A refreshing and tasty shiitake mushroom starter recipe that is a crowd pleaser at any gathering.
This tasty combo of shiitake mushrooms, goat cheese, and arugula comes together in less than 30 minutes and can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a meal. The spice from fresh arugula pairs well with the cold and creamy goat cheese. Add a cold beverage of choice and enjoy every bite!
Shiitake Mushroom Crostini
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How this recipe came about:
This was one of my most wanted cravings during my pregnancy days. I first had it at a local restaurant in Oakland and ever since then, shiitake mushrooms + goat cheese have changed the way I view the combo. If I am being honest here, I never liked goat cheese before this dish won be over. So if you are against goat cheese, give this a try and see if it changes your mind.
Goat Cheese Alternative:
If you are absolutely against trying goat cheese, then any spreadable herbed cheese will work. Boursin Garlic and Herbs is an option as well as Laughing Cow spreadable cheese. However, I highly recommend you give goat cheese a try with this combo.
Shiitake Mushroom Salad, Appetizer, or Meal?
You can have it your way when it comes to this recipe! I love every single combo there is when it comes to mixing arugula, goat cheese, and shiitake mushrooms. When I have brunch, lunch, or dinner gatherings I prefer to make this into crostinis or pizza slices for a time saving recipe!
How do I cook Shiitake Mushrooms?
I highly recommend anyone to saute mushrooms in butter. When the mushrooms are cooked in the butter the flavor blends well and gives mushrooms a great texture. This is true whether you are making shiitake mushrooms, buttons, or oyster. This tip can change the way you love mushrooms… forever!
Shiitake Mushroom Pizza Slices with Goat Cheese and Arugula
Shiitake Mushroom Crostini on toasted garlic bread.
How to make Shiitake Mushroom Crostini.
STEP-BY-STEP Instructions
- Chop and saute your shiitake mushrooms with salted butter.
- Make the garlic butter by blending together garlic, butter, and the herbs. You can also use whatever garlic butter you have on hand.
- Cut the bread into thin slices (or use a pizza crust). Spread butter on each and bake in an oven for 5 minutes or until crispy at 350 degrees.
- Spread a generous amount of cheese and then top it with arugula and mushrooms. Parmesan cheese and olive oil toppings are optional. I personally have a newfound love for Burroughs Farms Olive Oil. They are a true gem of a family company and I can’t support this small business enough! Check out their products here.
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Shiitake Mushroom Crostini Recipe
📖 Recipe
Shiitake Mushroom Crostini
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INGREDIENTS
- ▢ 1 baguette/french bread/pizza crust
- ▢ 4 cups chopped shiitake mushrooms
- ▢ 4 tablespoon salted butter
- ▢ 6 oz herb goat cheese
- ▢ 2 cups arugula
GARLIC BUTTER
- ▢ 3 tablespoon salted butter
- ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh garlic
- ▢ 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh or dry)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon oil
- ▢ salt
Instructions
GARLIC BUTTER
- Blend all ingredients together and set it aside.
- TIP: Make extra to use in the future. It’s pretty sustainable in the refrigerator.
SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
- Heat salted butter in a pan, add mushrooms, and saute for about 5-7 minutes stirring continuously.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. CAUTION: Do a taste test before adding salt since the butter is already salted
- Continue to saute until mushrooms are translucent.
CROSTINI/PIZZA ASSEMBLY
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut baguette/french bread into thin slices (or use a pizza crust)
- Spread garlic butter on each piece of the bread or pizza crust and bake for about 5 minutes or until crispy.
- Take it out of the oven and let it cool for about 2 minutes. Then spread a generous amount of goat cheese on top.
- Add the chopped argula by gently pushing it down into the bread. Push down as if you are trying to fit more onto the bread.
- Top with warm shiitake mushrooms.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil (both optional).
- ENJOY!
