Health Benefits



When it comes to health, edible mushrooms are a right up there with other super-foods green tea and broccoli. After all, the first antibiotics were extracted from fungi. Being 80-90% water, mushrooms are low in calories, while still being high in fiber. They are fat-free, cholesterol-free, and low in sodium (especially good for those on a hypertensive diet). Here are some other reasons to sneak more mushrooms into your cooking:



Mushrooms are considered… Continue

Noodles with Wild Mushrooms



This is a great dish for summertime when you can get a variety of wild mushrooms at your local farmer's market.



Ingredients



1 lb. of noodles (fresh or frozen)



12 oz. mushrooms (Portobello, shiitake or porcini), diced



8 Tbs. butter



2 Tbs. chicken broth



2 Tbs. beef broth



2 Tbs. parsley, chopped



Salt and pepper to taste



Directions



Melt the butter in a… Continue