markets and at your local grocery store. Prepare your cranberry sauce a week ahead and store in the refrigerator. The flavors will intensify daily. Making that turkey the “chef\u2019s way” (and what other way is there?) Q: Is there any advice you could provide on what one should follow as they prepare a turkey dinner?
\nCG: Buy a fresh turkey, if possible. If not, defrost your turkey in the refrigerator three days in advance. If you are going to brine your turkey, experiment with different flavors. There are several ciders with which to experiment: apple cider, pear cider, Julian Cherry Bomb cider. And different aromatics like juniper berries, sage, lemon thyme, star anise, chiles\u2026 your pantry and garden has no limit! Q: What are one or two things you think most people overlook when cooking their own Thanksgiving meal?
\nCG: Rest your turkey for 20 minutes after you take it out of the oven. This will keep it very moist as the juice will be flowing during resting time. Prepare your holiday pies two days prior to Thanksgiving. As they rest in the refrigerator, the flavors will continue to develop. And, plan your menu well in advance \u2013 including your wine selection. Make a shopping list and a timeline to avoid any stress during this very special day. More advice for cooking on Thanksgiving – Q & A with Chef Oani
\nHere are some exclusive tips for trendy new dishes from the master of the kitchen himself, Chef Oani. Get ready to cut these culinary classic recommendations out for your recipe book. All about preparing that turkey: Q:\u00a0Chef, are there any tried-and-true recipes for Thanksgiving? And are there any special tricks to include in a dish to give it an extra kick?
\nChef Oani: I like to brine (marinate) my whole turkey for two days, then cook it at a low temperature with the breast side down. The turkey is actually hanging up that way the breast isn\u2019t touching the pan. Having the turkey inverted while cooking makes the turkey breast juicy.\u00a0 All the drippings from inside the cavity seeps through the breast making it juicy. Q: What\u2019s one or two things you think most people overlook when cooking their own Thanksgiving meal?\u00a0
\nCO: I think people tend to overlook the time it takes to cook the turkey.\u00a0 When you\u2019re at home and oven space is limited, overlooking the cooking time for the turkey can throw everything else behind. Q:\u00a0\u00a0Is there any advice you could provide on what one should or shouldn\u2019t do as they prepare a turkey dinner?\u00a0 CO: I\u2019d say plan well ahead.\u00a0 All the extra time that you take in planning and executing your thanksgiving dinner will help you stay relaxed. Everyone knows that when a meal is made from the heart, it just tastes THAT much better!!\u00a0 You can\u2019t really put all your heart into it if you\u2019re rushing to get things done.
\nGelson\u2019s Market offers the entire Thanksgiving meal for order; the samplings were delicious- goto http:\/\/gelsons.com\/entertaining\/holiday-meals (858) 488-0044 Sylvie\u2019s Turkey Breast Ballotine Croissant Sausage Stuffing, Glazed Carrots, Cipollini, Apple Cider Gravy
\n(Serves 6)
\nStuffing
\n1 tablespoon unsalted butter
\n1 cup\tstemmed, diced oyster mushrooms 2 cups minced leeks, white part only
\n1\/4 cup chopped roasted hazelnuts
\n1\/2 cup diced sun dried tart cherries 1 teaspoon chopped sage
\n1\/2 cup chopped parsley 1 cup chicken stock
\n6 links\thot Italian sausages, casings removed
\n8 large croissants, cubed
\nto taste\tsea salt and freshly ground pepper
\n1 4-pound boneless free range turkey breast
\n1 stick butter, diced
\n2 teaspoons chopped thyme Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, leeks, hazelnuts, cherries, sage and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes without browning, stirring often. Transfer mixture to large mixing bowl. Add chicken stock. Fold in sausage and croissants. Place turkey breast on cutting board. Butterfly-cut breast lengthwise to create pocket. Place two thirds of stuffing in center. Roll. Tie with butcher twine. Transfer remaining stuffing to baking dish. Cover. Place turkey in roasting pan skin side up. Dot with butter. Season with thyme, salt and pepper. Bake 1 hour or until center of stuffing reaches 160 degrees, basting often. Bake reserved stuffing during last 30 minutes of cooking turkey. Transfer turkey to cutting board. Place roasting pan on stovetop over medium heat to make sauce. Apple Cider Sauce
