Recipes
"Frozen Fruit Gateau"
2 c. fresh fruit (strawberries or peaches), peeled and sliced
1 1/4 c. sugar, divided
2 T. lemon juice
6 egg whites
2 c. heavy cream
1 t. vanilla
2 T. orange liqueur (or Peach Schnapps with the peaches)
Puree fruit. Add 1/2 cup sugar and lemon juice; set aside. Beat the egg whites with 1/2 cup sugar until stiff. Beat the heavy cream until stiff with 1/4 cup sugar, the vanilla and the liqueur/schnapps. In a large bowl fold together the pureed fruit, egg whites, and whipped cream. Pour mixture into a vanilla wafer crumb crust in a 9 inch springform pan. Freeze until firm. Serves 10-12.
"Poulet de Broccoli"
8 fresh broccoli spears
8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (uncooked)
Barely cook broccoli spears. (Slash stems for more even cooking.) Arrange broccoli spears in a buttered casserole or ramekins and lay a chicken breast over each piece of broccoli.
Mix together:
Two 10 ¾ oz. cans Cream of Chicken soup 1 tsp. lemon juice
1 C. mayonnaise ½ tsp. curry powder
Spread over chicken and broccoli, being sure that all of chicken is covered.
Over sauce sprinkle:
1 ¼ C. grated Cheddar cheese 3 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
1 ¼ C. soft bread crumbs
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Serves 8.
The Steinbeck House Restaurant
Reservations: 831-424-2735
Dining at The Steinbeck House is a wonderful experience.
The restaurant in this Queen Anne style Victorian house serves gourmet lunches featuring fresh produce from the fields of the famous Salinas Valley.
Menu for May 2013
Tuesday, May 14th through Saturday, May 18th
Entrée: Chicken Country Captain with choice of Leek & Potato Soup or Asparagus & Strawberry Salad ($14.00)
Alternate: Cobb Salad (12.00)
Large Leek & Potato Soup and Asparagus & Strawberry Salad ($12.00)
Choice of Sandwiches of the Month ($12.00)
Desserts: Chocolate Roll, Frozen Chocolate Charlotte or Crème Brulée ($6.00)
Tuesday, May 21st through Saturday, May 25th
Entrée: Ham Rolls a la Suisse with choice of Broccoli Leek Soup or Green Salad ($14.00)
Alternate: Cobb Salad ($12.00)
Large Broccoli Leek Soup and Green Salad ($12.00)
Choice of Sandwiches of the Month ($12.00)
Desserts: Strawberries w/ Lemon Crème, Frozen Chocolate Charlotte or Crème Brulée ($6.00)
Tuesday, May 28th through Saturday, June 1st
Entrée: Broccoli Chicken Crepes with choice of Carrot Bisque Soup or Green Salad ($14.00)
Alternate: Cobb Salad ($12.00)
Large Carrot Bisque Soup and Green Salad ($12.00)
Choice of Sandwiches of the Month ($12.00)
Desserts: Raspberry Cheesecake, Frozen Chocolate Charlotte or Crème Brulée ($6.00)
May Sandwiches
Monte Cristo
Chicken and Avocado Wrap
Tuna Salad
Reuben
Menu for June 2013
Tuesday, June 4th through Saturday, June 8th
Entrée: Chef's Choice – Pepper Steak with choice of Mushroom Bisque or Green Salad ($14.00)
Alternate: Chef's Salad ($12.00)
Large Mushroom Bisque Soup and Green Salad ($12.00)
Choice of Sandwiches of the Month ($12.00)
Desserts: Frozen Chocolate Charlotte or Crème Brulée ($6.00)
Saturday Tea, June 8th, 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Tea Menu: Specialty Teas, Tea Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit, Scones, Petite Quiche, Assorted Desserts
($25.00, includes tax & tip)
Tuesday, June 11th through Saturday, June 15th
Entrée: Glazed Orange Chicken with choice of Leek & Potato Soup or Green Salad ($14.00)
Alternate: Chef"s Salad ($12.00)
Large Leek & Potato Soup and Green Salad ($12.00)
Choice of Sandwiches of the Month ($12.00)
Desserts: Strawberry Margarita Pie, Frozen Chocolate Charlotte or Crème Brulée ($6.00)
Tuesday, June 18th through Saturday, June 22nd
Entrée: Spanish Squash Casserole with choice of Cream of Asparagus Soup or Green Salad ($14.00)
Alternate: Chef"s Salad ($12.00)
Large Cream of Asparagus Soup and Green Salad ($12.00)
Choice of Sandwiches of the Month ($12.00)
Desserts: Strawberries with Toffee Crème, Frozen Chocolate Charlotte or Crème Brule ($6.00)
Tuesday, June 25th through Saturday, June 29th
Entrée: Poulet de Broccoli with choice of Tomato Bouillon Soup or Green Salad ($14.00)
Alternate: Chef"s Salad ($12.00)
Large Tomato Bouillon Soup and Green Salad ($12.00)
Choice of Sandwiches of the Month ($12.00))
Desserts: Chocolate Roll, Frozen Chocolate Charlotte or Crème Brulée ($6.00)
June Sandwiches
Club Sandwich
Turkey & Avocado Wrap
Chicken Apple Brie
Philly Cheesesteak
2013 Menu Prices
Entree $14.00 includes entre, soup or salad and rolls.
Large Soup & Large Salad $12.00
Soup or Salad & Sandwich $12.00
Whole Sandwich w/ Garnish $12.00
Dessert $ 6.00
Dessert & Coffee $ 9.00
(available after 1:00 p.m.)
Child’s Meal $ 8.00
Split Plate Fee $3.00
Beverages $ 3.00
Ice Tea, Lemonade, Steinbeck Tea, Coffee,
Hot Tea, Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite. Sparkling Water
Apple Juice, Tomato Juice, Milk $2.00
Sparkling Wine
Korbel Split $15.00
Korbel Bottle $22.00
Monterey County Bottled Wines
Chardonnay or Riesling $25.00
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon $25.00
House Wines $ 6.00 per glass
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Chardonnay, Pino Grigio, White Zinfandel
Beer
Heineken $ 4.50
Corona $4.50
Bud Lite$ 4.00
Coors Lite $ 4.00
- Available for Private Parties
- Wine and Beer Available
- Take Out Lunches Available
- Children’s Menu Available
The Steinbeck House is a National Historical Monument.
A non-profit volunteer organization whose purpose is to maintain and preserve The Steinbeck House and create new revenues for charities in The Salinas Valley, California
Your gratuities are greatly appreciated. They are used to maintain the House and for scholarships.
Visit our “Best Cellar” gift shop featuring unique gifts Tax and tip are not included in menu price for all occasions. It was here that storyteller John Steinbeck related talks of ghosts to the neighborhood youngsters.
We value your patronage!
The Steinbeck House Chef
Agustin Rodriguez
Agustin is an accomplished chef with wonderful ideas for Steinbeck House.
Cooking is his passion—and it shows!!
The Restaurant serves lunch Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
The Best Cellar Gift Shop is open from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
and during Saturday Teas from 11:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Call (831) 424-2735 for more information. Reservations suggested.