Food: Let's Talk About Mushrooms

Mushrooms add a texture and smoky flavor to your meals. Mushrooms are my "go to" ingredient. I use them to add weight to simple soups, texture to a majority of my potato dishes, and to flavor salads.

Below are some vinegars and oils which I use to prepare mushrooms.

1. Safflower oil
2. Grapeseed oil
3. Extra Virgin Olive oil
4. Garlic Oil
5. Balsamic vinegar
6. Basil Oil
7. Red Wine Vinegar
8. White vinegar

In addition, I have also found that soaking mushrooms in lemon, lime, and/or tangelo juice adds a yummy spark of flavor to them. Especially, when used on salads and chicken.

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