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Add A Gourmet Twist To Thanksgiving Dinner With Chef Azmin Ghahreman

STUDIO CITY (CBS) — Chef Azmin Ghahreman, founder of Sapphire Laguna restaurant in Laguna Beach, stopped by KCAL9 Wednesday to show us how to add a gourmet twist to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

He said incorporating peak fall ingredients, such as pumpkin and squash, to your traditional treats will add zest to the meal and appetizers!

Gourmet Suggestions:

· Cranberry-orange relish

· Fruit and nut stuffing or mushroom stuffing

· Crust your prime rib with rosemary and sea salt

· Thanksgiving appetizer: Warm Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Tart

Appetizer Suggestions:

-Farmer's Grilled Cheese

-Shrimp with Spiced Pomegranate Glaze

-Dried Fruit and Goat Cheese Tiopita

Chef Ghahreman opened the renowned Sapphire Laguna in 2007, specializing in a "Global Cuisine" menu of comfort food inspired by cooking styles from around the world, made with the freshest local ingredients. For more information on the restaurant, visit Sapphire Laguna.

To learn more about Chef Azmin Ghahreman, click here.

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