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Creamy Leek, Mushroom, & Bacon Tortellini

Saturday Mar 29, 2008

Submitted by Pixy
Serves 4

1 c. button mushrooms 1 leek, thinly sliced
5 slices good bacon, finely diced 2½ c. (600mL) light cream
½ c. good white wine ¼ c. FRESH Parmesan
Pasta for 4; whatever you like best. Veal tortellini Fresh herbs: thyme, oregano, flat parsley
works very well. 1 tbsp olive oil (may not need it)

1. Cook enough pasta for 4 people following the directions on the pkg.
2. Heat a large non-stick pan to medium heat. If you don’t have non-stick pans, use approximately 1 tbsp of olive oil to coat the pan.
3. When the pan is warm, add the bacon & cook until well browned & crispy. Add mushrooms & leek to the pan & cook until the leek is transparent & mushrooms have wilted.
4. Add white wine to this mixture. Add cream & stir thoroughly. Turn down to simmer & leave for 10 minutes.
5. Add parmesan & fresh herbs. Allow to simmer for a further 5 minutes. Add cooked pasta to pan & stir through.
6. Garnish with fresh herbs & serve with a crispy side salad.


Beef Stroganoff

Saturday Mar 29, 2008

Submitted by NorthernDarling

7 tbsp unsalted butter 3 shallots, finely chopped
1lb. shitake mushrooms, stems removed, roughly chopped 1lb. white button mushrooms, sliced
½ c. cognac 2 c. heavy cream
1 tsp English-style mustard 2 tbsp olive oil
2lb. beef tenderloin, cut into strips 1/8″ thick 1 bag broad egg noodles
¼ c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped salt & pepper to taste

1. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add shallots, & sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, & cook until liquid is released yet mushrooms are still firm, about 5 minutes. Transfer shallots & mushrooms to a medium bowl; set aside. Remove pan from heat. Add ¼ c. cognac to de glaze, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from bottom of pan. Add cream, & return to heat. Cook until reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in mustard. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
2. Heat 4 tbsp butter in the same pan over high heat. Working in batches, sear the meat for 1 minute, & add to mushrooms. Once all the meat is seared, de glaze sauté pan with remaining ¼ c. cognac, & return meat, mushrooms, & cream mixture to sauté pan. Cook until just heated through, about 5 minutes.
3. Toss pasta with Butter & Salt. Transfer to a large platter. Spoon beef Stroganoff over pasta. Garnish with black pepper & parsley.

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Breast of Chicken Maya-fique

Saturday Mar 29, 2008

Submitted by Maya/Malibu Hardy
Serves 8

4 whole chicken breasts, split (about 3 lbs) ¼ c. butter or margarine
2 c. sliced mushrooms 2 cans Cream of Chicken soup
1 large garlic clove, minced 1/8 tsp crushed tarragon (rosemary works too)
½ c. white wine generous dash crushed oregano

1. Use 1 large skillet or prepare in 2 skillets (10″) by dividing ingredients equally.
2. Brown chicken in butter; remove. Brown mushrooms.
3. Stir in soup, garlic, & seasonings; add chicken.
4. Cover & cook over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add white wine & heat slowly. Serve with wild rice mix.