FALL / WINTER MENU
HORS D’OEUVRES
Hot Artichoke Parmesan Dip
Fresh artichokes, cream cheese, and parmesan harmoniously combined and served with hot with crackers
Caprese Skewers
Fresh basil, mozzarella, and tomato charmingly displayed on rustic skewers
Baked Brie
Brie cheese wheel topped with fruity apricot preserves and wrapped in a homemade puff pastry
Fruit Platter
A variety of sliced seasonal fresh fruit and seasonal berries handsomely displayed on an ornate platter
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms*
Broiled Mushrooms with sweet italian sausage and cream cheese stuffing
Antipasto Skewers*
Grape tomato, salami, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and kalamata olive displayed on rustic skewers and drizzled in an old fashioned Italian balsamic glaze
Chicken Skewers*
Juicy, tender chicken glazed with bourbon or zesty barbeque sauce
Meat & Cheese Board*
A selection of various sliced meats and cheeses served with assorted crackers
FIRST COURSE
Classic Italian
Field greens with grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion and croutons with Italian vinaigrette
House Salad
Field greens, candied pecans, feta cheese, and pears with balsamic dressing
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, grated parmesan, and classic Caesar dressing with garlic croutons
ENTREES
Salmon Roulade*
Hand filleted salmon pinwheels coupled with creamy Florentine stuffing, then baked and topped with a beurre blanc sauce
Cod Florentine
Cod fillets paired with a rich Florentine stuffing, then topped with a white wine
sauce
Herb Encrusted Prime Rib*
Carved by our distinguished chef, then served with caramelized onions, creamy horseradish, and demi glaze
Tuscan Chicken
Baked tender breasts of chicken marinated in basil, olive oil and garlic, topped with Tuscan sauce with bell pepper, onion, and basil
Chicken Marsala
Tender chicken breast topped with a mushroom marsala wine cream sauce
Beef Tri Tip
Tender chunks of tri tip beef marinated, braised, and served in a rich demi glaze sauce
Gourmet Three Cheese Pasta
A traditional favorite! A perfect blend of gourmet cheeses, bacon and tender pasta with our chef’s special touch
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Red Potatoes
Roasted in olive oil and Italian seasonings
Roasted Potato Medley
Sweet potatoes, Yukon Golds, and Reds come together in sweet harmony
Almond Rice Pilaf
Sliced Almonds and herbs mixed with Jasmine rice
Quinoa & Rice Pilaf
Quinoa and rice seasoned with garlic and Basil
Potatoes Romanoff
Sliced Potatoes, Green Onions, Sour Cream, Parmesan Cheese and Spices layered and baked
*The Empress Estate is not a gluten free facility, but we will try to accommodate gluten free requests. Gluten free requests subject to a $3 per person fee.
*Premium selections - additional costs apply or are only available in select packages.