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Memorial Day Celebrations Start and End with Mushroom Dishes

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Memorial Day is the official start to summer, but it’s also the launch of the outdoor entertaining season.

Working the grill on the day of or prepping dishes ahead? We have a recipe to satisfy any summertime occasion.

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Keep burgers light and delicious with a blend. Finely chopped mushrooms with ground turkey or ground lamb blended with finely chopped portabellas in a Mushroom Gyro Burger with homemade Tzatziki sauce.
Grilled Romaine is becoming a big trend this year. Try out this recipe for Grilled Romaine with Greek Yogurt Dressing from Dole Foods and top it off with plenty of grilled mushrooms.
A juicy portabella on the grill is as simple as “Clean, Marinate and Grill” for 10- 15 minutes.

Check Out These Easy Tips Prep Tips

Prep stuffed mushrooms with filling the night before and leave wrapped in the fridge overnight. Simply pop them in the oven the day of the party for appetizers in no time at all. Try Stuffed Mushrooms with Breadcrumbs and Cheese for a simple and easy dish to pass as guests arrive.
Frozen sautéed mushrooms can last in the freezer for up to a month. Prep a batch in advance, thaw out the day of the event and utilize as a topping for burgers, pizza, tacos and more.
Keep things simple. Bacon Wrapped Rosemary Mushrooms will please all of your guests, with little prep and only 6 ingredients.

What are you whipping up this weekend with mushrooms?

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Mushrooms Greet Spring Meals

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Mushrooms Chopped,Sliced and Whole

Mushrooms’ year-round growing season means that they’re a great ingredient to accompany warm weather bites. This past week, spring and mushrooms were on the mind of several food bloggers with scrumptious mushroom dishes popping up every day. We picked a few of our favorites to make your grocery list a breeze for the weekend’s festivities.

Breakfast/Brunch

With Mother’s Day this Sunday, a Mushroom and Gouda Frittata from She Wears Many Hats is the perfect meal for a breakfast in bed treat or a large gathering.

If you’re interested in putting a savory spin on a classic dessert dish, check out this video from Chef Traci Des Jardins featuring Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding.

Dinner/Lunch

For those nights when you want take-out style food, in your own home,a Kale,Mushroom and Ricotta Calzone from Two Peas and Their Pod is just the ticket.

Family Style Dinner

Comfort food is often reserved for fall and winter,but there is nothing like a dish the entire family can dive into year round. An Italian Chicken, Mushroom and Zucchini Skillet is the perfect dish for a Sunday night dinner.

Appetizers

As a topping or a base for stuffing, mushrooms are the perfect ingredient to kick off any meal. Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms from How Sweet It Is reinvents classic dip and Mushroom and White Bean Crostinis from Dine and Dish are wonderful for a spin on an Italian favorite.

Of course, once the weekend comes to an end, a mushroom filled Meatless Monday is ready to greet you.

What are you cooking up this weekend?

Tags: Mother's Day, Mushrooms, Spring
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A Day Dedicated to Mushrooms

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Every day offers a reason to celebrate the food we love, but when there is an official day designated to the mighty mushroom, it’s important to take the celebration up another notch. April 16 is recognized as the Day of the Mushroom and we’re honoring our favorite fungi in the most delicious way possible – multiple mushroom recipes.

Take a look at a few of the mushroom highlights below and on the full Pinterest board.

Roasted Portabella Eggs Benedict – April 16 also happens to be National Eggs Benedict Day. Celebrate two occasions in one dish with this tasty brunch or brinner (a.k.a Breakfast for Dinner) treat!
Chipotle Mushroom Sub Sandwich with Chunky Pico De Gallo – It’s easy to get stuck in a sandwich rut, but Poor Girl Eats Well brings vibrant flavors to life in this delightful sub, and with the hearty mushrooms you’ll barely notice it’s meatless.
Creamy Mushroom and Kale Quesadillas – Simple and delicious with under ten ingredients, this quesadilla from Eat, Live, Run is perfect as an appetizer (but who really wants to share)?
Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde – Even the kids will get into the mushroom love today when you replace a portion of ground beef with mushrooms in these blended tacos.

Happy Cooking! If you have a mushroom recipe to highlight leave us some love in the comments or on Twitter and Facebook.

Tags: Day of the Mushroom, Mushroom Recipes, National Eggs Benedict Day, pinterest
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A Launch into 2013

Friday, January 11th, 2013

A Launch into 2013

The celebrations of the holidays are over and the kids are back in school, the work schedule resumes and New Year’s goals are on the mind, there is still the daily question of, “what’s for dinner?”

Short of coming into your kitchen and cooking for you, the Mushroom Channel strives to provide healthy, delectable and inventive meals that brings the family to the table.

Whether mushrooms are the star of the meal or a nutritious addition in a recipe, we try to capture as much variety as possible through recipes, and inspiration through Pinterest and Facebook.

Here’s a glimpse of what we have in store for 2013 – the fun is just beginning!

New Pinterest Boards

Two new recipe boards have made their debut to share mushroom inspiration. For the dining out crowd, we’re featuring restaurants where you can find “Mushrooms on the Menu” in well-known chains as well as a few local gems.

It’s never too early to start thinking about your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day! Take a look at our “Mushrooms for your Sweetheart” board filled with comforting and gourmet dishes perfect for a home cooked meal that shows you care.

Monthly Recipe Tab and Newsletter

Every month on Facebook and our main recipe section we’re sharing six recipes focused on a new theme every month. Don’t miss a single update – sign up for our newsletter, and we’ll send these recipes straight to your inbox the first day of every month.

Start the new year with our six featured super food recipes, perfect for a healthy start to the year. Cherry Portabella Stuffed Pork chops anyone?

Cherry Portabella Stuffed Pork Chops

This is only the beginning of the fun we have in store for 2013, so be sure to stick around for a mushroom filled journey!

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Simple Dishes with Super Ingredients: A Toast to 2013

Friday, January 4th, 2013

A New Year is upon us, and when it comes to stocking up the kitchen with healthy ingredients, discovering the right balance between time, taste and health can make the weekly shopping list a challenge. Luckily, there is a secret to success this New Year, and it starts with superfoods.

When a meal starts with mushrooms you’re already off to a great start, but you don’t want to risk your family getting tired of mushrooms served in the same way every week. That’s where the entire spectrum of superfoods comes into play. With a few delicious ingredients you can have a new meal every week, full of flavor and nutrients. This month we’re celebrating superfood meals on Facebook and our featured recipe tab, but the recipe collection doesn’t have to end there. Officially launching this January is our monthly newsletter, which will feature new recipes every month, so that you can keep a variety of mushroom dishes on your table all year long. Here is a glimpse into a few of the featured recipes to kick off January!

Baja Salmon with Mushrooms

There are so many different ways to prepare salmon, but we’re slightly partial to this method that incorporates mushrooms directly into the dish, with a bit of California flair.

Mushroom and Chicken Quinoa with Chiles

Quinoa is a healthy protein, similar in texture to barley and other well-known grains, which can be cooked up in less than 30 minutes. Paired with hearty ingredients, like chicken and mushrooms, it’s the perfect weeknight meal, with leftovers for lunch the next day.

For more meal ideas throughout the year, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here.

Cheers to a delicious 2013!

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