This is a beautiful starter for a Holiday meal or simply a side with a nice sandwich at lunch. It has a clean, deep flavor with a little nuttiness from the Madeira wine. If you like mushrooms, like me, you will love this soup. Continue reading Wild Mushroom Consommé
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Cream of Chicken and Mushroom soup
Dreamy, creamy chicken and mushroom soup with a hint of Madeira wine in the background. Delicate and refined. Mmmm good. Continue reading Cream of Chicken and Mushroom soup
Roasted Haricot Vert and Mushrooms Marinated in Balsamic Vinegar and Finished with Parmesan Cheese

This is a lovely side dish. You taste the smokiness from the roasting process, the sweet acidity from the Balsamic, and the earthy saltiness from the parmesan cheese. It’s quite a flavor combination. Continue reading Roasted Haricot Vert and Mushrooms Marinated in Balsamic Vinegar and Finished with Parmesan Cheese
Stuffed Roasted Peppers with Eggplant and Mushroom Stuffing

While shopping at our local market this past week they were having a sale on these beautiful yellow and orange bell peppers for $1.00 @. I couldn’t resist so I bought a couple and a nice green one for additional color. You see, I have had this stuffed pepper dish I have been dying to make. Continue reading Stuffed Roasted Peppers with Eggplant and Mushroom Stuffing
Mushroom Burger with Italian Red Sauce, Pesto, Carmelized Onions, Provolone and Parmesan Cheeses on a Kaiser Roll

8 or 9 years ago on business I was traveling in St. Louis. It was late. The restaurant I wanted to go for dinner was closed that evening and I had an early day the next morning. So, I went to a local grill on a flyer. I don’t even remember the name and never went back. Nothing on the menu appeared appetizing so I settled on the portobello burger. It was the best part of the trip! Continue reading Mushroom Burger with Italian Red Sauce, Pesto, Carmelized Onions, Provolone and Parmesan Cheeses on a Kaiser Roll
Roasted Pepper, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Napoleon

I love cheese. Baby Lady tells me I am just a large rat. There is something about fermented milk with a little rennet and whatnots that simply sets my soul free.
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