These recipes put mushrooms at the center of the plate (where they belong), and highlight the versatility and deliciousness of our fungal friends.

David Wells October 17, 2023

Miso Marinated Cod with Chestnut Mushrooms

This recipe calls for Chestnut mushrooms, but you could easily substitute another variety. Crispy miso marinated fish sits atop a bed of flavorful mushrooms and rice. A perfect entree to impress anyone!

David Wells August 30, 2023

Crispy Buttermilk-fried Oyster Mushrooms

If you’ve been here for a while, you know that we’re fully committed to the air-fried mushroom life. This is our take on buttermilk-fried-chicken-style oyster mushrooms. They are absolutely delicious, and are great on their own or as part of a sandwich!

David Wells August 10, 2023

Shiitake Bacon BLT

Looking for a vegetarian (or vegan) take on the classic sandwich? Look no further than shiitake mushrooms! These meaty, umami-packed mushrooms make a perfect replacement for bacon.

David Wells July 27, 2023

Oyster Mushroom Gyro

This Oyster Mushroom Gyro is a perfect replacement for a more traditional gyro. Be sure to make some Mediterranean salad and taziki sauce to finish the meal!

David Wells July 26, 2023

Bang Bang Fried Maitake Mushrooms

We’ve been wanting to try another air-fried mushroom after how well our Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms turned out, so these feathery, layered Maitake mushrooms were the perfect excuse! Combined with lightly spicy Bang Bang sauce, this feels like the Bloomin’ Onion of mushrooms.

David Wells July 19, 2023

Lion's Mane Mushroom Steaks

This is another classic method for cooking Lion’s Mane mushrooms: making the mushrooms into a steak! Derek Sarno of Wicked Kitchen in the U.K. is kind of the king of this style of cooking Lion’s Mane, and we were excited to try it after seeing him make so many on Instagram!

David Wells July 05, 2023

Herbed Chestnut Mushrooms with Gnocchi

We got this method for cooking Chestnut mushrooms from our friends at Henrietta Red. We’re so proud to have our mushrooms on their menu, and we’re excited to be able to pass along their mushroom cooking methods to you.

David Wells July 02, 2023

Feta Rubbed Maitake Mushrooms

Maitake mushrooms are such a treat, we always want to make sure that they are the highlight of any dish they’re featured in. These feta-rubbed maitake mushrooms are the perfect savory, salty, creamy dish.

David Wells June 29, 2023

Oyster Mushroom Salad with Smoky Cheese

This Oyster Mushroom Salad with Smoky Cheese is the perfect meal for a hot summer afternoon - feel free to substitute any tender greens for spinach, and any smoky cheese you’d like!

David Wells June 22, 2023

Lion's Mane Mushroom "Crab" Cakes

Lion’s Mane “crab” cakes are probably the number one recipe that comes up when you ask someone how to cook Lion’s Mane mushrooms, so it’s high time that we took a shot at it! These are delicious. Feel free to mix in real crab meat as well, if you want a more varied taste and texture!

David Wells June 07, 2023

Mushroom Scampi

This Mushroom Scampi can accommodate most types of mushrooms, so don’t hesitate to make some swaps! It’s a fresh and delicious dish for any time of the year. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to replace shrimp with mushrooms.

David Wells May 24, 2023

Grilled Lion's Mane

This “recipe” is really more of a technique, and you can apply it to pretty much any variety of gourment mushrooms! So if you’ve got a mix, this is the perfect moment to use up all of the mushrooms in your fridge.x

David Wells May 17, 2023

Oyster Mushroom Saag

This Oyster Mushroom Saag is one of the easiest dishes we’ve made (and most of the things we make are pretty easy, so that’s saying something!)

It comes together fast, and is a great way to use any kind of oyster mushroom + any fresh green like kale, chard, spinach, etc.

David Wells May 11, 2023

Shiitake, Tofu, & Broccoli Udon

Shiitakes, Tofu, and Broccoli on a bed of Udon noodles is a healthy and delicious meal option that just happens to also be vegan and vegetarian!

