There's not much work involved in this meal. The bratwurst sort of takes care of itself, cooked on my grill pan, plopped on a whole wheat bun, and slathered with mustard. I had an hankering for some sauteed mushrooms,and that was where my real interest was focused. I can't remember exactly when I first had mushrooms fixed this way, but I do remember that I loved them. It's just mushrooms, sauteed with a lot of garlic, in olive oil, and tossed with chopped parsley. I do get carried away with the garlic, but it tastes so wonderful with the mushrooms.
Sauteed Mushrooms
Choose mushrooms that you like. I used 1 pound plain white mushrooms, but others are fine too. Wipe them with a damp paper towel and slice or quarter them. Put about 2-3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet and heat until hot, add a lot of minced garlic. I used 9 big cloves of a very peppery garlic, and added a pinch of crushed red pepper and freshly ground black pepper. Cook the garlic for about 1 minute and then add the mushrooms and stir them around with the garlic until the mushrooms have cooked the way you like them (5 to 10 minutes usually). Part of the fun is to pull out a mushroom occasionally and eat it. When it's ready, toss in some chopped herbs ( I used parsley) and serve as a side dish or add it to couscous or pasta. Kiss a lot of people, to share the wonderful garlic aroma.
This is my type of comfort meal, too. Your recipe sounds so wonderful, I gotta try it!
Ps: sometimes I add some aged balsamic vinegar to the mushroom mixture to enhance the taste! :D
Posted by: Anh | August 07, 2007 at 01:04 AM
Oh heaven. I love this kind of food. It's simple easy and tastes so good!
Posted by: Meeta | August 07, 2007 at 01:49 AM
My garden is filled with parsley now, so thanks for another lovely and simple recipe that will use it!
Posted by: Lydia | August 07, 2007 at 03:18 AM
mmmmmm,this is got my name and number all over it. chris doeant like mushrooms so i only ear them very rarely. looks, droooool, delicious!
Posted by: aria | August 07, 2007 at 05:28 AM
I'd love to eat this meal. Yum.
Posted by: Kalyn | August 07, 2007 at 06:48 AM
Where do you buy your Bratwurst from ? I love them but haven't been able to find the right kind.
The mushroom sounds easy and delicious
Posted by: sandeepa | August 07, 2007 at 09:01 AM
I absolutely adore mushrooms - I want some of this now!!
Posted by: Deborah | August 07, 2007 at 10:13 AM
I love mushrooms cooked in garlic.
Posted by: The Cooking Ninja | August 07, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Make sure everyone in the family eats them.... and the neighbors.... pets....
Posted by: Katiez | August 07, 2007 at 12:34 PM
Yes more kisses for the chef!
Posted by: Callipygia | August 07, 2007 at 01:11 PM
Mmmm ~I can smell it cooking from here. That looks like a meal!
Posted by: sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | August 07, 2007 at 04:52 PM
I LOVE bratwurst. In fact, this makes me want to find some fresh bratwurst to make and have with a delicious side like your mushrooms. Mmmmm.
Posted by: sarah | August 08, 2007 at 07:24 AM
Sounds wonderful! Now I've got to have a bratwurst sandwich. Darn you!!! :))
Posted by: Christine | August 08, 2007 at 11:34 AM
O M G! Fantastic!
Posted by: Glenna | August 13, 2007 at 10:53 PM
Yes! This is the recipe I was thinking of. Sounds like the perfect way to use a pound of mushrooms. Can't wait to try it. Thanks so much, Sher! ; )
Posted by: Farmgirl Susan | December 09, 2007 at 05:11 AM
I tried the mushrooms recipe and added a table spoon or so of lime juice,Love the tangy taste of it.Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Zulaikha | February 04, 2010 at 04:35 PM