Mushrooms

16 crimini mushrooms, 2" cap
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. sherry vinegar
1 tsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
** sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 400°. Remove stems from mushrooms. Clean mushrooms with dry cloth or brush. In mixing bowl toss mushrooms with remaining ingredients. Place mushrooms upside down on baking sheets. Cook 3 minutes. Set aside. Cool.

Caramelized Onions

1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper, finely diced
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
1/4 cup apple juice
** sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce to simmer. Cook until liquid is absorbed.

Presentation

1 mango, peeled, pitted, sliced into 16 pieces
1/4 cup blue cheese

Divide caramelized onions equally among mushroom caps. Top each with one thin mango slice and blue cheese. Bake in oven 3 to 4 minutes, until blue cheese is softened, but not melted.