I love a decadent Sunday morning, that’s no secret. Lazy & grazy with big pot of coffee, the Sunday paper and a gorgeous brunch. Today I had lots of chanterelles to play with, courtesy of my lovely Italian grocer in king’s Cross. He has a friend who forages for them and kept some aside for me so that I could indulge this weekend.
This is really quick, easy and super tasty. For one person, all you need is a couple of slices of good bread, toasted. Serve atop a couple of handfuls of golden chanterelles, fried in a knob of butter for a few minutes until cooked, add a tablespoon of cream and a couple of tablespoons of chopped flat leaf parsley. Yum!
What a way to start the day. I love chanterelles, but good ones are so hard to come by.
Wow, what a fantastic photo!… I can taste it now ;-)
mmm, I love mushrooms on toast. It is the simplicity of the whole thing. Hardly any ingredients but then so decadent at the same time..
Now THAT’S what I’m talking about! :)
I love any mushrooms like this! Except I also rub the bread with garlic and add caramelized onions… Mmm… that’s the ticket… :)
Oh….. *swoon*! That looks fantastic and has reminded me that the last time I had chanterelles was last summer!! It’s been too long. Can I come over to YOURS next Saturday? ;-)
Brilliant photos, and it must have been a perfect lunch! You’ll have to reveal your Italian grocer’s address in King’s Cross. Please please!
Yum. Love the mushroom season.
am so blown away by the photos! they’re fab..and tht looks like one work of a toast. i’d love to have tht for breakfast, lunch, dinner…pretty pls!! :)
Beautiful photos. And, the perfect way to start chanterelle season, although I generally make a chanterelle omelette as the first dish. There is nothing better than fresh chanterelles, in butter, on great bread for breakfast. With a good cup of coffee. Simple and perfect for cool, crisp, autumn mornings. Thanks for the post.
Wow – lucky you, having a local greengrocer that sells chanterelles. Half your luck!
Just wanted to say that your blog is inspiring as it looks just beautiful! Fantastic!
This looks so good! I love mushrooms and this sounds like something i would like to try. I posted a mushroom recipe today too:) what a coincidence:)
I do not have the luxury of sleeping in on a Sunday due to church responsibilities, but I can do it on a Saturday morning. This looks o scrumptious!!!!!
Sylvie – it was a lovely start to my day! :) They can be quite hard to come by but I am so spoilt in London, it ‘s very easy to get my hands on them, but they can be a bit pricey.
Charmaine – thanks! I am very flattered.
Helen – anything on toast once the bread is good! I almost had this for dinner again last night but I stopped myself. Simple is best, I think, the most important thing is quality ingredients.
PaddyK – lol, indeed :)
Irene – that sounds lovely too, I’ll try it. I often rub the bread with garlic too, it’s lovely. Garlic is all good.
Jeanne – thanks & lol! I wasn’t there last Saturday – sorry! Nor had I chanterelles :)
Helen – with pleasure! It’s a little old school shop on Caledonian Rd called KC Continental Stores. It’s run by a lovely old italian couple that have been there for years. I never know what he’ll have, but that’s part of the charm.
Mo – yes, me too, I must try and forage this year.
Diva – thanks so much – that’s very kind of you.
Philipp – thanks! You know I was thinking of making a chanterelle and leek omelette biut went with the toast instead. Yum! I also love chanterelles with tagliatelle.
aforkfulofspaghetti – I am a bit spoiled! His friend forages for them which is the only reason he has them and it’s very random. I called in about 20 times before he had them!
Alexx – that is really very lovely of you, I am very flattered!
Farida – how funny! I was commenting on your flickr pic of your gorgeous mushrooms while you were commenting here. I am definitely trying your dish. It’s mouth watering.
Nina – you could have it on a Sunday afternoon too, or anytime :) Thanks!
Thanks Niamh! Quite excited now. Just have to find time to shop and cook though!
this looks wonderfull!
i am making it for a sunday brunch for some friends and family with the toasted bread, poached eggs and the shrooms sauteed with some thyme i have growing around.
Helen – have fun :)
Hac – thanks! Your version sounds wonderful.