Recipes

Lobster Mushroom Cakes by the Foraging Chef

This is a recipe to make crispy lobster mushroom cakes. The total time required including prep and cooking is 45 minutes making this a relatively quick recipe!

It will make 4-6 cakes, serve 2-4 people as an appetizer. It needs require 1/2 lb of fresh lobster mushrooms.

Alan Bergo is a chef and forager from Minnesota. He has won a James Beard Chef award and has written a book on foraging plants. He began foraging in order to source local ingredients for his dishes.

Chanterelle Risotto by The Foraging Chef

This is a recipe to make chanterelle risotto. The total time required including prep and cooking time is 35 minutes.

It will make 4 servings and 12 oz of chanterelle mushrooms.

Alan Bergo is a chef and forager from Minnesota. He has won a James Beard Chef award and has written a book on foraging plants. He began foraging in order to source local ingredients for his dishes.

Porcini Risotto by Gone 71

This is a recipe to make porcini risotto. Porcini is another common name for the King Bolete mushroom. This is a tasty recipe to make the flavours shine.

The required time including prep and cooking is 1 hour. It will make 4 servings and requires 500 g of King Bolete mushrooms.

Gone 71 are a group that enthusiasts that specialize in Northern Europe travel and customs. While their credentials are unknown, their site features a lot of information about mushrooms and the King Bolete is a popular mushroom in Northern Europe. Since we are using this source for a recipe and the mushrooms are fully cooked, this is a good source.

Sauteed Morel Mushrooms by Beyond the Chicken Coop

This is a recipe that will let you enjoy the unique taste of the morel mushroom. Morels thrive when sauteed in butter and this recipe encapsulates that. The total time required including prep and cooking is 20 minutes.

It makes 4 servings and requires 8 oz of morel mushrooms.

Kathy Berget is an author, photographer and recipe writer. She has published a cookbook. She focuses on cooking from scratch and using food that is grown or harvested. She does not forage the mushrooms herself, but has experience in cooking them.

Sauteed Chicken of the Woods by the Foraging Chef

This recipe is simple but really showcases the mushroom’s flavour. By serving it sauteed with vegetables, the “chicken” flavour is appreciated. The total time required for this recipe including prep and cooking time is 25 minutes.

It will make 2 servings and require 5oz of chicken of the woods mushrooms.

Alan Bergo is a chef and forager from Minnesota. He has won a James Beard Chef award and has written a book on foraging plants. He began foraging in order to source local ingredients for his dishes.

Balsamic Glazed Oyster Mushrooms by Justine Doiron

This is a “shawarma style” recipe that really shows the varied ways in which the oyster mushroom can be cooked. To make it a bigger meal, this can be served with rice or tofu and vegetables.

The total time required including prep and cooking is 55 minutes. It makes 4 servings and requires 1 1/2 lbs. of oyster mushrooms.

Justine Doiron is a recipe developer that focuses on vegan and plant forward foods. She has an education in education in hospitality, tourism, and food and beverage. She has been featured in several shows like Good Morning America. While she does not forage herself, she has experience in cooking these mushrooms.

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe by The Delicious Life

This is a quick and easy recipe to enjoy lion’s mane mushrooms. After cooking, the mushrooms can be added to different dishes. For example, they can be served with rice and vegetables.

The total time required including prep and cooking is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings and calls for 6 oz of lion’s mane mushroom.

Sarah J. Gim is a food blogger and enthusiast. She runs The Delicious Life websites and shares her recipes. She does not have formal training or credentials but as this is a simple recipe which fully cooks the mushrooms this is still a good source.

Cauliflower Mushroom Steaks by The Foraging Chef

This is a recipe to make cauliflower mushroom “steaks”. The mushroom is the central point of the meal and is an interesting way to enjoy the mushroom. The total time required including prep and cooking time is 45 minutes.

It will make 2 servings and required 8 oz of cauliflower mushrooms.

Alan Bergo is a chef and forager from Minnesota. He has won a James Beard Chef award and has written a book on foraging plants. He began foraging in order to source local ingredients for his dishes.