Recipe Sifter

After trying numerous green bean casseroles I was not a fan. This casserole changed my mind. Tender-crisp green beans that were actually green. Just the right amount of creamy coating loaded with mushroom flavor. And no canned tasteless fried onions. Delish!

A rich and delicious home made cream of mushroom soup.

Savory vegetarian pie with caramelized onions, mixed mushrooms, and Gruyere in a rustic oat-flour crust. A lighter quiche-style main dish with an earthy, nutty depth of flavor.

Creamy wild mushroom risotto made with shiitake and white mushrooms, Arborio rice, white wine, and finished with Mascarpone and Parmesan. Pure Italian comfort for two.

Hearty barley soup with smoky diced ham, butter-sauteed mushrooms, carrots, celery, and a warm hint of allspice. A bowl of pure cold-weather comfort.

Tender veal cutlets and sautéed mushrooms in a paprika-Marsala cream sauce, spooned over a nutty barley pilaf with shallots and zucchini. A complete one-hour dinner with serious depth.

Sauteed mushrooms are placed on toast, then topped with cheese that's melting away by the heat from the tasty warm mushrooms. A quick, easy, and tasty breakfast, no wonder it's one of the British home cooks' favorite.

These savory snacks are made with phyllo pastry sheets are great appetizers and conversation starters.

Flaky phyllo strudel stuffed with shrimp, white fish, mushrooms, and creamy ricotta. Inspired by Cape Cod's seafood tradition, this golden, buttery roll is an elegant main course.

Filet mignon wrapped in buttered phyllo pastry with Madeira mushrooms and chives, tied with a leek ribbon. An elegant beef Wellington-style entree with a seared steak center and crispy, flaky shell.

Vermouth cream of mushroom soup builds layers of flavor with two pounds of mushrooms, dry vermouth, beef stock, and a finishing splash of aromatic bitters for a grown-up bowl that buries any canned version.

Piquant meatloaf seasoned with paprika, oregano, thyme, and chili powder, served with a rich mushroom gravy made from butter, cream, and beef stock. A boldly spiced take on a comforting classic.

Butter-browned veal loin chops simmered with quartered mushrooms, white wine, and chicken broth, then finished in a silky tarragon cream sauce. An elegant dinner for two in one hour.

Cheesy and delicious. The whole wheat crust is so flakey and tasty, the filling is made with sauteed onions, asparagus and gruyere cheese, packed with yumminess. It's great for an appetizer, or a vegetarian main course.

Ground chicken loaves with Parmesan and fresh herbs, pan-seared golden and simmered in a rich Marsala mushroom sauce finished with butter. Italian comfort food at its finest.

Chocked full of fresh mushrooms, dill and parsley, this soup has extremely well-balanced flavors and is very satisfying.