The Empress Estate 2019 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, Fill Crispy Filo Triangles served hot.
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
Holiday Traditional Delights
Chocolate Peppermint Torte
a Sweet Chocolate Crust, filled with swirled dark Chocolate and peppermint
Eggnog Cheesecake
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
*Premium selection - additional costs apply