2 Recipes of the Week--Slow-Roasted Salmon with Sicilian Olive, Caper and Lemon Sauce plus Pumpkin Sheet Cake

PHILLIS CAREY'S RECIPE OF THE WEEK NEWSLETTER

Greetings,

It's supposed to feel like fall--all cool and breezy while we crave soup and stew and everything pumpkin but this last week here in California and elsewhere has been a scorcher. It's been up to 90 degrees on the coast in Carlsbad--just weird. I am so sad for those in fire areas and yet pleased that we are doing pretty well here.

I decided to feed the pumpkin desire with a sheet cake that is truly delicious. It is a moist Pumpkin Cake baked in a 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan and comes topped with Cream Cheese Frosting and walnuts or pecans. Feeds a crowd and yet is easy to prepare.

About pans--a 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan needs to be at least 1 full inch deep. The ones I own are Magic Line pans but there are others out there. This pan is not a cookie sheet, it is actually made for jelly rolls. Yes, those cakes that we hardly bake any more but are usually sponge cake that can be rolled after baking around a thick filling of your favorite jam is spread over the surface. P.S. If you don't have one of these pans you can bake this cake in a 9 x 13 inch pan, just increase the baking time!

The other recipe I chose for this week works equally well in warm or cool weather. It is a Slow-Roasted Salmon dish with Sicilian Olive and Caper Sauce. Slow-Roasting is done at a low temp in the oven (you could also grill the salmon) and the sauce doesn't involve any cooking at all. the sauce does require a bit of chopping though. Enjoy this recipe, it is a keeper.

I met a friend at South of Nick's in San Clemente last Saturday for lunch. That is a hopping place for sure. Even though I am skipping carbs these days I just had to eat a few of their delicious chips and couldn't stop myself from eating one of their in-house-made corn tortillas with my carnitas. Yum!

October is my son's birthday month and I cooked dinner for the family that night. In honor of him we ate an entirely plant-based meal--and everyone loved it! This was my first time cooking Beyond Burgers, though I have made their Sausages before. The burgers were great, especially topped with sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onions. We also ate another of his favorites, Pesto Pasta Salad and I made a dairy and egg free Chocolate Cake with Coconut Cream for dessert. We even drank some of Rebelution's (his band) new beer release--"Take on Anything--India Pale Ale". Good food and lots of family!

I've added a new "Cool Weather Soups" class in Encinitas on 1/13/20. After notifying everyone on the waiting list there are still several spots left. Check it out below.

I have also listed the classes that have openings below. If you see a class that interests you let me know. If it is available I will get you signed up. If it is full I will add you to the waiting list and let you know when/if a spot opens up for you. This does happen every week so don't hesitate.

Eat well, Phillis

There's still room!

Phillis Carey's

MEDITERRANEAN

CRUISE

around the Adriatic

and Aegean Seas

October 16 to 25, 2020 from Athens to Venice

Cruise the around the Adriatic and Aegean Seas stopping in 9 ports, sampling the sights and cuisine along the way. Experience the sparkling seas as we cruise the Greek Isles and more. Come prepared to enjoy and experience this special part of the world from your luxury stateroom aboard Oceania’s Ship, The Marina!

We've got a great group going but you could be part of this group if you sign up soon!

We have plans in process for a pre-cruise culinary experience in Athens and 2 culinary tours while on the cruise, just for our group!

Cruise from Athens to Venice visiting the following ports:

In Greece: Athens (Pireaus), Rhodes, Santorini, Katakolon and Corfu

In Italy: Vanice

In Turkey: Ephesus

In Montenegro: Kotor

In Croatia: Zadar

Click here for the cruise flyer!

Click here for the Cruise Itinerary and more Information.

Full refund for any payments made is available until June 7, 2020.

For info: Call or email Erin :

(858) 829-7267

erin@grandjourneys.com

There will also be an optional Special 3 day Pre-Adventure in Athens for our group! And we will offer optional culinary tours in Santorini and Crete.

More information to come about this as

rates become available.

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Easy and Delicious!

SLOW-ROASTED WHOLE SALMON FILLET WITH SICILIAN OLIVE,

LEMON, CAPER SAUCE

Serves 6 to 8.

1 side of salmon (about 3 1/2 lb.), pin bones

removed (with or without skin)

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more

for drizzling

1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves

12 pitted Castelvetrano or other green olives,

coarsely chopped

3 T. finely chopped shallots

3 T. capers, rinsed and drained

2 tsp. lemon zest, plus 3 T. juice

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, arrange the fish, nice side up. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with olive oil. Roast the fish until just opaque in the center, about 22 to 27 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, the parsley, olives, shallot, capers, lemon zest and juice, and garlic; season with pepper. Flake fish into large pieces and serve topped with sauce.

