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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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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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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