I made it, my husband and I couldn’t wait to try it. We had heard from everyone how wonderful these mushrooms are. I took a little bite, ugh. At the same time my husband took a big bite, he immediately spit it out! I will never make them again. I couldn’t even give it one star.
Hi Lorie! I’m not sure what may have gone wrong, but I’m sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy the recipe! Many other readers enjoyed the recipe, but everyone has different tastes.
Your husband spitting it out seems a bit dramatic, but your review didn’t give any clues as to why it was so bad. Too salty? Too acidic? To much rosemary? Too spicy (cayenne or black pepper)? —anything to help us if we should try the recipe?
These were excellent and so easy! We all enjoyed. Next time I will add the cayenne pepper. I left the gills and just gently cleaned up the under belly. So good. Stacked on a bun and added the fixings. No cheese or oil, perfect plant-based dinner! Thank you Erin
This recipe is delightful. All the flavors stand out so nicely. All the flavors from the balsamic to the tamari (I don’t have soy sauce) to the rosemary…. what a delightful bunch of goodness. This will be a go-to for our grilled mushrooms. Cheers!
I like to fry an egg and also grill a couple of cherry tomatoes while I am making toast for breakfast. Had a spare Portobello mushroom in the fridge so just put a little butter on top and grilled it with the toast and tomatoes. Delish. Thank you for page and advice.
MY ORIGINAL ATTEMPT FOR THESE WAS AT A BARBQUE. I TOOK THE MARINADE SEPARATE AND WHEN I GOT THERE, I PUT THE LIQUID ON. IT WAS PERFECT TIMING. I THOUGHT THESE WOULD BE A SIDE DISH. I PURCHASED 10 MUSHROOMS AND CUT THEM IN HALF. THEY WERE THE HIT OF THE PARTY!! GUESTS WHO DIDN’T EAT MUSHROOMS BECAME BELIEVERS. THE RECIPE WAS REQUESTED MANY TIMES.
God I love mushrooms and this recipe further cemented my feelings! :) I am glad that it was not overly spicy and I am also glad that I took your advice to add the cayenne…man that was tasty. Thank you for this one Erin!
My mom tried making this…It was saltier than the world’s oceans and no amount of rice or anything that could quench my thirst afterwards.
Just maybe it’s because she tripled and recipe, and tripled the soy sauce…and maybe because she use and oven, and gave the mushrooms the opportunity to soak up every last bit of sodium.
Next time, just simple olive oil, salt, pepper on a pan.
Hi Kevin, it’s hard to know what went wrong without being in the kitchen with your Mom. Did she use low sodium soy sauce as recommended in the recipe? Also cooking it differently then how it was written in the recipe will always give a different result.
I spoke with my mom, and she did use regular soy sauce (Pearl River Bridge Superior Light Soy Sauce), and used regular vinegar (we don’t traditionally have have balsamic on-hand).
I’d imagine it would’ve been better with less/lighter seasoning, as mushrooms are really good at absorbing all the sauce/oil/juices. Also, I agree that having it in the oven is definitely different than a grill, as we don’t have anything that constitutes a grill. Next time I’d try out using a stovetop?
Apologies for the sarcastic remarks from my initial comment…I had just got home from work that night and was looking forward to trying what she made upon seeing it, which turned out to be a sodium-filled disappointment. Hopefully next time it’ll be better executed in the future.
Fortunately, the leftovers were used as part of a quick noodle stir-fry for lunch the next day.
I’m sorry to hear the recipe wasn’t to your taste. I know it’s disappointing to try a new recipe and not enjoy it, so I truly wish it would have been a hit for you.
Made this recipe with the following changes: marinade for 2 hours, and did not brush off marinade before cooking. Sautee on medium with frequent turns. Did not brush on anymore marinade (the longer marinading was enough).
Excellent taste, everything was well-balanced; whole family enjoyed.
I loved these! I had never thought to try rosemary with portobellos. Delish!
Game changer, right?! So glad you enjoyed them Amanda! Thank you for this kind review!
I made it, my husband and I couldn’t wait to try it. We had heard from everyone how wonderful these mushrooms are. I took a little bite, ugh. At the same time my husband took a big bite, he immediately spit it out! I will never make them again. I couldn’t even give it one star.
Hi Lorie! I’m not sure what may have gone wrong, but I’m sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy the recipe! Many other readers enjoyed the recipe, but everyone has different tastes.
I’m sorry too, I had high hopes since I have been trying to make healthier meals for us.
Yum. Thanks for the recipe
Your husband spitting it out seems a bit dramatic, but your review didn’t give any clues as to why it was so bad. Too salty? Too acidic? To much rosemary? Too spicy (cayenne or black pepper)? —anything to help us if we should try the recipe?
Wow these were way better than I had expected. Will definitely make again. So juicy and flavorful.