David Wells May 11, 2023

Gochujang Butter Noodles with Chestnut Mushrooms

This recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner option - and between the mushrooms and the 12 cloves of garlic, you’ll definitely get some health benefits from this one to balance out the butter!

Guest User May 03, 2023

Quick and Easy Oyster Mushroom Tacos

This recipe is super quick and easy - perfect for lunch. And we didn’t notice that it was vegan and gluten free until after we made it, so it’s a great recipe for people with food sensitivities.

Guest User April 11, 2023

Hot Honey Lime Air Fryer Mushrooms

This is easily the best dish that we’ve ever made with our Air Fryer, so we hope it’s a hit! We’d recommend adding a bit extra spice if that’s what you’re into.

Guest User March 21, 2023

Mushroom Barley Soup

This mushroom barley soup is a healthy way to warm up when it’s cold outside. We adapted this recipe from Julia Turshen’s Mushroom Barley Soup for Dad, from her cookbook Simply Julia.

Guest User March 21, 2023

Creamy Mushroom and Pearled Couscous Soup

This quick and easy creamy mushroom soup was voted one of Food52’s most popular recipes in 2022, and with good reason!

David Wells March 21, 2023

Sesame Lion's Mane from Down with Daishu

This is the Sesame Fried Lion’s Mane recipe that Daishu McGriff, the Mushroom Queen of Memphis, Tennessee, developed for our Grow Mushrooms with Me #GMWM Round 2 campaign.

Guest User March 21, 2023

Mushroom Bourguignon

This classic Mushroom Bourguignon recipe was adapted from Melissa Clark’s recipe for NYT cooking. It’s the perfect thing for a chilly evening.

David Wells March 21, 2023

Easy Healthy-ish Kale and Mushroom Bake

This dish was adapted from Julia Turshen’s incredible cookbook, Simply Julia. It is a quick, easy, and healthy-ish option for a delicious and hearty meal!

David Wells March 21, 2023

Mushroom Étouffée

This dish was adapted from David’s favorite cookbook: Paul Prudhomme’s Louisiana Kitchen. We used a mix of mushrooms, and the Black Pearls were especially delightful in this dish.

David Wells March 21, 2023

Korean N' Herb Pink Oyster Mushroom Sliders from Down with Daishu

This delicious Korean-inspired Pink Oyster Mushroom Slider recipe came from the Mushroom Queen herself, Daishu McGriff, in honor of round 3 of our Grow Mushrooms with me (#GMWM) campaign in March 2023!

David Wells March 21, 2023

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Mushrooms and Herbs

This warm and filling vegetarian dish is the perfect thing to after a long winter day. You can use almost any kind of mushroom in this casserole.

David Wells March 21, 2023

Korean Mushroom Lettuce Wraps with Pickled Carrots and Radishes

These Korean-inspired Mushroom and Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious option for dinner!

David Wells March 21, 2023

Roasted Sweet Potato and Oyster Mushrooms with Lentils and Whipped Feta

This is one of our very favorite recipes, and it’s worth the time and effort! Roasted sweet potatoes, lentils, and oyster mushrooms sit atop a bed of fluffy whipped feta. It’s the stuff of dreams!

David Wells March 21, 2023

Creamy Polenta and Oyster Mushrooms

This is a perfect hearty dish for cold nights (or mornings, if that’s what you’re into!) You can swap in pretty much any variety of oyster mushroom here.

David Wells March 21, 2023

Grilled Mushrooms in Foil Packets

This is a recipe for foil-wrapped mushrooms that you can make at home and then take on-the-go to grill wherever you’d like!

David Wells March 21, 2023

Tandoori Mushrooms

Looking to grill some mushrooms? These delicious Tandoori Mushrooms are a great option! We love using Black Pearl mushrooms for this recipe, but you can substitute as needed.