Mushroom Burgers

so I had the best Mushroom burger a while back at Grizzly Peaks in Ann Arbor. Since that time I have wanted to try making them, because NONE I have found in the groceries even come close....
I couldn't find anything on the web that sounded like theirs (which their menu said had mushrooms, parmesan & cream cheese), so I tried to merge that with some recipe concepts off the web.... 


Dice & Saute in Olive Oil:
- Mushrooms
- Portabella Musrooms
- Onion
- Garlic

quick Puree (not too much) in processor:
- drained/rinsed Pinto beans
- toasted (unsalted) Soy Nuts
- cream cheese

Mix all above w/:
- Montreal or some other spice blend
- (small amount) A1 steak sauce
- Fresh Parmesan
- Bread crumbs

once the taste is balanced to your preference, Add Egg White, mix

Shape
(freeze or cook right away!)

Grill, Broil or Stovetop

Focaccia Pizza

Focaccia bread, if thick (1+"), cut into 2 crusts

top w/:
trader joe's artichoke spread
sauteed diced: red pepper, mushrooms, onions, snap peas
diced chicken (optional)
top w/ goat cheese

Turkey Tetrazzini

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/turkey-tetrazzini-recipe/index.html

Used the recipe above as a starting point, then modified (as follows) with what I had in the house (& to reduce salt & fat from his recipe), turned out great.

Boil water & make 1 pack WHEAT spaghetti or angel hair pasta

Saute

• Olive Oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 chopped red bell peppers
• 1 Cup sliced carrots 
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic 

Add:

• Tablespoon smart balance
• 1/4 C flour

Mix above to coat veggies, then add:

• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/4-1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

 Mix above to coat veggies, then add:

• 1/4 cup dry white wine  
• 1/4-1/3 can Amys Organic Cream of Mushroom soup
• 2 cups turkey stock (or low-sodium canned chicken broth)

  Mix above to heat through to thicken, then add & continue to mix/heat:

• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound cubed roasted turkey
• 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan 

Add Noodles

Place in dish (sprayed w/ olive oil) 

Top with crushed potatoes chips (I used Trader Joes SWEET POTATO CHIPS - YUM)

Bake at 400 til hot & golden (wont take long)

Turkey Meatballs

Mix:

Ground turkey
Egg White
Greek Blend
Minced Onions
Pita Chip crumbs (how I finish the end of the bag)

Shape into balls ( I use a scoop to save time and messy hands)

add to Olive Oil on medium/high heat

sprinkle with Sumac

turn as needed to brown all sides.

Near end of cooking time, pour lemon juice in pan and swirl the oil, meatballs and lemon juice to coat while is cooks off. 

These go great on pita w/ Hummus & lettuce & Tomatoes.

They also would go great with rice or couscous or quinoa

Creamy Balsmic Mushroom Pasta & Chicken

using lots of half prepared foods and adding fresh items, this blends perfectly into a quick rich dish.

*******
Boil:
Spinach Ravioli
drain
 *******

      ~~ in the meantime ~~
Combine til Hot & Creamy:
1/3 low fat pack cream cheese
1/2 can Amys Organic Cream of Mushroom soup

Add:
Trader Joes (precooked) Balsamic Chicken Breasts, cubed (include juices & spices from container)
& warm through

Add:
Fresh diced tomatoes
Fresh Basil
Fresh Spinach

Toss all with done drained *Ravioli*

MYAS Pasta

Mya has always loved to help me bake, and has baked many treats alone. However, until last week she hadn't really ever cooked. Out of the blue last week she found a recipe in a book and announced she was making it because I looked busy (I was making orders to get out in the mail). She made this wheat pasta & it was so amazing I think I will ask her to make it again tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joes Garden

 

Above you see the lack of vines, a few weeks ago this was covered w/ snap peas, but Kayla accidentally killed the vines as she stole peas off of them.... The rest is thriving. 

 

Our 1st batch of lettuce was so good, Joe started a new crop. Here are the babies already. 

 

Getting sweet & red on the vine

 

YUM

 

Cucumbers, Basil, Rosemary, Thyme....

Cheddar & Blue plus Turkey Bacon & Tomato Quiche

~ crust in pie plate

short on time  -  Trader Joes pie crust from freezer section

Combine & Whisk:
~ eggs
~ egg whites
~ sour cream
~ fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, basil, chives)

Add:
~ minced onions
~ blue cheese
~ shredded cheddar
~ crumbled (cooked) turkey bacon

Pour into crust
top w:
~ thick slices of tomatoes

Bake @ 350 until firmed w/ golden crust

Mushroom Vegetable Quiche

~ crust in pie plate
short on time  -  Trader Joes pie crust from freezer section

combine:
~ (leftover) Quick Creamy Mushroom Sauce
~ eggs
~ egg whites
~ fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, basil)
~ spinach

whisk above & pour into crust
top w:
~ thinly sliced tomatoes
~ parmesan cheese

Bake @ 350 until firmed w/ golden crust

QUICK & CREAMY Mushroom Sauce (for Pasta)

I buy those frozen (meat, veggie or cheese) Ravioli & Tortellini all of the time because they keep well and are ready when you need a quick meal to go with our salad. I am always playing with sauces to keep the feeling of variety alive, while not making anything too time consuming... Here is my latest and I was VERY pleased with the results. Tonight I served this with chicken ravioli and it was a hit.

~ 1 Can Amys Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup
http://www.amys.com/products/product-detail/soups/000506
~ 2/3 container (low fat) Ricotta Cheese
~ shredded Parmesan Cheese
~ chopped fresh herbs & /or spinach

save leftover sauce for this YUMMY recipe:
Mushroom Vegetable Quiche