Delicio Recipe List

From sugary mushroom-like creations earlier this week to using actual mushrooms in this wonderful soup. This recipe comes from one of my favorite food bloggers, Chef John, over at foodwishes.blogspot.com . I love mushrooms, and this cream soup version is full of delicious mushroom flavor. 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms 1 pinch salt 1 yellow onion, diced 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 sprigs fresh thyme (I used 1/4 teaspoon dry thyme) 2 cloves garlic, peeled 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup water 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves for garnish, or to taste Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat; cook mushrooms in butter with 1 pinch salt until the mushrooms give off their juices; reduce heat to low. Continue to cook, stirring often, until juices evaporate and the mushrooms are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside a few attractive mushroom slices for garnish later, i...

Had a craving for a meatless dinner this evening  so created this recipe using on-hand ingredients,  which 'fit the bill' to perfection... Servings: (6) Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: 25 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb. penne pasta, prepared according to pkg. directions 2 tbsp. light olive oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped 6 crimini mushrooms, halved and sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 zucchini, cubed 1 (15 oz. can) diced Italian seasoned tomatoes, undrained 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons worcestershire 2 teaspoon balsamic Small squirt of agave (or honey) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Finishing: 2 tablespoons. unsalted butter Freshly grated parmesan cheese METHOD Begin preparing pasta according to package directions, except cooking shy by a couple minutes (pasta will finish cooking in sauce).  When draining, reserve 1/2 cup hot pasta liquid; set aside. Heat olive oil ...

A perfectly addicting 2-for-1 side dish/appetizer  you're able to serve  hot out of the oven  or at room temperature. Don't wait for game day to enjoy all such deliciousness... Prep: 20 Mins. Bake: 30 Mins. Yields: (14 Mushrooms-7 Halved Jalapeno Poppers, with 1 jalapeno half being chopped to add to filling) INGREDIENTS 14 medium fresh button mushrooms, stems removed; reserve stems 4 large (4" long) fresh jalapenos, stems removed, including half of the ribs and seeds after cutting in 1/2 lengthwise --(Remove more or less ribs/seeds to your desired level of spiciness) 2 strips center-cut bacon, sliced into 1/2" pieces 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 (8 oz. tub) cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup medium shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 2 green onions (both green and white parts), finely sliced 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degre...