20 large sea scallops (1 1/2 lb), tough ligament removed if attached
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1 lb cremini mushrooms, quartered
1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2/3 cup medium-dry Sherry
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
sea, scallops, mushrooms

1 tablespoon peanut oil
4 chicken breast halves with skin and bones
12 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps quartered
2 cups chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
4 whole star anise

4 cups 3/4-inch-wide strips Napa cabbage (about 1/2 small head)
1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (such as sambal olek or sriracha)*

*Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
spicy, chicken, mushrooms

3 slices firm white sandwich bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
20 large (2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter) white mushrooms (1 lb)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
stuffed, mushrooms,