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Chicken Chasseur (Hunter’s Chicken)

September 25, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Two chicken thighs with mushrooms and sauce garnished with parsley.

     Chicken Chasseur, or Hunter’s Chicken, is made with chicken and mushrooms in a sauce flavored with white wine, cognac, tomato paste, shallots, garlic, and tarragon. This one-pot classic French dish takes its name from the old days when hunters would return home with game meat and freshly picked mushrooms, which were often prepared in…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken thighs, mushrooms

Bacon Fried Rice

July 17, 2019 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Bacon Fried Rice | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Bacon fried rice with eggs, kale, and umami-packed shiitake mushrooms. Fried rice picks up a ton of flavor when the rice is fried in bacon fat. Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This post was originally published on May 23, 2018. It was republished with new photos and more content on July 17, 2019….

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Pork, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, eggs, kale, mushrooms, rice

How to Cook with Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

January 14, 2019 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

How to Cook with Dried Shiitake Mushrooms | WednesdayNightCafe.com

Dried shiitake mushrooms are used in Chinese cooking and other Asian cuisines to add an intense umami flavor and fragrance to soups, stews, stir-fries, braised dishes, and more. The soaking liquid can also be used to add a rich mushroom flavor to soups and sauces. Dried Shiitake Mushrooms in Chinese Cooking Dried shiitake mushrooms, also…

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Filed Under: Asian, How-To, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: mushrooms

Chicken and Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup

October 24, 2018 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Chicken and Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup| WednesdayNightCafe.com

     Chicken and Vegetable Ramen Noodle Soup is a healthy and hearty dinner, ready in only 40 minutes. Packaged ramen noodles get an upgrade with pan-seared chicken breast, plenty of vegetables, and a soft-boiled egg. We’re all familiar with packaged ramen noodles, the stereotypical cheap food for broke and/or culinary-challenged young adults. I wouldn’t place…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: baby bok choy, chicken breast, eggs, mushrooms, noodles

Beef Lo Mein

August 22, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Beef Lo Mein | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Enjoy a big bowl of stir-fried noodles with tender steak and lots of vegetables, full of savory umami flavors. This American-Chinese style beef lo mein is ready in 30 minutes. Hey folks, Before we get into today’s recipe, I’ll share some personal news. As regular readers may know, Jonathan and I got married last…

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Filed Under: Asian, Beef, Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: beef, chinese broccoli, mushrooms, noodles, steak

Steak Salad with Cherries and Blueberries

June 27, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Steak Salad with Cherries and Blueberries| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Sirloin steak strips are paired with sweet cherries and blueberries and served on a bed of salad greens. Pumpkin seeds add crunch, and a tangy honey vinaigrette ties the flavors together in this entrée salad. We are definitely steak fans here. If you haven’t already noticed, check out my recipe for Steak with Homemade…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: blueberries, cherries, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, salad, steak

Steak Stroganoff

April 25, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Steak Stroganoff | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Egg noodles with a sour cream and mushroom sauce get topped with seared steak in this classic Russian dish that has become a global comfort food. Hi friends, Today’s recipe has two of our favorite foods, steak and mushrooms. Beef stroganoff is traditionally made with sautéed cubes of beef mixed in the sauce. For…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Eastern European, Recipes Tagged With: mushrooms, pasta, steak

Bacon Chicken Marsala

February 14, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Bacon Chicken Marsala| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   This single-skillet chicken and mushroom dish is packed with flavor from sweet marsala wine, smoky bacon, and mascarpone cheese. Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you love the romance of the holiday or think it’s over-commercialized and silly, I hope you’re having a great day. My Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce and Duck Fat Fried Potatoes…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Italian, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: bacon, chicken, chicken breast, mushrooms, wine

Mushroom Stuffed Shells

December 20, 2017 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Mushroom Stuffed Shells | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Mushroom Stuffed Shells are made with porcini, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms and three cheeses. Baked just right to get crispy edges on the cheese. Anyone who likes mushrooms will enjoy this vegetarian dinner. This is not a recipe for my mom. She doesn’t like mushrooms, of any type, well except for those paper thin…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Italian, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: cheese, mushrooms, pasta

Lobster Thermidor

December 13, 2017 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Lobster Thermidor | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Lobster Thermidor is a French dish made with fresh tender lobster in a cream sauce, baked in lobster shells and topped with gruyere cheese. Want people to talk about your next dinner party for months? Maybe even years? I’ve got a recipe for you. Where did I get the idea to make Lobster Thermidor?…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: cheese, cream, lobster, mushrooms, wine

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  Hi, I’m Tara. This blog is where I share my recipes for special dinners. When I discover a new dish while traveling or come across something creative while dining out, I just have to recreate the recipe at home. I also love cooking my own versions of classic dishes. If you're new here, ...

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