Crab-Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Name: Crab-Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 24 large (about 2-inch-diameter) mushrooms; 2 tablespoons butter, plus 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 shallot, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg, lightly beaten; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Dash of hot sauce, preferably Tabasco; 8 ounces lump crabmeat

December 14, 2011

PAT This being Happy Hour, we’ve gotta have crab-stuffed mushrooms. And any time I can get Gina to eat mushrooms with me, I do! (Guys, let me tell you, I’ve been told mushrooms are an aphrodisiac, so when the guests leave it might be time for your Happy Hour!)

Recipe notes

White Bean Turkey Chili

A dash of cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the broth of this easy turkey chili.

Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops

Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.

Dulce de Leche

Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.

Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

Frijoles Peruanos (Peruvian Refried Beans)

Mayocobas, or canary beans, are the quick-cooking pantry ingredient you should know about.

Gochujang Turkey Sweet Potatoes

Fully loaded, meal-prep friendly, and ready to be dressed up, down, or sideways.