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This is the place that I love to be. I like to be creative and cooking is what is doing it for me these days. It's kind of a necessity and it makes me feel accomplished. I like knowing what we are eating and where it comes from. I go out of my way to make sure this happens.
I like that I don't buy several household staples from a grocery store. I enjoy making applesauce, jams and jellies, apple butter, spaghetti sauce, spicy mustard, pickles and anything else I can.
I like getting dirty, getting my hands into things, feeling and experiencing my food from the beginning to the end. I like making things, growing things and bringing those two together to create a healthy meal. I like nourishing others and knowing that I did my best to give them the best.











Monday, April 4, 2011

Penne with Brie, Mushrooms and Arugula

This was taken from the Sunday April 3, 2011 Detroit Free Press.  The recipe was adapted from Real Simple Dinner Tonight, Done! by Real Simple Magazine.

Penne with Brie, Mushrooms and Arugula
Serves 4
You will need:
12 oz. penne
1 TBSP olive oil
1 pound button or crimini mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine, vermouth or chicken broth
1/2 tsp kosher sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
8 oz.  Brie cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cup baby arugula, rinsed patted dry
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.  Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.  Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Add the mushrooms and onion and cook, tossing occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to release their juices, 2-3 minutes. 
Add the wine, salt and pepper and cook until the mushrooms begin to brown, 5-6 minutes.
Toss the pasta with the Brie and reserved cooking water until Brie melts and the pasta is coated.  Stir in the mushroom mixture and arugula.  Serve immediately.
Nutritionals: for 1/4 of the recipe; 567 calories, 19g fat, 65g carbs, 31g protein, 8g fiber= 14 WW points.

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