Crockpot Wild Mushroom Dip Food

CROCK-POT® MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Put mushrooms, butter, and ranch salad dressing mix in a slow cooker.
• Cook on Low for 3-4 hours.

CROCK-POT RANCH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• 1. Place half of the mushrooms in the crock-pot.
• 2. Pour half of the melted butter over the mushrooms.
• 3. Sprinkle half of the (dry) ranch dip mix over the mushrooms.
• 4. Add remaining mushrooms to the crock-pot.
• 5. Pour the remaining melted butter over the mushrooms.
• 6. Sprinkle the remaining dip mix over the mushrooms.
• 7. Place lid on crock-pot, and cook on low for 3 - 4 hours. (I just cook mine for 3 hours, as after three hours of cooking time, my kitchen as well as the mushrooms smell so good, that we can't wait to dig into 'em.)
• 8. *Note: Hidden Valley has 2 kinds of seasoning mixes, a mix to make dips, and a seasoning mix to make salad dressing. For this recipe, I much prefer to use the dip mix.

CROCKPOT WILD MUSHROOM DIP

Steps:

• At high heat setting, heat white wine in a microwave safe bowl for 3-5 minutes. Place dried mushrooms in wine, cover and let sit for 10 minutes to re-hydrate. Use a slotted spoon to transfer mushrooms to a food processor, reserving liquid. Cover and process until the consistency of coarse paste. In a large bowl, combine pureed mushrooms, 2/3 cup reserved mushroom liquid and remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly and pour in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook at low heat setting for 3-4 hours. Stir once halfway through.

WILD MUSHROOM DIP

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, heat white wine on HIGH for 4 minutes. Place dried mushrooms in wine and let sit for 10 minutes to rehydrate. Transfer mushrooms with 2/3 of a cup of the liquid to a food processor. Puree to a coarse consistency.
• In a medium pot combine remaining ingredients and pureed mushrooms. Mix thoroughly and cook over medium-low heat, for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to bowl and serve hot with crusty bread or crostini.
• *Pre-packaged dried wild mushrooms are found in the produce department of your local grocery store.

SLOW COOKER MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Put the butter in a microwave-safe container (a liquid measuring cup works well) and microwave until the butter is completely melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. With a fork, whisk the flour into the butter to make a smooth mixture the texture of cake batter, then microwave until the roux is steaming hot and bubbling slightly around the edges, about 30 seconds.
• Scrape the roux into a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker and whisk in the stock and wine. Stir in the mushrooms, wild rice, celery, onion, carrot, chopped garlic, thyme and garlic powder. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and several generous grinds of black pepper. Cook on high until most of the rice grains are just slightly split open and the vegetables are tender, about 4 hours. (The soup can hold for 1 to 2 hours on the warm setting, but eventually the wild rice will overcook.)
• Turn the heat to warm. Put the sour cream in a small bowl and slowly whisk in a few spoonfuls of the hot soup until smooth, then stir the mixture into the soup. (This prevents the sour cream from separating.) If you'd like the soup to be thinner, whisk in warm broth or water to the desired consistency. Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide the soup among bowls and top with chopped scallions or chives and dill. Reheat any leftovers on low until warm. (Boiling can cause the sour cream to break.)

SLOW-COOKER MARINATED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place mushrooms, onions and garlic in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; pour over mushrooms. Cook, covered, on low until mushrooms are tender, 6-8 hours., Freeze option: Freeze cooled mushrooms and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

CROCK POT WILD MUSHROOM BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and thyme.
• Place beef in a 5 qt crock pot. Sprinkle with the flour mixture, and toss to coat.
• In the same small bowl used to mix the flour (now empty), combine the beef broth, tomato paste, wine and garlic. Mix well and add it to the beef in the crock pot.
• Add the potatoes, mushrooms and carrots to the crock pot and mix well to disperse the ingredients evenly throughout.
• Cover and cook on HIGH 5 - 6 hours, or LOW for 8 - 9 hours, until vegetables and beef are tender.
• DO NOT LIFT LID AND STIR DURING COOKING TIME.
• When ready to serve, stir well, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

WILD MUSHROOM DIP

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter.
• Sauté mushrooms, onion, shallots, and bell pepper until tender Add flour and cook 3 minutes stirring constantly.
• Whisk in chicken stock and cook until thickened.
• About 10 minutes.
• Stir in wine, and reduce heat.
• Simmer 20 minutes.
• In a small bowl mix egg yolk and cream.
• Whisk into mushroom mixture.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in chives and parsley.
• Serve hot.