Bruschetta with Portabellas

Ingredients: 10 ounces portabella mushrooms 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 loaf Italian bread, cut diagonally in 12 slices 1 cup coarsely chopped plum tomatoes 2 tbs. capers 1/2 tsp. Italian seasonings 6 ounces goat cheese cut in 12 slices Directions: Preheat outdoor grill, or broiler until hot. Trim portabella stems, if attached, slice m...

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Chicken, Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto

The secret to a great risotto lies in adding the liquid in stages, and stirring well until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Continue stirring until the risotto is nice and creamy. Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 yellow onion 1/2 pound crimini mushrooms 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ...

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Thai Curried Shrimp with Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons stir-fry flavored or vegetable oil 12 ounces fresh white mushrooms, quartered (about 4 cups) 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1/2 cup green onions (scallions), cut in 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 can (15 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk 14 ounces froze...

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Rachael Ray - Ferg Burger Patty Loaves

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin Kosher salt and coarse black pepper 1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian or breakfast sausage 1 1/2 tablespoons sage (a few sprigs), thinly sliced or about 1 teaspoon ground sage, 1/3 palmful 1 small onion, grated (about 1/2 cup grated onion) 2 large cloves garlic, grated, pasted or finely chopped About 2 tables...

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Sausage and Wild Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound Italian sweet sausage, casings removed, crumbled 8 ounces portobello mushrooms, stemmed, dark gills scraped out, caps diced 10 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, diced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 1/2 cups Madeira 6 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup butter 1 large oni...

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Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas

These quesadillas are cooked on the grill. Serve them with salsa and sour cream. 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, sliced 4 ounces white mushrooms, sliced 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken 2/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped ...

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Chanterelle Cream Sauce

1/2 ounce dried chanterelles, reconstituted and chopped reserving soaking liquid. 3/4 cup cream 2 tbs. shallots, chopped 2 tbs. parsley, chopped 2 tbs. butter 2 tbs. Madeira wine or brandy 1tbs. flour Salt and pepper to taste Combine soaking liquid and cream and set aside. In a medium saucepan sauté shallots and parsley in butter until shallot...

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Shiitake Mushroom Beef Sauce

Ingredients: 1 ounce dried sliced Shiitakes, reconstituted. 4 tsp. olive oil 4 ounces sliced fresh white mushrooms 2 tsp. soy sauce 1/2 cup concentrated cream of mushroom soup 4 tsp. white wine Pinch of ground bay leaf Preparation Instructions: Squeeze excess liquid from shiitake mushrooms. In a skillet sauté shiitakes in the olive oil over me...

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Clear Watercress & Enoki Soup

Ingredients: 5 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups chopped and trimmed watercress 1 pkg. fresh Enoki mushrooms Directions: Wash and cut the lower portion of Enoki mushrooms and discard. Simmer together chicken broth, watercress and Enoki mushrooms for 4 to 6 minutes, until watercress is dark green. Serve at once. Yield: 4 Portions

Primavera Soup

1/2 ounce Soup Blend dried mushrooms 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup stewed tomatoes 3 peeled and sliced potatoes 2 tbs. olive oil 1 cup assorted diced vegetables Dried basil, thyme and sage to taste Salt and pepper to taste Mix all Ingredients together and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Garnish with gra...

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Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

1 1-ounce package dried sliced shiitake mushrooms 1 1/2 cups hot water 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 bacon slices, minced 3 shallots, minced 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms or button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 cup beef stock or canned unsalted broth 1 1/4 cups half and half 8 ounces fettuccine 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan che...

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Oyster Mushroom Souffle

Ingredients: 6 tbsp. Butter 1 medium Onion, finely chopped 1 clove Garlic, finely chopped 3 oz. Self-rising flour 2 oz. dried Porcini mushrooms, soaked in 1/2 cup lukewarm water and chopped finely (retain water) 1 cup Milk 1 to taste Salt and Pepper 6 oz. Oyster Mushrooms, roughly chopped 3 large Egg Yolks 4 large Egg Whites Directions: Preheat ove...

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Brie and Mixed Mushroom Fondue

Porcini and shiitake mushrooms are the delicious difference in this fondue. Other varieties would work well, too. 1 cup water 1 ounce dried Porcini mushrooms 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped shallot 1 pound ripe Brie cheese, well chilled, rind trimmed, cheese cut into ...

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Grilled Spicy Mushroom Salsa

A break from the standard salsa. This versatile condiment is good on crusty bread as an appetizer, and adds zip to flank steak or skirt steak for an entrée. 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 2 large garlic cloves, thinly slivered 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 6 1/2 ...

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