Dec 20, 2023
Chunky One-Pan Mushroom Omelette
Ingredients
200 g Swiss Brown mushrooms, halved
1 tbsp olive oil or butter for frying, plus extra for dressing rocket
4 eggs, whisked
1 Handful baby rocket
⅛ red onion, thinly sliced into rings
½ tsp dried chilli flakes, optional
Directions
Get started by slicing your Swiss Brown mushrooms into halves. Heat olive oil or butter in a small oven-safe fry pan over medium-high heat and add the mushrooms, cooking for 6–8 minutes until softened. Turn regularly, until cooked through, golden and caramelised. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the whisked eggs, cooking while gently lifting and folding the eggs until they begin to set firm, Once they begin to firm up, simply keep the edges loose so the omelette doesn’t stick. While it’s still slightly runny on top, add the cooked mushrooms back to the pan, scattered evenly on top of the eggs. Place the pan under the grill until mushrooms are lovely and charred and the eggs are completely set.
To serve, top with some dressed fresh rocket, thinly sliced red onion, dried chilli flakes and a pinch of salt.
Dec 6, 2023
There’s nothing like a summer BBQ! This dish will be a crowd pleaser with you and your family.
Ingredients
Creamy herb dressing
½ cup thick unsweetened Greek yoghurt
3 tbsp whole egg mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, finely grated or crushed
1 Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp of fresh herbs (a mix of fresh dill, basil and chives), finely chopped
1 pinch Sea salt, to taste
1 pinch Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
BBQ vegetables
6 Portobello mushrooms, halved
1 handful of Swiss Brown mushrooms, halved or kept whole
2 zucchinis, thickly sliced
1 red or green capsicum, thickly sliced, and a handful of mini capsicums if available
1 bunch of spring onions (scallions)
1 bunch of fresh asparagus
1 bunch of broccolini
23 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp teaspoon sea salt
1 pinch Freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
Creamy herb dressing
In a small serving bowl, combine the creamy herb dressing ingredients.
Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
Stir the ingredients together until well combined.
Set aside until ready to use.
BBQ vegetables
Preheat your BBQ to high heat.
Arrange all the vegetables on a tray.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper.
Toss the vegetables to coat evenly.
Grill the vegetables on the hot BBQ until charred and just cooked to your liking. Aim for a slight crunch, which should take just a few minutes.
Arrange the BBQ’d vegetables on a platter.
Serve alongside the creamy herb dressing for people to help themselves.
Optionally, drizzle the sauce over the vegetables and top with a sprinkling of fresh herbs.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
NOTES
Preheat the BBQ to high heat before placing the vegetables on it. This helps achieve a nice char and ensures even cooking.
Keep an eye on the vegetables while grilling to prevent overcooking. The goal is to have vegetables with a slight crunch. This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the grilled vegetables while they’re hot and maintain their crunchiness.
Feel free to either serve the sauce alongside for people to serve and add themselves, or drizzle the sauce over the vegetables before serving, accompanied by an extra sprinkling of fresh herbs.
Dec 6, 2023
Beautifully creamy and delicious, you’ll want to make this creamy balsamic mushroom spaghetti ASAP!
Ingredients
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
500 g Portobello and Swiss Brown mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves fresh garlic, finely sliced
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup pure cream
400 g dried spaghetti
½ cup fresh finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano
¼ cup fresh finely chopped parsley
1 pinch Sea salt
1 pinch Freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
Place a large fry pan over high heat, add the fresh thyme leaves, mushrooms, olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt.
Sauté the mushrooms for about 4 minutes. They may appear wet initially. Add the garlic, freshly cracked black pepper, and continue sautéing until the mushrooms start to brown slightly, and most of the moisture evaporates.
While the mushrooms are cooking, start boiling water for the spaghetti. Cook the spaghetti 1 minute less than the packet instructions.
Lower the heat to medium-low for the mushrooms, add the balsamic vinegar, and stir to combine. Then, add the cream and stir well.
