KILL IT CUT IT UP AND COOK IT: DeLAND MUSHROOMS

Years ago my wife and I restored an old Victorian home in downtown Ocala.

(before and after)

In our quest to find needed antique lumber, we stumbled upon 'Florida Architecture' in Deland Florida. It was a treasure chest of old windows, doors, and flooring.

During one trip to Deland, we ran right into BIKE WEEK

So what the hell does this have to do with food? Ah, PATIENCE my friend.

During one of our outings, we asked the owners if there was a good restaurant nearby. They suggested the Mainstreet Grill just a block away.

Long known as Mainstreet Grill, the restaurant opened in 1993. Martin came on board in 2005. For most of its run, the restaurant offered dining out of the basement of the Dreka Building. In 2014, it changed its name to Mac’s on Main — named after Martin’s grandmother — and expanded to the building’s ground floor.

I am sad to say that they recently closed. Bummer. But at least I got a great recipe. They called it the 'Iron Skillet Mushrooms' and it was only $6.99.

“Iron Skillet Mushrooms $6.99 small mushroom caps sautéed in garlic butter, topped with Provolone and Parmesan cheeses. Served sizzling in a cast iron skillet.”

We changed the name in honor of one of our favorite places.

Now as you know, I love mushrooms, and “some cheeses”. But they served their version with Provolone and Parmesan cheese. I tend to be careful of Parmesan, because if I actually smell it, my appetite goes right out the window. So I used Mozzarella. But you can use whatever cheese or cheeses you desire. (Is cheeses a word?)

So we made a few changes. This is one of the easiest things we make at our house.

FIRST : Make sure to use a cast iron skillet

Take 8 OZ OF NICE white mushrooms. Clean and remove the stems.

Saute 2 closes of garlic in pan with ½ stick of butter sliced. (do not burn)