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MUSHROOM PASTA WITH LEMON HERB CRUNCH
By Lisa Starr
Think al dente pasta strands draped in a creamy mushroom sauce and topped with a golden, lemon and herb-flecked crunch.
It's made in minutes yet tastes like you've been slaving over a hot stove all day.
Minimal effort with maximum return is my trademark.
Ingredients:
500g fettucine, linguine or other flat, long pasta
2 baskets small, brown mushrooms, sliced
3 teaspoons crushed garlic, divided
½ cup Panko bread crumbs
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh thyme OR ¼ cup chopped parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 spring onions, sliced
½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional but delicious)
Salt and coarse black pepper
¼ cup white wine (notes)
1 cup cream
Directions:
1: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta till al dente (firm) before draining. Do not rinse but reserve 1 ½ cups of the cooking water.
2: Toast the Panko crumbs in a large pan, stirring for 5 minutes till golden, then add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic, a pinch of salt, and lemon zest. Pour into a small bowl, add the herbs and Parmesan and set aside to cool.
3: Wipe out the pan, add the sliced mushrooms to the dry pan, and cook without stirring over medium heat till slightly golden and beginning to shrink.
4: Stir and allow to cook for a few minutes more then add remaining olive oil, garlic, chili flakes and spring onion, and cook till spring onion is wilted.
5: Add wine and allow to cook a few minutes till the alcohol has burned off, then add the cream, 1 cup of reserved pasta water, and seasoning and cook a few minutes to thicken.
6: Add the pasta to heat through and allow the sauce to coat the strands - add extra water if needed - then season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot topped with the gorgeous, zesty crumbs. |
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By Henny Shor, Jerusalem Post, April 18, 2026
https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-893198
Everyone tends to gravitate toward their favorite foods, so I wanted to include something for everyone. While most barbecues are centered around meat and chicken, with some veggies on the side, there’s often a request for fish as well. This marinade works beautifully for both chicken and fish, making it an easy option no matter what you’re serving.
Yields 4-6 servings.
Ingredients:-
1 kg. boneless chicken or fish fillets
¼ cup olive oil
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon zest
2 Tbsp. honey
3 or 4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped, or 2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
1 kg. boneless chicken (breast & thighs) or fish fillets
Directions:-
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey or maple syrup, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
For chicken, place in a container or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it, making sure everything is well coated. Marinate for about 1 hour in the fridge.
For fish, lightly dampen a piece of parchment paper and place it on top of a sheet of foil. Lay the fish on the parchment and brush generously with the marinade. Wrap the parchment and foil around the fish, leaving it slightly open.
To cook: Grill over medium heat until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Or place the fish packet on the grill for about 8-10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
Alternatively, cook under the broiler. Place the chicken on a lined baking sheet and broil for about 6-8 minutes per side. Place the wrapped fish on a baking sheet and broil for about 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.
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