- Purchase mushrooms locally or from Mighty Cap Mushroom in Paso Robles.
- Roughly chop the mushrooms into bite-size or smaller pieces.
- Finely dice 2 shallots, 1 clove garlic, 1 bunch parsley, and zest your 2 lemons.
- Heat olive oil in a saute pan and add most of the shallot, all garlic, and all mushroom.
- Stir and brown, add salt and pepper, and 3-4 dashes of white wine towards the end.
- While it is cooling, place a small wheel of brie cheese into a pot with equal parts heavy cream.
- Add the last small amount of shallots and salt and pepper and melt it all together.
- Place mushroom mix onto a piece of toast or bouchée of choice, topping with a small dollop of the brie cream sauce.
- Bake it for 2-3 mins at 350º to melt it all together.
- Garnish with diced parsley over the top of Mushroom Vol-au-vent and serve with Les Deux Frères.
Fall Release 2023
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2021 Les Deux Frères
65% Grenache, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Tempranillo
Mushroom Vol-au-vent
Recipe courtesy of Chef Justin Monson
Ingredients
3-4 cups of mushrooms of choice (Chef Justin Monson used Lions Mane, Shitake, Oyster, and Black Pearl)
2 shallots
1 clove garlic
1 bunch parsley
Zest of 2 lemons
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 small wheel of brie cheese
Heavy Cream equal to amount of Brie
A splash of white wine
WINE PAIRING FOR MUSHROOM VOL-AU-VENT
Indulge in the culinary allure of Mushroom Vol-au-vent, a dish originating of France. This delectable creation, with a twist by the talented Chef Justin Monson, showcases a lavish mushroom filling delicately arranged upon a foundation of toast or bouchée, crowned with the pièce de résistance – a luxuriously velvety brie cream sauce.
Chef Monson's rendition of this classic dish attains a pinnacle of flavor, but the experience doesn't end there. Elevate this culinary masterpiece with the perfect wine pairing for Mushroom Vol-au-vent: Les Deux Frères, a blend of Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Les Deux Frères, a red wine characterized by its softness, approachability, and effortless charm, proves to be the perfect accompaniment to the Mushroom Vol-au-vent. This exquisite wine harmoniously complements the earthy essence of the mushroom filling and the decadent richness of the brie cream sauce. The interplay between the wine's freshness and lightness gracefully balances the dish, creating a symphony of flavors.
For an authentic taste of France and the distinct terroir of Paso Robles, consider trying your hand at Chef Monson's wine pairing for Mushroom Vol-au-vent at home. Elevate the experience by uncorking a bottle of Les Deux Frères, bringing the essence of a French culinary journey to the comfort of your own kitchen. Alternatively, stun and delight your guests at your next dinner party with this exquisite pairing that seamlessly marries tradition and innovation.
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