| Mushrooms contain important B vitamins not found in other vegetables - niacin and riboflavin. Shittake mushrooms contain lentinan, which may be cancer-fighting and immune-boosting.
Leek and Wild Mushroom Stuffing
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 oz dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced
1 lb button mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups dry white wine
1 TBL chopped fresh thyme
French baguette(s), approximately 12 oz, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 large egg, beaten to blend
-Combine water and dried porcini mushrooms in small bowl. Let stand until mushrooms soften, approximately 30 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to work surface; chop finely. Pour mushroom soaking liquid to another small bowl, leaving sediment behind and reserve.
-Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add shiitake and button mushrooms; saute' 10 minutes. Add leeks and garlic; saute' 5 minutes. Add wine, thyme, and porcini mushrooms. Cook until almost all wine evaporates, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover mushroom mixture and soaking liquid separately and chill. Reheat mushroom mixture to lukewarm before continuing.) Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
-Mix bread into mushroom mixture. Season with salt and pepper; add egg.
To Bake in Turkey:
Loosely fill main cavity and neck with stuffing. Add enough mushroom soaking liquid to remaining stuffing to moisten slightly (1/4 to 3/4 cup depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Generously butter baking dish. Spoon remaining stuffing into prepared dish. Cover dish with buttered foil, butter-side down. Bake alongside the turkey or while turkey is resting until heated through, approximately 25 minutes. Uncover stuffing in dish. Bake until top of stuffing is slightly crisp and golden, about 15 minutes longer.
To Bake in Dish:
Preheat oven to 350. Generously butter 13x9x2 inch dish. Add enough reserved mushroom soaking liquid to stuffing to moisten (3/4 cups to 1 1/4 cups). Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Bake uncovered until heated through, approximately 40 minutes. | 
