Introduction: A Brief History of Chanterelle
The perfect one-dish meals for any busy family. Enjoy aromatic Creamy Tomato Mint Soup, a thick Split Pea Soup with Ham, and a Mussel Soup redolent with saffron.
A wide selection of slow-simmered stews, stir-fries, and roasts. There’s comforting Cottage Pie, tender Roasted Veal Shank, exotic Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Honey, and spectacular Beef Fillets with Star Anise.
Pork is a staff favorite and we welcome it often in the form of Pork Goulash, Oven-Roasted Barbecued Ribs, Chinese-Style Meatballs, and Montana Fried “Pork Chop” Sandwiches.
The backbone of any family meal, chicken comes to our table roasted with root vegetables or stuffed with basil, in a potpie or as Melicia’s Chicken and Dumplings. This chapter also includes an aromatic Thai Duck Curry and two luscious braised rabbit dishes.
There’s a mix of front-of-the-house dishes and staff meals here. Ginger Pickled Salmon with Wasabi Sauce, Monkfish with Roast Shallots and Garlic, Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce, and Deviled Crab Cakes are all here, as well as Fish ’n’ Chips—of course.
We love pasta and serve up bowlfuls of Linguine with Clam Sauce, Spaghetti with Potatoes and Greens, and Cheese Tortellini with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream. Here, too, is a Shrimp Fried Rice that makes use of leftovers, and a favorite Risotto with Porcini.
Easy accompaniments include a Spiced Applesauce, old-fashioned Braised Red Cabbage, Summertime Creamed Corn, Warm Lentil Salad, irresistible Vidalia Onion Fritters, and a particular favorite, Everyday Mashed Potatoes.
A selection of quick, versatile dressings, including Green Goddess, Caesar, Blue Cheese, and Creamy Italian, plus a full range of flavorful mayonnaises turn fresh greens and vegetables into something really special.
Invite friends for leisurely weekend brunch and linger over Chanterelle Breakfast Scones, Challah French Toast, Half-Inch-High Buttermilk Pancakes, or Shirred Eggs with Smithfield Ham and Tarragon. Later in the day, accompany meals with Garlic Bread or piping hot Indian Chapati.
Staff favorites include brownies (naturally), Zesty Cranberry Soup, Summertime Ginger Shortcakes, and platefuls of cookies—especially those loaded with plenty of chocolate chips and peanut butter.