Bouillon Of Forest Mushrooms With Oloroso Sherry Food

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI WITH MUSHROOMS AND SHERRY

Steps:

• For the mushroom saute: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Melt the butter in a large saute pan set over medium heat. Add the thyme and shallots, and saute until the shallots begin to brown, 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the sherry and cook until it evaporates and then add several grinds of black pepper.
• Cook the spaghetti to al dente. Drain well and cool.
• For the sauce: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan set over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly for 5 minutes to make a roux. Add the half-and-half, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the mushroom saute, cooked pasta, chicken and white sauce with 2 1/2 cups of the Cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. Add to the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, the breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup melted butter and a dusting of smoked paprika. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Then, cover the casserole with foil and cook for 10 more minutes. Serve hot or cool to room temperature to store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil into a saute pan and saute the mushrooms until soft. Add the fresh thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper.;

BOUILLON OF WILD MUSHROOMS AND CORIANDER

Steps:

• Place the shiitakes, garlic, onion, tomatoes, coriander stems and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Strain the broth through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth. Cleanthe pot, add the broth and place over medium-high heat. Simmer rapidly until reduced to 2 cups, about 20 minutes. Strain again. Return the broth to the pot, season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and keep hot.
• Heat the Madeira in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the wild mushrooms and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Divide the mushrooms and the coriander leaves among 4 bowls. Ladle in the broth and serve immediately.