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Mushrooms Greet Spring Meals

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Mushrooms Chopped,Sliced and Whole

Mushrooms’ year-round growing season  means that they’re a great ingredient to accompany warm weather bites. This past week, spring and mushrooms were on the mind of several food bloggers with scrumptious mushroom dishes popping up every day. We picked a few of our favorites to make your grocery list a breeze for the weekend’s festivities.

Breakfast/Brunch

With Mother’s Day this Sunday, a Mushroom and Gouda Frittata from She Wears Many Hats is the perfect meal for a breakfast in bed treat or a large gathering.

If you’re interested in putting a savory spin on a classic dessert dish, check out this video from Chef Traci Des Jardins featuring Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding.

Dinner/Lunch

For those nights when you want take-out style food, in your own home,a Kale,Mushroom and Ricotta Calzone from Two Peas and Their Pod is just the ticket.

Family Style Dinner

Comfort food is often reserved for fall and winter,but there is nothing like a dish the entire family can dive into year round. An Italian Chicken, Mushroom and Zucchini Skillet is the perfect dish for a Sunday night dinner.

Appetizers

As a topping or a base for stuffing, mushrooms are the perfect ingredient to kick off any meal. Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms from How Sweet It Is reinvents classic dip and Mushroom and White Bean Crostinis from Dine and Dish are wonderful for a spin on an Italian favorite.

Of course, once the weekend comes to an end, a mushroom filled Meatless Monday is ready to greet you.

What are you cooking up this weekend? 

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A Day Dedicated to Mushrooms

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Portabella Mushroom Love Note

Every day offers a reason to celebrate the food we love, but when there is an official day designated to the mighty mushroom, it’s important to take the celebration up another notch.  April 16 is recognized as the Day of the Mushroom and we’re honoring our favorite fungi in the most delicious way possible – multiple mushroom recipes.

Take a look at a few of the mushroom highlights below and on the full Pinterest board.

 

  • Roasted Portabella Eggs Benedict – April 16 also happens to be National Eggs Benedict Day. Celebrate two occasions in one dish with this tasty brunch or brinner (a.k.a Breakfast for Dinner) treat!
  • Chipotle Mushroom Sub Sandwich with Chunky Pico De Gallo – It’s easy to get stuck in a sandwich rut, but Poor Girl Eats Well brings vibrant flavors to life in this delightful sub, and with the hearty mushrooms you’ll barely notice it’s meatless.
  • Creamy Mushroom and Kale Quesadillas – Simple and delicious with under ten ingredients, this quesadilla from Eat, Live, Run is perfect as an appetizer (but who really wants to share)?
  • Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde – Even the kids will get into the mushroom love today when you replace a portion of ground beef with mushrooms in these blended tacos. 

Happy Cooking! If you have a mushroom recipe to highlight leave us some love in the comments or on Twitter and Facebook.

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A Launch into 2013

Friday, January 11th, 2013

A Launch into 2013

The celebrations of the holidays are over and the kids are back in school, the work schedule resumes and New Year’s goals are on the mind, there is still the daily question of, “what’s for dinner?”

Short of coming into your kitchen and cooking for you, the Mushroom Channel strives to provide healthy, delectable and inventive meals that brings the family to the table.

Whether mushrooms are the star of the meal or a nutritious addition in a recipe, we try to capture as much variety as possible through recipes, and inspiration through Pinterest and Facebook.

Here’s a glimpse of what we have in store for 2013 – the fun is just beginning!

New Pinterest Boards

Two new recipe boards have made their debut to share mushroom inspiration. For the dining out crowd, we’re featuring restaurants where you can find “Mushrooms on the Menu” in well-known chains as well as a few local gems.

Mushroom on the Menu
 

It’s never too early to start thinking about your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day! Take a look at our “Mushrooms for your Sweetheart” board filled with comforting and gourmet dishes perfect for a home cooked meal that shows you care.

Monthly Recipe Tab and Newsletter

Every month on Facebook and our main recipe section we’re sharing six recipes focused on a new theme every month. Don’t miss a single update – sign up for our newsletter, and we’ll send these recipes straight to your inbox the first day of every month.

Start the new year with our six featured super food recipes, perfect for a healthy start to the year.  Cherry Portabella Stuffed Pork chops anyone?

Cherry Portabella Stuffed Pork Chops

This is only the beginning of the fun we have in store for 2013, so be sure to stick around for a mushroom filled journey!

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Simple Dishes with Super Ingredients: A Toast to 2013

Friday, January 4th, 2013

A New Year is upon us, and when it comes to stocking up the kitchen with healthy ingredients, discovering the right balance between time, taste and health can make the weekly shopping list a challenge.  Luckily, there is a secret to success this New Year, and it starts with superfoods.

When a meal starts with mushrooms you’re already off to a great start, but you don’t want to risk your family getting tired of mushrooms served in the same way every week. That’s where the entire spectrum of superfoods comes into play. With a few delicious ingredients you can have a new meal every week, full of flavor and nutrients. This month we’re celebrating superfood meals on Facebook and our featured recipe tab, but the recipe collection doesn’t have to end there. Officially launching this January is our monthly newsletter, which will feature new recipes every month, so that you can keep a variety of mushroom dishes on your table all year long.  Here is a glimpse into a few of the featured recipes to kick off January!

Baja Salmon with Mushrooms

Baja Salmon with Mushrooms

There are so many different ways to prepare salmon, but we’re slightly partial to this method that incorporates mushrooms directly into the dish, with a bit of California flair.

Mushroom and Chicken Quinoa with Chiles

Mushroom and Chicken Quinoa with Chiles

Quinoa is a healthy protein, similar in texture to barley and other well-known grains, which can be cooked up in less than 30 minutes. Paired with hearty ingredients, like chicken and mushrooms, it’s the perfect weeknight meal, with leftovers for lunch the next day.

For more meal ideas throughout the year, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here.

Cheers to a delicious 2013!

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Fried Eggs, Mushroom and Kale Skillet

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012

Jessica Fisher from Life as MOM cherishes breakfast time with her loved ones, especially when mushrooms are on the plate.

My family loves to eat, especially first – and second – breakfasts. Breakfast is a comfort food for many of us so it makes sense to have it twice. With the holidays right around the corner, and several sweet treats abound, it’s nice to know we’re starting the day in the right way.

We enjoy mushrooms with any meal, but particularly at breakfast. They add a smokiness and heartiness that goes perfectly with bacon and eggs. Luckily, mushrooms are always in season, but other veggies can be incorporated based on the time of year.

This breakfast will fill you up and leave you wanting more. Perhaps even at second breakfast. This recipe serves one generously. Feel free to double or triple the recipe provided you have a large enough pan. If a band of holiday guests arrives at your door, you’ll need a few more pans.

Fried Eggs, Mushroom and Kale Skillet

Fried Eggs Mushroom and Kale Skillet

Serves one

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sliced onion
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 handfuls sliced kale
  • 2 eggs
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet, cook the onion, mushrooms, and bacon over medium heat for about 15 minutes. The bacon will start to crisp, the onions will turn clear and start to brown, and the mushrooms will lose their water and start to brown.
  2. Stir in the sliced kale and cover.Sauté for a minute or two.
  3. Make two small wells in the kale and crack the egg into the wells. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for five to ten minutes on low, depending on how you like your eggs.

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