dessert - Kitchen Concepts

CHRISTMAS MENUS
2013
NINGABRU MAL-MEJDA
L-EWWEL PLATT
(Starters to share)
MIZE’ - Ricotta and lemon zest dip, anchovy and olive dip, black olive dip, bigilla
*FTIRA TAL-QALIET – Grilled aubergine marinated in basil oil, sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta salata and mozzarella.
*FTIRA LAHMIJA – Maltese sausage, smoked ham, cannellini beans, mozzarella, dried goats cheese and rucola.
PULPETTI TAT-TONN - Tuna cakes with potato, lemon and fresh herbs
FRITTURI TAL-PASTARD - Cauliflower fritters
Or a choice from the following:
RAVJUL BIL-MILI TAL-QAQOCC – Artichoke filled ravioli with chopped tomatoes, fresh mint and crushed Maltese water biscuits.
FAQQIEGH MIMLI –Mushrooms with a stuffing of Maltese sausage, thyme, and grated sheep’s cheese.
SOPPA TA L-GHADS AHMAR U L KOSBOR – Red lentil soup flavoured with ground coriander seeds and cumin.
IT-TIENI PLATT – MAIN COURSE
SIDRA TAD-DUNDJAN MOHXIJA - Roast turkey breast with a stuffing of minced pork, bacon, parsley, bread crumbs and eggs.
BRAGJOLI TAL-VITELLA – Rolled sliced veal filled with breadcrumbs,smoked ham, eggs and parmesan cheese, simmered in white wine.
GURBELL L-FORN – Baked brown meagre in lemon with a fresh herb crust.
LAHAM IMTEKTEK - Pan seared prime beef steak simmered in red wine and thyme. (Please note that an extra €2.50 per person will be charged)
VEGETABLES AND BAKED POTATOES - Haxix u patata l-forn.
HELU – DESSERT
MQARET BIL-GELAT - Date fritters served with vanilla ice cream.
Or
GRANITA TAL-LUMI - Lemon sorbet made from fresh lemons.
Or
SOUFFLE TAC-CIKKULATA BIL INBULJUTA – Chocolate soufflé served with a chestnut and orange sauce.
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*Ftira is the Maltese equivalent of Pizza. This is freshly baked in our wood burning oven.
€27.00 per person
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IL-MAJJALATA TAL - GULULU
L-EWWEL PLATT
(Starters to share)
MIZE’- A selection of dips served with galletti (Maltese water biscuits) and fresh bread.
ZEBBUG IMHAWWAR - Local olives marinated in thyme and garlic
TADAM IMQADDED - Sweet sun dried tomatoes
*FTIRA GHARBIJA – Ftira with minced Lamb, cumin, humus, feta cheese and mozzarella.
*FTIRA LIPPINA – Ftira with tuna, anchovies, black olives, capers, mint, marjoram, chopped tomatoes and mozzarella.
IT-TIENI PLATT – MAIN COURSE
MAJJAL MOHMI L-FORN IMHAWWAR - Piglet baked in our wood burning oven flavoured with onion, garlic, lemon juice and thyme
Haxix u patata l-forn bil-buzbiez - Served with roast vegetables and baked potatoes with fennel seed
Helu
Helwa tat-tork
Mqaret
Pudina tal- Hobz
Served only for dinner and for a minimum of 15 persons
*Ftira is the Maltese equivalent of Pizza. This is freshly baked in our wood burning oven.
