Portobello Mushroom

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This spicy pasta dish is a real treat for mushroom lovers. Use as many different varieties as you can find.

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr

At the restaurant, this dish is served as a starter. It would also make a great main course for four.

Offer a small salad of baby greens with a shallot and tarragon vinaigrette.

Serve a nice bottle of Merlot alongside.

The technique for cooking vegetables in water, oil, and vinegar is called à la Grecque, or Greek style. Fennel, celery, pearl onions, and feta cheese round out the salad. Serve a full-boded Chardonnay with it

In this mushroom bourguignon, a vegetarian take on a French classic, earthy fungi braise in a wine-rich umami broth with pearl onions and tender carrots.

Topping a classic mushroom pot pie with crunchy, scrunched-up phyllo takes the comfort food classic from good to great.

An ultra savory take on the vegetarian classic, with soy sauce, scallions, and wonton noodles.

Make this your go-to portable meal this summer. The meaty-without-meat sandwich is great enjoyed right away or after its flavors have had a chance to develop.

Umami-rich and flavorful all on its own, this vegan hot pot base is also a welcome palate cleanser when served alongside a spicy broth.

Meatballs filled with gooey cheese and bathed in creamy pecan romesco sauce—what more do you need?