mushrooms

[Bfish]

Was gifted some "fresh" mushrooms, 8 oz of each: oyster, shitake, portabella, and button.

Any suggestions on what to make with them?  I was thinking a French onion soup, loaded with sautéed mushrooms.

[gaspergou]

That's a great use of the portobello and buttons, but the oysters and shitakes will probably just get buried in there, particularly if your broth is rich enough! I'd suggest something with them separately -- cream sauce with pasta or over fish, fold them into an omelet, or whatever... 

[Steve H]

That's a great use of the portobello and buttons, but the oysters and shitakes will probably just get buried in there, particularly if your broth is rich enough! I'd suggest something with them separately -- cream sauce with pasta or over fish, fold them into an omelet, or whatever...

Excellent suggestions. Possibly pan sauteed and served with a herb crusted rack of lamb.

[Bfish]

ok, you guys convinced me, I need to go to the grocery store before cooking them.  Besides I don't have enough onions to make french onion soup.

[DSchlact]

the only "fresh" mushrooms I've ever seen smelled like cow shit and tasted worse...you definitley wouldn't put them in an omlette   

kidding...really I am...

[Bfish]

These were on horse shit at the "factory".  Friend of my parents is a delivery driver.  Not sure if these were fresh picked or old stock from the store, hence the quote thingy. 

and not the shrooms that make one see everything tie-dyed.

[DSchlact]

and not the shrooms that make one see everything tie-dyed.

That's where I was going with my attempt at humor...I know, I won't be quitting my day job anytime soon 

[bd]

I'd use the oysters and shitakes on a white-sauce pizza with some grilled chicken, spinach, and slices of tomato.  Perfect setting for their delicate flavor. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.

[Steve H]

I'd use the oysters and shitakes on a white-sauce pizza with some grilled chicken, spinach, and slices of tomato.  Perfect setting for their delicate flavor. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.

Excellent idea as well. I have one piece of homemade dough in the fridge left. Might have to see if Fresh Market or Whole Foods has some good mushrooms tomorrow.

[Bfish]

buttons were used on a spinach quesadilla, that the wife cooked. Very yummy. 

[Bfish]

Shitakes were used on thin crust pizza with sautéed onions, a little thyme, and mozzarella.  No sauce. 

Oyster and portabellas were made in to a ragout and served over some gnocchi.

[bd]

I thought if you used my suggestion, you had to invite me to the meal.

[Bfish]

What do you mean, I sent you and invitation, did you not get it?

[Steve H]

What do you mean, I sent you and invitation, did you not get it?

I got mine.   

[gaspergou]

Not sure if there are any spaces left or how thorough this is going to be...

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February 8, 2014 from 10am-noon @ Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th Street, Chattanooga.
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