298100 Tue Aug 10 17:15:22 -0700 2004 4 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1647307 I couldn't resist buying a pound of cremini mushrooms at the farmer's market today, so now what should I do with them? I love mushrooms and usually just saute' them, but I am looking for something a little more creative. Tue Aug 10 17:15:22 -0700 2004 0 jq 1 1647312 I love mushrooms! Fave dishes: Mushroom chawan mushi (japanese egg custard - time consuming but very very good) Mushrooms braised in sealed foil with shallots or onions, butter and salt Mushroom lasagne (fresh noodles, creame sauce) with fresh summer vegatables (carrots, diced squash) (worth finding great fresh noodles or making your own) Mushroom tart on phyllo with drained ricotta and tiny slivers of prosciutto Toss mushrooms and peeled garlic cloves with a deeply fruity olive oil and salt, roast till cloves are soft and buttery then puree and eat with crackers, pita or whole wheat tortillas. Yum. Tue Aug 10 18:32:39 -0700 2004 1647307 0 AB 1 1647376 Last night I took a pound of crimini mushrooms, quartered them, and sauteed them with 1 tablespoon of butter the juice of two lemons, cumin, paprika, and fresh ground pepper on medium low heat (initially higher, and then turned down) until they were well cooked and had absorbed all the moisture. I added a couple splashed of chicken stock throughout the cooking for an extra layer of flavor and to keep them from drying. I then fried slices of italian country style bread in butter and served the mushrooms on the bread with fleur de sel (regular sea salt will work, of course) and a small sprinkle of fresh parsley. Really good appetizer with an earthy red wine. If you want to be more authentically Spanish, use lard instead of butter. rien Wed Aug 11 09:57:47 -0700 2004 1647307 0 rien 1 1647386 Wonderful in frittatas or quiches with chopped prosciutto and onions; sauté them up and use them in an alfredo sauce on pasta; use them beef or veal stews. Google "cremini mushrooms" and you'll find tons of recipes. Wed Aug 11 10:50:40 -0700 2004 1647307 0 Linda W. 1 1647422 Thanks everyone. Now I think I might need to get some more. These all sound great! jq Wed Aug 11 15:06:10 -0700 2004 1647307 0 jq