Jillian's
74155 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA
Menu (As of 10/31)
Appetizers
- Charred Chili with Four Cheeses *VRoasted and skinned Anaheim chilies filled with four imported cheeses served with a fresh tomato and lime salsa
- Tower of Fresh CrabFresh Dungeness crab meat layered between diced avocado, sweet tomatoes and toasted brioche
- Mizo Glazed ShrimpGrilled jumbo shrimp with Asian slaw, flavored with rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and garlic
- PolpetteTrio of homemade meatballs in a marinara sauce with Parmesan Reggiano
- Casa Salad *VButter soft red & green lettuces withe an imported Gorgonzola vinaigrette and toasted walnuts
- Il Lavandino Della Cucina“Everything but the kitchen sink”, Romaine and butter lettuces, carrots, beets, avocado, Pico de Gallo,
- No Substitutions
- Spicy Corn ChowderTopped with fiery salsa, crackled bacon
- Soup du Jour
Pasta
- Cannelloni della CasaHomemade tubes of pasta filled with imported cheeses, spinach and sausage in a tomato-tinted cream sauce
- Cappelli d’angelo Con ScampiHair of the angel pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin oil olive and sautéed jumbo shrimp
- Stroganoff Con PapardelleThin slices of quickly sautéed tenderloin tossed with hand-cut wide fettuccine in a sauce of
- Pappardelle BologneseHomemade delicate pappardelle in an authentic sauce of ground veal
- Scallops and Sweet Corn RisottoCrisply sautéed sea scallops nestled atop creamy Italian short grain rice
- Cappelli D’ Angelo ForestiereHair of the Angels pasta with an array of seasonal forest mushrooms, fresh baby spinach,
- Spaghetti alla CarbonaraHearty and homemade spaghetti coated with eggs, Parmesan, crackled Pancetta
Entrees
- Filet MignonThe most tender center cut, grilled, drizzled with cabernet demi glace topped with crisply fried onions
- Prime New York SteakGrilled prime beef, presented with a fresh Tarragon hollandaise
- Rack of Colorado LambIn a Dijon herb crust, roasted and presented on a fresh Rosemary scented demi glace
- Grilled SwordfishSparkling fresh center cut swordfish, grilled, accompanied with a black bean and tomato lime salsa
- Salmon in ParchmentFilet of Icelandic salmon wrapped in parchment paper with julienne vegetables,
- Poulet Grand MereOrganic skinned chicken breast, lined with goat cheese, sauteed with roasted shallots, bacon, mushroom, and baby artichoke
- Double Cut Pork ChopGrilled rib chop of pork stuffed with apples, sausage, and Chef Jorge’s dates, presented with a port wine demi glace
- Liver VenezianaThinly sliced, sautéed veal liver with pancetta, caramelized shallots and a splash of sherry wine vinegar
Desserts
- Blueberry CheesecakeLuscious citrus scented cheesecake napped with sweetened creme and fresh blueberries
- Apple DumplingA tart cored apple filled with cinnamon and pecans, encased in a puff pastry, baked,
- Double Chocolate Layer CakeMoist dark chocolate cake layered with Belgian semi-sweet chocolate mousse and raspberries,
- Decadent DateA steamed pudding made from Chef Jorge’s locally grown Medjool dates warmed with
- Strawberry Rhubarb CrumbleA recipe from June’s native Scotland comprised of toasted oats and brown sugar
- Chocolate Brioche PuddingWarmed and glazed with a bittersweet chocolate sauce, drizzled with Grand Marnier
- Ice Cream, Sorbet & GelatoA variety of flavors served in a crisp, sweet handmade tulip shell made with pecans and almonds
- Eclectic Cuisine
- Proprietors – Jay and June TrubeeExecutive Chef Luis Zamora • Chef De Cuisine Jorge Barajas
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