Mushroom Appetizers
Mushroom Appetizers
This is a quick snack for any occasion.
I try to pick fresh whole white mushrooms that show very little of the
spore line under the cap.
12-16 oz package of whole fresh mushrooms (Do not use canned)
8 oz bottle of your favourite vinaigrette or vinegar based salad
dressing.
Optional:
1/4 large mild onion sliced in wedges with layers separated (Vidalia is
my favourite)
Rinse and place mushrooms whole into a container that can be tightly
sealed. Trim any hard stems if necessary . Add onion if desired. Coat
mushrooms with dressing. Seal and refrigerate. Occasionally swirl, shake,
and/or invert the container. Mushrooms will absorb flavours quickly 2-4
hours but can be prepared the night before (If soaked overlong the skin
can darken so 24 hours or more are discouraged) Serve as an appetizer or
snack on a relish tray and drizzle some of the dressing over the mushrooms
to keep them moist. Offer toothpicks to keep hands dry. I usually offer
several batches of different flavours with black and green olives and
cubes of hard cheeses on the same tray. Save the leftover dressing for
salads. Italian, Raspberry, and Garlic vinaigrettes are my most requested
(Some times adding a little garlic powder to taste will strengthen garlic
vinaigrette. I've never managed to have leftovers and never seem to be
able to make enough.
Enjoy
Joe Hynes
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