English steak and kidney pie with beef round steak, kidneys, mushrooms, and carrots slow-simmered in gravy under a flaky pastry crust. A proper British pub classic done right at home.
Russian-style ground chicken patties stuffed with sautéed mushrooms, breaded and pan-fried golden, then napped with a tangy sour cream sauce. Old-world comfort worth the effort.
Broiled chicken baked over mushrooms, peppers, and onions in a glossy orange-wine sauce. A citrusy, elegant one-dish dinner with bright flavor and minimal cleanup.
Layered chicken lasagna with a herbed tomato-mushroom sauce, creamy bechamel, and three cheeses baked until bubbly. An Italian-American classic that feeds a hungry crowd.
Diced lobster simmered in a sherry cream sauce with mushrooms, peppers, and pimentos, then spooned back into the shell and broiled with Parmesan. Southern fine dining at home.
Russian potato and mushroom croquettes bound with matzo meal instead of egg or breadcrumbs. Pan-fried to crisp golden edges. Vegetarian, low-fat, kosher-for-Passover friendly.
Try this simple but tantalizing casserole that will become one of your family's favorites for dinner.
Vegetarian keema made with TVP (texturized vegetable protein), ginger, garlic, curry powder, tomatoes, peas, and mushrooms. A plant-based riff on classic Indian keema matar, ready in 30 minutes.
Salmon broccoli casserole with cream of celery soup, Parmesan, mushrooms, dill, and seasoned croutons. A pantry-friendly one-dish dinner using canned salmon.
Baked chicken Excelsior bastes chicken breasts in lemon-paprika butter, then bathes them in a creamy sour cream, sherry, and mushroom sauce for the last stretch in the oven. A retro, dinner-party-worthy chicken with a silky finish.
Beef meatballs braised in Burgundy wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, and carrots. A one-skillet French-inspired dinner that's ready in 45 minutes.
A great way to use up day-old bread. I like preparing everything and assemble the casserole the night before, then pop the dish into the oven the next morning. The entire house smells "delicious" :) I do sometimes add some sweet bell pepper or broccoli, and my kids don't mind eating veggie this way at all!
Mushroom barley kugel baked with sauteed mushrooms, onions, soy milk, and vegetable broth. A vegan-friendly take on the classic Jewish comfort dish.
Beef Bourguignon with cubed round steak braised in burgundy wine with crispy bacon, pearl onions, and mushrooms, plus a splash of sherry and tomato paste. The classic French bistro stew made at home.
Impossible turkey pie with Bisquick that forms its own crust as it bakes. Leftover turkey, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms in a savory egg custard. Great for using up holiday turkey.
Vegetarian bulgur chili with kidney beans, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Bulgur wheat absorbs the spiced broth and adds a meaty chew without any meat. Ready in 50 minutes.