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December 25, 2011

Christmas Menu

  

SOUP or APPETIZER (Choice of 1)

Shrimp Bisque

Grilled Polenta with Boneless Braised Beef Short Ribs and Madeira Sauce

 

ENTREE  (Choice of 1)

 Choice #1   ($339)                                                      Choice #2   ($389)

Roasted 18 - 20 lb. Fresh Turkey                                Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

Apple Cranberry Stuffing                                              Fresh Herb Madeira Sauce

Traditional Turkey Gravy                                             Traditional 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

Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf with Butternut Squash and Dried Cranberries

Glazed Southern Yams with Apple Cider and Brown Sugar

Broccolini with Caramelized Shallots and Lemon Zest

Petite Vegetables with Herbs de Provence

Mascarpone Creamed Spinach

Roasted Butternut Squash with Marsala Glaze

Haricots Vert with Sautéed Shitake Mushrooms and Roasted Chestnuts

Mesclun with Poached Pears, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Pecans and Orchard Dressing

 

Freshly Baked Cranberry Nut Bread

 

DESSERTS  (Choice of 2)

Classic Apple Pie,    Apple Crumb Pie,  Pumpkin Pie,    Pecan Pie,    Harvest Pie,   

Chocolate Mousse Cake,   Apple Strudel,  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 less than 10 will be priced accordingly

Other Suggestions:  Shrimp Cocktail,  Seafood Platter (shrimp, clams, oysters and mussels vinaigrette),

Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp with Crabmeat,  Maryland Crabcake Platter with Chef’s Mustard Sauce,   Antipasto Platter,   Baked Brie with Raspberries & Almonds,   Hot Crab Dip with Crackers,   Honey Glazed Ham with Apricot Mustard Sauce, Turducken (turkey, duck & chicken),  Crabmeat Stuffed Lobster Tails with Sherry Cream Sauce

 

Orders must be received by December 19th  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.

 Call our Catering Department at  (908) 766-2000

 

 

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Monterey Gourmet

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

2010 Christmas and Christmas Eve Suggestions

 

 

SOUPS

Sherried Wild Mushroom Bisque
Seafood Vol au Vents with Shrimp, Scallops and Crab

 

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

Crabmeat Stuffed Lobster Tails with Sherry Cream Sauce

“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

 

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