You don’t have to give up meat entirely to give these vegan-ish dishes a try.  If you’re trying to eat less meat this year, mushrooms may be the answer to upping the amount of veggies in your diet. More and more, these fungi are acting as a go-to substitute for meat, even in some of the most iconic meat-centric dishes. While their rich, earthy taste doesn’t 100% mimic meat per se, they’re closer in texture and flavor to animal products than your average stalk of celery. Plus,

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