Sample Menu Five
Starters
Button mushroom and baby spinach soup (v)
Finished with a swirl of cashew and basil pesto and golden croutons
Pan seared marinated tuna loin
Sesame ginger stir-fry and rich hoi sin sauce
Char-grilled Rosemary scented banana (v)
With tart forest berry compote and vanilla créme fraíche
Slow cooked oxtail in red wine with garden vegetables
Champ mashed potatoes and caramelised red onions
Terrine of mature goats cheese and char-grilled vegetables (v)
Balsamic cherry tomatoes, toasted home-made olive bread and dressed wild roquette
Main courses
Pan fried mature local venison steak
Pea and bacon mashed potatoes, char-grilled asparagus, cumin roasted root vegetables and puy lentil sauce
Chicken saltimbocca
Fresh sage prosciutto ham, sweet potato purée, panache of seasonal garden vegetables and sherry infused mushroom sauce
Grilled darne of salmon
Butternut squash and parmesan risotto, red pepper marmalade and steamed pak choi
Char-grilled Mediterranean vegetable lasagne (v)
Thick chunky chips, tomato salsa, toasted garlic ciabatta and freshly shaved parmesan
Slow roasted minted lamb shoulder joint
Cheddar cheese and chive mash, caramelised root vegetables and balsamic redcurrant pan gravy
Fresh egg ravioli filled with mushroom purée (v)
Tossed in roasted garlic and pepper sauce with tomato bruchetta and dressed roquette
Desserts
Passion fruit and mango créme brulee
Home-made lime shortbread and seasonal berries
Sticky toffee and date pudding
With butterscotch sauce and semi whipped cream
Salad of seasonal fresh fruits
Served with either pouring cream of vanilla ice cream
Tangy lemon meringue roulade
With a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fruit coulis
A selection of finest local cheeses – £2.75 supplement
Eden Chieftain – A creamy, award winning close texture vintage cheddar-style cheese, with a clean, well-rounded flavour made from pasteurised cows’ milk
Flakebridge – A smooth, hard-pressed coloured cheese with a firm, slightly flakey texture and a subtle tangy taste. Made to a local recipe using pasteurised cows’ milk
Black Dub Blue – A creamy blue-veined cheese which is now made in Applebyand is a must for any cheese board!
Cafetiere of fresh coffee with Kendal mint cake is available at the bar for £2.25 per person
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