The Courtyard Restaurant
Awarded Two "AA Red Rosettes"
Christmas Day Lunch Menu 2006

*****

Starters
"Tian of Crab and King Prawns"
Hand Picked Crab sandwiched between Mango and Avacado Salsa presented with Thai Spiced King Prawns, a Piquante Tomato Sauce and Aged Balsamic

"Ham Hock and Soused Leek Terrine"
A Pressed Terrine of Braised Ham Hock and Soused Leeks accompanied by Honey Glazed Fruits and Mustard Seed Oil

"Griddled Courgette Tart"
Char-Grilled Courgette arranged over Crisp Puff Pastry garnished with an Oakdown Goat's Cheese Dumpling, Fennel Purée and Harissa Dressing

*****

Middle Course
"Gin and Tonic"
A Refreshing Lime Sorbet drizzled with Sloe Gin Syrup

*****

Entrées
"Devonshire Turkey"
Traditional Roast Turkey accompanied by Orange, Rosemary and Chestnut Stuffing, Chipolata wrapped in Smoked Bacon and a Light Pan Gravy

"Beef Wellington"
Fillet of Beef encased in Crisp Puff Pastry presented with Creamed Leeks, Roasted Salsify and a Red Wine Jus

"Silver Skin Bass"
Seared Fillet of Bass resting on Vegetable Linguini, garnished with a Smoked Salmon Tapenade and Saffron Potatoes finished with a Caviar Beurre Blanc

"Trio of Vegetarian Dishes"
Oriental Spring Roll, Stuffed Artichoke and Vegetable Cocotte all dressed with a Basil Foam

*****

Desserts
"Christmas Pudding"
Homemade Christmas Pudding served with Vanilla Ice Cream and Red Fruits finished with a Brandy Flame

"Iced Parfait"
A Light Iced Parfait of Caramelised Walnuts garnished with Spiced Poached Plums and Créme Chantilly

"Tarte Tatin"
A Crisp Tart of Apple, Pear and Ginger accompanied by Mulled Wine Syrup and Local Clotted Cream

"A Theme on Trifle"
Champagne Jelly, Sherry Pannacotta and a Compote of Fruits all finished with a Rich Chocolate Sauce

*****

"West Country Cheese Table"
Selection of Local Cheeses accompanied by Fruits, Nuts and Wafers (Please help yourself)

*****

Freshly Brewed Coffee
accompanied by Dark Chocolate
dipped Strawberries and Cassis Pastilles

£60.00 Per Person