f the Woods Lemon–Thyme Mushroom Orzo with Paper Airplane Parmesan Crisps

"Create a one-skillet dinner called Out of the Woods Lemon–Thyme Mushroom Orzo with ‘Paper Airplane’ Parmesan Crisps, inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘Out of the Woods.’ Vibe: dark trees → clearings, snow-dust cheese, ‘screaming color’ pops.Core: orzo pasta; mixed mushrooms (cremini + any wild mix); olive oil + butter; shallot (or onion); garlic; fresh thyme + rosemary (tiny); low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; lemon zest + juice; parsley; grated Parmesan; pinch red pepper flakes (optional); salt/pepper.Color pop (‘screaming color’): handful baby spinach (to wilt) and ¼ cup pomegranate arils or halved cherry tomatoes.Parmesan crisps (paper airplanes): finely grated Parmesan mounded in thin triangles on parchment; bake at 375°F until just golden; cool to crisp.Method: sauté mushrooms in olive oil/butter till browned; add shallot/garlic, thyme/rosemary; stir 30 sec. Add dry orzo; toast 1 min. Pour in hot broth (about 3 cups), simmer, stirring, until orzo is al dente and saucy (add splashes as needed). Off heat: stir in lemon zest/juice, spinach to wilt, parsley, grated Parmesan; adjust salt/pepper (and flakes if using).Serve: spoon into shallow bowls; scatter pomegranate (or tomatoes) for color; dust with a little extra Parmesan like ‘snow’; perch Parmesan triangle crisps on top as ‘paper airplanes’; lemon wedges on the side.Include: yield 4; total time ~30 minutes; exact amounts (cups/grams); step-by-step with cues (orzo tender, sauce glossy—not soupy); shortcut note (pre-sliced mushrooms).Swaps: GF (use GF orzo or small rice—add a bit more broth), DF (olive oil only + DF parm), protein add-in (rotisserie chicken or seared shrimp), veg boost (peas or broccoli florets).Plating: woodland browns and greens with snowy Parmesan and ruby bursts—then those crisp little ‘airplanes’ landing right on top. Keep everything home-kitchen simple and grocery-common"

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9/29/2025

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A comforting one-skillet feast inspired by dark forest trails and bright clearings. Earthy cremini and wild mushrooms sautéed with fragrant thyme and rosemary meet tender orzo simmered in lemon-kissed broth. Baby spinach and jewel-like pomegranate arils burst in vivid color, while crisp Parmesan “paper airplane” crisps dusted like fresh snow add crunch and charm. Rustic, vibrant, and homey — a woodland dinner to savor.

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Name: f the Woods Lemon–Thyme Mushroom Orzo with Paper Airplane Parmesan Crisps
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dry orzo pasta (about 270g); 12 oz mixed mushrooms (cremini + wild blend), roughly chopped (340g); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 small shallot, finely chopped (or ½ small onion); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped; ½ tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, hot; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 cups baby spinach (60g); ¼ cup pomegranate arils or halved cherry tomatoes (40g); ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan (35g), plus extra for dusting; Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Lemon wedges, for serving

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