While Chris and I both love mushrooms, Angeline is not really a fan of our fungi friends. Over the years, I've learned how to incorporate them into our favorite meals in a way that even pleases her picky taste buds! I know that a lot of parents face this same issue, so I thought it would be fun to introduce you all to The Mushroom Council, and their great ideas for bringing more mushrooms into your diets!
How to Include Mushrooms In Any Meal:
- Meatless main courses - given the hearty texture of mushrooms, you can easily turn any meaty dish into a meatless dish! Think of dishes like grilled Portobello mushroom burgers and pasta with sauteed mushrooms and garlic!
- Delicious fillings - making a soup, stew, pasta dish or casserole? Slice up some white button or baby bella mushrooms and include them in the dish!
- Eat mushrooms at breakfast time! - Did you know that mushrooms are the only item in the produce isle that provide Vitamin D? I love adding white mushrooms to my omlets and breakfast burritos!
- Awesome Appetizers. Get a healthy dose of antioxidants (like selenium) by noshing on stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer!
Mushroominfo.com has a full recipe database that can be referenced for mushroom inspiration!
The Mushroom Council will be hosting a Twitter party on Wednesday, March 20th 8-9 PM EST to discuss everything mushrooms, from their versatile nature to their flavorful umami qualities.
When: Wednesday, March 20th 8-9 PM EST
Where: Follow the #MushroomDish hashtag on Twitter!
How: To participate, use the party tag during the hour and follow host @ResourcefulMom as well as the evening’s sponsor at @MushroomChannel. You can also connect with The Mushroom Channel on Facebook and Pinterest.
Prizes: 1 $100 Visa Gift Card, 4 $50 Visa Gift Cards, 8 $25 Visa Gift Cards
RSVP here: http://bit.ly/13Xwqi4
You might be wondering...
What is the Mushroom Council and The Mushroom Channel?
Composed of fresh-market mushroom producers or importers, The Mushroom Council's main mission is to promote including mushrooms in a variety of meals. Fat-free, low-calorie and nutrient-dense, mushrooms have natural antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals, making them nature's hidden treasure! This super food is a key ingredient to enhance flavor, extend portion sizes and bring an extra serving of vegetables to the plate for breakfast, lunch, appetizers and dinner.
In order to promote the consumption of mushrooms, the Mushroom Channel refers to their website and social channels. The main site (mushroominfo.com) hosts all of their mushroom recipes, The Mushroom Council blog!
The Mushroom Council's social channels can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Pin
I hope to see you at the Twitter party!
This post was sponsored by The Mushroom Council, but all opinions are my own.
brandy
I adore mushrooms but Owen isn't a fan lol. Sounds like great tips!
tamie
I love mushrooms in every form. I had no idea there was a website dedicated to it, gonna check it out!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie}
Mmmmm...shrooms love em 🙂
Kathleen
This is on thing you and I definitely don't have in common LOL. I can't stand to chew mushrooms. It is a texture thing.
Jennifer Quillen
I still sneak them into dishes even though Angeline doesn't like them LOL
Elaina-
Sorry - I don't share your enthusiasm! I never liked mushrooms and then found out I was highly allergic to them when my mom snuck them in a meal. But, they are super healthy and so versatile!
Kelly
J'adore Mushrooms!
Mellisa
I love mushrooms! I try and use them in anything I can.
Theresa
I need to start using mushrooms when I cook.
Lisa
Same issue here. 🙂
Notorious Spinks
Those mushrooms look so yummy!
Night owl mama
hubby loves mushrooms too I like them deepfried and breaded
Ty
I love mushrooms and I put them in almost every thing that we eat.
Rachel
My daughter LOVES stuffed mushrooms -- she would eat these UP!
Tammy
I love mushrooms so much, but my husband not so much - he doesn't "trust" them LOL he thinks he's going to get sick or 'poisoned' if he eats them (it makes me laugh and laugh!)
Marcie W.
I didn't like mushrooms until after my first pregnancy and have loved them ever since. The odd part is my oldest daughter absolutely adores them, so I blame my reconsideration on her in the womb 🙂
Liz
I so wish I liked mushrooms, but I just don't.
Donna
I can eat mushrooms if they aren't cut too big and they're hidden. 😀 I cook with them for my hubby though, who loves mushrooms.
Maryann
we love a good mushroom too
Jenn
Mmmm...shrooms. Hubs and I love them stuffed, raw, fried, grilled, you name it!