Mushrooms In Almond And Poppy Seed Sauce Food

SWISS MUSHROOM LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Place cheese cubes and mushrooms in cuts. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining ingredients; microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, 30-60 seconds. Stir until blended. Spoon over bread. , Wrap loaf in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

MUSHROOMS IN ALMOND-POPPY SEED CURRY

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, whirl together the onion, ginger, garlic, chilies, almonds, poppy seeds and garam masala until you get a smooth consistency.
• Heat oil and add cinnamon and cardamom and cook a minute.
• Add the onion paste from above and cook until it browns.
• Add the coriander, nutmeg and salt and stir well.
• Reduce heat and add yogurt gradually, stirring constantly to prevent it from curdling.
• Stir in mushrooms, add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until the sauce thickens (add more water if needed to adjust the consistency to your liking).
• Sprinkle some cilantro and serve.

ALMOND POPPY SEED CAKE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl or kitchen aid mixer, blend together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, oil, milk, vanilla, almond, butter and poppy seed until well blended.
• Pour into a greased and lightly floured bunt pan or 13x9 cake pan or 2 loaf pans.
• Bake at 350 F for 1 hour.
• While baking mix together oj concentrate (defrosted), sugar and extracts for glaze.
• Test cake with a toothpick, it should come out clean. If done remove from oven and let sit in pan for 15 minutes.
• Remove the cake from the pan if using bunt or loaf pans, and top with the glaze while still hot.
• Let cool on cooling rack for 3-6 hours.
• Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for 3 months.

POPPY SEED CHICKEN & MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix the chicken together with the cream soup and sour cream.
• Saute the mushrooms in 1 tablespoon butter. Add to the chicken mixture.
• Melt the 1/2 cup butter and mix with the crushed crackers and poppyseeds. Add half of the cracker mixture to the chicken and mix well.
• Pour chicken mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining cracker mixture.
• Bake at 375 for 30 minutes uncovered.

MUSHROOMS IN ALMOND AND POPPY SEED SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a food processor, process together the onion, ginger, garlic, green chili peppers, almonds, poppy seeds, and garam masala to make a smooth paste.2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat, add the cinnamon and cardamom pods, and cook, stirring, a few seconds. Add the processed onion paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until medium to well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the coriander, nutmeg, and salt, and stir a few seconds.3. Add the yogurt, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent it from curdling, then mix in the mushrooms and stir until the release their juices, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the water and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce becomes thick and creamy, about 10 minutes. (Add more water, if needed.) Mix in the cilantro and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the black pepper on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ALMOND & SESAME NUT ROAST WITH MUSHROOM-ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the onion gently for 2-3 minutes. Add the rice and cook slowly for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Add a little extra water if necessary. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Add the carrot, leak, sesame seeds, almonds, cheese, eggs and herbs to the mixture. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a greased 1 lb loaf pan, levelling the surface. Bake in a preheated oven at 350-F degrees for about 1 hour, until set and firm. Leave in the pan for 10 minutes.
• To make sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan and fry the onion until dark golden brown. Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 2 minutes. Stir in flour, cook slowly for 1 minute and then gradually add the stock. Bring to boil, stirring constantly, until thickened and blended. Season to taste.
• Turn out the nut roast, slice and serve on warmed plates with fresh vegetables, accompanied by the sauce. Garnish with sprigs of Italian parsley if desired.