Morel And Asparagus Frittata Food

MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS FRITTATA WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven or toaster oven to broil.
• Spray a 7- to 8-inch non-stick fry pan with cooking spray and warm on medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning once or twice. Add the asparagus and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
• Whisk the eggs in a bowl with 1 teaspoon water and a pinch of kosher salt until light and frothy, then pour into the mushroom and spinach mixture. Sprinkle with the green onion and the goat cheese.
• Cook the eggs undisturbed until the edges begin to pull away from the edge of the pan and begin to set. Gently lift the edges of the egg and tilt the pan so the uncooked egg runs under the cooked part and cook for another minute or so.
• Transfer the fry pan to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes or until the eggs have puffed and have cooked through.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with more goat cheese if desired. Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

MUSHROOM QUICHE LORRAINE

Steps:

• Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Remove from the oven; reduce heat to 375°., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, cream and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms and onions to egg mixture. Stir in cheese and bacon. , Pour into crust. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked quiche. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 375°. Place quiche on a baking sheet; cover edge loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.

ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM QUICHE

Steps:

• Unroll pastry into a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; flute edges., Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large skillet, saute onion and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in asparagus. Transfer to crust. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, basil, salt and pepper; pour over top., Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled quiche in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap quiche; reheat in oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

SPRINGTIME FRITTATA WITH MORELS & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 1. Set the oven to 350. Heat a well seasoned,12 inch, cast iron pan to hot. Add enough butter to the pan to at least coat the bottom, more if you love butter like I do! Keep the cast iron pan on medium heat. Add the potatoes and stir for a minute or two, so they don't stick. Keep stirring as you add the onions, cook onions to translucent. Turn the heat down a little. Add the morels and asparagus and cook until asparagus are slightly tender (they'll finish in the oven). remove from heat. Remove sautéed veggies to a plate or bowl.
• 2. In a 4 cup measuring cup (or bowl) place the lightly whipped eggs and whisk in cream. Stir in cheese. Pour this mixture to the cast iron pan. Stir in your sautéed veggies. Place cast iron pan in heated oven. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until eggs are set and top is lightly golden browned, or as browned as desired. Removed from oven, cool slightly and flop frittata out onto a cutting board to slice.
• 3. Serve immediately; frittata is best warm. Leftovers will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

MOREL AND ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of thepepper. Mix in the Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the morels, season them with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, add pepper to taste and saute until they begin to soften, about 2 1/2 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook just until warmed through, about 1 minute.
• Pour in the egg mixture and lower the heat to medium. Use a rubber spatula to cut the mixture in the center, pushing back the solid ingredients and letting the raw egg run to the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Uncover and loosen the frittata with a spatula. Slide it out onto a plate, cover the plate with the skillet and invert the frittata back into the skillet. Cook just until set on the bottom, about 1 minute. Cut the frittata into wedges and serve with a green salad.

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM QUICHE

Steps:

• Roast the mushrooms in a preheated 350F/180C oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
• Steam the asparagus until just tender.
• Sprinkle half of the cheese over the pie crust followed by the asparagus, the mushrooms and the remaining cheese.
• Mix the eggs, cream, milk and pepper in a bowl and pour over everything.
• Bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven until golden brown and set in the center, about 30-35 minutes.

FETTUCCINE WITH MUSHROOMS AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 1. Bring 6 quarts water to a boil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over high heat, then add 2 tablespoons salt.
• 2. While waiting for the water to boil, heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper flakes and sauté quickly to keep the ingredients from scorching. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until the mushrooms darken slightly in color and are softened but still holding their shape, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and asparagus and cook, stirring gently, for 2 minutes. Stir in the cream, immediately reduce the heat to keep it from scorching, and cook for several minutes.
• 3. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a sauté pan over low heat, shaking the pan, just until they are warm and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• 4. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, 7 to 9 minutes from the time the water returns to a boil (10 minutes if you are using pappardelle).
• 5. Add the basil, butter, pine nuts, and cheese to the pan with the mushrooms and toss well.
• 6. Reserve a cup or so of the pasta's cooking liquid, then drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the mushrooms, asparagus, and sauce. If the sauce seems too dry, stir in a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water. Toss, taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and more pepper flakes if necessary.
• 7. Present the pasta in a bowl and serve family style from the center of the table, or divide among individual plates.
• Your Nightly Specials
• Mushrooms: Instead of using the cremini, use 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms.
• Dried Mushrooms: Dried mushrooms like porcini, morel, and chanterelle offer a quick way to add flavor to cooking and are especially useful in the off season or winter months. Always rinse dried mushrooms under cold running water to remove any lingering dirt and sand, then reconstitute them in hot water for 20 minutes, drain, and strain the liquid. Save the liquid for soups and sauces. Keeping a small packet of dried mushrooms, which costs just a few dollars, in your pantry will five earthy flavor on demand.
• Use a spice grinder to grind dried porcini to a powder. This seasoning powder will very economically make a full pot of risotto taste like a much more costly version, something many restaurants do to make flavors pop. Add 1 tablespoon to the finished mushrooms for a powerful and full flavor at an economical price.
• Porcini Mushrooms: Fresh porcini are among the most delicious of mushrooms. When they are available each fall, by all means use them, although they are expensive and need to be cooked as quickly as possible because they are highly perishable.
• Add 1/2 cup of blanched and shocked fresh or frozen peas, spincach, and/or broccoli buds.
• Toss some shredded, leftover roasted turkey or duck meat into the pan along with the cooked pasta.