How about trying Wild Honey Mushroom Crostini?

First off, honey mushrooms are abundant in the late season. This may vary a bit where you live, but if you figure out how to ID honey mushrooms, you will be a very happy forager. They are very abundant, and very tasty. In fact, in Eurasia they are a highly sought after mushroom. In North America, not so much, but we are generally spoiled by chanterelles, boletes, morels and other choice mushrooms. Rest assured, you won’t be disappointed by honey mushrooms. Make sure you ID them correctly, get someone who knows, to check your harvest.

Now, onto the warning: There are a number of different honey mushrooms, and they generally grow in clusters on stumps, and they ALWAYS produce white spores. Get a spore print if you are not 100% sure of the ID. It should be white. If you are still not sure, you should send us a message and we will join you on a late season foraging trip. Get some honey mushrooms, and some shrimp of the woods, and learn a lot in a single day, you won’t be disappointed!

The cool thing about honey mushrooms, is that when they are around, you can find a lot!

Wild Honey Mushroom Crostini is a delightful appetizer that combines the earthy flavor of wild honey mushrooms with the richness of creamy cheese and the crunch of toasted bread. Here’s how you can make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound wild honey mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (generally, discard the stems, they are tough)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 French baguette, sliced
• 4 ounces goat cheese or cream cheese
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional… I just use wild English thyme that grows in my garden, but you can use another herb if you like)
• Bit of honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sliced wild honey mushrooms caps to the skillet and cook until they are tender and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Toast the baguette: While the mushrooms are cooking, arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden brown.
4. Assemble the crostini: Spread a layer of goat cheese or cream cheese on each toasted baguette slice. Top with a generous spoonful of the sautéed wild honey mushrooms.
5. Final touches: Garnish each crostini with fresh thyme leaves for an extra burst of flavor and aroma.
6. Serve: Arrange the assembled crostini on a serving platter and serve immediately, while still warm.

Enjoy your delicious Wild Honey Mushroom Crostini as a flavorful appetizer for any occasion!

In the end, you should have something that looks like this:

PS, throw a drop of honey on top and see what you think… One of my favorites, and my guests think its pretty good too.