Mushroom and Cauliflower Crisp

Roasted Mushroom and Cauliflower Crisp

Prepped in as little as 20 minutes, this dish makes a perfect weeknight dinner! Creamy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, this crisp puts a savory twist on a classic dish. Despite the three layers, this recipe is surprisingly efficient. While roasting brings out the flavour of the vegetables, it doesn’t demand your attention. By the time the vegetables are roasted, the sauce and topping are ready to go, and you’re 20 minutes away from a piping hot dish of winter comfort.

Recipe courtesy of Charmian Christie of The Messy Baker.

Prep Time: 20 minutes| Cook Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 6 to 8

Ingredients

Filling: 

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved, about 2 generous cups
  • 1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for coating, about 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Sauce: 

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan

Topping: 

  • 1 1/2 cups Panko
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, pulled from the stem
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup melted butter

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F with a rack in the centre. Line a large
    rimmed baking pan with parchment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower, mushrooms, and onion slices in oil to lightly coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss again.
  3. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking pan. Use two pans if needed, since crowding will cause the vegetables to steam rather than roast.
  4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. The cauliflower should just be starting to char. Remove from oven, and reduce heat to 375°F.
  5. While the vegetables are roasting prepare the sauce and topping. For the sauce, place a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and gently sweat the crushed garlic until soft without browning, about2 minutes.
  6. Add the flour and cook a minute or two, stirring to mix well. The flour mixture should become a thick paste. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking until smooth. Add the cream and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  7. As soon at the sauce boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer until thick. Remove thyme sprigs, stir in Parmesan. Cover and remove from heat until ready to use.
  8. For topping toss the panko, Parmesan, thyme leaves, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Drizzle with melted butter and toss to evenly distribute.
  9. Place roasted vegetables in a deep 2-Litre casserole dish. Pour warm sauce over the vegetables and stir gently to coat. Spoon panko mixture evenly over the top.
  10. Bake at 370 F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crumb topping is browned and the filling is bubbling. Serve immediately.

 

This recipe is going to be the next big comfort food! It’s just what you need to stay warm on those cold winter nights, and it’s a quick and easy meal to prepare so you don’t have to be out of the warm blankets for too long!

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Sautéed Mushroom Guacamole

With summer upon us, I highly suggest grilling your mushrooms for this recipe. It will beat heating up your house, and the smoky flavour from the grill will only enhance this appetizer. 

Recipe and photo by Kacey of The Cookie Writer.

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 15 mins.

Ingredients

5 medium-sized avocados, ripe (soft ,not squishy)
8 oz white, cremini, or mini bella mushrooms, halved then sliced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup white wine or vegetable broth for deglazing
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small lime, juiced
1 medium tomato, diced (or 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved.)
1 small red onion, diced (roughly 1/8-1/4 cup)
Salt

Method

1. Set frying pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Once hot, stir in mushrooms. Cook for a few minutes, or until beginning to brown. Sprinkle with some salt.
2. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Pour in wine (or broth) to deglaze, cooking until liquid dissipates. Remove from heat to cool.

Guacamole
3. Cut your avocados in half and remove pit. Spoon out avocado into a medium-sized bowl. Mash until you reach desired consistency (chunky or smooth.)
4. Add garlic, salt, and freshly squeezed lime. Stir to combine.
5. Add mushrooms, tomatoes, and onion, stirring until combined.
6. Cover and refrigerator until chilled, probably a good hour minimum.
7. Give it a taste test to see if it needs more salt or lime.
8. Serve on its own, with tacos, or burritos!

Note: You can grill your mushrooms on the BBQ with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Amount of lime and salt needed is based on preference (so taste as you go!)

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Roasted Cremini Mushrooms with Summer Vegetables

It’s such an easy dish to make for summer, and it’s the perfect side dish to anything coming off the grill. It’s a super simple recipe that even the most inexperienced cook can throw together and it is so delicious!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Chrissie from The Busy Baker.

Prep Time: 10 minutes |  Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients

2 small zucchini, cut into thick slices
1 dry pint of grape tomatoes
400 grams of Cremini mushrooms, washed, dried and halved
½ large red onion, cut into large chunks
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried basil
a pinch or two of sea salt and black pepper
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
chopped cilantro or fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 420 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Add the chunks of zucchini, the grape tomatoes, the halved cremini mushrooms, and the chunks of red onions to a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the garlic powder, the dried basil, the salt and pepper (to your taste), the balsamic vinegar and the olive oil to the bowl and toss everything together well until the vegetables and the mushrooms are well coated.
4. Pour everything out onto a baking sheet and arrange the vegetables and the mushrooms in a single layer.
5. Once the oven is heated to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, roast the vegetables and the mushrooms for about 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini has softened slightly and the mushrooms have deepened in colour.
6. Garnish with some fresh chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy this dish alongside your favourite burgers, grilled meats, or all on its own!
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Mushroom Risotto

Risotto is one of my favourite dishes to make for dinner. It is a little on the fancy side, but so simple to make. All you really need is a pot of stock, wooden spoon for stirring the rice & a glass of your favourite white wine to sip on. One glass for the dish & one glass for the chef! 

Recipe and photo by Marcella of Hey Modest Marce

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 45 mins.

Ingredients

6 cups beef stock
2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 garlic clove finely chopped
2 cups cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1½ cup Arborio rice
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
sea salt & pepper, to taste

Method

1. Heat beef stock in a large pot over low heat.
2. In a separate skillet over medium-low heat add the butter, oil, onion, garlic & mushrooms. Season with salt & pepper.
3. Cook until the onions are softened & the mushrooms are cooked.
4. Add the rice & cook until the rice begins to turn translucent. Pour in the wine.
5. Turn skillet down to low heat & add a ladle full of stock. Once the stock is absorbed add another ladle full stirring in between each addition. Continue adding the stock until the rice is fully cooked throughout (about 6 cups of stock).
6. Finish off by stirring in the parmesan cheese & a touch of cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

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Roasted Mushroom Garlic Toast with Crème Fraîche

True mushroom lovers relish the simplicity of the British classic, mushrooms on toast. I mean what is better than toast piled high with buttery sautéed mushrooms? Garlic toasted sourdough and crème fraîche elevate this roasted version but it’s the locally grown cremini, cinnamon cap, and oyster mushrooms that steal the show.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Kathy from Wild Card Creative.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 tbsp. butter
500 g. mixed mushrooms
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 sprigs fresh thyme
4 thick slices sourdough
4 tsp. garlic butter
¼ cup crème fraîche
broccoli shoots (or other tender greens), to serve
shaved pecorino or parmesan, to serve

Method

1. Put a large cast iron (or baking sheet) in the oven while it preheats to 400°F.
2. Add the butter then quickly stir in the mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
3. Roast until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven.
4, Spread the garlic butter on the sourdough and bake until golden brown, using the broiler if desired.
5. Spread each toast with crème fraîche, mushrooms, shoots and, if desired, shaved cheese.
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