Once the spaghetti is done, use tongs to transfer it directly into the pan with the mushrooms. This brings pasta water, helping to emulsify the sauce.
While the pan is still on the heat, toss the spaghetti and sauce together for 1-2 minutes until fully coated and emulsified. Add small amounts of pasta water as needed to create a glossy, smooth sauce.
Remove from the heat, and add the Parmigiano Reggiano and parsley. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
NOTES
Feel free to use any of your favourite mushroom varieties for this recipe, whether it’s a mix of different kinds or just one type.
The key to enhancing the mushrooms’ flavour lies in cooking them over high heat for an extended period. This ensures they develop a rich, golden-brown colour and a delightful texture. Take your time with this process; it’s worth the wait.
For an extra touch of silkiness and richness in the spaghetti, consider adding a 20g knob of butter to the dish. Toss the butter through the spaghetti just before incorporating the Parmigiano Reggiano and parsley. While not necessary, it’s a luxurious addition.
Dec 6, 2023
Get your mushroom on toast fix with this easy to make recipe!
Ingredients
Tangy roasted mushrooms
500 g Mushrooms, sliced into 1cm pieces (We’ve used a mix of Portobello, Swiss Brown, and Button)
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch Generous pinch sea salt
1 pinch Freshly cracked black pepper
1 tbsp White wine vinegar
Chunky chive oil
½ cup Finely chopped fresh chives
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 Zest of lemon
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 pinch Sea salt to taste
To assemble
2 Large slices sourdough, toasted
80 g Fresh ricotta
Directions
Tangy roasted mushrooms
Preheat your oven to 220°C.
On a large baking tray, toss mushrooms in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast at 220°C for 30 minutes, tossing them halfway through cooking.
Once cooked, the mushrooms should be crispy-edged and golden.
Remove them from the baking tray and transfer them to a bowl; immediately toss with white wine vinegar while they are still hot.
Set aside until ready to use.
Chunky chive oil
While the mushrooms are cooking, combine all the ingredients for the chive oil in a small bowl and stir to combine.
Set aside until ready to use.
To assemble
Thickly spread ricotta over the toasted sourdough.
Pile the tangy roasted mushrooms generously on top.
Drizzle over some of the chunky chive oil. Enjoy!
Notes
While roasting the mushrooms, make sure to toss them halfway through cooking to ensure even roasting and a uniform golden colour.
Additionally, you can prepare the mushrooms in advance, a day or two before. When ready to serve, simply reheat them in the oven for about 5-10 minutes.
Aug 4, 2023
Stews make the best soul food and this rustic mushroom stew is no exception.
Ingredients
400 g mixed mushrooms (Swiss Browns, buttons, cups or flat mushrooms)
1 brown onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 –3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 fresh bay leaves
2 sprigs rosemary
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 ½ tsp sweet smoked paprika
2 cups mushroom base vegetable stock or vegetable stock
400 g can diced tomatoes
400 g can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Olive oil for cooking
Sea salt and black pepper
To serve:
1 tbsp chives, chopped
Crusty toasted bread
Directions
Slice the larger mushrooms, halve the medium ones and leave the smaller mushrooms whole.
In a heavy base large dish or large frypan (cast iron is ideal) on medium-high heat add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the mushrooms until they become soft. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add another drizzle of olive oil to the same pan and sauté the diced onions and garlic. Once they become translucent, add in the tomato paste and cook off for a further couple of minutes. Follow by adding the herbs and spices, vegetable stock and can of tomatoes. Add the sautéed mushrooms back in and a good pinch of sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. Stir though and allow to come up to a simmer, then turn the heat down to low and allow it to simmer covered with a lid slightly ajar for 10–15 minutes so the flavours develop, and the sauce thickens.
Add in the rinsed and drained cannellini beans and allow to simmer for a further 5–10 minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick add a dash of extra stock.
Remove from the heat and serve with a good helping of fresh chives and crusty bread on the side.
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