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. 

~Russell’s Creative Global Cuisine~

~20 Jefferson Ave, Suite 8, West Hartford, CT 06110

Phone: (860)231-0406~ Email: info@russellscatering.com      

 

~Christmas Holiday Menu~2023~

All orders must be placed with Russell’s by 10:00am on December 19, 2023. Please. 

Russell’s will be open on Christmas Eve Morning,

December 24th, 2023, from 9:15am until 12:00 noon.

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

 

A Credit Card is required to place a Christmas Order.

Name on card, expiration date, security code, billing zip code.

 

Please include your name, cell phone number and email address when ordering.

Email your order to: info@russellscatering.com, or call 860-231-0406.

 

Vegetarian: V

Gluten-free: G

 Last minute hands on (i.e., garnish with sauces): H

 

 

Christmas Eve Hors d ’Oeuvres

This year it’s all about the slider.

 

Hard Shell “Maine” Lobster Slider

(Tiny, griddled roll) Succulent Lobster meat, sea salt, butter.

Minimum of Six ($24.00) ($48.00 per dozen)

 

*Philly Cheese Steak Sliders

Griddled potato roll, shaved beef, Cooper cheese, caramelized

onions and mushrooms.

(Minimum of six) ($18.00) ($36.00 per dozen)

 

Poached U-8-12 White Shrimp Cocktail, Spicy Cocktail Sauce

Squeeze of lime.

(Minimum of one dozen)  ($38.00 per dozen)

 

 

 

Christmas Day

 

 

Appetizers:

 

*Local Savory Niantic Bay Oysters (Ready to bake)

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

Manchego cheese, garlic, cilantro, and spices. ($ 4.50 per piece)

  

Duet of Crane’s Seafood Stuffed Cohog Clams

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

($ 12.50 Duet (2))

 

V-Farmers Cheese, Potato Pierogi  (Large)

Sautéed. (Grandma Mary’s Recipe) ($ 42.00 per dozen)

Add Beeler’s smoked bacon and sauteed onions. $8.00. 

 

 

Accompaniments:


Pear, Apple and Sweet Sausage Stuffing

($ 16.95 quart) Italian Ciabatta Bread base.

 

V-Gratin Potatoes Layered with Gruyere Cheese and Leeks

($ 18.95 quart)

 

V-Our “Famous” Macaroni and Cheese

Multigrain elbows, our special blend of cheeses.

($14.50 quart)

 

G, V--Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

($ 12.95 quart) (Porcini mushrooms, + $8.00)

 

V-Tender Pearl Onions, Dill Cream Sauce

Shredded carrot, heavy cream, nutmeg, sea salt, dill.

($10.95 per pint)

 

G,D-Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts, Balsamic Honey Drizzle

Still Russell’s Favorite! A hint of Jalapeno chili.

($ 12.95 pint / $ 20.95 quart)

 

V, G--Oven Roast Butternut and Calabaza Squash

Garnished with sundried cranberries. Drizzled with orange-scented apple syrup.

($ 16.95 quart)

 

V, G—Green Beans, Toasted Pecans, Brown Butter

Scented with shallots and orange zest.

($ 16.50 quart)

 

V, G--Chipotle Pepper Scented Mashed Sweet Potatoes

($ 14.95 quart)

 

 

V-Savory Cauliflower Gratin 

A French Normandy classic. (No cheese)

($14.95 per quart)

 

V,G,D-Roasted Vegetable Hash

Carrots, fennel, celery, sweet onion, potto,

 leek oil, thyme, sea salt, Aleppo chili pepper.

($16.50 per quart)

 

V,G-Our Legendary Mashed Gilfeather Turnip

(Dunton Farm Vermont) The best, I’m not kidding. Russell.

($16.95 per quart)

 

 

Sauces:

We make our poultry stock with turkey and chicken bones,

onions, celery, carrots, parsley, thyme, bay leave, garlic, peppercorns,

and slight clove.

