Palmabella's Passions

We enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at the original Andre's in Las Vegas.

Amuse
Foie Gras Mousse in a Brussels Sprouts Cup with Grapefruit Coulis

Carrot, Caramelized Onion and Apple Cider Soup
Cardamom Crème Fraîche, Walnuts and Grated Nutmeg

Pan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops
Honey Baked Ham, Kabocha Squash and Orange-Mustard Seed Gastrique

Pomegranate Sorbet

Choice of:
Andre’s Traditional
Oven Roasted Free Range Turkey Herbed-Nut and Dried Fruit Stuffing
Giblet Gravy, Sweet Potato Puree, Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Chestnuts and Cranberry Relish
or
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Smoked Salmon Sausage, Cornbread-Butternut Squash Panzanella
Sweet Corn Coulis
or
Apricot Stuffed Rack of Berkshire Pork
Sautéed Spinach, Potato Croquette and Cognac Cream Sauce
or
Pan Seared Cervena Venison Loin
Roasted Red Delicious Apples, Shiitake Mushrooms
Celery Root Fondant and Poivrade Sauce

I had the fabulous pork, and Brad LOVED his venison! Look at that cute potato croquette in the shape of a pear with a fried basil leaf!

Endive and Goat Cheese Salad
Pickled Pumpkin, Sun-Dried Cranberries and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

Desserts:
Apple Tarte Tatin with Crème Anglaise and Calvados Ice Cream
or
Pecan Pie with Rum Raisin Ice Cream and Crème Fraîche
or
Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Ice Cream and Vanilla Anglaise
or
Warm Cherry Chocolate and Pear Cobbler with Brown Sugar Ice Cream

I had the apple tart, and oh, that Calvados ice cream was good! Brad ate the pecan pie with rum raisin.

Here we are...FULL and thankful!