December 25th 2009

 

SOUP or APPETIZER (Choice of 1)
Sherried Wild Mushroom Bisque
Seafood Vol au Vents with Shrimp, Scallops and Crab

ENTREE  (Choice of 1) 

              Choice #1   ($339)                                        Choice #2   ($399)
              Roasted 18 - 20 lb. Fresh Turkey                 Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb    
             Apple and Cranberry Stuffing                         Fresh Rosemary Madeira Sauce                  
             Traditional Turkey Gravy                               Shiraz, Honey and Fresh Mint Sauce

                                                                                        

               Choice #3  ($439)                                         Choice #4  ($439)
              Garlic and Herb Crusted Prime Rib Roast      Classic Beef Wellington

               Fresh Herb Madeira Sauce                               with Mushroom Duxelles  (or Pâté Foie Gras)

               Classic Yorkshire Pudding                                Cabernet Reduction Sauce

 

VEGETABLES & SIDE DISHES  (Choice of 3)
Creamy Mashed Potatoes - Pure and Simple

Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin
Glazed Southern Yams with Apple Cider and Brown Sugar
Broccolini with Roasted Chestnuts, Caramelized Onions and Brown Butter

Petite Vegetables with Lemon Butter and Chives
Mascarpone Creamed Spinach with Leeks

Tri Color Baby Carrots with Riesling Glaze
Mesclun with Roasted Red and Golden Beets, Goat Cheese and Honey Lime Dressing 
 

Freshly Baked Cranberry Nut Bread

 

 DESSERTS  (Choice of 2)

Classic Apple Pie,   Pumpkin Pie,   Pecan Pie,    Coconut Custard Pie,
Harvest Pie,  Chocolate Mousse Cake,  Linzer Torte, 

German Chocolate Cake,  Pear Frangipane Tart,  Cognac Pumpkin Cheesecake,

Deluxe Assorted Christmas Cookie Platter 
(or  choice of 1 of the following:   Buche de Noel (Yule Log)    or    Christmas Gift Box Cake)

 COMPLETE DINNER SERVES 10    -  Orders for more or less than 10 will be priced accordingly

 Other Suggestions: 

Shrimp Cocktail,  Seafood Platter (shrimp, clams, oysters, mussels and crab claws),
Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with Crabmeat,  Maryland Crabcake Platter with Remoulade Sauce,  Antipasto Platter,   Baked Brie with Raspberries & Almonds,   Hot Crab Dip with Crackers,    Honey Glazed Ham Carved and Displayed with Apricot Sauce,    Turducken (turkey, duck and chicken),    Traditional Roast Christmas Goose     

Handmade Gingerbread Houses

 Orders must be received by December 18^th  to ensure availability, but please order as early as possible.  Orders must be picked up by 3 PM on 12/24.

 

  Sorry, no deliveries, but please inquire about servers, partial orders, and larger orders.

 

Note:  Menu items may be ordered individually or may be added to the complete package

 for any number of guests.

 

Call our Catering Department at  (908) 766-2000

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Monterey Gourmet

(908) 766-2000      Fax (908) 221-0357

2009 Christmas and Christmas Eve Suggestions

 

 

SOUPS

Shrimp or Lobster Bisque

Sherried Wild Mushroom Bisque

 

APPETIZERS

Seafood Vol au Vents with Shrimp, Scallops and Crab

Antipasto Platter with Sliced French Baguettes

Bruschetta Platter with Goat Cheese, Plum Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

Baked Brie Torte with Raspberry & Almonds, with Fresh Fruit and Crackers

Hot Crab Dip in Hollowed Sourdough Bread with Crackers and Crisp Breads

Hot Artichoke Fondue with Sliced Baguettes, Crackers and Crisp Breads

Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon and Cocktail Sauce

Shrimp and Snow Crab Claws with Cocktail Sauce or Scallion Ginger Sauce

Maryland Crab Cakes with Chef’s Mustard Sauce and Remoulade Sauce

Potato Latke (or Sweet Potato Latke) Platter with Apple Sauce, Sour Cream and Caviar (optional)

 

ENTREES

Chicken Monterey with Wild Rice in a Mushroom Sherry Sauce

Parmesan Encrusted Tilapia on Bed of Spinach with Lemon Beurre Blanc and Baby Carrots

Filet of Flounder Florentine stuffed with Spinach served with Butternut Squash Risotto

Pecan Encrusted Sea Bass with Port Wine Sauce and Saffron Rice with Slivered Almonds

Crown Roast of Pork with Apple and Herb Stuffing and Apple Cider Gravy

Tenderloin Tips with Mushrooms with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb with Cabernet Sauce and Chateau Roasted Potatoes

Seafood Lasagna with Shrimp, Scallops and Crabmeat

Lobster Out of the Shell with White Wine Butter, Twice Baked Potatoes, and Grilled Asparagus

Shrimp and Scallop Scampi with Basmati Rice and Sugar Snaps with Baby Carrots

Traditional Roast Christmas Goose with Spiced Cranberry Compote and Yorkshire Pudding

“Turducken” turkey, duck and chicken stuffed with cornbread or Cajun sausage stuffing

            10 lb or 15 lb Special Order  -   order early to ensure availability

 

DESSERTS

Harvest Tart with apples, cranberries and walnuts with Lattice Top

      Buche de Noel (Yule Log with Traditional Garnish)     order early to ensure availability

Cognac Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pear Frangipane Tart – Classic Pear Tart

Special Christmas Cookie Platters

Chocolate Mousse “Gift Box” Cake

Mini Pastries and Christmas Petit Fours

Gingerbread Cookies  and Christmas Cupcakes

Gingerbread Houses

Special Christmas Iced Cookies

 

Please place your orders as early as possible to ensure availability

 

 

Call our Catering Department at  (908) 766-2000

or email us at:   montereyag@aol.com