CRISPY CAPS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the stems from 24 large cremini mushrooms.
• Wipe the caps clean with a damp paper towel, then toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt. Arrange on a baking sheet.
• Finely crush 20 butter crackers (such as Ritz); mix with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup each finely chopped celery and red bell pepper; cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add 1 chopped garlic clove; cook 1 minute. Combine 4 ounces cream cheese and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a large bowl; add 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 1/4 cup each grated parmesan, cracker crumbs and chopped parsley, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, the celery mixture and 8 ounces lump crabmeat. Divide among the mushroom caps and sprinkle with the remaining cracker crumbs.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes, then broil until golden. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove from the baking sheet.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack on a large rimmed baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. If using whole portobellos, twist off and discard stems; use a spoon to scrape off the brown gills from the undersides of the caps. Slice the caps 1/2 inch thick.
• Spread flour in a shallow dish. Lightly whisk egg whites and water in another shallow dish. Combine panko, Parmesan, rosemary, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper in a third shallow dish.
• Dredge the mushroom slices in the flour, shaking off excess. Next, dredge in the egg white mixture. Finally, dredge in the panko mixture. Transfer to the prepared rack. Coat on all sides with cooking spray. Bake until browned and crispy, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, chives, dill and the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic powder in a bowl. Serve the sauce with the mushrooms.