€25.00 per person
MENU SPACCA NAPOLI
ANTIPASTI PER TUTTI
FOCACCINE - Small baked pizza rounds flavoured with herbs and armatic oils
CROCHETTE DI PATATA - Potato, spinach and mozzarella croquettes
MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA - A traditional deep fried mozzarella di bufala sandwich
SCELTA DI PASTA
LUMACONI BIANCHI E ROSSI - Pasta shells with a ricotta stuffing and baked with a tomato and garlic sauce
O
SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE - Spaghetti with fresh clams tossed with olive oil, garlic, a touch of chilli and a dash of tomato
O
PACCHERI AL RAGU’ - A traditional pasta served in a classic meat and tomato sauce
DOLCI
TORTA DELLA NONNA - Custard and pine nut tart
O
SORBETTO DI LIMONE - Smooth and refreshing
O
GELATO AFFOGATO - Sicilian ice cream ‘suffocated’ in a liqueur
€18 per person
MENU SAN CARLO
PRIMI
LA ZUPPA ZI’ CATERI’ - Onion, marrow and potato soup
O
SPAGHETTI AL RAGU’ NAPOLETANO - Typical Neapolitan pasta recipe with a classic meat and tomato sauce
O
PASTA E PATANE - Calamarata pasta, calamari, potato and parsley, in a light tomato and onion sauce
SECONDI
CALAMARI DEL GOLFO - Pan seared calamari with onions, garlic, capers, marjoram and fresh tomatoes
O
ARROSTO DI MAIALE - Roast loin of pork flavoured with lemon, thyme and white wine
O
LA BISTECCA DEL CHEF - Char grilled prime rib eye of beef
DOLCI
SORBETTO DI LIMONE - Smooth and refreshing
O
RHUM BABA - Neopolitan sponge cake soaked in rum
O
TORTA DELLA NONNA- Custard and pine nut tart
€25 per person
MENU SAN GENNARO
PRIMI
CANNELLONI STREGONATE - Cannelloni filled with ricotta and basil stuffing, topped with a meat sauce and melted mozzarella fior di latte
RISOTTO DEL MASTRU RICCARDU - Smooth risotto with onion, garlic, pumpkin puree and sheeps cheese
ZUPPA DEL CONVENTO - Marrow and bacon soup
SECONDI
FILLETO DI MANZO IN PADELLA - Pan seared prime fillet of beef
O
ARROSTO DI MAIALE - Roast loin of pork flavoured with lemon, thyme and white wine
O
COSCIA DI TACCHINO FARCITO - De- boned turkey legs with a meat and herb stuffing
DOLCI
SORBETTO DI LIMONE - Smooth and refreshing
O
TORTA ANASTASIA - White chocolate and almond mousse with a filling of chocolate fondant
O
TORTA DELLA NONNA- Custard and pine nut tart
€35 per person
CREEK MENU
STARTERS
Cream of Pumpkin Soup flavoured with Vanilla Oil
or
Rigatoni with a Beef & Mushroom Ragu
or
Orrechiette with Smoked Salmon, Spring Onions, a dash of Cream, Parsley, Basil and Chives
MAINS
Sea Bream “Al Cartoccio” With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil
Or
Grilled Tagliata of Prime Beef with Rucola & Parmesan shavings
Or
Poach-Grilled Chicken Breast with a Beef, Thyme & Lemon stuffing
DESSERTS
Vanilla Pannacotta with Amarena Cherries in Syrup
Or
Warm Apple Crumble with Vanilla Custard
Or
Sorbetto di Limone
€28.50 per person
STEEPLE MENU
STARTERS
Cream of Pea Soup served with smoked Bacon lardons
Or
Poached Spinach Ricotta in a light pastry shell served in a rich Tomato sauce (V)
Or
Pennette with preserved Rabbit & Porcini Mushroom sauce
MAINS
Salmon Saltimbocca, wrapped in Parma Ham and Sage, and served with Lentils and preserved Lemon dressing
Or
Grilled Striploin of aged Scottona Beef with Garlic and Parsley Butter
Or
Slow - braised Lamb shank served with Root Vegetables and its own braising gravy
DESSERTS
White Chocolate Cheesecake with a Forest Berry compote
Or
Dark Chocolate Tart served with White Chocolate sauce and caramelised Nuts
Or
Gelato di Vaniglia affogato al Caffe’
€32.50 per person
DOME MENU
STARTERS
Cream of Onion and Ale Soup flavoured with Ox-Tail & Thyme
Or
Pressed Terrine of Salmon with Crushed new Potatoes and Leeks
Or
Warm wild Mushroom & mature Cheddar Tart served with Pine Nuts and a Herb dressing
MAINS
Seared Seabass served with Tomato Conserve, buttered Vegetables and Anchovy & Caper Butter
Or
Grilled Fillet of prime Scottona Ribeye Beef with braised Shallots and Mushrooms
Or
Slow-cooked Pork Cheeks flavoured with Honey & Cloves and served with Savoy Cabbage
DESSERTS
Pistachio Creme Brule’ with sweet Mascarpone Cream
Or
Chocolate Clafoutis served with an Orange Custard
Or
Warm Christmas Pudding with Brandy sauce and Vanilla Ice-Cream
€36.50 per person
VEGETARIAN OPTIONS
STARTER
Deep-Fried Goat’s Cheese, roast Red Pepper and Pistacchio salad
MAIN COURSE
Warm Mushroom & Mature Cheese Tart , served with Caramelised onions and Pine Nuts
LAGO MAGGIORE MENU
PRIMI
ZUPPA DI MAIALE AFFUMICATO E PISELLI - Pea and Hamhock soup
O
PALLOTTE CACIO E UOVA - A typical antipasto from Abruzzo; moist cheese balls made from cacio cavallo, pecorino, grana and
eggs simmered in a fragrant tomato salsa
O
RISOTTO DELLO CHEF CRISTIANO - Smooth arborio risotto, with pumpkin, preserved lemons, cured pork
cheek and Parmesan shavings
O
CROSTINI TOSCANI CON MARMELLATA DI FICHI - A rough country pate from Tuscany made with chicken livers,
minced pork, capers, anchovy and vin santo on toasted local bread and served with a fig and marsala jam
SECONDI
STINCO D’AGNELLO AL BAROLO - Slow roasted lamb shank served with a red wine gravy
O
FILETTI DI SPIGOLA IN PADELLA CON SALSA VERDE E POMODORINI - Pan seared seabass filets served with a fresh herb
sauce and cherry tomatoes
O
FILETTO DI MANZO AI FERRI CON LA SALSA BOSCAIOLA - Grilled fillet of prime beef served with a mushroom, rosemary and
balsamic sauce
O
FESA DI TACCHINO ALL’ASCOLANA - Braised turkey breast with a black olive and liver stuffing and served with a Marsala gravy
DOLCI
SORBETTO AL LIMONE - Smooth and refreshing lemon sorbet
O
CASSATA SICILIANA - A traditional ricotta and marzipan sweet from the province of Palermo
O
PANNACOTTA AL PESCA E AMARETTO - A Piemontese recipe consisting of amaretto flavoured cream and peach puree
O
TIRAMISU’ - A sweet made with Savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone cheese, and caffe’ espresso.
