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INGREDIENTS
1 lb sirloin steaks, trimmed of fat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 cups chopped portabella mushroom caps , gills removed if desired (about 6 medium)
2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed and patted dry
2 plum tomatoes , chopped
2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 (14ounce)can reduced-sodium beef broth
2/3 cup red wine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
DIRECTIONS
Place steak in a medium bowl and sprinkle with flour; turn to coat. Heat oil [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 leek , white parts only, diced
1 shallot , minced
4 large fresh portabella mushrooms
1 cup broccoli , chopped
1 cup spinach , chopped (fresh or frozen, thawed)
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley , chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add leek and shallot and saute, stirring often, until they are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove mushroom stems [...]
INGREDIENTS
8 large portabella mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 red bell peppers , seeded and finely chopped
2 green bell peppers , seeded and finely chopped
3 scallions , green and white parts, thinly sliced
5 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes , chopped
DIRECTIONS
Remove the stems from the portobellos. Place the whole mushroom caps smooth side down on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated 425 degrees [...]
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces campanelle pasta or fusilli (dried shaped pasta )
2 tablespoons olive oil (or more)
1-2 teaspoon minced garlic
8 ounces sliced portabella mushrooms
1 bunch broccoli rabe or chard leaves or spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 ounces gorgonzola , crumbled (or to taste)
1 3/4 cups artichoke hearts
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Bring saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta, stirring well, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until al dente. Remove from heat and drain, rinsing pasta under cold water.
Meanwhile, heat 2 [...]
INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb green beans , fresh, ends trimmed
8 ounces portabella mushrooms , chopped, 1/2 inch cubes
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons almonds , slivered, toasted
1/2 lb breaded chicken breastsor rotisserie-cooked chicken, chopped
soy sauce
garlic powder
salt
pepper
1/2lemon, juice of
DIRECTIONS
Steam green beans for about 5 minutes in a pot of boiling water with a steaming basket in place.
In another pan, over medium heat, slightly toast almonds until golden brown- about 5 minutes.
In [...]