Mushrooms are like the zombies of the non-sentient kingdom. Fungi aren't really plants, they don't undergo photosynthesis and they basically survive via symbiotic or not-so symbiotic relationships and gnawing about on dead things.
Yum!
I discovered dried mushrooms at the Casas Pedro a few shopping trips back, and I came home with two bags full. A little dousing and soaking in hot water and they're fat, juicy and ready for use in stews, egg dishes, etc.
Tonight, we're having steaks, and the vegetable in the fridge that looked the saddest was a lonely zucchini. Sliced into half-moons and paired with some mushrooms, this makes a great side dish or vegetarian main.
Recipe:
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, in rounds
a handful of fresh mushrooms, or dried and rehydrated
2 cloves of garlic, smashed/chopped
fresh rosemary or other herbs
olive oil/butter
salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese
Caramelize the onions in butter and olive oil. Go slow, it's worth it! Remove the onions and use the same pan to brown the garlic. Sprinkle with salt and add in zucchini and mushrooms, using more oil or butter as needed. When zucchini is browned, toss in the herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Melt a little Parmesan over the whole thing and serve hot with the onions piled on top.
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