Marinated Mushrooms With Blue Cheese Food

STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS WITH BLUE CHEESE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine blue cheese with chopped chives and stir in bread crumbs. Fill mushrooms with cheese mixture and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes and serve on a platter or large plate.

GRILLED STEAK WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, BLUE CHEESE, WILD MUSHROOM RELISH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine oil, garlic, chiles, and lime zest in a large shallow baking dish. Add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat. Remove steak from marinade, season with salt and pepper and grill for 2 to 3 minutes on either side until golden brown and cooked to medium-rare doneness. Let rest 5 minutes and slice on the bias into 1/2 inch thick slices. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place 8 tortillas on a flat work surface. Top each tortilla with 2 ounces of the cheddar. Divide the onions and steak over the cheese. Crumble 1 ounce of the blue cheese on top of the steak. Stack the tortillas to make 4 (2-layer) quesadillas and top each with the remaining tortillas. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon of ancho chile powder. Carefully transfer the quesadillas to a baking sheet and bake in the oven until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Serve each with a large dollop of the Mushroom Relish on top and garnish with chopped cilantro and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce.
• For the grilled onions: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and cook until soft and caramelized, about 25 to 30 minutes. For the wild mushroom relish: Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until completely reduced. Stir in the vinegar, thyme and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place peppers, onion, chipotle, lime juice and honey in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

BEER-MARINATED TRI-TIP WITH BLUE CHEESE, WILD MUSHROOMS, AND ONIONS

Steps:

• For beef:
• Combine first 5 ingredients in large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; shake to blend and seal. Chill overnight.
• For mushrooms and onions:
• Place mushrooms and onions on rimmed baking sheet. Whisk oil, garlic, and vinegar in small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Brush vegetables with some dressing.
• Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill mushrooms and onions until tender and lightly browned, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Return vegetables to same baking sheet; cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips.
• Boil all broth in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 12 minutes. Add cream, mushrooms, and onions. Boil until sauce coats vegetables, tossing occasionally, about 6 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Drain marinade from beef into medium saucepan; boil 2 minutes. Cook beef over hottest part of grill until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Move beef to coolest part of grill; cover and cook until thermometer inserted into center registers 135°F for medium-rare, turning occasionally and basting with marinade, about 30 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; let rest 10 minutes.
• Rewarm mushroom sauce. Thinly slice beef across grain. Overlap slices on platter. Spoon some sauce over; sprinkle with cheese and fresh herbs.
• *A thick pomegranate syrup; sold at some supermarkets and Middle Eastern markets, and at adrianascaravan.com.

FAVORITE MARINATED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Remove mushroom stems (discard or save for another use). Place caps in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and cool., In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing mix, water, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and seasonings. , Place mushrooms in a large bowl; add dressing and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

MARINATED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients to make marinade.
• Pour over mushrooms and stir gently to coat.
• Cover container and refrigerate overnight.
• Stir or shake mushrooms occasionally, to ensure contact with marinade.
• Optional: If you prefer, use 1/2 cup of your favorite olive oil, instead of 1/4 cup olive oil & 1/4 cup vegetable oil.

ROASTED PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Place mushroom caps, tops facing down, on a baking sheet. Drizzle balsamic vinegar on each cap and sprinkle black pepper over vinegar.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender and fragrant, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle blue cheese, pine nuts, and garlic on each cap. Continue roasting until cheese melts, about 10 minutes more.

GRILLED MARINATED STEAKS WITH MUSHROOMS AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together three tablespoons of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour the olive oil mixture over the steaks and rub in well over both sides. Allow them to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to two hours.
• Grill steaks until desired doneness is reached. I like mine medium rare.
• While steaks are grilling, sauté mushrooms and onions in butter and remaining oil with a pinch of salt and pepper over medium-high heat for about five minutes. Add the blue cheese.
• When the steaks are ready, smother with mushrooms and blue cheese.

BLUE CHEESE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Remove and chop the mushroom stems.
• Cook the stems with the onions in butter until tender and brown.
• Mix together the 2 Tbs bread crumbs, cheese, salt and pepper; stir in the stems and onions.
• Fill the mushroom crowns with the mixture.
• Sprinkle all with the 3 Tbs crumbs.
• Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350° 12 minutes.