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Cream of Mixed Mushroom Soup

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Made with a full pound of mushrooms, this homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup is the real deal. Elegant comfort food at its best!

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Anyone local reading my blog who sees that I’ve been simmering pots of cream of mushroom soup on the stove might think I’ve gone out of my mind. While it’s October, the leaves are falling, and there are pumpkins everywhere you look, it’s also been consistently in the mid-80’s.

Not exactly the weather you think of for getting cozy with a steamy bowl of soup.

Whether enjoying a bowl to warm up on a chilly day (whenever that might be), or serving it as an elegant start to a holiday meal, a bowl of homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup is never something I’d turn away.

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Creamy Pork Chops Marsala

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Creamy Pork Chops Marsala is an easy and elegant dinner that comes together with 30 minutes of cooking time. Perfect for entertaining!

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When I think of quick, yet elegant, dinner recipes, anything “Marsala” is one of my top picks. Typically made with chicken or veal cutlets, rich mushroom Marsala is one of those dishes that tastes like it took hours, but is incredibly easy to prepare.

All you need is a skillet and 30 minutes on the stove.

Creamy Pork Chops Marsala is an elegant twist on the classic chicken or veal preparation. It’s been a favorite of my family and friends for years.

The rich, flavorful sauce of cremini mushrooms, reduced Marsala wine, fresh herbs, and a touch of cream, complements the mild, juicy pork so well.

It’s a dinner that’s equally well served on a busy weeknight as it is for impressing weekend guests….

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Gouda and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

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These rich Crab and Gouda Stuffed Mushrooms, with sweet lump crabmeat, garlic, and Dijon, are a perfect appetizer or side dish for any celebration. 

Crab and Gouda Stuffed Mushrooms

I walked into a store today, and a display of chocolate hearts and stuffed bears greeted me, with a giant sign proclaiming that Valentine’s Day is just around the bend.

I shouldn’t be surprised given that the same location was selling Halloween candy in August, with fully decked halls in October, but I, for one, would love to hit the pause button on the holiday jumping and savor the arrival of 2017.

New Year’s Eve is primetime for appetizers, and this year I’m sharing one of our favorites: Crab and Gouda Stuffed Mushrooms. These elegant mushrooms, stuffed with lump crabmeat, cream cheese, Gouda, and a touch of Dijon, are perfect for any celebration, from Christmas and New Year’s to game watch parties and beyond.

When you think about it, is there any special occasion that wouldn’t benefit from a stuffed mushroom on the menu? Not in my house!

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Stuffed mushrooms are so easy to make and are always a crowd-pleaser.

For this recipe, I like to use cremini mushrooms. They have a bit of a deeper flavor than buttons, which complements the crab and Gouda well. (Button mushrooms can certainly be substituted if you prefer them or are unable to find cremini.)

For the filling, I use sweet lump crabmeat and add sautéed chopped mushroom stems, scallions, and garlic to the cheeses for an extra boost of flavor. A squeeze of lemon juice just before serving brightens the rich flavors for a well-balanced bite….

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Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

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Creamy, garlicky, and brimming with four cheeses, Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms are an indulgent side dish that’s perfect for any holiday dinner.

Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms


Shortly before Thanksgiving, I had a friend over to watch a football game (Operation: “Teach Amanda to Understand Football” has been in full swing this season!). By request, I whipped up a pan of my go-to game day snack: Spinach and Arichoke Dip. As we neared the bottom of the pan with our dueling bread cubes, my friend (ever the foodie) wondered aloud, “I bet this dip would be great in stuffed mushrooms.” It was a bit of a revelatory moment and I instantly wondered why I hadn’t thought of it before. The next time I was at the grocery store, I picked up some mushrooms and gave it a try. They were as delicious as we imagined, a cinch to prepare (a real “plus” during this busy entertaining season), and a great way to elevate such a popular snack into a dish suitable for holiday dinner tables.

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