Warm Wild Mushroom Vinaigrette Recipes

WARM SWEETBREAD SALAD WITH HARICOTS VERTS, WILD MUSHROOMS, AND HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE (RECIPE COURTESY OF THE DEAN AND DELUCA COOKBOOK)

Steps:

• Soak the sweetbreads in a large bowl of cold water for 3 hours, changing the water several times. Then remove the sweetbreads from the water and gently pull away as much of the outer membrane as you can, being careful not to tear the flesh. Soak the sweetbreads again for 1 hour, this time in a large bowl of cold water with 1 teaspoon of coarse salt. Remove from the water and peel away more of the membrane. Separate the sweetbreads into its 2 lobes.
• Fill a medium saucepan with 5 cups cold water, 1 teaspoon coarse salt and the white wine vinegar. Place the sweetbreads in the pan and slowly bring the water to a simmer over moderate heat (this should take about 10 minutes). Allow the water to simmer very gently for another 5 minutes. (The sweetbreads should be firm on the outside, but still give a little when squeezed). Remove sweetbreads and place them in ice water for 10 minutes to stop the cooking.
• Dry sweetbreads and place in a heavy loaf pan or a terrine lined with plastic wrap. Cover with another layer of plastic wrap. Place another heavy loaf pan or terrine on top to weigh down the sweetbreads, and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
• When ready to cook, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and cook haricots verts until they are crisp but slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove and reserve at room temperature.
• In a small bowl combine the lemon juice with the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the shallots. Slowly whisk in the hazelnut oil. Season to taste with salt and the additional black pepper. Reserve.
• Place 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add remaining shallots and saute, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, making sure the pan is not overcrowded. (It may be necessary to saute the mushrooms in 2 batches). Saute with a big pinch of salt, shaking the pan occasionally, until mushrooms are nicely browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove mushrooms from skillet and reserve. If there is liquid in the pan that the mushrooms have given off, boil it until it is reduced to 1 to 2 tablespoons and pour over the mushrooms.
• With a very sharp knife, cut the weighted sweetbreads into broad slices that are about 1/4 inch thick. Combine the flour, the remaining 2 teaspoons of coarse salt, and the 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper on a plate and mix well. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet in which the mushrooms cooked, and place over high heat. Dredge sweetbread slices in the seasoned flour on both sides and add to hot oil. Saute, turning, until sweetbreads are browned and crispy on the outside, about 3 minutes. Remove.
• Toss reserved haricots verts and mushrooms together. Toss mixture with about half the hazelnut vinaigrette. Place one-fourth of the mixture on each of 4 plates. Nestle pieces of the crispy sweetbread slices among the haricots verts/ mushroom mixture, and drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the sweetbread slices. Garnish with chervil.
• Suggested drink: Domaine Laroche Chablis Premier Crus, Les Fourchaumes 1987.

WARM WILD MUSHROOM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook shallots until tender and golden, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook just until fragrant (do not let garlic brown), about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper and saute until golden, about 8 minutes.
• Drizzle with vinegar, thyme and tarragon. Cook 1 minute. Sprinkle with brandy if using. Serve warm.
• Use immediately or store, covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

FRISEE, PANCETTA AND WARM WILD MUSHROOM SALAD WITH BLACK TRUFFLE/SOY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all ingredients for vinaigrette and whisk together well. In a saute pan, heat olive oil until smoking. Add mushrooms and saute until they are cooked through, approximately 1 minute, depending on the mushrooms. The mushrooms should be lightly browned. Add minced shallots and chopped chives to the pan and toss thoroughly, remove pan from flame.
• Place an equal amount of the frisee in the middle of each of the 4 plates. In a bowl combine the warm mushrooms and the pancetta with the black truffle/soy dressing. Add salt pepper to taste. Spoon an equal amount of the mixture over and around the pile of frisee on each plate. Serve while the mushrooms are still warm.

WILD MUSHROOM AND MIZUNA SALAD WITH WHITE TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE AND SAGE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan over high heat until almost smoking. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Divide mizuna and mushrooms among 4 plates. Drizzle with the White Truffle Vinaigrette and sprinkle with sage.
• Place shallots, vinegar and mustard in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running add olive oil and blend until emulsified. Add truffle oil, salt and pepper and blend for 2 seconds more.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM WILD MUSHROOM AND BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, stir together the blueberries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and red onion. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Stir in the mushrooms and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until mushrooms are heated through. Turn off the heat. Cover to keep warm.
• In a large bowl, toss the frisee and baby spinach together with the warm dressing. Divide the salad among salad plates and top each salad with a sprinkle of almonds, a few crumbles of cheese, and some blueberries. Serve immediately.

WARM SQUAB SALAD WITH AGED GOAT CHEESE, WHITE CHICORY AND WILD MUSHROOM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Season breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Place the breasts, skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the breasts over, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare doneness. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice each breast on the bias into 1/2-inch th
• Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Season mushroom with salt and pepper to taste and saute until golden brown and dry. Remove to a bowl. Blend vinegar and shallot in a blender until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the oil until emulsified. Add the honey and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the vinaigrette over the sauteed mushrooms, drizzle with white truffle oil and mix to combine. Re-season with salt
• Whisk together the vinegar, mustard and honey in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Salad: 4 cups white chicory Sherry vinaigrette 8 ounces aged Coach Farm goat cheese, crumbled Pan seared squab Wild mushroom vinaigrette Chopped chives Finely diced red and yellow peppers
• Place the chicory into a large bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the sherry vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper and divide among 4 large plates. Divide the cheese among 4 plates. Place the sliced squab breast on each of the 4 plates and drizzle with some of the mushroom vinaigrette. Garnish with chives a