Tag Archives: mushrooms

Roasted Mushroom Soup with Potatoes and Leeks

Posted on April 11, 2014 by

The thing we like best about soup is how well it takes to improvising, and a recent visit to the farmers’ market had us imagining a rustic mushroom soup, almost chowder-like, with chunks of potatoes and curly leeks rounding things out. The appearance of a new … Continue reading →

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5.19.12 Backyard mushrooms

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

This month’s rains delivered an unexpected crop of shiitake on logs we’d given up as spent. More on growing these mushrooms can be found in the archives, here and here.

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Sesame Braised Daikon with Mushrooms and Ginger

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

I finally gave into temptation. Does cooking in a clay pot really make a difference? I’m not certain, but this newly-acquired La Chamba is so beguiling, I find myself looking for excuses to cook with it. I’m just grateful I don’t live … Continue reading →

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Crunchy Pappardelle with Broccoli and Mushrooms

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

We haven’t had much success growing broccoli, so when it shows up at the farmers’ market I buy as much as I can. It becomes especially sweet with cooler weather, and I’m usually content with a simple plate of it … Continue reading →

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Fusilli Rustici with Tomatoes & Mushrooms

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

I’d wanted to try this second pomodorini recipe from Beatrice, but had to wait until I could get my hands on some locally grown mushrooms. I found some Blue Oyster mushrooms on offer at the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market, and Peter of Pawtuckaway … Continue reading →

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