Thanks for the Technique Tip

I watched the movie Julie & Julia tonight and it was so cute! I had no idea it was about a woman blogger who decides to dedicate her blog to recreating Julia Child's dishes. It was a woman blogger's dream to see this movie! And, I used a cooking technique from Julia Child tonight in my dish. I worked with mushrooms and learned that you must separate the mushrooms in the pan or they will never brown! How interesting, huh?!
So, what did I use those mushrooms for tonight anyway, you ask?

Mushroom, Shallot & Goat Cheese Pizza
Serves 2
Ingredients:
1 Whole Wheat Tortilla
1 cup Baby Bella Mushrooms
1 cup Shitake Mushrooms
1 large Shallot, cut into fine, long pieces
3 Tbs. of Mackenzie Creamery Black Truffle Goat Cheese
Roland Balsamic Glaze
Pinch of Black Truffle Oil Sea Salt from Whole Foods
Pinch of Fresh Thyme
Directions:
First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Once the oven is ready, place the whole wheat tortilla in the oven for about 6 minutes or until a light golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside until ready to top with ingredients. Keep the oven going. Then, in a large saute pan, add the olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Once hot, place the mushrooms and shallots into the pan. Let cook for about 6 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly golden brown. Meanwhile, spread the goat cheese onto the whole wheat tortilla. Then, top with the mushrooms and shallots. Place back in the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes. Keep your eye on the pizza so it does not burn. Once the pizza is done, top with the Black Truffle Oil Sea Salt and Fresh Thyme. Finish off with the balsamic glaze.

The Black Truffle goat cheese I got from Mackenzie Creamery is an Ohio farm that produces all different kinds of goat cheeses. The Black Truffle goat cheese had an incredible flavor and texture.

I wanted to make a Balsamic Glaze myself, but it is really time consuming and I found a great substitute that has quality ingredients and is pre-made! Roland balsamic glaze had great flavor and great texture.

This pizza was an incredible dinner. The mushrooms and shallots with the goat cheese and Black Truffle Oil flavor was incredible. The hint of thyme and balsamic glaze on top really complimented the rest of the pizza and pulled it all together nicely.


Have a great night, and if you have not seen Julie & Julia, rent it! It is so cute, funny and heart warming.