Breads with stems

1 tablespoon light butter , stick kind 1 large onion , chopped 2 leeks , cleaned, chopped 2 carrots , chopped 1 (8 ounce) package white mushrooms , sliced 1/4[...]

1 lb loaf sourdough bread 8 tablespoons butter 10 ounces cremini mushrooms , sliced 1/2-inch thick in both directions (optional) salt & freshly ground black[...]

1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , more for pan 1 garlic clove , minced (or more, to taste) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 lb broccoli rabe[...]