Steak And Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta Crostini Appetizers Food

MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA WITH GRUYERE AND THYME

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lay baguette slices on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Flip the slices over, drizze again lightly, and push them around on the baking sheet to spread the olive oil. Salt and pepper one side. Bake for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once crostini is toasted and golden, remove from oven, and preheat the oven to 525°F on broil. Top each crostini evenly with the shredded cheese. Broil on the middle rack for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden (watch carefully so it doesn't burn!).
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the chopped mushrooms and cook over medium heat alone for 8-10 minutes until the liquid has evaporated (they will release a lot of water during this process). Stir the mushrooms occasionally; it's ok if some stick, it'll be scraped up later.
• Once the excess water is evaporated, add in the butter and let it melt. Then, add the shallot and cook for about two minutes, beginning to add your salt in layers. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and again salt in layers, then cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring as needed. Stir in the thyme, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remember to taste test for desired salt levels! Remove from heat and set aside.
• Top each crostini with the mushroom mixture. Garnish with sprouts or extra thyme as desired.

CREAMY MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. Stir in the cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, place baguette slices on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until toasted. Rub garlic over toasts; discard garlic., Stir the basil, parsley and thyme into mushroom mixture; heat through. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onto each toast. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN STEAK BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain., Meanwhile, sprinkle steak with salt and pepper; place on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 3-4 in. from heat for 4-6 minutes on each side until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak into thin slices., Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until golden brown, 30-45 seconds on each side. Top with bruschetta topping, arugula, steak and pancetta.

CRISPY ROASTED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place mushroom caps on a baking sheet, gill-side up. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, turn mushrooms, and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• Transfer to oven and roast for 25 minutes. Turn mushrooms and continue to roast until larger mushrooms are crisp on the edges and smaller ones are crisp throughout, 10 to 15 minutes more. Season with more salt; serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED GARLIC AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Break off 2 cloves garlic; finely chop and reserve. Trim tip off each garlic head, exposing tops of cloves. Place heads on foil, drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon thyme. Wrap tightly in foil. Roast until garlic is soft, about 45 minutes. Squeeze cooked garlic from cloves and discard skins.
• Mix chopped garlic with lemon zest, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper; set aside. Place the shiitakes on a baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining thyme; roast until sizzling and tender, about 12 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and lemon mixture.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and toast bread on both sides until golden brown. Spread roasted garlic on one side of each piece of toast and top with 3 mushroom caps. Serve warm.

STEAK AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F Toss potatoes with olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper. Place on a baking sheet; bake at 400F for 30 minutes. Turn halfway through.
• While potatoes are cooking, heat broiler or grill. Season steak with remaining garlic salt and pepper. Broil or grill steak 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Allow to rest before slicing.
• Melt butter in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and mushrooms and cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sherry off the heat. Return to heat; cook for 1 minute. In a small bowl, mix together broth and cornstarch. Stir into skillet and simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in oregano and Worcestershire sauce. To serve, slice steak on an angle; spoon mushroom sauce on top. Serve with potatoes.

SHELL STEAK WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Rub both sides of the steaks with salt, pepper, and savory. Heat butter and oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic cloves and steaks. Lower heat to medium, and cook steaks 4 to 6 minutes on each side for medium rare. Transfer steaks to a cutting board. Add mushrooms to the pan, raise heat to high, and saute for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer mushrooms to a small bowl.
• Discard garlic and fat from the pan. Add red wine and stock to the pan. Reduce over high heat, scraping bottom with a wooden spoon, until 1/2 cup of sauce remains. Combine with mushrooms.
• Cut beef crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and serve with mushroom sauce on the side.