Click here for a printable version of the

Salmon recipe.

PUMPKIN SHEET CAKE WITH TOASTED NUTS AND

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Serves 12.

Cake:

1-15 oz. can solid-pack pumpkin

2 cups sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. salt

Frosting:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

8 T. unsalted butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

3 1/2 to 4 cups sifted powdered sugar

1 T. milk or as needed

1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or butter a 15 x 10 x 1 inch jelly pan roll and set aside.

2. In a large bowl beat pumpkin with sugar and oil until blended. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt and gradually add to the pumpkin mixture, beating until well blended.

3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out cleans. Cool on a wire rack.

4. For frosting, beat cream cheese with butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth, adding milk by drops to reach the correct consistency. Spread over cooled cake and sprinkle with toasted nuts.

Click here for a printable version

of Pumpkin Sheet Cake.

PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES

Are you ready for a fun, entertaining as well as educational time? Book your private class or event with Phillis Carey

and it’s a guarantee!

More details-- click here.

Phillis Carey Cooks!!

FALL/WINTER

COOKING CLASSES 2019-2020

Click here for a printable version of the classes.

To register for classes,

email to philliscarey@aol.com (best method)

or call (760) 942-1756 and leave a message

No need to pay ahead—Payment is due at the class!

ALL CLASSES are $55 each.

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE LIST OF CLASSES

Never hesitate to add yourself to the waiting lists for these classes.

Cancellations do occur and Phillis is happy to fill them from the waiting list.

Also, sometimes a class with a long waiting list will be repeated.

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These classes still have spots available. If you see an interesting class that is already full please add yourself to the waiting list--spots open up all the time!

2 spots on 12/10-- Holiday Brunch Dishe s in La Jolla at 11:30 am

8 spots on 12/16-- Good Luck Italian New Year's Eve Party at 6 pm in Encinitas

2 spots on 12/17-- Good Luck Italian New Year's Eve Party at 11:30 am in La Jolla

ADDED CLASS 8 spots on 1/13/20-- Cool Weather Soups at 6 pm in Encinitas

6 spots on 1/20/20-- Winter Comfort Foods at 6 pm in Encinitas

3 spots on 1/21/20-- Winter Comfort Foods at 11:30 am in La Jolla

4 spots on 1/28/20-- Simple and Delicious Entrees for 2020 at 11:30 am in La Jolla

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Class Locations:

ENCINITAS Boys and Girls Club's Center for a Healthy Lifestyle

1221 Encinitas Blvd. * Encinitas, CA 92024

SOLANA BEACH Boys and Girls Club's Center for a Healthy Lifestyle

533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. * Solana Beach, CA 92075

The LA JOLLA Community Center

6811 La Jolla Blvd. * La Jolla, CA 92037

SHORTCUT COOKING—ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

Monday, October 7 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, October 8 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Chicken and Bacon Pasta Carbonara with

Peas;

Thai Yellow Pineapple Curry with Chicken,

Red Pepper, Snap Peas and Mint;

White Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke

Lasagna;

Chicken Tortilla Soup with Fire-Roasted

Tomatoes, Corn and Black Beans;

Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Caramel

Buttercream Frosting.

SENSATIONAL SALMON

Monday, October 21 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, October 22 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Smoked Salmon, Pea, Arugula and Crispy

Prosciutto Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette;

Tropical Roasted Salmon with Ginger,

Pineapple and Sesame Seeds;

Slow-Roasted Whole Salmon Fillet with

Sicilian Olive, Lemon, Caper Sauce;

Creamy Lemon and Garlic Salmon Sauté

with Fresh Dill;

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze.

A BIT FANCY—HOLIDAY RECIPES

Monday, October 28 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, October 29 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Butternut Squash Risotto Topped with

Garlic Sage Shrimp;

Pear and Thyme Brined Turkey Breast

and Gravy with Cranberry Sausage

Dressing;

French Onion Chicken Breast Sauté with

Crème Fraiche Mashed Potatoes;

Caramel Pecan Cheesecake with a

Cinnamon Crumb Crust.

GREEK-INSPIRED FALL FLAVORS

Monday, November 4 at 6 pm

in Solana Beach

Baked Feta with Fresh Oregano, Tomatoes

and Pita Wedges;

Zucchini Phyllo Pie with Yogurt Dill Sauce;

Sheet-Pan Roasted Greek Chicken with

Potatoes, Artichokes and Tzatziki Sauce;

Roasted Salmon with Greek Feta, Cherry

Tomato, Dill and Kalamata Olive Topping

and Lemon Dill Rice Pilaf;

Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Honey and

Toasted Walnuts.

