Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 22, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I've noticed several inquiries regarding the quality of Holland America's food in the main dining room. So I thought I would take it upon myself to post some menu selections from our cruise last month to Alaska on Zaandam. I'm not very computer savvy, nor do I have the equipment for scanning, so this is just a compilation I copied from the menus I have on hand. Apologies for spelling mistakes. The florid prose used to describe the items is HAL's, not mine.:) This is only a sampling from a couple of evening's menus. The entire menus comprised a much larger selection. Main Dining Room Dinner Menu Selection Appetizer: Carpaccio of Seared Ahi Tuna with a spiky papaya ginger relish and fried ginger chips Captain's Antipasto Plate Italian terrine, thinly sliced dried bresaola beef, dry-cured coppa pork and moist paper-thin prosciutto, served with robust Sicilian-style roasted vegetables Soups and Salads: Ketchikan Smoked Seafood Chowder a variety of plump and tender seafood in a smoky flavored cream, topped with oyster crackers Wild Native Alaskan Berry Blend with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, topped with tangy lime sorbet Northwest Gourmet Greens topped with creamy herbed goat cheese, toasted pecans, sun-warmed cherry tomato and fresh orange segments Entrees: Thyme Roasted Venison Fillet with Red Onion served with poached figs, crisp summer vegetables and creamy polenta Klondike Style Halibut local-style wine-marinated Alaskan halibut baked with sour cream, sprinkled with crumbs, served with asparagus tips and chive mashed potato Desserts: Chocolate Mousse in Basket a classic French mousse, voluptuously smooth yet light Rustic Pear Galette a hand-formed tart topped with a juicy pear nestled in an almond cream and sprinkled with crunchy sliced almonds Captain's Gala Dinner Menu Appetizers: Glacier Bay Salmon Cake a delicate mixture of northwest salmon with celery, onion, and sherry wine, served with whole grain mustard sauce Pate en Croute a coarse blended pate made of chicken and pistachio, served with a classic Cumberland sauce Soups and Salads: French Onion Soup Richly intense caramelized onions glazed with dry red wine in a savory clear broth, baked with Gruyere cheese Salad of Arugula and Frisee with William pear, key lime and passion fruit vinaigrette Entrees: Fillet of Beef Wellington tenderloin of beef topped with a duxelle of duck liver and mushrooms, wrapped in puff pastry and baked to a golden brown, served on a mirror of Madeira sauce with a medley of green asparagus, baby carrots and croquette potatoes Almond Crusted Fresh Wild Salmon with Leek and Lemon Cream baked with a crunchy crown of sliced almonds and served with a leek-cream sauce, sauteed baby carrots, zucchini ribbons and red bell pepper Desserts: Chocolate Souffle French chocolate lightened with egg white foam and baked to lofty heights, served with Jamaican rum sauce Double Strawberry Cheesecake a luscious blend of low fat cream cheese, fresh egg and sugar, served with a shimmery fresh strawberry sauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailbroad Posted September 22, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2006 thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakalina Posted September 22, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Thanks MAM now I am soooo hungry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted September 22, 2006 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I'm ready to order. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugger Posted September 22, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I was just corresponding by email with my SIL who is onboard the Island Princess now en route to Hawaii. I was lamenting the fact that we weren't onboard with our gang. I was just writing and asking what they were having for dinner so that I might vicariously be cruising with them :rolleyes: We just received our doc's for the Veendam 11-4 today. THANK YOU for a timely post for us. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted September 23, 2006 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2006 May I have the children's menu please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 23, 2006 Author #7 Share Posted September 23, 2006 May I have the children's menu please. Pour vous, Madame, je suis a votre service. (Ma'am, I'm at your service): Holland America International Children's Menu Golden Nugget Chicken with fries and barbecue sauce All American PB & J peanut butter and jelly on white bread with potato chips Cheeseburger in Paradise with or without cheese, garnished with pickles, lettuce, and tomato Dutch Macaroni and Cheese We feature Kraft cheese and macaroni, an old Dutch favorite English Fish and Chips two fillets of cod, lightly breaded, with fries and cole slaw Not so French Fries The Frankfurt-er hot dog with ketchup, mustard, and fries A Pisa Pizza your choice of cheese or pepperoni Attsa Lottsa Pasta spaghetti topped with meatballs and parmesan cheese, with garlic toast Great Pyramid Grilled Cheese stacked like a pyramid, with fries Chicken Soup for the Sol just like at home with saltine crackers For Dessert, a variety of ice cream You see, I saved just about everything from our cruise:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammybee Posted September 23, 2006 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Pour vous, Madame, je suis a votre service. (Ma'am, I'm at your service): You see, I saved just about everything from our cruise:D Thank you. I really do belong at the children's table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 23, 2006 Author #9 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Thank you. I really do belong at the children's table. Yes, Hammy dear, I know.:) Karin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted September 23, 2006 #10 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Oh no ... the "goat cheese plague" has invaded the other ships! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted September 23, 2006 #11 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Golly I have been reading all these menues for the past couple of weeks and no mention of Escargot in main dining room or PG. I sure hope I am not going to have to cruise without having my usual....???? NMNita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 23, 2006 Author #12 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Golly I have been reading all these menues for the past couple of weeks and no mention of Escargot in main dining room or PG. I sure hope I am not going to have to cruise without having my usual....???? NMNita Never fear, here is an excerpt from the second formal dinner on our 7-day cruise: "Farewell Dinner" Menu (Main Dining Room) Appetizers Escargots Bourguignonne Delectable snails marinated in Pernod and Chablis, lightly baked in an herb garlic butter, served with French bread Enjoy!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool change Posted September 24, 2006 #13 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Can big kids (me) order off of the kids menu and do I just ask the waiter? There are days on a long cruise when a grilled cheese sounds perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 24, 2006 Author #14 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Can big kids (me) order off of the kids menu and do I just ask the waiter? There are days on a long cruise when a grilled cheese sounds perfect. Thanks to Ruth C here on this board, I now know that the answer to your two questions is yes and yes:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted September 24, 2006 #15 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Thanks for the honorable mention, M-a M. :D RuthC is partial to the fingers and fries:) ; she does not recommend the fish sticks:rolleyes: . I haven't seen it on a (adult) menu in a while, but if you ever see the appetizer of almond crusted chicken it's delish! And it can be ordered as an entree, too! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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