Torta di Funghi {Rustic Mushroom Tart}

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If you’re not eating mushrooms, you should be. At least I think so. Beyond being extremely tasty they’re also really good for you. If you’ve been reading bell’alimento for any length of time you know we adore mushrooms. There are no shortage of mushroom recipes on this blog. This rustic tart might be one of my favorite mushroom recipes to date. It makes a spectacular appetizer for a party or a light lunch.


Don’t you want a slice of that tart? Well you can find the recipe for this beauty over on THE MUSHROOM CHANNEL’S SITE when you’re ready.

I’m so pleased to be partnering with the Mushroom Council in their support of City of Hope and Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to raise awareness of the health benefits of mushrooms. Here’s a little nutritional information about our favorite funghi that you may or may not already know:

• Mushrooms are low in sodium and calories, fat and cholesterol-free
• Mushrooms can be an effective substitute for meats thanks to their hearty & filling nature
• Mushrooms are the only item in the produce aisle to provide vitamin D, and one of the few non-fortified food sources
• All mushrooms contain vitamin D, but growers also have the ability to increase D levels by exposing mushrooms to ultraviolet light


Did you happen to notice the cute PINK PACKAGING in the mushroom photo above? Well it’s October and that means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

• From Sept 15 – Nov 15, select retailers nationwide will sell mushrooms in pink containers in recognition of breast cancer research & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Since 2002, the Mushroom Council has invested more than $750,000 in grants toCity of Hope for research on mushrooms and cancer
• This fall, the Council will provide an additional $50K  to continue funding this important research
• City of Hope is a leading research, treatment and education center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases and is designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute

EDITED TO ADD: Contest has ended. Thank you for your entries. Winner is #11 TICKLED RED. Please email paula@bellalimento.com with your mailing address and contact number within 48 hours to claim your prize or an alternate winner will be drawn.

AND to help you continue cooking with mushrooms, The Mushroom Council is sponsoring this GIVEAWAY! One lucky winner will be receiving the following items  (ARV: $100) for cooking healthy in the kitchen:

-Mushroom slicer
-Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Saute Pan with Cover (5 Quart)
-Book: “MyPlate for Moms, How to Feed Yourself & Your Family Better”

 

TO ENTER:{you MUST leave a SEPARATE comment for each entry to count}
1. Follow Mushroom Channel on TWITTER
2. RT the following: I just entered to win a mushroom prize pack from @MushroomChannel and @bellalimento ! Enter here: http://bit.ly/pQmJiF
3. Like the Mushroom Channel on FACEBOOK
4. Answer the question: “How do you support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and cancer prevention?” 

That’s a total of 4 chances to win!

 

Legal schmegal: Contest is open until Friday, October 7th at 12:00 midnight EST. Contest is open to US address only {we apologize to our international friends}. One winner will be drawn by a random number generator. Winner has 48 hours to claim prize or an alternate winner will be drawn.

 

AND…If you happen to be on Twitter, I would love for you to join the Mushroom Council and myself along with a few other panelists as we discuss health, wellness and breast cancer awareness. Details on the Girl’s Night Out Twitter party are posted on MOM IT FORWARD.

In bocca al lupo {good luck}

Baci!
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Disclaimer: This post and giveaway is sponsored by The Mushroom Council. As always, all opinions are my own.  Always have been. Always will be.

82 Comments

  1. 51
    Noelle (@singerinkitchen) / 10/04/2011

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/singerinkitchen/status/121188007469527040

    Reply
  2. 52
    Noelle (@singerinkitchen) / 10/04/2011

    I like the Mushroom Channel on FB!

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  3. 53
    Kate@Diethood / 10/04/2011

    My hubs will flip when he sees this tart!! Man can eat anything with ‘shrooms all day long. :)

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  4. 54
    Katrina / 10/04/2011

    I follow mushroom channel on twitter

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  5. 55
    Angelo / 10/04/2011

    Ciao Paula, sono molto entusiasta del tuo lavoro…adoro i funghi..complimenti..
    Angelo.

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  6. 56
    Corisa / 10/04/2011

    I support breast cancer awareness month by dressing in pink! We also donate to our “race for the cure” walk every year !

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  7. 57
    Julie (White Lights on Wednesday) / 10/04/2011

    I like The Mushroom Channel on FB

    Reply
  8. 58
    Julie (White Lights on Wednesday) / 10/04/2011

    I follow The Mushroom Channel on Twitter. @julerybox

    Reply
  9. 59
    Julie (White Lights on Wednesday) / 10/04/2011

    I re-tweeted about the giveaway. @julerybox

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  10. 60
    Julie (White Lights on Wednesday) / 10/04/2011

    To support breast cancer awareness month, I’m going to be giving away the Berrytini Necklace and October Birthstone from lia sophia Fashion Jewelry (I’m an advisor), they are both gold and pink.
    I will also be telling my mom’s breast cancer story (she’s a 3 time survior!!) and giving readers a chance to donate to breast cancer research (i’m looking into this still). This topic is close to my heart and I’m so proud of my mom!!

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  11. 61
    Georgia Pellegrini / 10/04/2011

    I love this recipe! Mushrooms at this time of year are the best.

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  12. 62
    Angie / 10/04/2011

    I collect the pink yogurt lids! Love them!

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  13. 63
    jessica w. / 10/04/2011

    I follow the mushroom channel on twitter

    Reply
  14. 64
    jessica w. / 10/04/2011

    I retweeted about this giveaway

    https://twitter.com/#!/bellalimento/status/120838932765229059

    Reply
  15. 65
    jessica w. / 10/04/2011

    I like the mushroom channel on facebook

    Reply
  16. 66
    jessica w. / 10/04/2011

    I support breast cancer awareness by wearing pink, buying any products i can that are associated with it

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  17. 67
    Meghan / 10/04/2011

    I follow @immortalb4

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  18. 68
    Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts / 10/04/2011

    Love this tart! Can’t wait to make it!

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  19. 69
    Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts / 10/04/2011

    I follow Mushroom Channel on Twitter

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  20. 70
    Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts / 10/04/2011

    I like Mushroom Channel on Facebook

    Reply
  21. 71
    Meghan / 10/04/2011

    I tweeted

    https://twitter.com/#!/immortalb4/status/121402468016984064

    Reply
  22. 72
    Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts / 10/04/2011

    To celebrate – I participated in the Especially For You Breast Cancer Awareness 5K in my town.

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  23. 73
    Ryana / 10/05/2011

    like mushroom channel on fb
    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

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  24. 74
    Taylor / 10/05/2011

    I love mushrooms! Following the Mushroom Channel on Twitter!

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  25. 75
    Taylor / 10/05/2011

    I tweeted the giveaway!

    Reply
  26. 76
    Taylor / 10/05/2011

    I liked the Mushroom Channel on FB

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  27. 77
    Taylor / 10/05/2011

    And as for the question, so far this week I have donated to the breast cancer charity at Safeway twice!

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  28. 78
    Sam N / 10/05/2011

    I support breast cancer by donating my time and money!

    Reply
  29. 79
    Renata / 10/06/2011

    I follow the Mushroom Channel on Twitter via @serene_streams

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  30. 80
    Renata / 10/06/2011

    I retweeted the giveaway on Twitter

    Reply
  31. 81
    Renata / 10/06/2011

    I follow the Mushroom Channel on Facebook too

    Reply
  32. 82
    Renata / 10/06/2011

    I support Breast Cancer awareness month by buying “pink” products and wearing my pink ribbon pin :)
    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    Reply
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