This soup went
from whole mushrooms, then they were moved to a hot oven, and then to our favorite appliance, the blender.
While the science for enhancing mushrooms with Vitamin D was discovered about two or three years ago, Street says Ostrom is still looking for ways to
expose whole mushrooms to the light without diminishing quality.
Ingredients 2 lemons, divided 1/4 olive oil 4 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp dried oregano 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 lbs chicken breast (I used boneless, but it originally called for bone - in split breast) 8 small potatoes cut into fourths * 1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch wedges 1 medium bell pepper, cut into strips ** 8
ounces whole mushrooms **
3 - 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 red pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks 1 green pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks 2 - 3
cups whole mushrooms, quartered 1 large can diced tomatoes Spice blend you prefer (see options below)
Consumption of
whole mushrooms for the indoleamines they contain has the benefits that mushrooms contain a range of other nutrients that may promote health including being a good source of vitamin D and certain B vitamins, which may also have mood enhancing effects.
The second time I omitted
the whole mushroom part of the recipe and I don't think the pesto missed it.
Divide the chopped tomato,
whole mushrooms, sliced onion, grapefruit segments, sliced cucumber, grated carrot, cooked noodles, cilantro and mint between 2 salad bowls.
Add the kale, followed by
the whole mushrooms.
If using
the whole mushroom in a recipe, simply slice off the very bottom of the stem, which is usually a bit spongy.
Had to use up some leftover ground beef, fresh baby spinach, and
whole mushrooms.
Whole mushrooms are likely to be more flavorful than sliced, but they're also more expensive.
Slice the mushrooms and place them on the barley or serve the barley on individual plates and top each serving with
a whole mushroom.
Sort of like
the whole Mushroom Kingdom taking on Bowser at once.
Pour the thick special sauce and
the whole mushrooms over top.