Chanterelle Crostini

September 24, 2019 - By The Salty Owl Co

Freshly foraged Pacific Golden Chanterelle Crostini dolloped with garlic herb Rondele spreadable cheese for the perfect impromptu appetizer.

Fall has arrived and so have the Pacific Golden Chanterelles. They’re like GOLD here in the Pacific Northwest and while most foragers like to keep their picking spot secret, I’m sharing a few tips to help you find your very own chanterelles. Look for these tips after my super easy recipe for Chanterelle Crostini.

Whether freshly foraged or fresh from the market, chanterelles don’t take a lot of effort to taste great. Chanterelle Crostini is the perfect first timer recipe for you to try. The chanterelles are gently sauteed in butter and garlic, then placed over a buttered, toasted crostini with a dollop of garlic herb Rondele spreadable cheese.

Chanterelle Crostini

Freshly foraged Pacific Golden Chanterelles top crostini dolloped with garlic herb Rondele spreadable cheese for the perfect impromptu appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine PNW, Vegetarian

Keyword Party Food, Quick Appetizer, vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Servings 3

Ingredients

1 cup chanterelle mushrooms sliced
2 tbsp butter divided
1 clove garlic minced
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp Rondele garlic herb spreadable cheese
3 crostini

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Divide 1 tbsp of butter and spread over each crostini.
Toast in oven for a few minutes until golden.
Place about 1 tbsp of Rondele spreadable cheese over each crostini.
Add butter to a saute pan over medium high heat. Add garlic and chanterelles, continuously stirring for about 3 minutes until cooked through.
Top crostini with sauteed chanterelles.

5 Tips for Foraging Chanterelles

Pacific Golden Chanterelles are found at higher elevations. Hike up to around 1000 feet before you start looking.
Look for Hemlock trees, ferns and mossy areas in the forest.
Make sure to bring a walking stick – Use it to lift up the fern leaves. Chanterelles like to hide under ferns and Hemlock needles.
Follow deer trails. Deer love chanterelles and like to nibble on them.
Stay away from Cedar trees. Chanterelles don’t grow there.

Example of the habitat chanterelles grow in

Forest Etiquette – Yes, Please Follow

We are guests in the forest. Please be respectful of our earth and follow forest etiquette. Remember to walk gently in the forest. There are living creatures everywhere and they all work together as an ecosystem, so be mindful of where and how you step. Always cut chanterelles using your pocket knife, so not to disturb the earth below. We want to keep those chanterelles coming back again!

Most importantly, PACK IT IN – PACK IT OUT. Don’t litter our forest.

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The Salty Owl Co

# About Tamara Hi, I'm Tamara, the creator behind The Salty Owl Co. I believe that some of life's best moments happen around the table—sharing a meal with family, gathering with friends, and savoring the simple pleasures of fresh, thoughtfully prepared food. Through The Salty Owl Co., I share seasonal recipes, coastal-inspired cooking, and stories that celebrate a slower, more intentional way of living. Living in the Pacific Northwest has shaped my love for local ingredients and the connection between farm, sea, and table. From freshly caught seafood and garden-grown vegetables to products sourced from small farms and local makers, I'm passionate about knowing where our food comes from and supporting the people who produce it. The owl in The Salty Owl Co. holds special meaning for me. For as long as I can remember, a family of owls has lived on our property. Their familiar evening calls echo through the trees each night, bringing a sense of peace and grounding that reminds me to slow down and appreciate the beauty of home. They have become a symbol of the lifestyle I hope to inspire—one rooted in nature, community, and simple joys. Whether you're looking for fresh recipes, entertaining inspiration, seasonal ideas, or a little encouragement to cook more at home, I'm glad you're here. My hope is that The Salty Owl Co. inspires you to gather often, savor every season, and create meaningful moments around your own table. Welcome to The Salty Owl Co.

Chanterelle Crostini