In the mid 1970’s most of the mushrooms eaten in Australia were sold in cans. That seems odd now, but I can tell you when I was a kid we had mushrooms most mornings and they came straight from a can. There was more mushroom sauce in the can than actual mushroom but no one…
Cooking with Mushrooms
Mushrooms stuffed with Ham and Black Garlic Mayonnaise
Mushrooms Stuffed with Ham and Black Garlic I love baked mushrooms. They are filling and so very tasty when stuffed. It is really as easy as putting something on top of a mushroom to stuff them, so don’t think the word stuffing means you’ll be working at it for hours. So these are delicious cheese…
One Pot Chicken and Mushrooms, baked
Baked One Pot Chicken and Mushrooms This just happens to be one of the best recipes in the fantastical series of one pot chicken dishes I have cooked lately. I love mushroom sauce….so much. This chicken makes it’s own amazing Mushroom Sauce all in the one pot. One pot dinners have become my speciality lately…
Mushroom Soup, preserved lemon and cashews
This is a very special Mushroom Soup. There are flavours in here you are going to love. In fact I think you are going to be really surprised when you see how it’s made. Mushrooms are like a vitamin pill, I love them and I love soup. I can eat soup anytime. What about you?….
Parmesan Chicken Bake. One Pot Food
Strictly speaking I guess this Parmesan Chicken Bake uses two pots if you want to eat it with pasta or rice but that is a technicality. The most important part is that this one pot method for cooking Chicken Breasts means they are unbelievably tender and moist. Give it a try. I have been concentrating…
Mushroom Pate amazingly useful (and tasty)
Mushroom Pate. People last week said I looked younger. I hadn’t had more sleep. No. I have been burning the midnight oil as usual, in fact I went out almost every night last week, so it wasn’t that. It wasn’t a lighter work load or a surprise gift or even a nice compliment that could…
Banh Mi Salad Bowl with Doodles Creek Sriracha Mayonnaise
Sponsored by Doodles Creek “Why are all those people lining up outside that shop Mum?” Skater asked me a few years ago. Each time we passed the tiny shop front on Illawarra Road in Marrickville there were no fewer than 18 people queued at any time of the day. At the time, I had no…
Rare Roast Beef, Mushrooms Chipotle Feta
This Rare Roast Beef is truely amazing with smokey BBQ mushrooms and a chipotle dressing. It’s different and impressive . I am still banging on about that Barbecue. Well barbecues are such a great way to keep the heat outside aren’t they? I have thrown so many things on there lately, it feels almost wrong…
Creamy Crumbed Polenta with Goat Cheese.
Creamy Crumbed Polenta with Goat Cheese. Polenta doesn’t have a huge fan base in my house. Funny enough though these little squares were gobbled up over several days by an array of teenagers who ate first and asked questions later. They were all surprised they had eaten both goat cheese and polenta and were keen…
One Pot Mushroom Chicken with porcini for a quick dinner
Porcini mushrooms will have you craving this One Pot Mushroom Chicken. It is a little bit creamy and comforting and it’s made in just one pot. You can get Porcini mushrooms at any good grocery store, and I promise you will be very happy you did. This easy dish is loved by all. I want…
Barley Risotto Field Mushrooms and balsamic
Isn’t this a lovely wintry dish?. Barley Risotto Field Mushrooms and balsamic. I almost feel a little pang of guilt suggesting you make this. There is so much backlash against the humble grain that it seems almost indulgent. The truth is that for most of us grains and a few carbs here and there are…
Mushrooms, Broadbean, Goat Cheese Focaccia ,
Mushrooms, Broadbean, Goat Cheese Focaccia. Here we are in July. Sometimes I wonder just what happens to the minutes and days. Last month my beautiful teenager got his license and has been my friend through all sorts of daunting situations. And news flash!! I was overjoyed when he picked me up at the station after…
Braised Chicken Porcini and Thyme Risotto
This is one of my favourite ways to cook Porcini. They really are at there best when braised like this. Try this recipe for Quick Braised Chicken Porcini and Thyme Risotto and see for yourself. Perfect for when you need something extra warm and delicious. One of my favourite ingredients is Porcini Mushrooms. I can’t…
Baked Ricotta, Roasted Mushrooms, Tomato and Basil
This Baked Ricotta is a keeper. It makes the easiest and most impressive entree or appetiser you can imagine and it is so simple. Baked Ricotta with Roasted Mushrooms, Tomato and Basil. So easy. I promise you will be impressed by this cheesy dish. It looks far trickier than it really is and that is…
Porcini Mushroom Parmesan Tart
This is kind of a special tart. But a Porcini Mushroom Parmesan Tart is definitely one to make memories. I have a bit of a love affair with Porcinis. They are so delicious with slow cooked dishes and poultry , risotto and pasta, that at this time of the year ( in the Australian Summer ) I…