Hi Erica! So glad you enjoyed them! Thank you for this kind review!
Dynamite recipe!!! I even added the cayene, and it was so worth it!!
Hi Sami! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for this kind review!
These were excellent and so easy! We all enjoyed. Next time I will add the cayenne pepper. I left the gills and just gently cleaned up the under belly. So good. Stacked on a bun and added the fixings. No cheese or oil, perfect plant-based dinner! Thank you Erin
You are welcome, Theresa! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for this kind review!
This recipe is delightful. All the flavors stand out so nicely. All the flavors from the balsamic to the tamari (I don’t have soy sauce) to the rosemary…. what a delightful bunch of goodness. This will be a go-to for our grilled mushrooms. Cheers!
Hi JoLayne! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for this kind review!
Hi Erin,
I like to fry an egg and also grill a couple of cherry tomatoes while I am making toast for breakfast. Had a spare Portobello mushroom in the fridge so just put a little butter on top and grilled it with the toast and tomatoes. Delish. Thank you for page and advice.
Hi Anthony! Sounds tasty!
The heat is a nice touch
Hi Diego von Soto! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Love the recipe and your sense of humor about drinking the wine! Life doesn’t have to be so serious all the time :)
Hi Rose! Thank you so much!
Yum! First time I added them to a salad and then next on pizza. On pizza they are next level good! Very quick and easy. Thanks
Hi Marie! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
MY ORIGINAL ATTEMPT FOR THESE WAS AT A BARBQUE. I TOOK THE MARINADE SEPARATE AND WHEN I GOT THERE, I PUT THE LIQUID ON. IT WAS PERFECT TIMING. I THOUGHT THESE WOULD BE A SIDE DISH. I PURCHASED 10 MUSHROOMS AND CUT THEM IN HALF. THEY WERE THE HIT OF THE PARTY!! GUESTS WHO DIDN’T EAT MUSHROOMS BECAME BELIEVERS. THE RECIPE WAS REQUESTED MANY TIMES.
Hi Kay! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
God I love mushrooms and this recipe further cemented my feelings! :) I am glad that it was not overly spicy and I am also glad that I took your advice to add the cayenne…man that was tasty. Thank you for this one Erin!
Hi Griff! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
My mom tried making this…It was saltier than the world’s oceans and no amount of rice or anything that could quench my thirst afterwards.
Just maybe it’s because she tripled and recipe, and tripled the soy sauce…and maybe because she use and oven, and gave the mushrooms the opportunity to soak up every last bit of sodium.
Next time, just simple olive oil, salt, pepper on a pan.
Hi Kevin, it’s hard to know what went wrong without being in the kitchen with your Mom. Did she use low sodium soy sauce as recommended in the recipe? Also cooking it differently then how it was written in the recipe will always give a different result.
Hi Erin,
I spoke with my mom, and she did use regular soy sauce (Pearl River Bridge Superior Light Soy Sauce), and used regular vinegar (we don’t traditionally have have balsamic on-hand).
I’d imagine it would’ve been better with less/lighter seasoning, as mushrooms are really good at absorbing all the sauce/oil/juices. Also, I agree that having it in the oven is definitely different than a grill, as we don’t have anything that constitutes a grill. Next time I’d try out using a stovetop?
Apologies for the sarcastic remarks from my initial comment…I had just got home from work that night and was looking forward to trying what she made upon seeing it, which turned out to be a sodium-filled disappointment. Hopefully next time it’ll be better executed in the future.
Fortunately, the leftovers were used as part of a quick noodle stir-fry for lunch the next day.
Best,
Kevin
P.S. My dad thought it was fine, lol.
Hi Kevin! Thank you for the feedback! Hope you enjoy it next time!
Caramelize the shrooms a full 4 minutes per side. Makes an awesome bun for your favorite filling. Excellent with dark caramelized onions and burgers.
Hi Paul! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
These were really good. I used them as burger buns!
Ni Nicole! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
IT’S A YUMMY MUSHROOM, FULL OF NUTRIENTS, FULL OF FLAVOR SUPER TASTY THANK YOU SINCERELY YOUR’S CHARLETNEWTON
Hi Charle! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Had used red wine with portobellos before so added a couple Ts. I heartily endorse.
Deeeeeeeeelish!
Hi Mark! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
It’s completely inedible :( Wasted for beautiful mushrooms.
I’m sorry to hear the recipe wasn’t to your taste. I know it’s disappointing to try a new recipe and not enjoy it, so I truly wish it would have been a hit for you.
Made this recipe with the following changes: marinade for 2 hours, and did not brush off marinade before cooking. Sautee on medium with frequent turns. Did not brush on anymore marinade (the longer marinading was enough).
Excellent taste, everything was well-balanced; whole family enjoyed.
Hi Stella! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Made the mushrooms in a skillet and mixed in some spinach. Yum!!!
Hi Faith! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!