It's science. Or laziness.
The ingredients must either already be in my fridge or easily ascertainable from my walk to the subway to my apartmentThe meal should taste good, but also taste like something that is okay to eat while wearing gym clothes or pajamas are the ideal pajama-dinner food because they're just messy enough that you don't want to risk eating them still in your work clothes.
There are a few tricks for turning this dinner into oh-look-it's-just-mushrooms-and-bread into actual dinner. First, make sure your bread gets a good crisp on it too so it can stand up to the pan sauce, a simple but wonderful mixture of shallots, wine, crème fraîche, thyme, and lemon zest. Then,I recommend using a cast-iron skillet and let the mushrooms hang out for a few minutes before disturbing them. Heed the recipe instructions toAs for the watercress, it's best enjoyed when you've torn it by hand into smaller, manageable pieces.
If you're feeling healthyish, you can go light on the crème fraîche or sour cream, but don't scrimp on the olive oil—it's the reason why you "accidentally" ate the portion you meant to bring for lunch the next day.This weeknight-friendly dinner is great with any mushroom you can find , but excellent with some morels, porcinis, or chanterelles into the mix. Their nutty, earthy, umami flavors get even more pronounced after they’re browned and crisped.
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