WEEKDAY CASSOULET RECIPES

The first recipe for beef stroganoff dates back to the 1800s and is rumored to have Russian aristocratic origins. This version is a bold, modern vegetarian reimagination that is rich and decadent, thanks to the magic of mushrooms, which deliver walloping umami. A variety of mushrooms adds a nice mix of textures, but a similarly intense dish can be created with just one type. Achieve even deeper layers of flavor by soaking a handful of dried porcini mushrooms in one cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes, then adding the mushrooms and soaking liquid, which can replace the vegetable stock, to the dish. Crème fraîche is naturally thick and imparts a velvety tang to the dish, but use sour cream if you prefer. (Vegans can use cashew or coconut cream). To get vegetarian recipes like this one delivered to your inbox, sign up for The Veggie newsletter.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Total Time 25 minutes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

• Ingredients

Grated potatoes packed into a cake and fried in butter, this Swiss dish is a superb side dish to a medium-rare steak or even some fried eggs. You can peel the potatoes here, or save time and skip that step altogether. (Just make sure to use thin-skinned potatoes that have been scrubbed well.)

Provided by Mark Bittman

Total Time 30 minutes

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

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Nutrition Facts : @context http//schema.org, Calories 150, UnsaturatedFatContent 1 gram, CarbohydrateContent 26 grams, FatContent 4 grams, FiberContent 3 grams, ProteinContent 3 grams, SaturatedFatContent 2 grams, SodiumContent 10 milligrams, SugarContent 1 gram, TransFatContent 0 grams