Roasted cauliflower and mushrooms in a warm quinoa salad with a balsamic vinaigrette and creamy crumbled goat cheese.




ingredients

• 1/2 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
• 1 3/4 cups water or broth
• 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup goat, feta or blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped

directions

1. Toss the cauliflower and mushrooms in the oil, thyme, salt and pepper, place on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until they start to caramelize, about 20-30 minutes, mixing half way through.
2. Meanwhile, bring the water and quinoa to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the water, about 15-20 minutes, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, covered.
3. Mix everything and enjoy.

Simple and tasty mushrooms roasted in a balsamic-soy and garlic sauce!



ingredients

• 2 pounds mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

• Toss the mushrooms in the oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, arrange in a single layer on a baking pan and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until the mushrooms are tender, about 20 minutes, mixing half way through.

Source : closetcooking

Tender and flavorful, this Skillet Chicken and Mushroom Wine Sauce is easy enough for a weeknight family dinner and good enough for an elegant dinner party with your best company.
I adore everything about this dish and bet you will too! This delicious recipe was first posted in 2015 and has been a favorite ever since. I’ve streamlined the process a little and tweaked the recipe just a bit, but it’s still the same one-pan, moan-worthy chicken dish we love and depend on.

Ingredients

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut diagonally into cutlets
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and thick sliced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large shallots, sliced thin
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth, low sodium
• ½ cup dry white wine
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 large springs of fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water or broth

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Cut each breast in half diagonally into 2 thinner cutlets. Alternately, place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickeness.
2. In a shallow bowl combine the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Set aside.
3. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large skillet. Heat over medium until the butter is melted. Dredge 3 chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, coating both sides, shaking off the excess flour. Add the coated chicken to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook another 3-5 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat until all chicken is browned.
4. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan and heat until melted. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, undistrubed, until the mushrooms are well browned on one side. Stir and turn the mushrooms and continue cooking until the moisture is released and evaporated, and the mushrooms are all well browned.
5. Add the sliced shallots to the pan and cook until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Pour the wine into the pan and scrape the bottom to deglaze. Add the thyme sprigs, chicken broth, mustard and cream. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the dissolved cornstarch. Bring the sauce back to a light simmer and add the chicken. Heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened and the chicken warmed through. Remove the thyme sprigs, and season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish with parsley or additional thyme and serve with rice, potatoes or noodles.