Wednesday Noms: Shiitake/Portabella Mushroom Steak Burgers w/ Cheddar & Onion

shiitake burgers

Hey guys! Being gluten free, I sometimes miss burgers. Although I can occasionally tolerate a wheat bun, If I want to stay on track, I make these awesome Shiitake/Portabella Steak burgers instead. You still get the burger craving pay off, without the sore tummy later! Makes (2) burgers. You will need: 4 shiitake or portabella mushrooms, de-stemmed. You can find them in Asian markets, they’re about palm-sized. 2 palm sized … Continue reading

How to cook stirfry with seasonal produce – My 3 step formula

Hey Strangekittens. Today i’m talking about something rather basic – a good stirfry. Now, it doesn’t matter what you put in it. Why, you ask? Well, for one, just about every vegetable that can stand being fried, tends to go pretty decently with each other. The other thing is that most people have a fair idea of the flavours they like in the first place, and your nose will tell … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Almond Satay Burgers

Hey Strangekittens! This week’s recipe is an Almond Satay Burger. It’s a big hearty beef burger patty, with a slightly nippy almond satay sauce, sautéed mushrooms and spinach. You will need: Burger 1lb ground beef 1 egg onion/garlic powder salt & pepper Sauce 1/2 cup almond butter 1/2 can coconut milk 1tsp cayenne pepper/chilli powder 1tsp butter salt 2Tsp maple syrup (optional) Garnish Roughly a handful for each burger – Fresh baby … Continue reading