Tag: mushrooms

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Family-Style Meatball “Fondue”

We’re using the term “fondue” loosely; the idea is that everyone scoops into a skillet of cheesy meatballs with hearty bread slices. The meatballs are more tender than traditional versions because they don’t include breadcrumbs; we like the softer texture for this type of dish, where you want them to give way easily on the […]

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Shiitake and Asparagus Sauté with Poached Eggs

Date-night dinner need not center around meat. Here, earthy, meaty shiitake mushrooms balance lemony asparagus and a rich, perfectly poached egg. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 oz.) 5 ounces trimmed fresh asparagus 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced […]

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These Soy-Marinated Tuna Kebabs

Our Asian spin on kebabs pairs fresh tuna with hearty veggies in a weeknight main that’s also great for entertaining. Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 pounds tuna fillet, cut into 24 […]

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Mushroom and Caramelized-Shallot Strudel

This recipe makes two strudels; for an eye-catching centerpiece, place them on a large platter, and surround them with fresh thyme sprigs. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups sliced shallots (about 8 ounces) 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon water 4 (8-ounce) packages presliced mushrooms 2 tablespoons dry Marsala or Madeira 2/3 cup low-fat […]

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Family-Style Meatball “Fondue

We’re using the term “fondue” loosely; the idea is that everyone scoops into a skillet of cheesy meatballs with hearty bread slices. The meatballs are more tender than traditional versions because they don’t include breadcrumbs; we like the softer texture for this type of dish, where you want them to give way easily on the […]

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Egg Foo Yong with Mushroom Sauce

How to Make Egg Foo Yong with Mushroom Sauce Egg foo yong is like a cross between an American-style omelet and a crispy Chinese pancake, loaded with vegetables and topped with a mushroom “gravy.” It’s a quick meal thanks to packaged broccoli slaw, matchstick-cut carrots, and microwavable rice.   Think of egg foo yong as […]

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Vegetarian Dinners for Two

Date-night dinner need not center around meat. Here, earthy, meaty shiitake mushrooms balance lemony asparagus and a rich, perfectly poached egg. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 oz.) 5 ounces trimmed fresh asparagus 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced […]

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Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Fennel, and Blue Cheese

This gorgeous main looks and feels complex, though it actually couldn’t be simpler. It also uses just one skillet, first to sear and roast the pork, then to sauté the fennel and mushrooms until caramelized and tender. If you need to speed up the recipe, transfer the pork to a baking sheet before baking, and […]

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Double Barley Posole

This hearty soup gets its name from the pearl barley used in the soup as well as the barley used to produce the beer that’s stirred in. Hominy is a hallmark of posole. It’s a dried form of corn that has been soaked in a lye or lime solution to remove the tough outer hull […]

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Go ahead and flag this recipe—it’s sure to become a family favorite. A pot of pure comfort, it’s a slightly thickened, creamy chicken soup with a finishing garnish of smoky bacon. For convenience, we call for precooked wild rice; if you can’t find it, you can substitute 2 cups of your own cooked wild rice […]