roasted mushrooms with soy garlic beurre blanc

i make this recipe every week...almost 2 times a week.  even though the name sounds fancy, this recipe is super easy to make.  more importantly, it uses my favorite flavor combination: soy sauce, butter and garlic...yum!  even rob's dad, who hates mushrooms or anything too garlicky, loves this recipe.  it's the perfect side to any entree!  please note: there are 2 methods of cooking this recipe...via saute pan or oven.  enjoy!

ingredients:

- 1 pound various mushrooms (crimini, shitake, etc), cleaned and cut into halves

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced

- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce

- dash of lemon juice

- s&p

saute pan directions:

- heat oil in saute pan over medium heat

- add garlic cloves and saute for a couple minutes

- add mushrooms and mix until coated

- scatter butter pieces throughout pan and stir, cook for about 5 minutes

- add soy sauce, stir and cook for another 3 minutes to lightly caramelize

- finish with a dash of lemon juice and s&p to taste

oven directions:

- preheat oven to 400 degrees

- fold a large piece of foil in half, creating an envelope

- drizzle oil to top and bottom

- add mushrooms to the foil, followed by garlic cloves and butter pieces

- mix in soy sauce

- close foil envelope and fold edges

- bake for 15 minutes until mushrooms are done

- finish with a dash of lemon juice and s&p to taste

xoxo,

kara

green beans with caramelized shallots

i love fresh green beans, especially when they are cooked perfectly and not too soggy.  here is a recipe for fresh, crisp and flavorful green beans with soy-caramelized shallots.  it's a great side for any meal :)

ingredients:

- 1 pound bag of fresh green beans

- 1 tablespoon butter

- olive oil

- 3 shallots, diced

- soy sauce

- s&p

directions:

- boil water in a large saucepan; add green beans and cook for 5 minutes until they are cooked through but still crisp

- instantly drain over super ice-cold water; set aside

- heat butter and a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium heat

- fry shallots in pan for about 5-8 minutes

- add a few drizzles of soy sauce and s&p and caramelize the shallots for about 3 minutes

- add green beans, toss and enjoy!

xoxo,

kara