COMPANY’S COMING—LET’S CELEBRATE

Monday, November 11 at 6 pm

in Encinitas

Tuesday, November 12 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Warm Brussels Sprout and Bacon Salad with

Apples, Pecans and Manchego Cheese;

Spiced Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry

Ginger Mango Chutney;

Yellow Sweet Potato Gratin with Parmesan

Cheese;

Roasted Green Beans and Red Onions with

Orange Gremolata;

German Chocolate Pecan Pie with Flaky

Crust.

COCKTAILS AND HORS D’OEUVRES

Monday, November 18 at 6 pm

in Encinitas

Tuesday, November 19 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Grand Marnier Champagne Cosmo;

Apple Cider and Brandy Cocktail (Sidecar

with Cider);

Creamy Greek Fondue with Feta, Dill, Olives

and Tomatoes with Pita Crisps;

Holiday Bacon Wrapped Dates with Cream

Cheese, Dried Cranberry and

Candied Pecan Filling;

Ham and Cheese Feuilleté (Ham and

Cheese Stuffed Puff Pastry);

Artichoke and Shrimp Tiropetes (Phyllo

Triangles);

Espresso Martini 4-Layer Chocolate Cake

with an Espresso Cream Cheese Frosting

and Kahlua Drizzle.

HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS DINNER

Monday, December 2 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, December 3 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Creamy Mushroom Soup with Fresh Thyme

and Parmesan Crisps;

Dried Porcini and Black Pepper Rubbed

Beef Rib Roast au Jus;

Creamy French Onion Mashed Potatoes;

Holiday Roasted Brussels Sprouts and

Carrots with Balsamic, Fresh Herbs and Dried Cranberries; Dark Chocolate Souffle

Roll with Candy Cane Cream Filling.

HOLIDAY BRUNCH DISHES

Monday December 9 at 6 pm

in Encinitas

Tuesday, December 10 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Tequila Sunrise Mimosas;

Buttermilk Pancakes with Roasted

Strawberries;

Baked Croque Madame with Ham and

Gruyere Cheese;

Mid-Western Breakfast Pizza with White

Sauce, Sausage, Hash Browns and

Cheese;

Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Baked Frittata

with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Drizzle;

Chocolate Pecan Scones with Orange

Butter.

GOOD LUCK ITALIAN NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

Monday, December 16 at 6 pm

in Encinitas

Tuesday, December 17 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Antipasti Salad with Marinated Red Onions,

Roasted Marinated Artichoke Hearts,

Salami, Olives and Roasted Peppers with

a Red Wine Vinegar and Oregano

Dressing;

White Risotto Cakes with Pesto Cream and

Seared Shrimp

Big Pot of Lentils with Italian Sausage;

Quick Rosemary and Garlic Focaccia;

Sweet Wine and Grape Citrus Cake with

Limoncello Cream.

COOL WEATHER SOUPS

Monday, January 6 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, January 7 at 11:30 am in La Jolla

Monday, January 13 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Pastry Crust

Crisps;

Mexican Street Corn Soup with Shrimp and

Bacon, Cotija Cheese and Cilantro;

Chicken Cordon Bleu Chowder with Ham,

Potatoes and Swiss Cheese;

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup with Spinach

and Parmesan Cheese;

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Cookie Bars.

WINTER COMFORT FOODS

Monday, January 20 at 6 pm

in Encinitas

Tuesday, January 21 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Bacon and Onion Focaccia Tart;

Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna with Ham

and Swiss;

Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Mustard and

Bacon Sauce on Cheesy Grits;

Chicken Chile Verde with Tomatillos, Poblano Chilies and White Beans;

Nutella Mascarpone Pie with Chocolate

Crumb Crust and Hazelnuts.

SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS ENTREES FOR 2020

Monday, January 27 at 6 pm

in Solana Beach

Tuesday, January 28 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Roasted Poblano, Sausage and Corn Soup;

Mediterranean Fish en Papillote (Wrapped in Parchment) with Artichoke Hearts,

Kalamata Olives and Capers;

“Tastes like Porchetta” Sautéed Fennel Chicken Breasts with Bacon Herbed Topping;

Italian Braised Pork Tenderloin with Quick Tomato Sauce on Polenta Cacio e Pepe;

Salted Caramel Sheet Cake with Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting and Caramel Drizzle.

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

Monday, February 3 at 6 pm in Encinitas

Tuesday, February 4 at 11:30 am

in La Jolla

Warm Butter Poached Shrimp Salad with

Tangelos, Butter Lettuce

and Tarragon Citrus Dressing;

Beef Wellington Tarts with Port Mushroom

Sauce ;

Individual Potato Gratins with Garlic-Herb

Cheese;

Asparagus with Dijon Mustard and Fresh

Thyme;

Personal-Size Chocolate Pavlovas Filled

with Dark Chocolate Pastry Cream.

For more info or to learn more about Phillis Carey,

Visit her website: phillis-carey.blogspot.com