CHRISTMAS MENU SPECIAL 2011
This year I am doing a Christmas menu with a twist. Christmas is festive, traditional and a warming joyful experience, so this year I am preparing a bespoke traditional menu with a twist.
STARTERS
Pan Fried Scallops Served On A Pea & Mint Puree Drizzled With Lemon Oil And Topped With Fresh Pea Shoots
Beef Fillet Carpaccio & Fresh Strawberries, Rocket, Crushed Pepper, & Parmesan Shavings
Potted Chicken Liver Parfait, Homemade Poppy And Caraway Crackers
Trio of Beetroot & Ricotta Ravioli with Basil Oil & Parmesan Crisp
Palate Cleanser
Raspberry Fizz Sorbet
Mains
Wild Duck, Pomme Fondant, Peach Melba & Almond Jus Gras, Cranberry Jam Pot
Loin of Venison in a Sloe Gin and Blackberry Glaze, Celeriac & Potato Rosti, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Roasted Garlic
Pumpkin, Smoked Garlic and Baby Spinach Cannelloni
Free Range Corn Fed Chicken Breast Stuffed With Roasted Chestnuts, Accompanied By Sweet Parsnip, Glazed Baby Carrots And Pan Fried Curly Kale, Bubble And Squeak With A Tarragon And Shallot Butter
Dessert
Mini Christmas Pudding Soaked In Brandy, Warm Crème Anglaise, Cherries
Chocolate Fondant, Espresso Ice Cream
Baked Lemon Cheese Cake Slice, Poached Clementine Segments, Fresh Cranberries
Traditional Cheese Board, Homemade Oat Meal Crackers, Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Finale
Organic Mince Pies