Menu Ideas

Part of creating any unique experience includes adding your own special touches.  A one of a kind menu helps to set the tone for your event, and that begins with great ideas.  

We welcome the collaboration between your vision and our years of experience.  Together, we can design a custom menu, or if you prefer, you can choose from some of our tried and true dishes.  Either way, we know you will be pleased.  

Get started by browsing some of our ideas using the links below. 

Contact Us

Russell's Creative Global Cuisine

860.231.0406

info@russellscatering.com

The Grayson Room

860.508.8912

graysonroom@russellscatering.com

We are located at:

20 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 8

West Hartford, CT  06110 

~Christmas Holiday Menu 2011~

All orders must be placed with Russell’s by 2:00pm on December 19th, 2011.

Russell’s will be open on Christmas Eve Day, December 24th, 2011

From 9am until 12:00 noon.

All orders must be picked up by that time. Thank You. Enjoy! Russell’s.

 

~Appetizers~

Baccalà alla Napoletana, Parmesan Polenta Cakes (4)  

Golden Salt Cod, garlic scented tomato sauce with capers and olives.

($12.95 per 8oz. Serves 2-4 Guests) 

 

Maine Lobster Bisque

 Scented with Brandy, a touch of saffron, tomato and fresh herbs.

($17.00 per pint, Serves Two, 4oz Lobster Meat) 

 

Savory Oysters (Ready to Bake)

Chorizo sausage stuffing, scented with charred peppers, over night tomatoes,

manchego cheese, garlic, cilantro and spice.

($ 2.80 per piece) 

 

Edamane Bean Cake, Oven Roasted Shiitake Mushroom Salad

Scented with sesame, chili, lime and cilantro.

 ($ 18.00 per dozen)  

 

Grilled U-15 White Shrimp, Mango Mojo Sauce

Marinated with garlic, ginger, lemon and jalapeno chilies.

Offered with a spicy fresh mango sauce. (Aggressive)

 ($ 26.00 per dozen)  

 

"72 Hour Gravlox"

Russell’s cured, offered with pumpernickel crostinis, a espresso coffee mustard sauce, capers, onion, tomato and egg.  ($ 22.95 per pound)

 

 Crane’s Seafood Stuffed Cohog Clams

Shrimp, scallops, crab meat, clams, butter, fresh thyme, onion and garlic. (nice)

($ 4.25 per piece) 

 

Farmers Cheese, Potato Pierogies (Large)

Sautéed. (Grandma Mary’s Recipe) ($ 24.00 per dozen) 


Bacon Wrapped U-10 Diver Sea Scallops

 Offered with roasted garlic lemon aioli scented with basil.

($ 4.50 each, Minimum of Two)  

 

~Accompaniments~

Pear, Apple and Sausage Stuffing

($ 8.95 quart) 

 

Gratin Potatoes Layered with Gruyere Cheese and Leeks

($ 10.95 quart) 

 

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

($ 8.00 quart) 

 

Creamed Pearl Onions

Shredded carrot, thyme.

($ 8.00 quart) 

 

Braised Red Cabbage

Scented with caraway seeds.

($ 8.00 quart)  

 

Carnival Corn Pudding

A confetti of vegetables and corn, baked in rich cheese custard.

($ 8.25 quart) 

 

Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts

Still Russell’s Favorite!

($ 6.50 pint) 

 

Sweet Carrots, Saffron Spatzel

Toasted with Oven Roasted Curried Red Bell Peppers

($ 8.50 quart)


Fresh Greenbeans, Candied Macadamia Nuts (on the side)

Sautéed with shallots and lemon zest.

($ 8.50 quart)

 

Chipotli Pepper Scented Mashed Sweet Potatoes

($ 8.00 quart)

 

Sauces:

Country Pan Gravy

($ 4.25 pint / $ 8.50 quart)

 

Madeira Veal Demi Glace

($ 14.00 pint/ $ 26.00 quart)

 

Horseradish Demi Glace

($ 14.00 pint / $ 26.00 quart)

 

Porcini Mushroom, Maple, Calvados’s Brandy Scented Cream Sauce

($ 12.50 pint) 

 

Chutneys:

Honey Crisp Apple Chutney

Scented with orange zest and sun-dried cherries.

($ 7.50 pint)

 

Caribbean Papaya Chutney

Scented with ginger, lime and cilantro.

($ 7.50 pint)

 

Glastonbury Farms

Peach chutney.

($ 7.50 pint) 

 

Breads:  (All fresh baked on the premises)

Sky High Buttermilk Biscuits

($12.00 per dozen)

 

Classic Brioche

($18.50 each)

 

Bacon Corn Muffins

($ 14.00 per dozen)

 

Four Onion Biscuits

       ($ 14.00 per dozen)         

 

Harvest Loaf

A blend of cornmeal, whole wheat, wild rice and cranberries.

($ 7.50 Each) 

 

~“Holiday Roasts”~

Carvery Charge $ 15.00

 

Honey Roasted Whole Turkey

Apple cider and basil cured.

22-24 lbs., serves 12-16 guests.

Price: $120.00 (plus tax)

16-18 lbs., serves 10-12 guests.

Price: $85.00 (plus tax)

 

Herb Crusted Whole Roast Prime Ribs of Beef

24-26 lbs., serves 11-18 guests.

Price: $280.00 (plus tax)

 

Garden Herb, Sea Salt Crusted Leg of Lamb

Domestic lamb, semi boneless, Med Rare, 8-9lbs.

Serves 8-10 Guests

Price: $ 118.00

 

Char-Grilled Prime Tenderloin of Beef

Marinated in olive oil, garlic, milled black pepper, rosemary and Kosher salt.

Price: $180.00 (plus tax)

 

Slow Roasted Goose– Two Preparations

Slow roasted breasts crusted with fresh herbs. 

Confit of leg and thigh, garlicky and tender

Serves 8 guests,  Price: $180.00 ($22.50per person)

 

Semi Boneless Roast Duckling (minimum for two) $ 64.00

Offered with an armanac demi glace. ($ 8.50 pint)  

 

~Glorious Sweets~

Petite Fours

($24.00 per dozen)

Granny Smith, Apple Crisp

($12.50 each)

Pumpkin Pie

($18.50 each)

Cinnamon Ice Cream

($8.50 per pint)

Carmel Sauce

($6.50 pint)

“Buche De Noel (Yule Log)”

By: Classic Cakes LLC.

9” Small (Feeds 12 people ) $ 40.00

15” Large (Feeds 25 People)  $ 55.00

 

 

Russell’s will be open on Christmas Eve Day December 24th, 2011.

From 9am until 12:00 noon.

 All orders must be picked up at that time.