Fridge Raiders: 'shrooms

The predicament: fridge smells like socks. Roommates are getting angry that your shelf is over-stocked and overflowing onto their own, as is a rank stench.

The answer: raid your fridge and experiment. I am a firm believer in following recipes to the "T," but when the time comes that you are too lazy to shop for the necessary ingredients- use what's in your fridge. You'll start to get a feel for what tastes good together.

The ingredients: smelly dry wild mushrooms in a ziploc tucked in the back of the cabinet, 2 month old goat cheese (doesn't really expire- it's cheese!), shallots hiding in the dark of the hall closet, "gourmet" raisin and rosemary crackers, and the key- garlic and olive oil.

Guest appearance: OJ- gives it some tang. 

Once a week it will be my goal to empty some of my fridge's contents so my roommates don't kick me out. I'll win their graces with this tasty hor d'oeuvre.

Some carmelizing (cooking shallots and the like on low heat with olive oil until brown) and spices later and here is the result:

Let's call it a fridgi(dare). Your turn.