the Puffball, Volume 16, Number 2

Cooking Corner

Here are a couple of recipes that were printed in the "Inky Captions" (Tacoma Mushroom Society).

Crustless Quiche
by Willie Sliffe

1/2 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1/4 cup minced onion
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
4 eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Spray 12-inch dish with pam, sprinkle bacon, cheese, onions and mushrooms into dish. Beat eggs, milk and seasonings in large bowl, until well blended. Pour over bacon mixture. Bake in micro-oven on high for 9 to 11 minutes, or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Let stand one minute before serving.

Serves 6.

Note: a good way to use your stems and pieces.

Wine-Poached Chicken in Mushrooms

2 chicken breast, boned, skinned and halved
1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 tsp. tarragon'
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
3/4 cup dry white wine
Place chicken and mushrooms in large skillet. Sprinkle with salt, tarragon, pepper and parsley. Pour wine over chicken, cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes until chicken tender. Serve with sauce left in skillet.

Serves 4.

Note: this is a fat controlled recipe. 153 calories per serving. This is borrowed from the Tacoma Mycological Society, who borrowed it from the Spokane Mushroom Club. Thanks to ya both!


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