Exotic Mushroom Muffins Food

MUSHROOM MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 200°C, line muffin pans with paper cases or grease them.
• Mix eggs, oil, milk, parmesan, parsley and thyme.
• Add mushrooms and ham and mix thoroughly.
• Add flour and baking powder and mix just until combined, do not overmix.
• Place in prepared pans and bake 15/20 minutes or until skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Remove from pans immediately and let them cool on a rack.
• Variations:if you like a stronger mushroom flavour you can add 1/4 cup dried mushrooms soaked in hot water until tender and chopped- You can substitute diced bacon for the ham- You can add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts- Can be made cholesterol free by omitting egg yolks and using only whites+ using skimmed milk instead of full fat+ omitting the cheese.
• Serve these muffins with soups, beef or chicken meals,and salads.

SAUTéED WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Clean the mushrooms of excess dirt using a small brush. If you need to wash them under cold water, do it quickly as mushrooms act like sponges and will soak up the water.
• Melt the butter until foaming. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and fry for 1-2 mins - try to keep the shape as this all adds to the presentation. Season and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and the parsley.