€28.50 per person
LAGO DI COMO MENU
PRIMI
ZUPPA DI CECI E PANCETTA - Chick pea and bacon soup
O
SUPPLI’ AL TELEFONO - Basil flavoured crispy rice croquettes filled with mozzarella, grana padano and sundried tomatoes
O
TORTIGLIONI AL RAGU DI SALSICCIA NOSTRANA E RICOTTA SALATA - Macaroni tossed with our house sausage sauce garnished with ricotta salata shavings
SECONDI
STINCO D’AGNELLO AL BAROLO - Slow roasted lamb shank served with a red wine gravy
O
TACCHINO ALLA CAMPAGNOLA - Deboned turkey slow - braised with tomatoes, oregano and rosemary
O
FILETTI DI PESCESPADA ALLA SICILIANA - Swordfish fillets pan simmered with capers, olives, fresh herbs and sweet tomatoes
DOLCI
SORBETTO AL LIMONE - Smooth and refreshing lemon sorbet
O
CROSTATA DI MELE - Warm apple pie served with vanilla ice cream
O
TIRAMISU’ - A sweet made with Savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone cheese, caffe’ espresso.
€23.50 per person
MENU VILLA CLARA
STARTERS
BUFALA IMPANATA CON POMODORO E RUCOLA - Deep fried breaded mozzarella di bufala with tomatoes and rocket
or
TRIS DI BRUSCHETTA - Pomodori, zucchini e gamberetti, grilled; vegetables and goats cheese
MAINS
PAN FRIED SALMON FILLETS - With white wine and fennel butter
or
SALTIMBOCCA ALLA NAPOLETANA - Milk fed veal escalopes topped with prosciutto crudo, tomato and oregano sauce, grana Padano and melted mozzarella
or
BRAISED PORK BELLY - with onion marmalade and red wine glaze
All are served with vegetables and roast potatoes
DESSERT
STRAWBERRY MERINGUE
or
WARM CHOCOLATE BROWNIES WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM
or
SORBETTO DI LIMONE
€24.50 per person
MENU ARTEMISA
STARTERS
CHORIZO SAUSAGE, MOZZARELLA AND PARMESAN CROCHETTES
or
CREAM OF CHICKPEA AND PANCETTA SOUP - Drizzled with a cumin flavoured oil
or
PENNE SPINOLA - Penne with prawns , cherry tomato, spinach , lemon zest and a hint of chilli
MAINS
LAMB SHANK - Slow braised in red wine with coriander seeds and root vegetables
or
FILLETS OF SEA BREAM “IN UMIDO “ - With tomato, olives and oregano
or
GRILLED TENDER CHICKEN BREAST - With a wild mushroom and tomato sauce
All are served with vegetables and roast potatoes
DESSERT
TORTA SUPER CIOCO
or
BANOFFEE PIE
or
SORBETTO DI LIMONE
€28.50 per person
Wine options at favourable prices
MALTA
Caravaggio Chardonnay - € 9.50
Caravaggio Cabernet Sauvignon - €9.50
CHILE
Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon - €9.35
Frontera Sauvignon Blanc- €9.35
ITALY
Villa Antinori Bianco - €10.50
Villa Antinori Rosso - €11.50
Cavit Norico Bianco - €10.50
Cavit Norico Rosso - €10.50
SPAIN
Marques del Turia Bobal Rose’ - €8.85
FRANCE
Patriarche Chardonnay - €8.95
Patriarche Syrah - €8.95
SOUTH AFRICA
Simonsig Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc - €10.95
Simonsig Stellenbosch Cabernet Merlot - €10.95
PROSECCO
Lunetta Prosecco - €10.50
MINERAL WATER
Fontana Still/Sparkling - €2.25
Panna Still - €2.85
San Pellegrino Sparkling - €2.85
Price per full bottle
Should you prefer other wines please choose from our regular
wine list on which we can grant a 10% discount