Stuffed Mushrooms Ala Janet

Recipes for stuffed mushrooms are a dime a dozen. Keeping this in mind, I wanted to make it a little different. We have gourmet vinegars and any flavor would add to this recipe but here's what I did:

Stuffed Mushrooms Ala Janet

12 large mushrooms

4 oz cream cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup bread crumbs

3T French Herbs ( This is a blend of Herbs with chives and basil along with other herbs)

3T Black Fig Vinegar (we carry Cuisine Perrel's Brand)

Pecan or grapeseed oil. ( We carry both. Pecan is exceptionally high in antioxidants)

Salt & Pepper to taste

Wash and destem the muschrooms. (Option: you can also add the chopped stems as part of the stuffing in place of the bread crumbs.) Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature the mix the mozzarella cheese, herbs and bread crumbs into it. Pour 1/4 teaspoon vinegar into the bottom of the cap and allow it to soak in. Stuff the mushrooms with the mixture then sprinkle the top lightly with oil. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

I found the tang of the vinegar added great taste to this appetizer. Let me know if you try it.

Janet

Who says you can't be gourmet in the country?

We discovered Dillsboro back in 1997. We were heading to Sylva to visit my brother and sister-in-law for the first time. We took a wrong turn off 441 and drove into a delightful village. I immediately fell in love with the shops and quiet streets. I had no idea at that time that I would move to the area like so many other Floridians.

Today, John and I own our own shop in Dillsboro and love it even more than the first time we rode into town. It has expanded from the small country store I bought to much more. I love to cook and thought that it was a shame that locals had to travel 40 miles or so to get great products to cook with. We carry products made by Stonewall Kitchens, Rothchilds and many North Carolina based companies. I have added a dried foods section with rice and lentils as well. The lastest additions to our product line are wine and beer with wines from wineries all across North Carolina.

We sample many of the products we sell so you are guaranteed that you will enjoy your purchase when you get it home. I create recipes using the items we sell to give our customers ideas. I have had many of you ask for them so I am starting this blog to get them out there. Keep posted. Janet