ROHNERT PARK, Calif. (December 8, 2021) – Graton Resort & Casino has introduced a “Holiday Special Recipes” series of “how to” demonstration videos, highlighting outstanding culinary treats that you can make yourself, direct from the resort’s chefs and lounge mixologists. The videos, available on Graton’s YouTube channel, showcase a portfolio of food and drink ideas perfect for home holiday celebrations.
The series begins with six explainer videos: three make-ahead side dishes from Chef Dave Huerls from of Graton’s award-winning 630 Park Steakhouse; and three cocktail recipes courtesy of Jessica Christensen, mixologist for Graton’s lounges and bars (Sky Lounge, G Bar, Lobby Bar, Pool Bar, 8 Bar and 630 Park Bar).
Chef Dave’s videos are step-by-step preparations of Parsnip Puree, Maple-Chipotle Sweet Potato Mashers and Butternut Squash Risotto Croquettes:
Parsnip Puree (1:43)
Maple Chipotle Sweet Potato Mashers (1:37)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJo85SdUyHw
Butternut Squash Risotto Croquettes (2:29)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSLSJzrOwhA
Viewers can watch Mixologist Jessica make Pumpkin Alexander, a Holiday Champagne Cocktail, and Blood Orange Cosmo:
Pumpkin Alexander (1:11)
Holiday Champagne Cocktail (1:19)
Blood Orange Cosmo (1:04)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YwNUryhpq8
Recipes:
Maple Chipotle Sweet Potato Mashers
Ingredients:
5 peeled sweet potatoes cut into 3” pieces
3 tbsp Kosher salt
1 cup Vermont maple syrup (amber preferred)
5 oz chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 cups sour cream
3 tbsp kosher salt
½ cup melted butter
3 tbsp ground cinnamon
Parsnip Puree
Ingredients:
3 lbs peeled parsnips cut into 2” pieces
2 tsp kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup whole milk
¾ cup whole garlic cloves
¾ cup olive oil
2 tbsp sea salt
1 tsp white pepper
Butternut Squash Risotto Croquettes
Ingredients:
1 Arborio rice package
1 gallon of chicken or vegetable stock
½ cup olive oil
2 small yellow or white onions-fine diced
½ cup minced garlic
¼ cup sage soft chopped
4 bay leaves
4 cups butternut squash peeled, seeded and diced into small squares
4 cups grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
Breading
Canola fry oil
6 cups panko bread crumbs
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups scrambled eggs or scrambled egg whites
pinch of kosher
Pumpkin Alexander
Ingredients:
1 oz Christian Brothers Brandy
½ oz pumpkin chocolate liqueur
½ oz Kahlua
½ oz cinnamon simple syrup
1 tsp pumpkin puree
Ice
Garnish:
Whipped cream
Cinnamon stick
Pumpkin spice
Holiday Champagne Cocktail
Ingredients:
1 oz Empress 1908 gin
½ oz Pama pomegranate liqueur
1 tsp of pomegranate puree
½ oz cranberry-orange simple syrup
Champagne of choice
Garnish:
5 cranberries
Rosemary sprig
Blood Orange Cosmo
Ingredients:
1¼ oz Grey Goose Orange
¾ oz blood orange liqueur
¾ oz cranberry juice
½ oz lime juice
Ice
Cranberries
Garnish:
Thinly sliced lime wheel
To watch the Holiday Special Recipes series of videos and get inspired for home-culinary holiday occasions, click here.
For more information on Graton Resort & Casino or to book a stay, visit www.gratonresortcasino.com.