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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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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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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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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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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