While some people might be of the opinion that a real pâté can only be prepared by using minced meat, offal, or fish, the word pâté does simply mean 'paste'…
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Wild Mushrooms and Scrambled Eggs on Toast
Scrambled eggs with mushrooms is one of my favourite things to eat in the morning (I like big breakfasts). There is just something so enjoyable about soft, custardy, gently scrambled…
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Fresh Egg Pasta with Lamb Liver and True Morels
This rustic pasta dish combines the silky smoothness of fresh pasta with the earthy flavours of fresh morels and rich soft pieces of lamb liver. It’s the perfect dish for…
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Eggs en Cocotte with Morels and Asparagus / Œufs Cocotte aux Morilles et Asperges (Baked Eggs)
I’ve always thought ‘œufs cocotte’ or ‘eggs en cocotte’ sounded and looked quite elegant. I suppose it is quite a posh way to serve eggs if you compare it to…
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Mushroom Magiritsa / Μαγειρίτσα με Μανίταρια (Vegan/Plant-Based Greek Easter Soup)
This soup, or stew is traditionally made with offal removed from the whole roasted lamb that is commonly served on Easter day, which makes this one of those dishes that…
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Spaghetti with Egg and Yellowfoot Mushrooms / Spaghetti Uova e Funghi (Mushroom Carbonara)
I want to start off by saying that I know this is not a carbonara, and that there is no such thing as ‘mushroom carbonara’ or ‘vegetarian carbonara’ – a…
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Vol-au-Vent with Escargot (Snail) & Mushroom Ragoût
These hollow puff pastry cases or vol-au-vent are a popular appetizer and snack in France, Belgium and The Netherlands (where I am from). You usually find them stuffed with chicken,…
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King Oyster Mushroom with Pumpkin Puree, Chive Oil and Popped Barley
For this dish, pumpkin (or squash) is roasted until it’s edges turn into caramelized perfection after which it’s whipped into a creamy, silky-soft consistency. The pumpkin puree is then topped…
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Portobello Mushroom ‘Burgers’ with Crispy Onions and Miso Mayonnaise
This vegetarian Portobello mushroom burger with crispy onions and miso mayonnaise is definitely a frequently seen ‘guest’ at our dinner table and I actually enjoy it a lot more than…
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Seared Scallop with Miso Butter and Mushrooms
In this little dish – which is perfect to serve as an appetizer as part of a full-course dinner, as a main for a romantic dinner, or as finger food…
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Chicken Liver with Mushrooms on Toast
How does a hearty fry-up of well-browned (yet succulent and creamy) chicken livers with mushrooms and a creamy, onion-y sweet sauce scooped onto thick slices of buttered toast sound like…
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Spaghetti with Marmite and Crispy Mushrooms
When English food writer and star cooking show host Nigella Lawson posted her recipe for ‘Spaghetti with Marmite’ on her website and social media, there was an outbreak of varying…
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Linguine with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Manchego, and Sprouts
When you think of a nice summer meal, a plate full of linguine and chanterelle mushrooms is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. For me, though, the…
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