Getting Your Morels in Order...

Mushrooms have a deep history and date back over 10,000 years. Used primarily in medicine, this ingredient had played an integral part in much of ancient European, and Asian history.

They seem to experience a slight recession in Europe in the middle ages. More than likely due to the taboo of poison and treachery - they were probably avoided. Either that, or they weren't used often by nobility - so the lack of documentation may just mean they were used by common people. Thus the documentation (or lack thereof) is pretty understandable.

Whatever the cause may be, they're still a popular and tasty addition to any feast or dayboard.

Mushrooms are very affordable, and they're also a great vegetarian / gluten free friendly option. Most people seem to like mushrooms, but there are some of us (myself included) that aren't the biggest fans. Keeping that in mind, I tried to pair them with flavors more widely enjoyed.

What I came up with was a very easy, tasty, and "period" recipe that will be sure to please most anyone attending a feast or dayboard of yours.

This recipe is for one pound of mushrooms. It can be increased as needed. Depending on your dietary needs butter can be replaced with oil, but I suggest halving the amount of oil if so, and letting it sit with the herbs in it overnight for maximum flavor payoff. 

Lady Elvira's Morels

1 lb of white button mushrooms

1 stick of salted butter *

1 sprig of rosemary (stem removed)

2 Tbs of minced garlic (I use the jar stuff and also add a teaspoon or two of the oil)

1 small bunch of parsley

Salt and Pepper to taste

* - You may use unsalted butter, if that be the case - merely add salt later on.

• Remove the stalks from the mushroom caps (save the stalks for another recipe if you wish)
• Clean caps thoroughly
• Place top side down in an aluminum dish (must be high enough to catch melted butter)
• It is okay if you have to stack mushrooms on top of one another
• Place your butter, garlic, and herbs in a microwave safe dish and heat until melted
• Let this sit for 15-20 minutes 
• Once your butter has settled, gently pour the mixture over the mushrooms
• Be sure to distribute butter as evenly as possible
• Cover and refrigerate overnight

These can either be grilled, or placed in the oven. To cook in the oven, place aluminum pan in oven heated to 350 degrees. Cook for 20-30 minutes. 

When grilling - cook over  medium high heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

This is a very easy dish to prepare and cook. Whether it be mundane, or period - this is sure to please many a mouth. I hope you enjoy this recipe, and let me know below if you've tried it! 

PS - I'm not sorry for the mushroom pun. It's too much fun....gi. *snerk*