SS Constitution Large Format Luncheon Menu - 16 February 1954

Photograph of Pisa and the Leaning Tower on the Front Cover of a Vintage Large Format Luncheon Menu from 16 February 1954 on board the SS Constitution of the American Export Lines featured Broiled Beech-Nut Ham Steak, Baden Baden, Yankee Pot Roast, Potato Pancakes, and Pound Cake for dessert. GGA Image ID # 171d26561a

Menu Items

APPETIZERS        

• Rollmops Herring with Onion Ring
• Chilled Sauerkraut or Apple Juice
• Tuna fish in Oil
• Scallions and Red Radishes
• Westphalian Ham
• Mixed Pickles
• Iced Melon
• Ripe Olives

SOUPS

• Minestrone, Paysanne
• Consomme Nature
• Jellied Chicken Consomme

FISH

• Poached Supreme of Dentici, Bonne Femme

EGGS

• Shirred, Turbigo
• Omelette, Paysanne

ENTREES

• Canelloni à la Nizzarda
• Yankee Pot Roast, Potato Pancakes
• Minced Chicken a la King, Melba Toast
• Fresh Tomato with Cottage Cheese and Sour Cream

GRILL (15 Minutes)

• Broiled Beech-Nut Ham Steak, Baden Baden

VEGETABLES

• Spinach en Branches
• Buttered Carrots and Peas
• Steamed Rice

POTATOES

• Mousseline
• Hashed Brown

COLD BUFFET

• Roast Sliced Capon, Peach Compote
• Home-made Headcheese, Potato Salad
• Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Sliced Tomato
• Roast Leg of Lamb, Mint Jelly
• Poached Brook Trout, Vincent Sauce

SALADS: Chicory, Parisienne

DRESSINGS: Nanking, French, Vinegar and Oil

DESSERTS:

• Pound Cake
• Vanilla Bavarian Pudding
• Apricot Pie
• Orange Sherbet
• Fruit Cake
• Fruit Jell-O
• Pear and Cherry Compote
• Strawberry Ice Cream

CHEESE: Tray of Assorted Cheese, Crackers, Pumpernickel

BEVERAGES: Fresh Milk, Coffee Tea

Menu Items, Large Format Luncheon Menu on the SS Constitution of the American Export Lines, Tuesday, 16 February 1954. GGA Image ID # 171d5a6ae8

Title Page, Large Format Luncheon Menu, PLClass on the SS Constitution of the American Export Lines, Tuesday, 16 February 1954. GGA Image ID # 171dbc29ac