Sometimes I buy things on a whim in amounts that don’t seem realistic for my 2-person household. This week it was a 1-pound container of baby bello mushrooms. Since I have been on a roasting kick this fall – pretty much any vegetable that comes through the door is subjected to this cooking method. Today, it was the bellos’ turn.
Carbonara by the Bowlful with Mushrooms and Chilies, Too!
June 1, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
My first bowl of spaghetti carbonara was eaten amongst friends in a compact student dorm in Eastern Finland. The chef was a British forestry student with a penchant for birding. He whipped up this quick dish using 5 simple ingredients: a box of spaghetti, diced ham, frozen peas, a splash of milk and a few eggs. Carbonara-style pasta has been a favorite ever since.
Simple GF Miso Soup for Camping and Backpacking
February 28, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
I was craving a steaming bowl of brothy soup today, but did not have the patience to make something from scratch. Instead, I grabbed a box of miso soup mix, some pre-sliced mushrooms, leftover pork loin, a bundle of bean vermicelli, and a bunch of fresh cilantro out of the veggie crisper. The whole dish took 5 minutes to make. And it was tasty, warming and filling.
Drinky and Stinky Garlicky Goodness continued…Risotto with Mushrooms
February 26, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Today is the day – garlic fest! I’m excited to see what other garlic dishes make an appearance at dinner tonight, particularly for dessert. The second entrée we are making is a vegetarian, dairy-free, naturally gluten-free mushroom garlic risotto. Sounds delicious when I put it that way, doesn’t it? Well fret-not; this is a flavor-packed delight.
