Posted on December 1, 2021 by Umami Mami
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I’ve never been to Canada, but I’m a big fan of LetterKenny, so I can only hope the poutine I make at home does it justice. This time, I ditched the powdered gravy packet and made my own with the help of some juicy…
Posted on October 27, 2021 by Umami Mami
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The bacon avocado toast from Dunkin’ is actually pretty good, but the avocado, as with all avocado from fast food chains, it’s a. bit sour from the lemon juice that keeps it from browning. Nothing beats fresh avocado toast at home, no lemon juice…
Posted on September 23, 2021 by Umami Mami
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For two people who are both part Italian, our home is devastatingly devoid of pasta. Mr. Boyfriend cannot tolerate tomato-based red sauces and I can’t eat too much dairy, so alfredos are out of the picture. This creamy mushroom sauce is hearty, tasty, and…
Posted on September 21, 2021 by Umami Mami
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They’re dark brown, squishy, and smell like chocolate. I didn’t know what to expect when I made wood ear mushrooms for the first time, but I was pleasantly surprised. Once cooked, they no longer smelled like chocolate, and they had a pleasantly squishy, crunchy…
Posted on September 5, 2021 by Umami Mami
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Carnitas are a big deal in my house. It takes me six hours to make them on my stovetop when I use a big pork shoulder, but that wonderfully juicy shredded pork with crispy edges is worth every minute. I only make it in…
Posted on August 29, 2021 by Umami Mami
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Now that cooler days are on the way, I can finally start to make some of my favorite comfort foods without making my apartment hot and humid. To me, there’s nothing better than typing away while a pot full of aromas simmers on the…
Posted on August 23, 2021 by Umami Mami
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On one of our first dates, my boyfriend bought me stuffed mushrooms just like these at our local farmer’s market. At the time, I had recently moved into town, and I was amazed by the market’s selection of fresh seafood, farm-fresh goodies, and other…
Posted on August 19, 2021 by Umami Mami
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On a whim I decided to see if I could turn my sliced shiitake mushrooms into bacon, and I’m so glad I did. They hit the spot so much better than turkey bacon could ever hope to do, and they had a perfectly satisfying,…
Posted on August 12, 2021 by Umami Mami
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With all the stirring, risotto is more labor intensive than your typical rice side dish – but it’s so worth it. The starch released from the toasted grains makes it creamy, even if you don’t want to add the cream cheese. I always make…
Posted on August 12, 2021 by Umami Mami
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Did you know that your dog can share in your love of mushrooms? This simple pate is a great alternative to other spreadable treats. Unlike peanut butter, it’s low in fat, but it’s just as flavorful, not to mention packed with protein. Use it…