Holidays on First Hill

 

The Stimson-Green Mansion truly sparkles throughout the holidays.

Here’s a menu as festive as the season, and one which works beautifully for those parties – corporate or private –

where guests may be arriving and departing throughout the evening.

 

The long, winter nights of late November and December call for hearty celebrations with friends and family.

Our sumptuous array of appetite-teasing hors d’oeuvres, classic meat and fish entrées, plus a delectable assortment of rich,

creamy cheeses, seasonal fruits, and elegant pastries  will make your holiday reception merry and bright.

 

Tray Passed Hors D’Oeuvres

 

 

Rare Roast Beef Roulades

thin-sliced strips of rare roast beef filled with arugula, blue cheese, and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil

 

Roasted Squash Phyllo Cups

roasted diced ratatouille vegetables baked in a crispy phyllo shell and topped with crumbled chèvre

 

 

Appetizer Station

 

Mezze Plate

A lively display of Mediterranean aperitivo; roasted fall and winter vegetables, spiced olives, hummus,

herbed goat cheese, sun-dried tomato pesto, and French lentil salad, served with both soft and crispy pita chips

 

 

Buffet

 

Artisan Hearth-Baked Breads

served with sweet cream butter, olive and sun-dried tomato tapenade, and Tuscan white bean spread

 

Chestnut Crusted Wild King Salmon

a Northwest favorite, prepared to enhance the natural flavors of the fish, the salmon is topped with a mixture of fresh-roasted chestnuts,

herbs, and brown butter bread crumb crust; served with a blood orange beurre blanc

  

Big Herb Roasted Top Sirloin

seasoned with fresh herbs from our garden, roasted and served with frizzled

Walla Walla sweet onions and a Madera demi

 

Herb Rubbed Breast of Turkey

Rubbed with oregano, lemon, and butter, served atop herbed pecan thyme stuffing and served with

rich savory gravy and cranberry shallot chutney

 

 Roasted Corn Mashers

Russet potatoes mashed with roasted garlic and corn; finished with butter, cream, and fresh herbs

 

 Fennel Risotto

a rich wonderfully sweet mixture of roasted fennel, sautéed garlic, caramelized onions, Arborio rice,

and chicken stock, finished with shaved Pecorino, sage, and slow roasted tomatoes

 

Glazed Baby Carrots

miniature carrots are glazed with cream sherry then tossed with caramelized

onions and toasted almonds

 

Baby Field Greens

a variety of young field greens tossed with dried cherries, spiced walnuts

shaved Parmesan, and Jerez vinaigrette

 

Brie en Croûte

creamy Brie baked in puff pastry; served with sliced apples

candied walnuts, and crackers

 

Assorted Holiday Desserts

a variety of miniature fruit tartlets, decadent house baked bar cookies, hand-dipped chocolate truffles,

festive tea cookies, fruit cobbler, and pumpkin bread pudding make a perfect end to an elegant evening

 

$47.75 per person