Portabella Stack Recipes

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil and herbes de Provence. Rub over tenderloin; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Place mushrooms in a small bowl; toss with vinegar and remaining oil. Cover and refrigerate until grilling., In a large skillet, cook the onion, sugar, salt and pepper in oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in vinegar. Set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Grill tenderloin and mushrooms, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°) and mushrooms are tender. Let tenderloin stand for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, brush both sides of bread with butter. Grill over medium heat for 1 minute on each side or until browned. Toss salad greens with vinaigrette. Cut tenderloin and mushrooms into thin slices. , Divide mushrooms among four slices of bread. Layer with roasted peppers, greens and another slice of bread. Top each with onion mixture and beef. Spread sauce over remaining slices of bread; place over beef. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half.

Steps:

• Scrape out the dark gills on the underside of each mushroom.
• Rinse lightly under water and wipe with paper towel.
• Thinly slice the eggplant and sprinkle with garlic salt.
• Put the mushrooms in an oiled baking dish.
• Drizzle with a few sprinkles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Top with a couple eggplant slices.
• Add a basil leaf.
• Add mozzarella slice.
• Add a slice of red onion.
• Add a basil leaf.
• Add a slice of tomato.
• Add a basil leaf.
• Repeat layers and top with Asiago cheese.
• At this point I cut a wooden skewer in half and poke it down the center of each mushroom stack to hold them in place.
• Drizzle a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar (not a lot or it will sweat too much).
• Bake in 400° for 20 minutes.

Steps:

• Remove stems and clean the mushrooms; set aside.
• Mix vinegar, Worcestershire, oil, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
• Place mushrooms inside a large zip-top bag. Pour in the marinade and turn the bag so the mushrooms get evenly coated. Let sit in a refrigerator for a minimum of 5 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
• Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over high heat. Grill mushrooms in the hot pan until heated through and browned, about 4 minutes per side.

Steps:

• 1. Place bacon on baking sheet and bake in 375° oven for 20-25 min.
• 2. Remove stem and scrap out gills with a spoon, and wipe down with a damp cloth. Place in a skillet and cook till tender.
• 3. I placed a small pot on top to help it make contact with the skillet.
• 4. Grate your favorite melting cheese, I used Asadero. Layer: Portabella, cheese, thai garlic chile sauce, chopped cilantro, bacon, and top with more cheese, and the other portabella. I popped mine in the microwave for 1 min to melt cheese.
• 5. Thai garlic chile sauce.

Steps:

• Snap tough ends off asparagus, set aside 2 whole spears, chop the remaining asparagus.
• Combine chopped asparagus, ricotta cheese, soy sauce and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Set aside.
• Clean mushroom and carefully remove stem.
• Slice the tomato, nice thick slices.
• To build the stack: Build the stack as the bottom of the mushroom browns.
• Rub butter on a non-stick ovenproof fry pan, heat on the top of the stove, and place mushroom, top down in fry pan.
• Sprinkle with salt, thyme and a few grains of reserved cayenne pepper.
• Place one tomato slice on top of mushroom and sprinkle with salt, thyme and a few more grains of reserved cayenne pepper.
• Spread the ricotta cheese mixture evenly on the tomato slice; place another tomato slice on top of the cheese mixture.
• Sprinkle with salt, thyme and remaining few grains of cayenne pepper.
• Place the reserved 2 whole asparagus spears on top of the tomato slice, cutting the broken ends to fit.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Place on middle rack in a 400°F oven for about 20 minutes or until heated through and the Parmesan is melted.
• Place under broiler for a further 2 to 3 minutes to crisp up the Parmesan cheese.
• Make one or repeat to make more.

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Brush mushroom caps on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, cap side down, until slightly charred, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the mushrooms over and continue grilling until just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes longer.
• Stack the ingredients on each of 4 salad plates starting with a mushroom cap, a slice of cheese, some spinach, and a drizzle of Sherry Vinaigrette. Add another mushroom cap, more vinaigrette, spinach, and another slice of cheese. Place a third mushroom cap on top and finish by drizzling with additional vinaigrette and garnishing with chopped chives, if desired.
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Whisk together the shallot, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Whisk together the shallot, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.

Steps:

• Remove thick end of mushroom stem, leaving about 1/2 inch (1 cm) attached to cap.
• Place, smooth side up, in large, shallow glass dish.
• Combine oil, vinegar, thyme, salt and pepper; pour over mushrooms, turning and brushing to coat evenly.
• Let stand for 15 minutes.
• Reserving marinade, place mushrooms, smooth side down, on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook for 5 minutes.
• Turn and baste with marinade; cook, covered, for about 3 minutes or until mushrooms yield to the touch when pressed.
• Arrange Parmesan over top; cook, covered, for about 2 minutes or until melted.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450. Spray a cooking sheet or roasting pan. (To lessen the mess, consider lining it with parchment paper instead.) Place mushrooms gill-side up on the pan. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, oil, 1/8 t. salt and some pepper. Remove mushrooms from oven. Top each with 2 T. of crumb mixture, spreading evenly. Return to oven and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes (do not allow to brown). Stir in vinegar; remove from heat., Place mushrooms in a 13x9-in. baking dish, gill side up. Brush with vinegar mixture; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with polenta and tomato slices; sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, until mushrooms are tender, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with basil.