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Mushroom Pasta

If you’re a mushroom-lover, this is the pasta dish for you. It’s chock-full of three kinds of fresh mushrooms (2 pounds of them) that contribute their own flavors and textures—meaty, hearty portobello; super savory, tender shiitake; and earthy, chewy cremini. We cook them in stages so the tougher mushrooms cook longer and the more delicate […]

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Quick Chicken Marsala

Marsala cooking wine is a worthy addition to your pantry; it’s dry and sweet without being overpowering, and can cut through the richness of cream or stock. The alcohol will cook off as the sauce simmers. Adding butter at the end, a classic technique, gives the sauce its body and gloss. Serve this skillet main […]

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Get a Veggie Boost With Grilled Beef-Mushroom Burgers

Blending finely chopped mushrooms with ground beef adds great flavor, moisture, and even fiber to these no-bun burgers. Garlicky cucumber-yogurt sauce is tasty Middle Eastern–inspired alternative to standard ketchup and mustard. Served with a juicy slice of fresh tomato and crisp butter lettuce, these burgers are naturally gluten-free. Double the greens and tomato and call […]

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Pounding: Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Make an easy chicken dish topped with a savory mushroom sauce for a tasty meal that’s ready in minutes. Once chicken breasts are finished cooking, don’t wash the pan. The browned bits on the bottom of your skillet are flavor gold. For this dish, a simple pan sauce of presliced mushrooms, dry white wine, shallots, […]

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Slow-Cooker Meat Loaf with Shiitake Mushrooms

Because no evaporation takes place, the crockpot makes an especially moist and tender meat loaf. The mushrooms add moisture as well. Ingredients 2 (1-ounce) slices whole wheat bread 3/4 pound ground round 3/4 pound ground turkey 1 1/2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms 1/2 cup grated fresh onion 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 3/4 teaspoon salt […]

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Open-Faced Sandwiches with Mushrooms and Fried Eggs

Ingredients 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup thinly sliced shallots, divided 1 (8-ounce) package presliced cremini mushrooms 2 tablespoons dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 8 teaspoons refrigerated pesto 4 (1 1/2-ounce) slices multigrain bread 2 ounces grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1/2 cup) 4 […]

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Mushroom Lentil Burgers

Make homemade veggie burgers in a snap with precooked lentils. We like the black beluga variety from Archer Farms, with no added salt. Brown lentils can be substituted but tend to be more moisture-dense and may require additional breadcrumbs to help bind the burgers. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 cup chopped onion […]

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Mushroom Lentil Burgers

Make homemade veggie burgers in a snap with precooked lentils. We like the black beluga variety from Archer Farms, with no added salt. Brown lentils can be substituted but tend to be more moisture-dense and may require additional breadcrumbs to help bind the burgers. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 cup chopped onion […]

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Mostly Veggie Pasta with Sausage

Spaghetti sauce is typically about a pound of browned meat bound by a scant amount of marinara and served over pasta. Here we reverse the ratio, letting hot Italian turkey sausage be the flavor agent while adding plenty of colorful vegetables like yellow squash, broccoli florets, and mushrooms. Canned whole peeled tomatoes are less watery […]

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Vegetable “Meat” Loaf

Ingredients Meat loaf: 1 large red bell pepper 1 large green bell pepper 2 pounds cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup 1/2-inch asparagus pieces 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard […]