KNSD California Spotlight: Chef Gonzalo Shares a Twist on a Holiday Classic
With a focus on scratch cooking and seasonal ingredients, the culinary team at Vi at La Jolla Village makes eating well easy for residents.
See Executive Chef Gonzalo Vasquez in action during a special holiday-themed cooking demonstration and imagine what life is like with a world-class culinary program in your home.
Roasted Turkey Roulade
Serves 6-8
For the Roasted Turkey Roulade:
- 8 oz Salted Butter, Softened
- 2 cups Diced Celery
- 2 cups Diced White Onion
- 2 cups Diced Fennel
- 8 oz Italian Pork Sausage
- 4 tbsp Chopped Parsley
- 2 tbsp Chopped Rosemary
- 2 cups Cornbread Stuffing Mix
- 2 cups Chicken Stock
- 1 Large Egg
- Salt & Black Pepper
- 1 Raw Turkey Breast (Butterfly & Flatten)
To Serve:
- 4 oz Cinnamon Butternut Squash Puree
- 4 oz Blanched Asparagus
- 3 oz Cranberry Sauce
- Micro Greens
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients for cornbread stuffing and set aside. Butterfly and pound turkey breast
- Stuff turkey breast with cornbread mix, then tie up with kitchen twine
- Pan sear turkey breast then roast until fully cooked - 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally
- Cool down turkey then slice and serve with cinnamon butternut squash puree and asparagus
- Garnish with micro greens
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