Chef Michael Bonacini treks into the Sila region of Calabria, where dense woods and snow-capped peaks influence the Calabrian love for pork. Cooked low and slow with starchy potatoes and woodsy mushrooms, Pork Loin with Mushrooms and Potatoes is warm, hearty, and delicious

4 servings

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INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
1 1⁄2 pounds (680 g) pork loin, cut into 6 slices Salt and pepper
6 pieces bacon, chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled
4 cups (950 ml) sliced porcini mushrooms
1 chili pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons (30 ml) rosemary leaves
1⁄4 cup (60 ml) white wine
2 cups (470 ml) chicken stock
4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
1 lemon, juice

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat olive oil in an earthenware pot over high heat.

Season pork with salt and pepper, then add to the pot, searing 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer pork to a plate.

Add bacon to pot and fry until it has rendered its fat and started to crisp up, 4-5 minutes.

Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until golden, 1-2 minutes. Add chili pepper and rosemary.

Pour the white wine into the pot, scraping the brown cooked bits from the bottom.

Return the pork to the pot, placing on top of the mushroom mixture. Pour chicken stock into the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low.

Lay potato slices over top of pork, covering completely. Season with salt and pepper and cover with a lid. Simmer 90 minutes.

Remove from heat and squeeze lemon juice over top. Serve from the earthenware pot.

Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Nigella Lawson’s Farro Risotto. This delectable dish combines tender, pearled farro with savory crimini mushrooms, fragrant thyme, and a touch of Marsala for a truly irresistible taste. As the farro cooks to perfection, the creamy ricotta and grated Parmesan melt into the mixture, creating a luscious and velvety texture. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this Farro Risotto is an elegant and satisfying choice that will transport your taste buds to culinary bliss.

Serves 4-6

Nigella Lawson

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup dried porcini
1/2 cup recently boiled water
1/4 cup olive oil
1-2 leek s(washed & trimmed), halved lengthwise & thinly sliced
2 3/4 cups pearled farro (perlato)
1/4 cup Marsala
5 cups broth, vegetable, chicken, or porcini
8 ounces crimini mushrooms
sliced leaves from a few sprigs of fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-2 clove garlic, peeled
1/4 cup ricotta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS
Cover the dried porcini with 1/2 cup of recently boiled water, then fill the kettle and put it on the heat again if you are making up the broth with concentrate, cube, or powder. In a wide, heavy saucepan (that comes with a lid) add 2 tablespoons of the oil and the fine jade tangle of leek, and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until the leeks are softened.

Drain the porcini, reserving the soaking liquid, then chop them and add them to the pan. Stir well, then add the farro and turn it gently but thoroughly in the pan. Tip in the Marsala and porcini-soaking water and let it bubble up.

Make up the broth as wished and add this to the farro pan, stir, bring to a boil, and then clamp on a lid, turn down the heat, and let it cook at a simmer for 30 minutes, until the farro is cooked and all the liquid absorbed. (Note: May have to cook the farro about another 10 minutes with the lid off to absorb all of the liquid.)

While the farro is cooking, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium-sized frying pan and cook the sliced crimini mushrooms for about 5 minutes or until they begin to soften (they will first seem alarmingly dry) at which point add the thyme, grate in (or mince and add) the garlic, and cook for a further 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are juicy and soft. Remove from the heat if there is still time on the clock for the farro. Once the farro is cooked, take it off the heat, too, and add the cooked mushrooms. Stir in the ricotta and Parmesan (they will melt in the heat of the farro) until the farro is creamy, then sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Veggie Loaded Mexican Lasagna includes leeks, spinach, mushrooms, corn, zucchini, poblano. Instead of an Italian sauce, make salsa roja.

