Exotic Mushroom Muffins Recipes

MUSHROOM MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 200°C, line muffin pans with paper cases or grease them.
• Mix eggs, oil, milk, parmesan, parsley and thyme.
• Add mushrooms and ham and mix thoroughly.
• Add flour and baking powder and mix just until combined, do not overmix.
• Place in prepared pans and bake 15/20 minutes or until skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove from pans immediately and let them cool on a rack.
• Variations:if you like a stronger mushroom flavour you can add 1/4 cup dried mushrooms soaked in hot water until tender and chopped- You can substitute diced bacon for the ham- You can add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts- Can be made cholesterol free by omitting egg yolks and using only whites+ using skimmed milk instead of full fat+ omitting the cheese.
• Serve these muffins with soups, beef or chicken meals,and salads.

MARVELOUS MUSHROOM MUFFINS

Steps:

• Drain mushrooms, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Chop mushrooms. In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in butter for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, milk, oil and reserved mushroom liquid; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese and mushrooms. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

EXOTIC MUSHROOM AND WALNUT PATE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
• In a large saute pan, cook shallots in butter over medium heat until translucent. Then add chopped mushrooms, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Process toasted walnuts and olive oil in a blender or food processor until mixture forms a thick paste. Spoon in the cooked mushroom mixture, and process to desired texture.
• Pack mixture into well-oiled ramekins or bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

EXOTIC MUSHROOM MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat half of the oil in a pan and fry the mushrooms for 3 minutes until softened
• Drizzle the muffin halves with the remaining oil, and grill for 2 minutes either side until lightly toasted
• Lightly fry the tomato slices for 1 minute either side
• Poach the eggs, allowing 2 eggs per person
• To serve, top the muffins with the sliced beef tomato,top the mushrooms, and finally, top with the poached egg

BRAISED EXOTIC MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Remove any hard fibrous stems from the mushrooms. Wash morels very carefully to remove all sand and dirt. Brush the remaining mushrooms with a damp cloth or mushroom brush to remove excess dirt. Slice the mushrooms in half or quarters depending on size.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add the chopped shallots and saute until translucent. Add the mushrooms to the shallot butter mixture. Saute until the mushrooms begin to wilt, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the chicken stock or reserved mushroomsoaking liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and allow the liquid to cook off in the uncovered saute pan.
• By the time the liquid has cooked off, the mushrooms should be tender. Add the vermouth and allow to cook for 1 minute before adding the cream. Heat the cream to just below the boil and add the herbs, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.

MUSHROOM MUFFINS

Steps:

• Beat egg, blend in shortening, milk and soup.
• Sift flour, baking powder and salt.
• Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients along with parsley or chives.
• Stir til flour is just moistened.
• Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full.
• Bake 20 mins 425F.