Valentine’s Aftermath – Mushroom Mania
February 15, 2011 in Uncategorized
Shoo, after all the chocolate we’ve been having I must say I have had my share of sweet things. However I still have to share chocolate Brownies, chocolate and Amarula Ice-cream as well as a very sexy fig dessert with you that I made using my Valrhona Chocolates. It will have to wait though. For now, it will have to be something savory and because yesterday was Meatless Monday, it had to be meatless.
I remember from my days at varsity, that Juicy Luicy use to sell Cheesas and it was our favorite Friday afterclass treat. Needless to say, cheesas feature quite regulary in our house, especially on Sunday nights.
You can use whatever filling you want, cheese, ham, salami, asparagus or chicken, but last night I used mushrooms. Because I am in a mushroom mood, I want to share some more mushroom recipes with you!
Red Wine Risotto with Pan-fried Shiitakes
Spaghetti Carbonara with Grilled Portebello Mushrooms
Chicken and Noodle Broth with Enoki Mushrooms
Here is what you need.
Mushroom Cheesas
250gr or 1 punnet mushrooms – buttons, shiitake or mixed
100gr butter
salt/black pepper
squeeze of lemon juice
1 tbsp flour
250 cream
about 1 cup grated mature cheddar
6 slices of toasted bread – your choice
Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and halve them. Melt butter in a pan and saute the mushrooms until they are brown and caramelized. If you need to add a little more butter, do so. Season with salt and lots of black pepper. Taste and add the lemon juice. Now srinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir through. Add the cream and allow to thicken. Place spoonfuls of the mushroom mixture on the bread and top with the cheese. Melt under the griller until hot and bubbly. Serve with a green salad and some hot mustard if you wish.
jeanihess said on February 15, 2011
Nice:)
homemadeheaven said on February 15, 2011
Oh yes, Juicy Luicy! I remember them – and the Cheesas – I must try this.
JustChef said on February 15, 2011
I will try these for breakfast next weekend!
Ally_R said on February 15, 2011
My favourite at Juicy Lucy was the Asparagus. My mom and I always used to eat there. Such great memories. You and I must be linked up in some way because I was planning to make the Asparagus Cheesas some time this week! lol
sharonsmit said on February 15, 2011
Oh yummie – love the cheesey goodness of this.
pinkpolkadot said on February 15, 2011
Delicious, Nins!
Zabwan said on February 15, 2011
Juicy Lucy still sells cheesas (here in Pmb anyway) and I always order them when I eat there – thanks for the recipe!!!
Sous-Chef said on February 15, 2011
I haven’t been to Juicy Lucy in years, I think I would prefer your version.
BITSOFCAREY said on February 15, 2011
oh my gosh, that is making me so hungry now! cheezas rule!
leaineskitchen said on February 15, 2011
My mouth is watering – fab photos