Serves 6-8

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INGREDIENTS
For the Spinach and Mushroom filling:
1 pound baby spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 leek halved, rinsed, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
14-16 scallions white and light green parts thinly sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
2 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped or pressed
8 ounces mushrooms cleaned and sliced
2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs lightly beaten
2 cups requesón or ricotta cheese

For the Zucchini, Poblano and Corn filling:
2 zucchinis (about 1 pound) diagonally and thinly sliced to about 1/8”
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt or to taste, divided
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 large white onions halved, slivered
4 poblano peppers roasted, sweated, cleaned, peeled and cut into julienne or slices
1 ear of corn kernels shaved off (about 1 cup)

For the Salsa Roja (makes about 4 cups):
2 pounds ripe tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
1 serrano or jalapeño chile more to taste
1 1-inch thick slice of a large white onion (about 2 ounces), peeled
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt or to taste
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

To assemble the Lasagna:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter for greasing baking dish
1 pound lasagna noodles
2 cups grated Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
1 cup (8 ounces) grated Cotija cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano

INSTRUCTIONS
To make the spinach and mushroom filling:
Bring salted water to boil in a medium saucepan. Once it is boiling, add the spinach and cook just for a minute, until it completely wilts. Drain and squeeze out as much water as possible with cheesecloth, a clean kitchen towel, or a wooden spoon. When cool enough to handle, coarsely chop and set aside.

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the leek and scallions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic, stir, and cook for a minute, until fragrant. Raise the heat to medium high, wait a minute, and add the sliced mushrooms. Sprinkle in a teaspoon salt and black pepper, let them brown for a minute or two, and continue to cook until they let out their juices and begin to brown again, 4 to 5 minutes more. Once their juices have almost evaporated, add the chopped spinach, mix well, and continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes, until all the spinach juices evaporate. Turn off the heat, set aside, and let cool to room temperature.

In a small bowl, beat the eggs, add the requeson or ricotta cheese, the remaining teaspoon salt, and mix well. Combine with the spinach and mushroom mixture and set aside.

To make the zucchini, poblano and corn filling:
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat and season the zucchini slices with about ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Once the oil is hot, working in batches, brown the zucchini slices for a minute or so per side and transfer to a platter covered with paper towels. Set aside when you are done.

Reduce the heat to medium, add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, stir in the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan, for 7 to 8 minutes, until they have completely wilted and have browned around the edges. Add the poblano pepper strips and 1 teaspoon salt, stir, and continue to cook for another couple minutes. Make room in the middle of the pan, add the corn kernels and cook for a couple minutes, stirring to combine with the rest of the mix. Remove from the heat and taste for salt, adding more if need be. Set aside.

To make the salsa roja:
Place the tomatoes, garlic and chiles in a medium saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the tomatoes are cooked and mushy. Place the tomatoes, garlic and chiles into a blender, along with the onion and salt and process until completely smooth.

Heat the oil in medium saucepan set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, pour in the pureed tomato mixture, cover partially with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring here and there. Add the tomato paste and mix well. Pour in the chicken broth, stir, and cook for another 5 minutes, until well seasoned and thickened. Set aside.

To assemble the lasagna:
Generously butter a 9”x13” baking dish. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the lasagna noodles per package instructions, or for 8 to 9 minutes, stirring them as they cook so they won’t stick. Drain and immediately lay them out them on an oiled baking sheet.

Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Spread about 1/2 cup tomato sauce onto the bottom of the buttered baking dish. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, draping them so they coat the entire surface. Spread half the spinach and mushroom filling over the noodles.

Place a second layer of cooked lasagna noodles. Top with half of the poblano and corn mixture and half of the zucchini slices. Cover with about a cup of the salsa roja.

Place a third layer of cooked lasagna noodles. Top with the other half of the spinach and mushroom filling.

Place a fourth layer of cooked lasagna noodles. Add the remaining half of the poblano and corn mixture, the rest of the zucchini slices, and about a cup of the salsa roja.

Place fifth layer of cooked lasagna noodles and cover with the remaining cup of tomato sauce. Add the grated Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, and top with the Cotija cheese or parmesano reggiano.

Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil, making sure it is tight all around the edges, but that there is a lot of space over the cheese – like a tent or bubble – so the aluminum is not very close to the cheese on top.

Place baking dish on a baking sheet and put into the oven. Bake for 40 minutes, then carefully remove the aluminum foil and return to the oven for another 25 to 30 minutes. The top should have melted, browned and begun to crisp along the edges. Remove from the oven and let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes before cutting into it.

