Dude Ranch Food and Wine

Highland Ranch

CA, USA
Telephone: (707) 895-3600
Fax: (707) 895-3702

CHEF

Joy Andrews

Appetizers and cocktails are served weather permitting on the deck overlooking the orchards at 6:30 PM. Parents of small children may request that their children are fed around this time with a special childrens' menu. Ranch Dinner is served on a buffet and family style at 7:30 PM in the Dinning Room. Dinner is served paired with well chosen local and imported wines and include fresh bread or homemade rolls and a tossed salad. Dress casual.

STARTER	Appetizers are served on the deck overlooking the orchards and may feature: Locally smoked Pacific salmon with chopped capers, tomatoes and cucumbers, fresh lemon and a dill cream sauce A selection of local and imported cheeses and pates with assorted olives Freshly local caught crab cakes with various dipping sauces Baked Californian Brie cheese in a light puff pastry shell Fresh made guacamole with homemade tortilla chips Fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes brochettes with a fresh herb and garlic vinaigrette Summer tomato bruschetta
SOUP	White Bean and Sage Soup Broccoli Soup French Onion Soup Fresh Tomato Soup (with grilled cheese sandwiches) Blak Bean Soup with chopped onion, sour cream and grated cheese Hot and Sour Soup Light Cream of Squash and Ginger Soup
SALAD VEGETABLE GRAINS	Fresh salads are available at every lunch and dinner with oil and vinegar, a homemade creamy dill dressing and Highland Ranch's own Maple Dijon vinaigrette Hearts of romaine salad Caesar salad Greek salad with feta cheese, calamata olives, pearl tomatoes and red onion
SEAFOOD	Roasted freshly caught whole salmon with lemon and dill, white rice and asparagus Fresh caught pacific crab served in the shell on newspaper with lemon and melted butter Trout Almondine
MEAT	Prime Rib au jus with braised greens and potatoes au gratin Pot Roast with oven roasted root vegetables, and Broccoli with Lemon Olive Oil
POULTRY	Chicken braised in local Chardonnay verjus, with wild rice, fresh green beans, a whole wheat country loaf, romaine salad Barbecued chicken, ribs and steaks, fresh corn, and three bean vinaigrette
PASTA	Vegetarian or Meat Lasagna
VEGETARIAN	Enchiladas con queso with house made guacamole and salsa and Mexican rice and beans Savory Leek Tart with French Lentil Sauce; Moussaka with Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant Black Eyed Peas, Quinoa and Greens; Fettuccine with Zucchini, Roasted Peppers, Almonds and Mint
DESSERTS	Desserts at Highland Ranch feature our own home-grown fruit whenever possible including several varieties of apples and pears, red and green plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots, figs, quince and more. We delight in preparing cakes and other favorite desserts and in serving a glass of champagne to toast special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc. Let us know as you book your stay with us. Some of our favorites include: Trate Tatin; Chocolate souffles with fresh whipped cream; Highland Ranch apple cobbler a la mode; Cheesecake with crumb crust and strawberry/raspberry coulis; "Rob's Rum Bananas and cinnamon sugar chips" a la mode; Carrot cake Poached Highland Ranch Pears and Apples Strawberry Shortcake
LIQUOR	See WINE LIST A full bar is available in the Main House

Ranch Lunch 1:00 to 1:30 PM

At lunch we always have a homemade soup with homemade bread and a fresh salad to complement the entrees. Wine, fresh squeezed lemonade and ice water are available at lunch and homemade cookies, like chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, snickerdoodles, ginger snaps and fresh fruit complete the meal. Parents of small children may request a childrens' menu as they book their stay with us.

A sampling of some of our guests' favorite lunch menus:

Red bean and steak chile with corn bread with all the fixings; Gourmet macaroni and cheese with three cheeses; White bean and sage soup with spanikopita, greek salad and homemade pita bread; Light cream of spinach soup with chicken pot pie, romaine salad and peanut butter cookies; Squash and ginger soup with a variety of quiches; Gourmet pizzas and lentil soup with ceasar salad.

Ranch Breakfast 8:00 to 9:30 AM

Our celebrated country ranch breakfast is a relaxed affair so folks can take full advantage of our comfortable cabins, the quiet of nightime in the country and the fresh mountain air that's perfect for a good night's sleep. You breakfast is "made to order" and ready when you are and features:

Freshly ground coffee and an assortment of black and herb teas; Fresh fruit salad; Fresh-squeezed orange juice; Famous Highland Ranch buttermilk waffles and pancakes with Wisconsin maple syrup; Farm-fresh eggs made to order and country bacon; Ranch home fries; Assortment of toasting breads and homemade jams; Cold and hot cereals;

The Anderson Valley is home to some of the world's best wineries and is especially known for American Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varieties. In addition, the highly regarded Roederer sparkling wines are produced here in the valley. Tours of most wineries can be arranged and private tasting for larger groups at Highland Ranch can also be arranged with advanced notice. The Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival in mid-May is a popular and well-attended event. See www.avwines.com for more information.

Well chosen local and imported wines are served at lunch, cocktail hour and at dinner and are also available to guests at other times.

RED
Anderson Valley, CA	2003 Handley Vineyards Ranch House Red
Anderson Valley, CA	2003 Husch Vineyards Pinot Noir
Anderson Valley, CA	2003 Lazy Creek Table Red
Anderson Valley, CA	2003 Navarro Vineyards Navarrouge
Anderson Valley, CA	2003 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir
Anderson Valley, CA	2004 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir
Anderson Valley, CA	2003 Navarro Vineyards Zinfandel
SPARKLING
Anderson Valley, CA	2002 Navarro Vineyards Sparkling White
Anderson Valley	Roederer Brut
WHITE
Anderson Valley, CA	2003 Husch Vineyards Chenin Blanc
Anderson Valley, CA	2003 Navarro Vineyards Chardonnay
Anderson Valley, CA	2003 Navarro Vineyards Rose