Swissmushroomorzo Recipes

SWISS MUSHROOM ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the cheese, 3 tablespoons butter, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. In a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms in remaining butter until tender. Drain orzo and add to mushrooms. Stir in cheese mixture until melted.

MUSHROOM ORZO

Steps:

• Melt 1/2 the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden brown. Mix in orzo, mushrooms, and remaining butter. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until butter is melted and mushrooms are tender.
• Pour water and wine into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, until orzo is al dente. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.

SWISS MUSHROOM ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in microwave.
• Combine cheese, garlic, salt and pepper and add butter.
• In a saucepan, saute the mushrooms in remaining butter until tender.
• Drain orzo and add to mushrooms.
• Stir in cheese mixture and cook until melted.

LUKE'S WILD MUSHROOM ORZO

Steps:

• TO PREPARE THE MUSHROOM STOCK:
• 1. In a small pot, immerse the dried porcinis in 4 1/2 cups of water. Add the sprig of thyme whole.
• 2. Bring the mushroom mixture to a boil over high heat, then remove immediately from the stove and set aside for 5 minutes.
• TO PREPARE THE ORZO:
• 1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepot. Add the onion and cook over medium heat until it takes on a light golden color, about 3 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent burning.
• 2. Add the mixed wild mushrooms and stir well to combine. Saut&ecute; on medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mushrooms are just starting to color. At this point, but not before, add the salt and pepper (if you do it earlier, before the mushrooms have opened up, the salt will pull out all the moisture). Mix well to combine and continue cooking for another 30 seconds, until the mushrooms have started to reduce and color.
• 3. Move the pan well away from the heat (so you don't catch fire) and add the vermouth. Stir to combine and then return to the heat for just a few seconds, until the vermouth and mushroom juices form a syrupy mixture in the bottom of the pan.
• 4. Remove the pan from the heat, add the orzo, and mix well, so the grains are all coated with the pan juices.
• 5. Remove the thyme sprig from the porcini mixture and discard. Pour the porcinis and liquid over the orzo.
• 6. Return the pan to medium-high heat and bring up to a low boil, stirring well to combine. Turn the heat down to low, and keep the mixture at a very lazy bubble for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The orzo is done when it's swelled up and become tender, but still has a bit of a bounce between the teeth. There should be just a little bit of syrupy liquid on the bottom, but the orzo mixture should be a bit wet. (If you cook it till the liquid is completely absorbed, you'll have a sticky mess.)
• TO FINISH THE DISH:
• 1. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the butter and mix in well; then add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and continue stirring. Add the parsley and thyme leaves and mix well, until the texture of the dish is softer and richer from the butter and cheese and all the ingredients are well combined. If you're using the truffle oil, add it and mix well so the oil is absorbed.
• 2. Serve as quickly as possible, topped with a little more of the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

SPINACH MUSHROOM ORZO

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 Tablespoon butter. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook, stirring often until mushrooms are softened and brown.
• Lower heat to medium, add remaining butter and orzo. Stir until the pasta starts to turn a light golden brown (it will only take a few minutes).
• Add chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Turn down to a simmer and continue stirring until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed (it will take about 10 minutes).
• Remove from heat, then add parmesan cheese and spinach, stirring until the cheese is melted and spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Serve warm.

SWISS MUSHROOM ORZO

Steps:

• Cook the orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile in a food processor, combine the cheese, 3 tablespoons butter, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth.
• In a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, bell pepper, onion and asparagus in remaining butter until tender. Drain orzo and add to vegetable mixture. Stir in cheese mixture until melted. Top with green onions.