Recipes for Portabella Mushrooms

**Jane M** · Dec 23rd, 2005, 12:38 AM

Ok..got a great deal on A LOT OF ORGANIC MUSHROOMS and am trying to find some good recipes to cook them up and freeze. I could use some help..with easy recipes. (I'm not that organized a cook...I usually just wander into the kitchen and just throw what sounds good to me together.)

**absentmindedfan** · Dec 23rd, 2005, 01:48 PM

They are best grilled, cos they go all soft and juicy. My fave recipe is grill them lightly, then add all this:
pepper/courgette or both, cashew nuts, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, splash of oil put in a blender together
on top, grill until crispy and serve with salad and potatoes or a mixed rice. Really yummy.
Or they're good as a burger substitute. A grilled mushroom with grilled red pepper, rocket and spinach salad and garlic vegannaise in a bun is delish.
Mmmm, I'm hungry now!

**Morna** · Dec 23rd, 2005, 03:03 PM

There's a recipe that sounds quite yummy here: http://splendidtable.publicradio.org...ortobello.html

I think I'll make it for lunch today!

**Jane M** · Dec 23rd, 2005, 04:05 PM

Wow that 'holy oil' sounds like a winner. I can try that tonight. Having fun getting ideas from those sites too. I can use a food processor right? Don't have a blender.

**Kim[ba]** · Dec 24th, 2005, 02:01 AM

My favourite way to eat them is to use them as a pizza crust. Just fry them lightly for about 30-60 seconds on each side, turn them gill side up and add pizza sauce, and toppings of your choice, then bake. It makes excellent single serving size pizzas.

**cedarblue** · Dec 24th, 2005, 02:57 PM

mmm these ideas sound yum - im trying some this holiday period.

**Tigerlily** · Dec 24th, 2005, 05:53 PM

I like to sautee mushrooms in a little oil and season generously with cumin!

**Kiva Dancer** · Dec 29th, 2005, 06:41 PM

Jane M

Wow that 'holy oil' sounds like a winner. I can try that tonight. Having fun getting ideas from those sites too. I can use a food processor right? Don't have a blender.

Absolutely you can. If you have an immersion blender, you can use that, too.

Mostly, I just put the spices and oil I want in a jar and whisk it well to combine. If I'm using a jar that has a lid to it, I'll pop the lid on well and shake away.

**speedylemons** · Jan 6th, 2006, 04:57 AM

Hmm.. well i couldn't find a mushroom thread but maybe we could start one..

Anyone know how to cook the pom pom mushrooms? They're big and white and fuzzy looking. I'm also interested in good enoki or shiitake mushroom recipes.. the word 'simple' is on my mind.. I am ALL about stirfrying lately. I can't get enough of it!!!!!