Caramelized Herbed Mushrooms

September 7, 2010

Caramelizing is a cooking technique that brings the natural sugars in the foods to the surface. It can naturally make foods extremely sweet and flavorful, without adding any sugar.

This is a very easy way to turn a mushroom into a delectable treat! It doesn’t take very long and is absolutely delicious mixed in pasta (see my recipe for Gluten-Free, Mushroom…

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