Bouillon Of Forest Mushrooms With Oloroso Sherry Recipes

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI WITH MUSHROOMS AND SHERRY

Steps:

• For the mushroom saute: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Melt the butter in a large saute pan set over medium heat. Add the thyme and shallots, and saute until the shallots begin to brown, 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the sherry and cook until it evaporates and then add several grinds of black pepper.
• Cook the spaghetti to al dente. Drain well and cool.
• For the sauce: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan set over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly for 5 minutes to make a roux. Add the half-and-half, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the mushroom saute, cooked pasta, chicken and white sauce with 2 1/2 cups of the Cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. Add to the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, the breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup melted butter and a dusting of smoked paprika. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Then, cover the casserole with foil and cook for 10 more minutes. Serve hot or cool to room temperature to store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.

RAW SALMON MARINATED IN AMONTILLADO SHERRY

Steps:

• Place salmon, skin-side down in a glass baking dish. Rub with sherry. In a mortar grind together salt, sugar and pepper lightly with a pestle. Coat flesh side of salmon with salt mixture. Strew tarragon over salmon, distributing it evenly. Top with another glass dish and weight it with cans. Refrigerate for 48 hours, basting a few times with accumulated liquid.
• Cook asparagus in boiling, salted water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Refresh under cold water, then pat dry. Set aside at room temperature.
• Prepare sauce: In a small saucepan bring sherry to a boil and reduce it by one-third. Let cool slightly, then pour into workbowl of a food processor with mayonnaise and mustard. Process for 5 seconds. Combine walnut and vegetable oils and, with the motor running, slowly begin to add to sherry mixture drop by drop. After 1 tablespoon of oil has been absorbed, you can begin to pour it slowly in a thin stream. Process to a medium consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside at room temperature.
• Remove tarragon from salmon and wash off brine under cold water. With a very sharp knife, cut salmon into broad, thin slices. Divide among dinner plates. Pour a little sauce alongside. Top decoratively with asparagus. Grind black

EASY SHERRY MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Over medium heat, melt the butter in an iron skillet.
• Add mushrooms and stir so they are coated with the melted butter.
• Sprinkle on the salt and pepper to taste.
• When the mushrooms look only slightly soft, add the sherry and optional marjoram or other herb.
• Stir occasionally until the sherry and liquid given off from the mushrooms has mostly evaporated.
• A little liquid left is OK.
• Serve hot.

BOUILLON OF WILD MUSHROOMS AND CORIANDER

Steps:

• Place the shiitakes, garlic, onion, tomatoes, coriander stems and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Strain the broth through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth. Cleanthe pot, add the broth and place over medium-high heat. Simmer rapidly until reduced to 2 cups, about 20 minutes. Strain again. Return the broth to the pot, season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and keep hot.
• Heat the Madeira in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the wild mushrooms and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Divide the mushrooms and the coriander leaves among 4 bowls. Ladle in the broth and serve immediately.