\n2 tablespoons\tunsalted butter
\n1\/2 cup\tchopped shallots
\n2\tgreen apples, cored, chopped
\n4 leaves\tsage
\n2 tablespoons\tsifted flour
\n2 tablespoons\tbalsamic vinegar
\n1 cup sparkling apple cider
\n2 cups chicken stock
\nto taste\tsea salt and freshly ground pepper
\nAdd butter, shallots, apples and sage to roasting pan. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add balsamic and apple cider. Bring to boil. Add chicken stock. Bring to simmer. Reduce to sauce consistency. Strain through fine sieve. Season with salt and pepper. Presentation
\n1\/2 cup\tverjus
\n1\/2 pound\tyoung carrots, peeled, trimmed
\n1\/2 pound\tcipollinis, peeled
\n2 tablespoons\tbutter
\n2 tablespoons\thoney
\n1 tablespoon\tminced mint
\nto taste\tsea salt and freshly ground black pepper
\nAdd butter, verjus, honey, cipollinis and carrots to large skillet over medium heat. Bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Cover. Cook 2 minutes. Uncover. Cook until liquid is syrupy. Add mint. Toss. Adjust seasoning. Set aside. Cut turkey breast into 1-inch thick slices. Place in center of warm serving plate. Garnish with carrots and cipollinis. Spoon sauce onto plate. Persimmon Cranberry Relish
\n(Makes 2 cups)
\n2 cups\truby port
\n1 cup\tlight brown sugar, packed
\n1\/4 teaspoon\tground black pepper
\n1 stalk\tlemongrass, split
\n2\tstar anise
\n1-12 oz bag\tfresh cranberries
\n2 cups\tfresh persimmons, stemmed, peeled, cut into \u00bc inch pieces
\n1\/4 cup\tminced crystallized ginger Combine first 5 ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Stir until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove lemongrass and star anise. Stir in cranberries, persimmons and ginger. Cook over medium heat until liquid is slightly reduced and berries burst. Stir occasionally, about 6 minutes. Cool. Transfer sauce to bowl. Chill until cold. Cover. Keep refrigerated. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead.) Oani Family Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
\n(Serves 10)
\nPineapple Brown Sugar Glaze
\n1 \u00bd pounds (6 sticks) unsalted butter plus 1 teaspoon for pan
\n1 \u00bc pounds (1 box plus \u00bd cup) dark brown sugar 2 cups peeled, cored, diced ripe pineapple
\nButter all sides 13x9x2 baking pan with 1 teaspoon of butter.
\nMelt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Make sure it does NOT boil. Add brown sugar. Combine well using a wooden spoon. Cook 2 minutes or until sugar is melted. Remove from heat. Allow to rest for 2 minutes. Stir mixture until fully combined and there is no butter floating on the surface. Pour glaze in to prepared pan. Allow to cool to room temperature. Top with pineapple evenly distributed. Set aside. Cake
\n6 cups cake flour
\n2 tablespoons baking powder
\n1 teaspoon salt
\n3 \u00bd sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
\n1 1\/3 cups granulated sugar
\n1 1\/3 cups dark brown sugar, packed
\n6 large eggs
\n2 cucharadas de extracto de vainilla
\n1 \u00bd cups whole milk
\nPreheat oven to 375F\u00b0.
\nSift together cake flour, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
\nWith a countertop mixer (such as Kitchenaid), cream butter and sugars at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs two at a time. Add vanilla extract. Alternate the flour mixture and milk until combined using 2 cups of flour mixture and \u00bd cup milk at a time. Pour cake batter in to prepared baking pan on top of pineapple. Bake 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes. Invert on to a cake platter. Serve with your favorite ice cream.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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