Mushroom Lovers’ French Bread Pizzas

Name: Mushroom Lovers’ French Bread Pizzas
Yield: makes 4 12-inch French bread pizzas
Ingredients: 8 large Portobello mushroom caps; 1 pound button mushrooms, stems trimmed; 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded; 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 3 times around the pan; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 bay leaf; 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; Salt and black pepper; 1/2 cup dry white wine, eyeball it; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, 4 sprigs stripped and chopped; 1 24-inch loaf of crusty French bread; 3 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

December 9, 2011

Mushrooms are beefy and delicious. This is a great quick supper for meat-free-ers and meat eaters alike because it is so hearty. To round out the meal, serve a simple green salad dressed with Dijon dressing or sliced apples or pears.

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