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 

~Thanksgiving Holiday Menu 2011~ 

All orders must be placed by 10am on November 18

for pickup by 10 am on November 24 

 

~Appetizers~ 

Oven Roasted Butternut Squash, Apple Soup

Garnished with cheddar cheese croutons and apple syrup.

($4.25 per pint, $8.00 per quart) 

Savory Oysters (Ready to Bake) 

Chorizo sausage stuffing, scented with charred peppers, overnight tomatoes, garlic, cilantro and spice.

($2.80 per piece) 

Bacon Wrapped U-10 Diver Sea Scallops

Offered with roasted garlic lemon aioli scented with basil.

($ 4.50 each, Minimum of Two) 

"Hardshell" Maine Lobster Bisque

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

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

Clams Casino Stuffed Mushrooms

Classic, flavored with a blend of peppers, garlic and parsley.

Topped with bread crumbs and hickory smoked bacon.

($ 22.00 per dozen) 

“72 Hour Gravlox 

Russell’s cured, offered with pumpernickel crostini, espresso coffee

mustard sauce, capers, onion, tomato and chopped egg.

($ 22.95 per pound) 

English Stilton Bleu, Port Wine Syrup

1 lb. Stilton Bleu Cheese, $16.95 each

4 oz. Port Wine Syrup, $15.00 each

2 dozen Multigrain Crostini, $6.00

 

 

~Accompaniments~ 

Pear, Apple and Sausage Stuffing

($8.95 quart) 

Harvest Stuffing

Polenta, whole wheat wild rice, cranberries and vegetables.

( $10.50 quart) 

Country Gravy

($4.25 pint / $8.50 quart) 

Gratin Potatoes Layered with Gruyere Cheese and Leeks

($10.95 quart) 

Caramelized Hubbard Squash

Sweet and tart.  Scented with garlic and toasted pine nuts.

($ 8.00quart) 

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

($8.00 quart) 

Fresh Greenbeans Candied Macadamia Nuts (on the side)

Sautéed with shallots and lemon zest.

($8.50 quart) 

Carrots and Shiitake Mushrooms

($7.75 quart) 

Oven Roasted Butternut Squash 

Tossed with sun-dried cranberries.

($ 8.50 quart) 

Porcini Spatzel, Roasted Sweet Pumpkin

($ 10.50 quart) 

Mashed Gillfeather Turnip 

($8.50 per quart) 

Creamed Pearl Onions 

Shredded carrot, thyme.

($ 8.00 quart) 

Corn Pudding 

Scented with shallots and fresh thyme.

($ 7.50 per quart) 

Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts 

Still Russell’s Favorite!

($ 6.50 pint)

 

~Chutneys~ 

“Honey Crisp” Apple Chutney 

Scented with orange zest and sun-dried cherries.

($ 7.50 pint) 

Fresh Cranberry Golden Raisin Chutney 

($6.75 pint) 

Glastonbury Farms

Peach chutney.

($ 6.50 pint)

 

~Breads~ 

(Fresh Baked)

Sky High Buttermilk Biscuits 

($12.00 per dozen) 

Classic Brioche 

($14.50 each) 

Harvest Loaf 

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

($ 7.50 each) 

Bacon and Corn Muffins 

($ 14.00 per dozen) 

Four Onion Biscuits 

($ 14.00 per dozen)


~Holiday Roasts~

Limit 50 happy clients.

Carvery Charge $15.00


Slow Roasted Whole Turkey

(All Turkeys are Fresh Never Frozen)

Apple cider and basil cured.

28-32 lbs., serves 18 guests.

Price: $160.00 (plus tax)

22-24 lbs., serves 12-14 Guests

Price: $ 120.00 (plus tax)

16-18 lbs., serves 8-10 guests.

Price: $85.00 (plus tax) 

Herb Crusted Whole Roast Prime Ribs of Beef

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

Price: $260.00 (plus tax) 

Apple Wood Smoked Bone In Ham

18-20 lbs., serves 20-22 guests.

Price: $180.00 (plus tax) 

Garden Herb, Sea Salt Crusted Leg of Lamb

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

Serves 8-10 Guests

Price: $ 110.00 

Misty Knoll Farm Vermont, Free Range Turkey

Apple cider, basil cured.

Naturally raised in open barns and free access to lush Vermont pasture, sunlight, wholesome feed and fresh water.

18-20lbs Serves 12-14 guests

Price: $ 218.00 plus tax

Russell’s will prepare your sauce requests. Market price.

Russell’s will be happy to prepare specialty roasts upon request.  Market price.

 

~Glorious Sweets~ 

Local Pear Sorbet

($4.50 per pint, $8.50 per quart) 

Cinnamon Ice Cream 

($8.50 per quart) 

Granny Smith, Apple Crisp 

($ 14.50 each) 

Carmel Sauce 

($ 6.50 per pint) 

Pumpkin Pie 

($ 18.50 each)

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

($18.50 each)

Marie's Coconut Cupcakes

($2.50 each)


Russell’s will be open on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, 2011 until 10:00 A.M.

All orders must be picked up by that time.