Mushroom Lovers Turkey Cacciatore Recipes

MUSHROOM LOVERS' TURKEY CACCIATORE

Steps:

• In a spice mill or coffee grinder reserved for spices, grind the porcinis to a fine powder. Set aside.
• In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil until shimmering. Season turkey pieces with salt and pepper and add to the pot.
• Brown on all sides, in 2-3 batches. Transfer the browned pieces to a bowl.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the onion, pepper, carrots and celery.
• Cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-10 minutes.
• Add the garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, mustard powder, paprika and red pepper flakes, stirring well. Salt to taste.
• Cover and cook over low heat, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes.
• Stir in the sliced mushrooms, increase heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender.
• Add wine and bring to a boil.
• Cook, stirring vigorously, until the wine has reduced by about half.
• Add the diced tomatoes, ground mushroom powder, cocoa, tomato paste and salt and pepper to taste.
• Return the turkey pieces to the pot with the potato cubes and stir well.
• Cover and simmer 30 minutes, until the turkey and potatoes are done.

TURKEY THIGH CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Season thighs with salt and pepper.
• Place into crockpot.
• Top with all other ingredients.
• Cook on low for 7 1/2 hours.
• Carefully remove thighs from pot and shred meat from the bones.
• Place meat on piping hot rice, top with sauce.

MUSHROOM COOKIES (MANTAR KURABIYE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375.
• Cream the butter and sugar.
• Add eggs and beat well.
• Add in the rest of the ingredients except for cocoa. Mix well by hand and knead. The dough will be quite soft.
• Allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes.
• Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
• Place cocoa in a small bowl and pour 1 tbsp water in another small bowl. Soak the rim of a bottle cap in the water, then dust it with cocoa. Press the rim of the bottle cap lightly on the dough. You'll need to wipe the rim of the bottle with a tissue occasionally.
• Bake for about 18 minutes. Don't let them turn a golden brown or they will lose the melt-in-your-mouth character!
• Arrange them on the wire rack until they cool down.