Mushroom Risotto brings on the savory flavor with mushrooms. Use this as an opportunity to experiment with interesting mushrooms you find at the farmer’s market or the grocery store – the more variety, the more flavor you’ll get!

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-pound mixed mushrooms, such as shitake and cremini, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 shallots, roughly chopped
1 cup carnaroli rice
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more to finish
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
Truffle oil, to finish, if desired

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat another 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms to the hot oil along with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook stirring often, until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Be patient. They will release their liquid first before beginning to brown. As the liquid evaporates, add the remaining tablespoon of oil.

When the mushrooms are browned, add the shallots and another 3/4 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring often, until the shallots are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the rice. Stir to combine and toast the rice, another minute. Deglaze with the white wine scraping up any brown bits form the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid is almost entirely absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup of vegetable broth and cook, stirring often until the liquid is almost entirely absorbed. Continue to cook, adding another cup of vegetable broth followed by 1 cup of water with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often until the rice is just tender and the mixture is creamy, about 15 minutes. Stir in the butter and cheese. The risotto should have movement. Divide into bowls. Sprinkle with more parmesan cheese and the chives.

Italian Beef Stew (Spezzatino di Manzo) is the perfect comfort food during those cooler months. Chuck beef is braised until tender in a hearty stew of carrots, celery, mushrooms, and red wine. Herbs like rosemary and bay leaf add additional flavor to this tasty stew that is perfect served with creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, or a chunk of crusty bread!

Serves 6

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INGREDIENTS
2 ½ pounds chuck roast cubed
¼ cup olive oil
1 medium onion diced
3 medium carrots diced
2 large celery ribs diced
8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms sliced
1 cup dry red wine chianti, valpolicella, carbernet, etc
2 cups low sodium beef stock
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 large bay leaf

For cornstarch slurry (optional):
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 ounce water

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 300f and make room on the middle rack for a large Dutch oven. Heat a large Dutch oven to medium-low heat, then add the olive oil, carrots, celery, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes then add the mushrooms, turn heat to medium, and continue to cook stirring frequently.

While the veggies are sauteing, pat the chuck roast cubes dry. Once the mushrooms release their water and most of it has evaporated from the pot, season the beef cubes with salt and pepper and add to the pot.

Coat the beef with the veggies and oil. Let the beef cook for 5-10 minutes (it won’t develop much color). Next, turn heat to medium-high and add the wine and cook for 5-7 minutes or until it mostly evaporates and absorbs into the beef. Using a wooden spoon scrape up all of the brown bits while the beef is cooking.

Add the beef stock, rosemary, and bay leaf and stir it all together. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook in the oven for 2 ½ hours or until tender. For the last 30-45 minutes braise with no lid to thicken the sauce and add a bit of color to the meat.

Once the beef is tender remove the pot from the oven. If there is too much liquid in the pot use a slurry of cornstarch (see notes) to thicken or cook over medium heat on the stovetop to thicken and reduce the liquid. Once satisfied with the consistency, taste test and make final adjustments to salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread or with polenta or mashed potatoes.

Notes:
– If you want a thicker sauce use a slurry of cornstarch after braising and right before serving. Simply mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 ounce of water. Pour the slurry into the pot while it’s bubbling and stir for 1 minute until sauce thickens. For an even thicker sauce use more slurry.
– Dried mushrooms can be easily substituted for fresh mushrooms. They work great for stews like this.

This 20-Minute Canned Salmon Pasta is truly what simple and delicious home cooking is all about. We´re talking a ton of flavors, super easy to make and all done using basic pantry staples. Serve this pasta dish next to a garden salad and a crunchy baguette for a restaurant-quality meal.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
8 oz fettuccine
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
8 white mushrooms
7 oz fresh bagged spinach
1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cans salmon 6 oz each
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper
handful fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS
Fill a stock pot a little over half ways with water, season generously with sea salt and heat with a high heat, mix together

Meanwhile, finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, roughly chop the spinach and cut the mushrooms into 1/4 inch thick slices

Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

After 1 minute add in the onion, mix with the olive oil, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the mushrooms, continue to mix together, after 4 minutes and the mushrooms are lightly sauteed, add in the chopped garlic, mix together and cook for 30 seconds, then add in the paprika, thyme, sea salt and black pepper, quickly mix together, add in the wine, mix and simmer for 3 minutes, then add the spinach over the mixture, place a lid on the pan and turn off the heat

Once the water comes to a boil in the stock pot add in the pasta, cook until al dente (check package instructions)

After letting the spinach sit for 3 minutes remove the lid, mix everything together, then add in the Greek yogurt at room temperature and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together

Once the pasta is cooked al dente, using tongs, transfer it directly from the stock pot into the pan with the sauce, it´s ok if a little pasta water get´s into the sauce, mix together until well mixed, then add in the canned salmon (drained and chopped into large chunks) and give it one final mix, making sure to be gentle to not break the salmon apart

Serve directly out of the pan or on serving dishes, sprinkled with chopped parsley, serve at once

Chicken Fricassee is a hearty stew made with chicken pieces that are seared and then braised in a silky white wine-cream sauce with carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms. This ultra comforting dish is great served with crusty bread or mashed potatoes and is perfect for cooler nights when you just want something good.

Serves 6

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INGREDIENTS
3 ½ pounds chicken thighs or a combination of legs and thighs / use whole chicken
4 tablespoons butter divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion diced
2 medium carrots diced
2 celery ribs diced
12 ounces cremini mushrooms quartered
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup flour
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons Italian flat leaf parsley minced
4 sprigs thyme
4 sprigs parsley
1 large bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
2 large egg yolks at room temperature

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy pan to a touch less than medium heat. Pat the chicken very dry with paper towels and season very well with salt and pepper on both sides. Add the olive oil and begin searing the chicken skin side down. After 2 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Sear chicken for 5 minutes then flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pot. Work in batches and place seared chicken onto a plate.

Add the remaining butter and the onions, celery, and carrots to the pan. Cook until soft (about 8-10 minutes) then add the mushrooms. Continue cooking until they release their liquid (about 5 minutes). Season the veggies with a touch of salt. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute) then add the flour and cook for 1 more minute stirring frequently to thoroughly incorporate.

Add the wine and chicken stock to the pot. Turn heat to high and with a wooden spoon dislodge all of the flavor bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook for 1 minute then turn the heat down to medium-high.

Next, add the chicken and juices to the pot skin side up along with the parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Cook for 5 minutes or until bubbling aggressively.

Turn heat down to medium-low and cover partially with a lid. Cook for approximately 30-35 more minutes or until the chicken thighs reach at least a 175f internal temperature.

Once the chicken is fully cooked, move it to a plate and finish the sauce. Turn heat to high and reduce the liquid in the pot by about half. This will take about 5 minutes. At this time remove the herb sprigs and bay leaf.

Whisk the egg yolks and heavy cream together in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the hot cooking liquid while whisking. Continue to add the liquid 1-2 tablespoons at a time until you have added at least ½ a cup of the hot liquid. Pour the tempered mixture back into the pot and stir well.

Add the minced parsley into the sauce and stir to combine. Taste test the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. For a touch more acid, add lemon juice to your liking, but the wine is normally sufficient. Return the chicken to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken is hot. Serve with crusty bread.

A creamy mushroom pasta bake is the best answer to “what’s for dinner” when you’re craving warm, comforting, and creamy pasta. Loaded with flavor from fontina cheese, roasted mushrooms, spinach, thyme, ricotta, and just a hint of nutmeg, this baked pasta is both decadent and simple.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
For the roasted mushrooms:
1 ½ pounds Baby Bella mushrooms quartered
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh thyme
¼ cup olive oil

Remaining ingredients:
1 pound rigatoni
¾ pound ricotta
½ pound fontina cheese shredded
¾ cup heavy cream
8 ounces baby spinach steamed, drained
2 cloves garlic paste
½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano divided
1 pinch nutmeg optional

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 450f and set one rack to the second-lowest position and the other to the middle of the oven. Toss mushrooms with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread out mushrooms on a baking sheet and roast on the lower rack for 15-20 minutes or until well browned. Don’t overcrowd the mushrooms. Use two sheets if necessary.

Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water (2 tablespoons kosher salt) to boil and cook the rigatoni until very al dente. About 2 minutes less than package instructions.

Cook spinach for 30 seconds in boiling water and drain. Once able to handle, squeeze the water out then chop. In a large bowl mix together the spinach, nutmeg, heavy cream, ricotta, Fontina cheese, ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, and the roasted mushrooms.

Add the pasta to the bowl and mix once more. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Place contents of the bowl in a 9 by 13 baking dish. Top with the remaining Parmigiano and bake for 15 minutes covered. Covering with parchment paper then foil will prevent sticking.

After 15 minutes remove covering and bake for 5 minutes more until golden. For even more color broil for the last 1-2 minutes but watch very carefully.

Wait 15 minutes before serving so that the cheese settles.

Notes:

• The recipe makes 4 very large or 6 normal size servings.
• Undercook the pasta by about 2-3 minutes, since it will cook longer in the oven.
• Mozzarella, soft provolone, or swiss can all be substituted for Fontina cheese.
• Make sure to drain the spinach by squeezing the water out. This will prevent the baked pasta from becoming too liquidy.
• Placing parchment paper then foil over the pasta will ensure no sticking.

To really build the flavor (and keep anything from getting too mushy), ingredients are added in stages, and the sage goes in at two different times. Things do move quickly, though, so it’s best to chop everything before you begin.

Serves 8-10

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INGREDIENTS
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
½ cup (packed) chopped sage, divided
1¾ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more
1 large white onion, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled, chopped
4 celery heart stalks, leaves removed, chopped
1 Pink Lady or other sweet-tart apple, scrubbed, cored, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1½ cups chopped crimini mushrooms
3 cups unsalted vegetable stock or broth
1 tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper
2 (11-oz.) stale baguettes, cut or torn into ¾” pieces (about 12 cups)
1 cup dried cranberries

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 3½–4-qt. baking dish; set aside. Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add ¼ cup (packed) chopped sage, season with ¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1 large white onion, chopped, 2 large carrots, peeled, chopped, and 4 celery heart stalks, leaves removed, chopped. Increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly softened and onion is translucent, 5–7 minutes.

Add 1 Pink Lady or other sweet-tart apple, scrubbed, cored, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1½ cups chopped crimini mushrooms, 3 cups unsalted vegetable stock or broth, 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, 1 tsp. onion powder, ½ tsp. cayenne pepper, and remaining ¼ cup (packed) chopped sage; season with freshly ground black pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors have come together, 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and dip a piece of bread from two 11-oz. stale baguettes, cut or torn into ¾” pieces (about 12 cups), into the liquid; taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.

Add 1 cup dried cranberries and remaining bread to vegetable mixture and mix until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Transfer dressing to prepared baking dish and bake, uncovered, until top is golden brown, 45–50 minutes.

Do ahead: Dressing (before baking) can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and bake before serving.

This Chicken Diane recipe is all about building layers of flavor as you cook. Searing chicken and then browning mushrooms in a skillet creates delicious browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Once you add the liquids, those browned bits release their flavor, resulting in a rich, silky, savory sauce. Fresh lemon juice and parsley are mixed in at the end for brightness. Serve the finished dish with egg noodles and a salad.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
4 (5- to 6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets, or 2 (10 to 12-ounce) chicken breasts, each halved horizontally into 2 cutlets [use whole chicken]
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 (8-ounce) packages sliced fresh button mushrooms
1 large (1 1/2 ounce) shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons tablespoons (1 ounce) brandy
½ cup lower-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Lemon wedges

INSTRUCTIONS
Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over high. Add chicken to skillet; cook until golden brown on each side and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of meat registers 165°F, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside. Do not wipe skillet clean.

Reduce heat under skillet to medium-high. Add mushrooms and remaining 1 tablespoon butter; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release liquid and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add shallot; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add brandy; cook, undisturbed, until liquid is almost evaporated, about 15 seconds. Add broth, cream, lemon juice, mustard, and Worcestershire; cook, stirring often, until sauce reduces slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat. Nestle chicken and any accumulated juices into mixture in skillet. Serve with lemon wedges.