7 Ways With Mushrooms
As supermarkets sport more and more varieties of fresh mushrooms, it's time to let these flavorful vegetables take star billing in risottos, sauces, crepes, and soups.
Take a peek at the mushroom section of your produce department and you'll find half a dozen varieties of these delicious veggies. Depending on the type, they can be mild, meaty, or earthy. Find your favorite, then indulge in dishes that celebrate the mushroom's natural flavor and texture.
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Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese
Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese Recipe
Mushrooms and aged Gruyère cheese add heft and depth to this one-pan vegetarian main.
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Skinny Burger On Mushroom "Roll"
Skinny Burger On Mushroom "Roll" Recipe
Lunch: Keep hunger pangs away with these healthy and delicious dishes! 150 calories and under. Lose weight the 5:2 way. This healthy, quick and easy recipe is featured in the lunch section of the new 5:2 Starter's Guide to The 2-Day Diet. The book provides a selection of over 100 tasty recipes that meet the daily 500 calorie allotment for the 2 days of intermittent fasting, as required by the 5:2 Diet.
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Farro, Mushroom, and Walnut Pilaf
Farro, Mushroom, and Walnut Pilaf Recipe
No need to microwave the farro; it will absorb enough liquid and heat through in the pan. Use the green parts of the green onions as well as the white for flecks of color in the finished dish.
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Grilled Shrimp Satay with Shiitake Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy, and Udon Noodles
Grilled Shrimp Satay with Shiitake Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy, and Udon Noodles Recipe
Our favorite peel 'n' eat seafood gets new life with one kitchen-friendly formula: Shrimp + Starch + Sauce = Delish
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Sweet Potato-and-Mushroom Risotto
Sweet Potato-and-Mushroom Risotto Recipe
When two starchy, creamy elements combine, the result is pure comfort. Pureed sweet potatoes give this risotto a golden hue and a subtle sweetness. For a little crunch, you can try sprinkling each serving with crumbled bacon or toasted nuts (hazelnuts or pecans would be delicious).
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Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Fennel, and Blue Cheese
Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Fennel, and Blue Cheese Recipe
This gorgeous main uses just one skillet--first to sear and roast the pork, then to caramelize the fennel and mushrooms. Arugula isn't only for salads; it wilts nicely when sautéed in the pan juices from the pork tenderloin.
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One-Pan Portabella Mushroom Shepherd's Pie
One-Pan Portabella Mushroom Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Leftover Thanksgiving mashed potatoes make it easy to whip up shepherd's pie on a weeknight. This vegetarian version is as hearty as the beefy original, thanks to meaty portabella mushrooms, but you could throw in leftover turkey if you want.
Wine pairing: Joseph Jewell 2014 Pinot Noir (Humboldt County; $32).