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Pasta with Brown Butter & Chanterelles

Wednesday October 21st 2009

Chanterelle mushrooms have got such a fantastic flavor—and when you infuse it into melted butter, half a dozen mushrooms goes a long way. This is an elegant and luxurious appetizer for about four, or main course for two.

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Crunchy Spring Rolls with Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms

Tuesday October 13th 2009

While the venerable pig is one of my favorite beasts to cook, I followed the recipe I had, and made these spring rolls with tofu. And I have to admit: They were damned good.

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Porcini Powder (a.k.a. The Secret Weapon on My Spice Rack)

Thursday March 26th 2009

Powdered porcini mushrooms are one of my favorite secret weapons in the kitchen. It’s an almost instant way to add an incredible depth of earthy flavor to meats, veggies—and just about everything in between. Today’s article is all technique, no recipe. And honestly? It couldn’t be simpler. All you need is a package of dried [...]

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