The Mississippi River region is known for its elegant mix of fascinating cultures which have turned out some of the most tantalizing cuisines in the nation. American Cruise Lines’ team of master chefs season each dish with a dash of culture from the particular port you are visiting. Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine in New Orleans; compare the famous barbecue of Memphis and St. Louis; and enjoy southern inspired refreshments such as mint juleps and fresh iced tea.
Perfectly Seasoned Chicken & Andouille Gumbo
Cajun Spiced Jumbo Sea Scallops served with an exquisite Creole Beurre Blanc sauce
Garden Fresh Feta House Salad with Walnuts, Red Onion, Sun-Dried Cherries with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Dixie Lager Braised Chicken served with crisp Andouille Sausage, Red Beans, Rice, and Stewed Squash
Pan-seared Beef Tenderloin & Stuffed Lobster Tail served with a Potato Puree and Vegetable Medley
Pasta St. Charles with a delectable Creole Mustard Cream Sauce served over Penne with Louisiana Shrimp and Andouille Sausage
Signature Bourbon Pecan Pie
Creole Bread Pudding with a warm Whiskey Caramel
Homemade Peach and Blackberry Cobbler
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The Southeastern United States is known for the incredible variety of fresh seafood that can be caught along its shores. American Cruise Lines’ team of master chefs prepare every meal to order using only the freshest local ingredients, and season each dish with a dash of Southern seasoning and culture.
Eastern Shore Crab Ravigote served with a Garlic Vinaigrette Crostini and Remoulade Sauce
Freshly Grilled Duck Sate with Spiced Orange Relish
Roasted Bartlett Farms Beef Tenderloin complemented by a Vegetable Medley, Red Onion Brulee, Gorgonzola Potato Puree, in a Merlot Reduction sauce
BBQ Atlantic Swordfish Steak served with locally-inspired Chipotle Grits, Shrimp-Corn Macque Choux, and Red Bean Salsa
Beeler’s Farms Pork Scaloppini served with Red Peppercorn Polenta, Sautéed Zucchini, in Crawfish-Caper Beurre Blanc sauce
King Creole Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel
Floridian Orange Sour Cream Cake served with a fresh minted Orange Salad
Pecan Pie topped with a divine Bourbon Whipped Cream
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The Pacific Northwest is known for a focus on fresh seafood, unique game meats and locally foraged ingredients. American Cruise Lines’ team of master chefs uses only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to highlight the customs and culture from each particular port you are visiting.
Pacific Northwest Scampi – Jumbo Shrimp served in a savory Herbed Butter Sauce over Lemon Arugula Risotto
Pacific Coast Shrimp Bisque
Widmer Cascadian Ale Braised Snake River Farms Pork Shank served with Herbed Polenta, Heirloom Bean Cassoulet, and Apple Gremolata
Delectable Dungeness Crab Cake served with Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade, Rice Pilaf, and Sautéed Green Beans
Scrumptious Salmon Pasta Alfredo served with a Squash Sauté and Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Moist Marionberry Cheesecake
Almond Cake served with flavorful Balsamic Strawberries and Orange Mascarpone
Chocolate-Cherry Cake with a decadent Earl Grey Ganache and White Chocolate Sauce
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The Northeast is most famously known for their variety of succulent seafood. From lobsters and scallops to oysters and fish, the Atlantic Ocean produces some of tastiest and freshest seafood around. Our team of master chefs have created a customized menu that highlights New England’s most popular flavors.
Big Flavor Littleneck Clams Ceviche
Mouthwatering Beef Tenderloin Crostini
Perfectly Seared Maine Diver Scallop served with Shaker Village Style Tomato Pudding, in a Parsley Vinaigrette
New England Boiled Seafood Dinner – Succulent Lobster, Shrimp, and Clams served with Boiled Red Potatoes, Carrots, Corn on the Cob, and Clarified Butter
Pan-seared Misty Knoll Farms Breast of Chicken served with New England Succotash, Whipped Red Potatoes in a Cranberry Vinaigrette
“Surf and Turf” Shrimp and Crab stuffed Baked Maine Lobster Tail and Roasted Bartlet Farms Beef Tenderloin served with Rice Pilaf and Vegetable Medley.
Mount Lebanon Spiced Apple Pudding with Maple Whipped Cream
Gourmet Chocolate Fudge Cake
Zesty Lemon Meringue Pie
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