Mushroom Leek Pie

This savory pie is a simple, rustic dish that is perfect as a side dish or a main. Top with a drizzle of balasmic vinegar and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Serve hot, cold, or room temperature. This pie was an entry to the Porches and Pies pie contest in 2023. Notes This recipe requries one pie shell (half a recipe) of Pâte Brisée. Any mix of fresh mushrooms can be used. I used a mix of oyster and shiitake. While this recipe calls for oat milk, any milk can be used. Yield One - 9 inch (23 cm) pie Ingredients 770 grams trimmed and cleaned oyster and other mixed mushrooms 1 large purple onion 2 to 3 small/medium shallots 3 leeks, white stalk and tender green stalks chopped into ¼ rounds and then thinly sliced 3 to 4 Rosemary sprigs 3 to 4 Thyme sprigs 2 large eggs 80 ml (1/3 cup) oat or other milk 145 grams (5 oz) finely grated parmesan cheese 1 pie shell from Pâte Brisée Preparation Mushrooms In a large, heavy skillet, add: ...

August 23, 2023

Spinach Lasagna

This is a versatile recipe that can include various roasted vegetables. Equipment 9x11" glass baking dish Preheat Oven Preheat over to 350°F. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound bunch spinach, washed and stemmed, or 1/2 pound bagged baby spinach 3 cups simple tomato sauce 227 grams (8 ounces) ricotta cheese 1 egg Pinch of cinnamon 9 to 11 lasagna noodles 113 grams (4 ounces / 1 cup) freshly grated Parmesan; more as needed. Optionals 2 medium zucchini, cut in half crosswise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1.5 lbs mushrooms 2 to 3 Bell peppers Preparation Roast Vegetables Roast vegetables in the oven as need. Mushrooms are better sauteed with some water. ...

March 15, 2021

Mushroom and Gruyère Quiche

For this recipe, substitute low-fat buttermilk in place of heavy cream for a lower fat yet creamy mouth-feel. Also, make your own crust. It’s so easy… Source Mushroom and Gruyère Quiche Special Equipment Rimmed baking sheet Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 400°F Prerequisite Recipes Half a recipe of Pâte Brisée Ingredients ¼ pound cremini mushrooms, cut into quarters or eighths, depending on size ¼ pound portobello mushroom caps, diced ¼ pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and discarded, cut into quarters ½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup low-fat buttermilk 2 eggs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 4 ounces gruyère cheese, shredded (about 1 ½ cups) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme Preparation Roast Mushrooms and Onions In a large bowl, toss: Cut mushrooms Onion Olive oil Salt Pepper Place on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for about 15 minutes, or until cooked and firm. Remove from oven and set aside. ===Bake Pie Shell== ...

November 30, 2014

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Source http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/chicken-enchilada-casserole Equipment Parchment paper Large baking sheet Food processor 9 x 13 baking dish Ingredients 3 split skin-on, bone-in half chicken breasts (about 2 ¼ pounds total) 5 poblano peppers, halved, stemmed and seeded 2 red bell peppers, seeded, stemmed and cut into quarters 1 cup cashews 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Pinch fine sea salt Pinch cayenne pepper 12 corn tortillas, halved 1 ½ cup salsa, preferably hot or medium-hot ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or nondairy cheddar-style cheese Preparation Roast Peppers and Chicken Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place chicken on one side of the baking sheet and poblano and bell peppers on the other side. Roast, stirring peppers once or twice until peppers are browned and chicken is just cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool slightly, then remove and discard skin and bone from chicken and shred meat. Dice peppers. Cashew Cream Meanwhile, place cashews in a small bowl and cover by about 1 inch with boiling water. Let soak 30 minutes. Drain and discard soaking liquid. In a food processor, combine cashews, ½ cup water, vinegar, salt and cayenne, and blend until smooth; add more water a tablespoon at a time, if necessary, to purée. Salsa and Broth In a separate bowl, Combine salsa and broth Construct Casserole Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F. Layer 1/3 of the tortillas in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Spoon ½ cup of the salsa/both mixture over the tortillas. Top with half the chicken and half the roasted peppers, and drizzle with half of the cashew cream. Repeat layering again, finishing with a layer of tortillas and salsa mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until bubbling and golden brown, about 35 minutes. Cool Let cool 10 minutes before cutting and serving. ...

November 30, 2014

Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Casserole

For this recipe, you will need 340 grams (12 ounces) (or 2 good sized chicken breasts) of cooked, shredded chicken. The chicken can be cooked ahead of time by boiling two chicken breasts in a pot of seasoned chicken broth for about 1 hour, or until the meat begins to fall apart. Source http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/chicken-and-broccoli-noodle-casserole.html Ingredients 170 grams noodles 2 tsp oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin 340 grams fresh broccoli florets, chopped 14 grams butter 1 medium shallot, minced 15 grams all purpose flour ¼ tsp cyanne pepper 1-¾ cups fat free chicken broth 1 cup 1% milk 340 grams cooked shredded chicken breast 115 grams aged cheddar cheese cooking spray 25 grams shredded Parmesan cheese 30 grams breadcrumbs Equipment 9 x 12 casserole dish Large skillet Large pot Pre-heat Preheat the oven to 375°. Preparation If needed, cook chicken breasts. In a large pot: ...

November 30, 2014