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ALL ABOUT MUSHROOMS Mushrooms, contrary to popular opinion, are one of nature's simplest to cook, easiest to use and tastiest de- lights. They lend an air of distinction from the plainest to the most exotic. To prepare mushrooms for use in the widest variety of dishes, the first step is to cook them properly. Then, add as desired to various other foods. Wash mushrooms (do not peel); slice or use whole. Place small amount of water in skillet, electric frying pan, etc. When it is sizzling hot (300 degrees to 350 degrees), add mushrooms; stir often. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes (sliced usually cook in 5 minutes). Chill at once under cool tap water and let drain well. Keep in refrigerator until ready to use. Mushrooms should keep for several days this way. Suggestions: For use of precooked mushrooms, get skillet sizzling hot with butter, margarine, bacon drippings or oil and garlic, toss mushrooms. Heat through. Remove from heat. In butter or margarine, use as is or on toast and omelets with scrambled eggs. In bacon, add to gravy just as you are ready to serve, or add to peas, green beans, corn, etc. In oil and garlic, add a little parsley, oregano and anchovies or clams. (Toss in a few shrimp or anything handy such as cold roast beef, chicken, turkey, all cut up in small pieces.) Use as a topping on rice or spaghetti. Once you get used to using mushrooms and see how truly easy they are to use, their use is limited only to your imagi- nation. Always remember not to cook too long. If you are using them in a combination that takes any time to get ready, add mushrooms the last 5 to 10 minutes. Once you get past this first way of using mushrooms, you can try baked, stuffed and an endless variety of sauces, gravies, etc. Good luck! This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |