Cuisine: Mushrooms

Japanese Shiitake-Butter Sticky Rice

Japanese Shiitake-Butter Sticky Rice is so easy to make because the shiitake mushrooms and carrots are steamed on top of the rice, infusing it with their flavor. The butter and miso add richness and umami.
It's a great side dish for meat, chicken, or seafood. We actually ate it on its own. You can also top it with a fried egg.

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Baked Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Artichokes

This Baked Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Artichokes is a delicious and easy vegetarian dish that is made all in one pan. I try to always have gnocchi in the pantry for those nights when I am too tired to cook, but I want something comforting. The combination of pillowy gnocchi, earthy mushrooms, and briny artichokes is a fabulous combination. I actually made this in advance and put it in the fridge, then put it in the oven for dinner.

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Hungarian Mushroom Soup

I happen to love mushrooms and made this Hungarian Mushroom Soup. It’s so delicious and comforting. The mushrooms are sautéed in butter until softened, then simmered in broth with onions, paprika, and other spices until thickened and finished with sour cream. It takes no time to prepare and I served it with crusty bread.

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One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks

One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks is delicious and easy to make and is made in just one pot. Pasta with mushrooms and leeks is a classic Italian dish that's both flavorful and comforting. The earthy mushrooms and the slightly sweet leeks come together to create a rich and satisfying sauce. You can use any type of pasta you like, and you can also add other vegetables or proteins to the dish.

By Leslie Blythe

Mushroom Pâté

This Mushroom Pâté is something my daughter Zoe had recently at Borough Market in London. She raved about it and she doesn't even really like mushrooms. This recipe is the copycat version. I have to say, it's absolutely fabulous. Here is the recipe.

There is a sign that gives suggestions on how to use this pâté..

Delicious smothered on fantastic fresh baked bread with a big mug of tea (who on earth would drink tea with mushroom pâté?! Only in the UK! ) or a glass of wine. You know what I’m drinking!

Melt in the mouth chicken - bake chicken breasts with the mushroom pâté
hidden in the middle and wrapped in pancetta for a lovely quick supper.

Wonderful in a picnic - use it as a dip with fresh crudités and crusty bread.

Try melting it over new potatoes or as a stuffing in a baked potato.

For homemade cannelloni with a twist, mix with some quickly blanched chopped spinach leaves and fill the cannelloni shells with the mixture, finishing with a delicious homemade tomato sauce, béchamel and a generous sprinkle of parmesan.

It mixes beautifully with wild rice.

Let it melt over a sizzling pork chop or a char grilled steak.
Make your own beef Wellington using the pâté to cover the beef and bake in your homemade pastry.

Simply on toasted crusty bread.

By Leslie Blythe

Mushroom Scampi

Mushroom scampi is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The dish is made with mushrooms, garlic, butter, white wine, and lemon juice, and it is served over pasta. It is a great vegetarian alternative to the classic shrimp scampi.

By Leslie Blythe

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and “Rice”

Acorn squash is rich in antioxidants, which can help to protect people against health issues like arthritis, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. I love acorn squash and I made this Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and “Rice”. The squash is roasted until tender, and then stuffed with a mixture of Italian sausage, mushrooms, riced cauliflower, and fresh herbs. Serve it with a side salad for the perfect easy dinner.

By Leslie Blythe

Maitake Wild Rice Salad

Maitake mushrooms sometimes called Hen-of-the-Woods, or "dancing mushrooms" in Japan, are found at the base of trees, particularly old-growth oaks or maples. Compared to other mushrooms, maitake has shown better results in preventing and treating cancer and other health conditions. Maitake also has a positive effect on overall immunity. This Maitake Wild Rice Salad uses walnuts, which pair well with the nutty wild rice. I actually used a wild rice blend which is finished with lemon juice.

By Leslie Blythe

Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding

This make-ahead Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding from Ina Garten is a great side dish for any holiday meal or brunch. Bread pudding is typically a dessert, but this is a savory version. It sits overnight in the refrigerator and is baked the next day.

By Leslie Blythe

Cheesy Portobello Chicken Cutlets with Broccoli

This Cheesy Portobello Chicken Cutlets with Broccoli is all done in one pan. It's topped with Gruyère and finished in the oven. You can also substitute Jarlsberg or Emmentaler cheese. The portobello mushrooms have a firm texture add an earthy flavor to the dish.

By Leslie Blythe