Portobello Mushroom "Steaks"

Succulent and flavorful mushrooms are an ideal way to satisfy a craving for earthy mushrooms. Baked in the oven for roughly 30 minutes in an olive oil and balsamic vinegar marinade with aromatic seeds, herbs and spices, these mushrooms are filling enough to showcase as the center piece of a meal when served with other grilled or cooked vegetables, and perhaps a light soup on the side. Though I haven't eaten meat for over 25 years - yes, that includes fish too - these are decidedly meaty in texture and I even used a steak knife to cut them into bite-sized pieces. An absolutely pleasurable dining experience for those of us who simply can't get enough mushrooms and you certainly do not need to be a vegetarian to enjoy them. function...

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