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The March Menu

 

Open to Non-Residents.

Our Restaurant seats just 12 and we have one sitting each evening at 7.30pm except Tuesdays when our restaurant is closed.

Please note our restaurant is also closed on Thursday 11th February 2010.

We ask you to choose from our menu and advise us of your choices at least 24 hours in advance of the evening you are dining with us.

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          Should you have a dietary requirement such as Coeliacs / Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan or a Nut Allergy please ring Sarah-Jane in advance as most of the menu may be adapted for you (including the pastry and bread for Coeliacs).

 

 

 

 

Starters

South West landed Scallops with local White Pudding and a Pea Mousse

Locally landed in Brixham, scallops lightly seared and served with crispy white

pudding and a pea mousse.

 

Chicken Liver Pate

Chicken liver pate with a hint of brandy, served in its own pot with Fathers Crab Apple Jelly and warm Sourdough toast.

     Smoked Trout from Hollies Trout Farm Pate

Quenelles of Smoked Trout Pate served with hot toast.

Twice Baked Goats Cheese Souffle

French Chevre Blanc made into a creamy souffle with Parmesan.

Home-made Brioche with wild mushrooms and crème fraiche

Toasted Brioche topped with creamy wild mushrooms and crème fraiche

 

Main Courses

 

 

Roast Duck breast with Plum, Ginger and a dash of Bramley & Gage Plum Liqueur

Lightly marinated duck breast in a sticky plum sauce.

 

Loin of Pork with Prunes

Pork Loin casserole with brandy soaked prunes and a dash of cream.

  

Boeuf Bourguignonne with a Devon twist and Provencal Herby Dumplings

 Burgundy and Port laced Devon Beef with baby onions and button mushrooms, topped with herby dumplings.

Devon Beef with Mushrooms and local Otter Head Ale

Devon beef slowly cooked with Otter Head Ale (brewed using water from the head springs of the River Otter in Luppitt) and Mushrooms.

4 Rack of Lamb with a Rosemary Crust

Devon Lamb, roasted and filled with rosemary and garlic breadcrumbs and served with a Cumberland Sauce.

 

Salmon with Ginger (from a sustainable source), Lemon Grass and Coriander Dressing

Marinated Salmon in Ginger, Lemon grass and Coriander then baked with a drizzle of honey.

Pan Fried Sea Bass (from a sustainable source) with Crab

Pan fried Sea Bass on a bed of crushed lemon butter new potatoes, topped with a King Prawn and served with a Crab and Brandy Sauce.

Moroccan Spiced Vegetables

Slowly braised aubergine, squash, sweet potato, celeriac, red peppers and chickpeas in a Moroccan spiced tomato based sauce, served with soar cream, toasted almonds and coriander.

Roasted Squash Risotto

Roasted Squash with Carneloni Rice, Mascarpone Cheese, Shallots, White Wine, Parmesan and Sage.

All main courses are served with seasonal vegetables

 

Desserts

Meringue Mont Blanc

Mummys fabulous meringue filled with a chestnut cream, caramalised Chestnuts and served with a chestnut ice cream  

 

Lattice Mincemeat and Almond Tart

A crisp pastry shell layered with a rich Almond Paste and Tipsy Mincemeat topped with a lattice top and served with Vanilla Ice-cream

Hot Chocolate Fondant Yarty Valley Cream

Rich hot chocolate fondant made with Divine 70% dark chocolate and served with cream from the Yarty Valley.

Sticky Date Pudding with Yarty Valley Cream
A rich gooey date pudding, freshly steamed and served with a Brandy and Pecan sauce and Yarty Valley Cream.

 Cheese Board

A selection of West Country cheeses with accompaniments

(£2.00 supplement).

 

 

£22.00 for 2 courses

£28.00 for 3 courses

Cafetierre Coffee or Tea £1.65

Cappucinno £1.85

Latte £2.00

Expresso £1.45

Below was our Christmas Day 2009 menu

Starters

Coquilles St Jacques  

Locally landed in Brixham, scallops lightly poached into a creamy sauce with piped potato and served

in a scallop shell.

 

Lobster Pate with Rose Sauce

A rich lobster pate with a rose wine sauce.

 

Roasted Goats Cheese in a Walnut Pastry Tart and Red Pepper Sauce

A light walnut pastry tart baked with goats cheese and ribbons of peppers,

served with a crushed walnut vinegraitte.

 

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Le Trou Gascon – Armagnac Sorbet

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Main Courses

 

Turkey Galantine with Christmas sauces – popped cranberries and creamy bread

Boned turkey at The Belfry, stuffed with gammon in the middle and a duo of festive stuffing on each side.

 

Roast Duck breast with Plum and Ginger and Bramley and Gage Plum Liquor

Lightly marinated then roasted duck breast in a sticky plum and ginger sauce.

 

Boeuf Bourguignonne with a Devon twist and Provencal Herby Dumplings

 Burgundy and Port laced Devon Beef with baby onions and button mushrooms, topped with herby dumplings.

 

Salmon with Ginger and Lemon Grass and Coriander

Marinated Salmon in Ginger Lemon Grass and Coriander, baked with a drizzle of honey.

 

Porcini Mushroom Risotto

A combination of mushrooms including Porcini, blend with garlic, white wine, Marsala, Parmesan and Carnarolli Rice, served with Parmesan Crisps and White Truffle Oil.

 

All main courses are served with seasonal vegetables

If you are choosing a meat free starter or main meal, please let us know if you are a vegetarian so we may substitute the chicken stock for vegetable stock where used.

 

 Desserts

 

Pistachio Pavlova

An individual Pistachio Pavlova with Yarty Valley Cream and seasonal fruits

 

Flaming Christmas Pudding and White Sauce

 

Christmas Trifle

Black Cherries, Amaretti Biscuits and a dash of Sherry combine with the traditional Custard and Cream

 

Cheese Board

A selection of West Country cheeses with accompaniments

 

 

£50.00 per person

Cafetierre coffee / tea and truffles £2.25

 

 

 

 

 

The Belfry Country Hotel, Yarcombe, Near Honiton, Devon EX14 9BD
tel: 01404 861 234 (International +44 1404 861 234) email: stay@thebelfrycountryhotel.com