It was not until the 1990s that the Portobello (sometimes called Portabella) mushroom became so fashionable. The Portobello is actually an overgrown Crimini mushroom which in the process of growing acquires a very large and meaty cap. Fashionable or not, I love them because they are so big on flavor, especially when roasted, grilled or sautéed at high temperature.

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