Recipes

Enhance your culinary creations with our expert tips for preparing fresh mushrooms. Choose mushrooms that are firm, uniformly colored, and slightly shiny. Gently wipe them with a damp cloth or soft brush to remove any peat moss particles, avoiding washing to prevent water absorption and discoloration. Remove any hard or dry stems, and serve mushrooms chopped, sliced, or whole in dips, salads, appetizers, side dishes, and entrees for added flavor and texture.

Explore various cooking techniques to make the most of your mushrooms. For quick and easy sautéed mushrooms, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet, add eight ounces of mushrooms, and stir until their juices are released and evaporated. Microwave whole button or thickly sliced mushrooms on high for two to three minutes, stirring once. Grill or broil large cap mushrooms like Portabellas, Shiitakes, and Jumbo Whites for four to six minutes per side, brushing with oil to keep them moist. Roast mushrooms in a 450°F oven for 20 minutes, tossing with oil and stirring occasionally until brown and fragrant. Remember, virtually any seasoning pairs well with mushrooms, allowing for versatile and delicious dishes.

For long-term storage, lightly sauté fresh mushrooms before freezing to maintain their texture and flavor. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan, sauté mushrooms for two to three minutes until tender, cool completely, and transfer to a plastic container with a tight lid and plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn. Frozen mushrooms can be stored for up to one month and used directly from the freezer in your favorite recipes.