Mushrooms

Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Mushrooms

12 comments February 11, 2011

I loved  making this dish. The aroma of slow cooked meat with mushrooms and herbs throughout the house was deeply comforting and satisfying. There really is something to slow-cooking meat on a cold, snowy day like the ones we are having so often here in the Northeast this crazy winter. This is a simple, rich [...]

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Arepa con Carne y Champiñones (Corn Cake with Beef and Mushrooms)

26 comments January 31, 2011

I have to admit that I am an “arepa” girl. I love them for breakfast but also for any meal during the day. I have always enjoyed arepas, not only to eat but also to prepare. The topping combo on this arepa is simple and delicious, earthy mushrooms and flavorful beef. I want to apologize [...]

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Lasagna de Pollo con Champiñones (Chicken and Mushroom Lasagna)

22 comments December 1, 2010

Happy December everyone! There are those dishes that are all about comfort. I don’t know about you, but I find endless possibilities to create comfort food with pasta dishes, especially in a lasagna dish with different flavors and textures. This lasagna with chicken, mushrooms and white sauce is popular in Colombia and I absolutely love [...]

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Potato, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions and Brie Cheese Tart

21 comments June 29, 2010

This tart is as simple as can be and almost any vegetables can be used. That’s what I love about tarts and pies, they are so versatile. In this case, I made a potato, mushroom, caramelized onions with brie topping, but you could use any cheese or even a combination of different kinds of cheeses. [...]

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Cazuela de Camarones con Champiñones (Shrimp and Mushroom Casserole)

22 comments June 15, 2010

I’ve been thinking about making this Shrimp and Mushroom Casserole for days. My sister mentioned it to me while she was visiting a couple of months ago. She had it while she was living in Cartagena and said it was delicious. I hadn’t made it before, but the list of ingredients made my mouth water… [...]

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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce (Pollo con Salsa de Champiñones)

25 comments May 24, 2010

I love chicken and I usually prefer to cook with dark meat rather than white meat for better flavor. This chicken with mushroom sauce is a simple, comforting and delicious dish. I think that comfort food should never be seasonal and in Colombia we cook stews, soups and other comforting dishes like this one no [...]

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Pasta with Mushrooms and Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce

27 comments May 18, 2010

If you are a regular reader, you know that my American husband is a vegetarian* and I am a Colombian girl who loves all kinds of meats So, every day I have to think about a dish that we all can eat and be a happy family. That is how this Pasta with Mushrooms and [...]

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