The Empress Estate 2020 Holiday Menu

 

Appetizers

  

Baked Brie

Served hot in a flaky crust with sweet seasoned fruits and a

cranberry mint relish 

 

Cheese Ring

Spreadable domestic and imported cheeses make this delightful Holiday treat! topped with nuts and herbs, served with harvest chutney and crackers

  

Gorgonzola Bacon Red pepper Polenta

Boiled with Italian herbs, Creamy Polenta is folded with Bacon and Gorgonzola Cheese, then sliced and paired with seasonal Apple Coulis.

  

Beef Satay*

 Tender Garlic Marinated  Beef, Skewered, Glazed with Beef

Sauce served with House-made Horseradish Dijon. 

 

Spanakopita

Spinach, Feta Cheese, and bacon-filled crispy filo triangles served hot.

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Salad

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Classic Italian

Field greens with grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion and croutons with Italian vinaigrette

 

House Salad

Field greens, candied pecans, feta cheese, and pears with balsamic dressing

 

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, grated parmesan, and classic Caesar dressing with garlic croutons

 

 

Meats and Carved Fireside Delights

 

 Flat Iron Steak

Tenderly marinated and pin wheeled steak stuffed with bacon, caramelized onions and red pepper

 

Cranberry Cornbread Stuffed Breast of Chicken

Boneless pocket cut Chicken plumply, stuffed and roasted. Served with a rich cream sauce

 

 Apple Cranberry Walnut  Stuffed Pork

Individual stuffed boneless pork Medallions or carved, whole pork loins Stuffed  with seasoned dressing, Accompanied with an apple brandy Sauce

 

 Sugar and Holiday Spiced Spiral Carved Ham

Always a Holiday favorite! House glazed and succulently roasted

 

 Holiday Herbed Turkey Roast

Boneless turkey, slow roasted to ensure tenderness. Hand-carved, served with rosemary Au Jus and harvest relish

 

 Beef Wellington*

Hand cut Fillet Mignon with a rich mushroom garlic pate. Encased in a flaky pastry crust. Topped with a red wine Demi Glaze

 

Herb Encrusted Prime Rib*

Carved by our distinguished chef, then served with caramelized onions, creamy horseradish, and demi-glaze
 

Side Dishes and Vegetables

 

 Fried rosemary and garlic mashed potatoes 

 

 Apple cranberry walnut stuffing

Moist stuffing loaded with local apples, cranberries and walnuts

 

 Traditional Herbed Stuffing

 

French-style Carrots

Glazed with an orange cranberry Dill sauce

 

 Cauliflower, Broccoli and Fire Roasted Red Peppers

Steamed and buttered, a true holiday delight

 

 Potatoes Romanoff

sliced potatoes, green onions, sour cream, parmesan cheese and spices layered and baked together

 

 Braised Mushrooms in Hunter Sauce

tender Mushrooms cooked in a rich brown sauce

  

 Creamy Norwegian Cauliflower

Cauliflower florets combined with a rich, creamy sauce and a warm touch of

Turmeric

 

 Carbonara Pasta

Classic penne pasta topped with a rich creamy sauce with bacon, butter, white wine, onion and parmesan

 

 Winter Squash

Cubed and roasted winter squash with a caramel glaze, topped with golden raisins and Cranberries

 Holiday Traditional  Delights

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 Holiday Traditional  Delights

 

 Chocolate Peppermint Torte

a Sweet Chocolate Crust, filled with swirled dark Chocolate and peppermint

 

Eggnog Cheesecake

A classic holiday twist on a New York favorite  

 

English Trifle

An Old English favorite with pound cake topped with fresh fruits, pastry crème and English lemon curd 

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*Premium selection - additional costs apply