 

Country Pan Gravy

($ 6.50- pint / $ 12.00 quart)

 

 

Gluten-Free Pan Gravy

(6.95-pint, $12.50 quart)

 

Madeira Beef Demi-Glace

($ 18.00-pint / $ 32.00 quart)

 

Horseradish Beef Demi-Glace

($ 18.00-pint / $ 32.00 quart)

 

 

 

Chutneys:  

 

V, G-Fresh Cranberry Golden Raisin Chutney

($8.50 pint)

 

V,G-Granny Smith Apple Chutney

($10.95 pint)

 


Breads

 

V-Sky High Buttermilk Biscuits

($18.00 per dozen)

 

     V,G-Granny Smith Apple Chutney

    ($10.95 pint)

 

       V-Sky High Buttermilk Biscuits

         ($24.00 per dozen)

 

           Parker House Pull Apart Rolls 

          ($12.00 per dozen)

 

 

      Albert’s Bakery Artisanal Dinner Rolls

 

          Pumpernickel Dinner Rolls

         ($12.00 per dozen)

 

        Pecan Raisin Dinner Rolls

         ($14.00 per dozen)

 

 

 “Holiday Roasts”   

Carvery Charge $25.00

 

    Classic French Beef Wellington

           Beef tenderloin wrapped in golden buttery puff pastry, layered with

              savory mushroom duxcelle scented with porcini mushroom dust,

          shallots and Dijon mustard.

           (1/2 = $240.00, Serves 6-8)

           (Whole $480.00, Serves 12-16)

 

       G-Classic French Chicken Ballotine, Champagne Morel Mushroom Velouté Sauce

                     Whole boneless Misty Knoll chicken, filled with savory turkey

                     mousse, scented with coriander, nutmeg, brandy and sea salt.

              (Serves 6-8)

                Price $140.00 (plus tax)

 

                         D,G-Misty Knoll Farm Vermont Free Range Turkey

Apple cider and basil cured. (Expensive but worth it)

Naturally raised in open barns with free access to lush Vermont pastures,

           sunlight, wholesome feed, and fresh water.

16-22 lbs., (Serves 12-16)

Price $293.70 plus tax.

Free Range Turkeys must be ordered by December 9th, 2023. Limited quantities available.

 

G,D-Honey Slow Roasted Turkey Breast (6 lbs.)

Serves 8-10 guests

Price: $110.00 (plus tax)

 

Braised Beef Short Ribs, Green Peppercorn Demi-Glace

Tender, melt in your mouth) 4 ½ hour braise.

 Four (8) oz. portions. Serves four.

Price: $99.20 (plus tax)

Eight (8) oz. portions, Serves eight.

Price: $198.40 (plus tax)

                                                Meat prices are out of sight.

 

G-Herb Crusted “Copper Creek Rib Roast Beef (Bone On)

 $250.00, Three (3) Rib Roast, Serves 4-5 Guests. (plus tax)

                              $500.00 Six (6) Rib Roast, Serves 10-12 Guests. (plus tax)

 

                   D,G-Hardwood Char-Grilled “Copper Creek” Tenderloin of Beef 

Marinated in olive oil, garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, milled black pepper, and Kosher salt.

 Grilled medium rare (117 degrees)

Whole Beef Tenderloin.

Market Price (plus tax)

 

 

 

 ~Glorious Sweets

 

V-Granny Smith, Apple Crisp

($20.50 each)

 

V-Apple Pie, Apple Syrup

Garnished with candied sliced almonds.

($28.00 each) 

 

Mini White Chocolate Eggnog Cup Cakes

      Rum buttercream, Holiday Ganish.

($10.50, for ½ dozen)

 

 

        Russell’s will be open on Christmas Eve Morning December 24th, 2023. 

From 9:15am until 12:00 noon.

 All orders must be picked up by that time.

Please include your cell phone number and your email address with your order.

Credit card information is required to place an order.

 

THANK YOU!