mushrooms « Cate's World Kitchen

Olive Lentil Burgers

I hate the day after a 3-day weekend. It’s almost harder than coming back after a longer vacation because I just start getting into full-on lazy mode and then I have to snap back to reality faster than I want to. Maybe it’s because it’s still my first year [...]

Fideus with Mushrooms and Peas

I realize that what I did to this recipe is pretty sacrelig, and if Judy Rogers ever stumbles upon this blog, I know she’ll be highly disappointed. I used regular old button mushrooms and frozen peas when the recipe called for wild mushrooms and freshly shelled peas. And although [...]

Spaghetti with Wheatballs

I never really thought meatballs were anything special. It might be because my mom used to serve spaghetti with Italian sausages, so meatballs seemed bland in comparison. Obviously, when I gave up meat, I didn’t really think about a future without meatballs. That is, until I saw a post [...]

Brussels Sprouts and Mushroom Risotto

Although a reader recently pointed out that pearl barley is not a whole grain (I’m glad I know that now, but it was definitely a disappointment), it’s still healthier than Arborio rice, and is now my go-to for risottos. We’re well into Brussels sprout season here, which might be [...]

Pasilla Black Beans with Spinach and Mushrooms

If you’re thinking that those don’t really look like black beans, you’re right. I actually have no idea what kind of beans they are, but Mike buys them by the kilo from an adorable old lady who speaks no English and always gives him a few extra scoops for [...]

Tofu, Broccoli, and Mushrooms with Noodles

For some, the foods that bring up memories of childhood include boxes of Hamburger Helper and frozen Costco lasagnes, but not for me. I consider myself incredibly lucky that my mom made all our dinners from scratch. She made an enthusastic foray into the world of Chinese cooking, so [...]

Soba with Spinach and Tofu

While I love pretty much ALL noodles, I think these buckwheat soba noodles are my favorite. I made a simple stir fry flavored with oyster sauce, and tossed it with soba for a quick and healthy dinner. Shopping here has definitely been a big adjustment; I’ll have an idea [...]

Amazing Stuffed Mushrooms

The minute I saw these on Annie’s blog, I knew I had to make them. I added some toasted bread crumbs to the top and I think they added a nice crunchy contrast to the cream cheese. They were a huge hit at the holiday party, and I definitely recommend them! [...]

Braised Chicken with Mushrooms and Bacon

As I try to become a better cook, I look for recipes with techniques I haven’t tried. This one called for braising, which I had never done, and included bacon, mushrooms, red wine, and pearl onions. I love all of those things! The dish has amazing flavor, and is [...]

Mushroom-Miso Soba Bowls

For me, comfort food takes many forms. I will happily dig into a huge bowl of macaroni and cheese, or I could just as easily be delighted with a bowl of miso soup. This dinner is a nice compromise, with the hearty soba noodles, earthy flavor of miso and shiitake [...]