Shiitake Mushroom Crostini
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
- 1 baguette/french bread/pizza crust
- 4 cups chopped shiitake mushrooms
- 4 tablespoon salted butter
- 6 oz herb goat cheese
- 2 cups arugula
GARLIC BUTTER
- 3 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh or dry)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt
Instructions
GARLIC BUTTER
- Blend all ingredients together and set it aside.
- TIP: Make extra to use in the future. It’s pretty sustainable in the refrigerator.
SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
- Heat salted butter in a pan, add mushrooms, and saute for about 5-7 minutes stirring continuously.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. CAUTION: Do a taste test before adding salt since the butter is already salted
- Continue to saute until mushrooms are translucent.
CROSTINI/PIZZA ASSEMBLY
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut baguette/french bread into thin slices (or use a pizza crust)
- Spread garlic butter on each piece of the bread or pizza crust and bake for about 5 minutes or until crispy.
- Take it out of the oven and let it cool for about 2 minutes. Then spread a generous amount of goat cheese on top.
- Add the chopped argula by gently pushing it down into the bread. Push down as if you are trying to fit more onto the bread.
- Top with warm shiitake mushrooms.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil (both optional).
- ENJOY!
Recipe Courtesy of The Curry Mommy
Disinfecting a humidifier with household ingredients
That build up inside a filter free humidifier might seem stubborn and hard to clean, but disinfecting it with simple household ingredients is all you will need to do. Harsh chemicals around little ones are big no in my house, for that reason I am sharing my go-to method on how to clean a humidifier with you. While you’re at it, check out this recipe we enjoy when sick.
How to Clean a Humidifier
Having a sick child is stressful on many levels. I went through phases of taking the humidifier out and putting it back way too often in the early years of my children’s life. The hardest part of it all was figuring out how to clean a Vicks filter free humidifier which was highly recommended by many friends.
I must say, I also recommend the Vicks Filter Free Humidifier after years of experience. Growing up, my parents had a Vicks humidifier, which a removable filter which was replaced every time we were sick. I remember my Mom cleaning the inside of it many times, and can’t be thankful enough for filter free versions these days!
Favorite humidifier for children
I love the Vicks Cool Mist Humidifier . There are many cute variations of cool mist filter free humidifiers which would grab my attention, but I am so happy to have gone with one that actually stays on for hours at a time. It is one thing that every mom appreciates, one would like to think.
Before having kids, I bought a warm mist humidifier . It was the best thing, next to Nyquil, every time I felt the sniffles come along. The addition of Vicks menthol patches made it much more soothing. For that reason, I recommend it for adults. Either way, be sure to consult with your doctor to ensure you use the one that is right for you.
Filter or filter free humidifier?
For children a cool mist humidifier works well. A humidifier with a filter can reduce the amount of bacteria that is filtered through. With many air purifiers in our home, my husband and I went with a filter free version of a humidifier. It was easier to clean in our experience.
How to clean a humidifier?
Growing up my Mother would clean the water tank of the humidifier with antibacterial dish washing soap, such as Dawn. She would scrub it with a clean sponge and use a bottle brush whenever possible. I did the same for a while, but wanted to take it to another level.
Once it has been cleaned with dishwashing liquid, I set it aside. I then thank the tank of the water and spill all of the water out. Instead of drying it right away, I take about ¼ cup of vinegar and swivel it around the base of the humidifier and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, I rinse it well with clean water.
To get into the crevices of the humidifier and clean the pink growth, I use a bottle brush and Q-Tips. The end result is great. Take it a step further and rinse again with vinegar and water. Let it thoroughly air dry before storing it away so it is ready to be used for another sick event.
Replace a humidifier or clean it?
I can’t say I cleaned the humidifier every single time it started to get any form of pink. Instead, I would replace it. Honestly, I just didn’t have the time to clean it and found it better to replace it. Understood, not the most environmental friendly thing to do but I had to ration time well.
When I expressed my crazy humidifier funding issue to my friend, she was convinced I was losing my mind and taught me this vinegar trick. Thank goodness for her, because I officially am saving some money!!! Really… no joke at all.
Let me know how this trick works out for you! I love hearing from you!
