Category Archives: Mushrooms

A Weekend Breakfast Delight

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

The banana and the salmon slices need no introduction.  I do freeze my salmon for a minimum of three days before turning it into sashimi, as here. The Poached Egg On Mushroom Cap with Stuffing, follows.  (Scale up to as … Continue reading →

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Quail Stuffed with Eggplant and Mushrooms

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

I’ve never stuffed quail before, so I did reference a web link for timings, which sounds excellent in its own right (although I’d probably skip the bread crumbs).   You can check out Emeril Lagasse here:  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/mushroom-stuffed-quail-recipe2/index.html (Mushroom-Stuffed Quail). This I … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooked Lamb Shank

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

I know, I know, I haven’t been active in a bit — nothing really came together to post about, and at least one dish turned out to be an Epic Fail.   And another I forgot about taking photos… Anyhow, … Continue reading →

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A Rub with Skirt Steak, Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

… and garlic. The rub actually is very simple and basic, and would probably go well with flank steak or other steaks of that ilk.  (Flat iron, hangar, flap…)  Not everything needs to be complicated. For the rub: 1 heaping … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Mushrooms/Veggies for Christmas Brunch

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

I have some time off; I want to splurge a little more (in addition to those seafood items from last night) So, here we go, diving into a mushroom indulgence along with one of my favorite veggies, asparagus. Mushroom Veggie … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushroom Caps – Eggplant Base

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

I was headed to a luncheon potluck, and needed something to bring… Okay, I just adore mushrooms, let’s stuff ‘em!! Crab meat might have been my first choice, but one attendee (there would only be five of us) cannot stand … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Peppers, Grain-Free & Vegan-Style

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

I love stuffing my bell peppers, and those neat little ones you find at farmer’s markets are great!  Good eating size!  Just adapt the below accordingly if you have bell peppers of size.  At any rate, why always use meat? … Continue reading →

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Just Ducky, Part IV: Baked Duck Breast with Shiitake

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

A continuing series of posts about this remarkable bird.  This one is simple and quick, but luxurious. I acquired another duck breast recently, and decided to try something new with it. 1 duck breast (double for two people, etc.), skin … Continue reading →

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Sockeye Salmon, Mushrooms

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

Well, this was quite good and very simple! 0.6 lb wild caught sockeye salmon.  (You can substitute some other variety) about 5 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced thin 1 green onion, cut up 2 slices of lime or lemon Freshly … Continue reading →

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Portobello Pizza

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

This is a great pizza concept.  You can make individual pizzas using not bread, and not cauliflower, but Portobello mushrooms. Ingredients: Large Portobello mushroom caps (remove any stem) Extra virgin olive oil (optional) Tomato sauce (home-canned or a good grade … Continue reading →

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