Marsala Mushroom Soup Recipe

Green Valley Grill’s soups are second to none. Below is the recipe for one of our favorite daily soups.  Also, be sure to check out more GVG recipes and our latest seasonal menu.

1 cup ½ in Onions diced

¼ cup Garlic minced

l ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oi

1 quart Heavy cream

2 quarts Beef stock

4 quarts Marsala wine

2 tbls  Rosemary freshly chopped

2tbls Thyme freshly chopped

1 cup ½ in Carrots diced

1 cup ½ in Celery diced

6 cups Mushrooms sliced

1 tbls Ground coriander

1/4tsp Red pepper crushed

Cornstarch to thicken

Water as needed

In a stock pot on the stove set to medium high heat your EVOO to a sizzle. Add in your Carrots and cook for about 5-8 minutes until they have some color and have softened. Add in your celery and onions and cook until the onions have become translucent. Add your garlic mix and cook for about a minute before adding your marsala wine. Reduce this by half and add your spices as well as your stock, mushrooms, and heavy cream. Turn the heat down to medium and reduce the soup until it has slightly thickened.

Combine about 2 tbls of cornstarch with 1 tbls of cold water and mix. Add this to the pot and whisk it while pouring. Return the soup to a boil. Once it boils check for thickness. Repeat cornstarch step if you would like it to be thicker.

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Disclaimer: All our recipes were originally designed for much larger batch size. This recipe has been reduced – but not tested at this scale. Please adjust as to your taste and portion size.

Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe

Green Valley Grill’s buttermilk biscuits are the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch.  Also, be sure to check out more GVG recipes and our latest seasonal menu.

5 cups All Purpose Flour

7 ½ tsp Baking powder

6 Tbs + 1 ½ tsp Granulated sugar

2 ¼ tsp Salt

¾ pound (3 sticks) Butter (chilled)

2 ½ cups Buttermilk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Sift dry ingredients into large mixing bowl with butter. Cut butter into cubes. Fitted with whisk attachment, on stand mixer, whisk cold butter into flour mixture until butter is in pea sized pieces. Remove bowl from mixer and add buttermilk to mixture. Stir in buttermilk with fork until dough forms. Scoop dough into desired size. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown

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Disclaimer: All our recipes were originally designed for much larger batch size. This recipe has been reduced – but not tested at this scale. Please adjust as to your taste and portion size.

Heirloom Tomato Plate

There’s nothing better than a local heirloom tomato on a summer day.  Below you’ll find the recipe to one of our favorite appetizers on our summer menus.  Use fresh local tomatoes from a nearby farmers’ market or your own garden for peak flavor. Be sure to check out more GVG summer recipes like our Fresh Basil Pesto recipe and Summer Fruit Costata recipe as well as our current featured menus!

12 ounces sliced heirloom tomatoes, several varieties

1 pinch sea salt

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 1⁄2 ounces feta cheese

1 tablespoon fresh basil, chiffonade

On a serving platter, arrange tomato slices.

Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil.

Sprinkle feta cheese over tomatoes and then garnish with basil chiffonade.

Serves 1-2

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Disclaimer: All our recipes were originally designed for much larger batch size. This recipe has been reduced – but not tested at this scale. Please adjust as to your taste and portion size.

Frozen Nutty Irishman

Green Valley Grill’s Frozen Nutty Irishman is one of our signature desserts that is made in house by our pastry chefs. Chocolate cake is layered with rich mascarpone cheese and Bailey’s Irish Cream that makes the perfect nightcap or indulgent treat. Below you’ll find the recipe to make it at home. Also, be sure to check out more GVG recipes and our latest seasonal menu.

8 ounces cream cheese

½ pound 10-X sugar

½ cup + 2 tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream

2 cups whipped cream

8 ounces mascarpone cheese

1 cup heath bar crunch topping

1 recipe chocolate cake, baked and sliced in half

Using an electric mixer cream together the cream cheese, ¼ pound 10-X sugar, and half the Bailey’s Irish Cream. In a separate bowl, whip the remaining sugar, Bailey’s Irish Cream, whipped cream, and mascarpone cheese until very stiff. In a large bowl, fold together the cream cheese mixture, mascarpone mixture, and the heath bar crunch. Line a springform pan with parchment paper (cutting the paper to fit the pan exactly). Place one half of the prepared chocolate cake on the bottom of the pan. Top with half the cheese mixture. Place the other half of the chocolate cake on top and layer with the remaining cheese mixture. Freeze until solid. Slice and serve drizzled with chocolate sauce.

Makes: 1 pie

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Disclaimer: All our recipes were originally designed for much larger batch size. This recipe has been reduced – but not tested at this scale. Please adjust as to your taste and portion size.

Butternut Squash Gouda Gratin

1 ½ pounds butternut squash
1 ½ ounce finely chopped yellow onion
1 ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
¼ cup dry sherry
10 ½ fluid ounces heavy cream
¾ teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces grated Gouda

Pan spray a baking dish and layer the bottom with 1/3 of the squash. Sprinkle 1/3 of cheese over squash and then add 1/3 of cream mixture. Repeat layering procedure 2 more times. Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes more at 350 degrees.

Makes – 6 portions

Disclaimer: All our recipes were originally designed for much larger batch size. This recipe has been reduced – but not tested at this scale. Please adjust as to your taste and portion size.

Creamy Corn

See this recipe featured in our Summer 2018 Neighborhood Letter! 

1 pound fresh corn kernels off the cob (about 5 cobs)
¼ cup bacon grease
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
¼ cup white wine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
salt & pepper to taste

Shuck and wash corn. With a knife, carefully shave the kernels off until you have approximately 1 pound of kernels. Sauté the corn kernels with garlic in bacon grease until golden (do not brown). Add white wine and simmer ‘til liquid is gone. Add heavy cream and heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place 2 cups of mixture in food processor and purée ‘til smooth. Combine the remaining mixture with the puréed batch. Makes 3 cups.

Disclaimer: All our recipes were originally designed for much larger batch size. This recipe has been reduced – but not tested at this scale. Please adjust as to your taste and portion size.

Smoked Salmon Pizzette

1 piece pita bread
¼ cup Dill Cream Cheese (see recipe below)
4½ ounces smoked salmon
4-5 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 egg
½ teaspoon fresh dill

Grill the pita bread to a golden brown. Spread dill cream cheese evenly over pita bread. Arrange smoked salmon pieces over the top, then arrange the cherry tomato halves over the salmon. Sprinkle capers and chopped onions over the top. In a sauté pan, prepare one sunny-side-up egg. Place the egg in the center of the pita bread, slice pizzette the into four pieces and garnish with fresh dill. Makes 1 pizzette.

Dill Cream Cheese
8-ounce package of cream cheese, softened
1 ½ tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Combine ingredients well. Makes 8 ounces.

Disclaimer: All our recipes were originally designed for much larger batch size. This recipe has been reduced – but not tested at this scale. Please adjust as to your taste and portion size.

Thanksgiving Turkey & Stuffing

Disclaimer: All our recipes were originally designed for much larger batch size. This recipe has been reduced – but not tested at this scale. Please adjust as to your taste and portion size.

Caprese Sandwich

1 slice ciabatta loaf, 2½ – 3 inches thick
3 tablespoons Fresh Basil Pesto
2 slices heirloom tomato
salt & pepper to taste
2 slices fresh mozzarella (about 2½ ounces)
2 slices red onion
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Cut the slice of ciabatta horizontally, creating a top and bottom. Spread pesto on top and bottom. To build sandwich, place two slices of tomato side by side on bottom and add salt and pepper to taste. Top tomato slices with two slices of mozzarella, then two slices of red onion. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and then place top over all. Heat a sauté pan and lightly toast sandwich on both sides. Cut in half and serve. Makes 1 sandwich

Disclaimer: All our recipes were originally designed for much larger batch size. This recipe has been reduced – but not tested at this scale. Please adjust as to your taste and portion size.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Green Valley Grill’s most popular dish! Below you’ll find the recipe to make it at home. It also makes a great topper for a salad or as a sandwich! Also, be sure to check out more GVG recipes and our latest seasonal menu.

4 each Chicken Breast, filets
¾ cup All Purpose Flour
¾ cup Half & Half
1 cup Parmesan Herb Breadcrumbs (see recipe)
2 tbsp Butter
4 oz Goat Cheese
12 fl oz Piccata Sauce (see recipe)
2 tsp Capers (fried in a little butter)
2 tsp fresh Parsley

Wash and trim chicken breast. Pound each breast out to 150%. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in half & half, then dredge in Parmesan crust. Sauté breast in butter until golden brown on both sides. Finish cooking in pre-heated 350 degree oven. When chicken is done, remove from oven, plate and top with Piccata sauce, then goat cheese and then fried capers. Garnish with chopped parsley. Makes – 4 servings

Parmesan Herb Breadcrumbs

1 cup Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp fresh minced Oregano
1 tsp fresh minced Rosemary
1 tsp fresh minced Chives
1 tsp fresh minced Basil
1/2 tsp fresh Thyme Leaves

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Makes – 1 1/4 cups

 Piccata Sauce

3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp Shallots – chopped
1 tbsp Garlic – chopped
4 tbsp All Purpose Flour
½ cup Chardonnay
2 tbsp fresh squeezed Lemon Juice
2 cups Chicken Stock
½ tsp Kosher Salt
White Ground Pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes. Makes: 24 ounces

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Disclaimer: All our recipes were originally designed for much larger batch size. This recipe has been reduced – but not tested at this scale. Please adjust as to your taste and portion size.