lemon Archives - Happy Wifey Recipes & Food Thu, 17 Jan 2019 02:02:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Wild Mushrooms in Cream Recipe https://happywifey.net/recipe/wild-mushrooms-cream-recipe/ https://happywifey.net/recipe/wild-mushrooms-cream-recipe/#respond Mon, 30 Apr 2018 22:34:29 +0000 https://www.happywifey.net/?post_type=recipe&p=796 If there’s one thing I love about autumn, it’s wild mushroom season. My hubby’s Mom is a pro forager and I’ve learned so much about wild edibles from her. While she’s in the woods all year long, picking wild goodies, fall is my favourite when she brings in baskets of incredible mushrooms. [Super important caveat:...

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]]> Wild mushroms in cream sauce recipeIf there’s one thing I love about autumn, it’s wild mushroom season. My hubby’s Mom is a pro forager and I’ve learned so much about wild edibles from her. While she’s in the woods all year long, picking wild goodies, fall is my favourite when she brings in baskets of incredible mushrooms.

[Super important caveat: Don’t go picking mushrooms in the wild unless you are 100% sure you know what they are. Some of the deadly poison mushrooms look similar to their edible cousins so if there’s any doubt leave them alone.]

I know there are folks out there who won’t eat mushrooms other than those bland white buttons at the grocery store. If you haven’t eaten wild mushrooms like cepes or chanterelles, trust me, you owe it to yourself to taste them! I just can’t get enough of those delicious little fungi.

Last night I had my first wild mushrooms of the season. so I decided to try out a new recipe. My Wild Mushrooms in Cream recipe is adapted from one in my favourite Jamie Oliver cookbook, Jamie Oliver’s Food Escapes. It was so easy and delicious I wanted to share it with you.

Wild Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
Flavorful wild mushrooms in a cream sauce; perfect on their own with crusty bread or over pasta for a hearty meal.
Servings2 generous portions
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Clean your mushrooms carefully with a mushroom brush or damp paper towel. The less wet you get the mushrooms the better so don't soak them.
  2. Melt butter in a hot frying pan. When bubbling add your onion.
  3. When the onion has softened, add your mushrooms and season liberally with salt and pepper. Cook 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add cream and mix it with all of the mushroom juices. Add parsley and cook for 2 minutes or until the cream is bubbly.
  5. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice to taste. Garnish with a bit more fresh parsley and pepper.
  6. Serve with some crusty bread or over pasta and pair it with a crisp white wine.

Do you love wild mushrooms too? What’s your favourite way to eat them?

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]]> https://happywifey.net/recipe/wild-mushrooms-cream-recipe/feed/ 0 Puy Lentil, Cherry Tomato, and Halloumi Salad https://happywifey.net/recipe/puy-lentil-cherry-tomato-halloumi-salad/ https://happywifey.net/recipe/puy-lentil-cherry-tomato-halloumi-salad/#respond Mon, 02 Apr 2018 18:24:55 +0000 https://www.happywifey.net/?post_type=recipe&p=770 Puy lentils, lentille du Puy, (or French green lentils) come from the Le Puy region of south-central France. These small, green, peppery lentils are often called ‘poor man’s caviar’ in France. I hadn’t really eaten lentils, outside of the occasional curry, before our trip to France a few years ago. But Puy lentils have since become of favourite. They...

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Puy lentils, lentille du Puy, (or French green lentils) come from the Le Puy region of south-central France. These small, green, peppery lentils are often called ‘poor man’s caviar’ in France. I hadn’t really eaten lentils, outside of the occasional curry, before our trip to France a few years ago. But Puy lentils have since become of favourite. They do taste better than regular green lentils and the texture is much better for salads like this one. If you can’t find them at your local grocery, these ones from Amazon are good.

If, like me, you’ve never cooked puy lentils before, don’t be intimidated. Rinse the lentils in a colander until the water runs clear.  You can cook them in stock or water with a bit of salt. Boil them for about 25-30 minutes. They should be slightly al dente. Drain off any excess water and you’re done!

Halloumi (or haloumi) was something completely new for me and I am now in love. This salty cheese is a mixture of sheep and goat milk and comes originally from Cyprus. It can be found in Greece and Middle Eastern cooking as well. The interesting thing about this cheese is that you can fry or grill it and it doesn’t lose its shape.

I have been wanting to experiment with this cheese for some time now, so when I found this recipe for puy lentils with grilled halloumi I had to give it a go.

Here’s the recipe as I cooked it (because you know I had to tweak a bit):

Puy Lentil, Cherry Tomato, and Halloumi Salad
A filling lentil salad that can be used as a light lunch or as a side dish to a larger meal
Servings4 as a side dish
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Toss the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lemon juice and oil in a bowl.
  2. Cook Puy Lentils until tender, drain and add to the bowl.
  3. Chop Halloumi into cubes and fry in a splash of olive oil until golden.
  4. Add fried Halloumi and basil to the bowl and mix well.

It’s easy and delicious and I will definitely be making this again soon! Have you cooked Puy lentils or Halloumi? Share your comments or recipes below.

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