Recipes
1. Mixed Mushroom Flatbread Pizza
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
-2 naan or flatbreads
-1 cup mixed mushrooms, torn
-1 cup mozzarella
-1 tbsp olive oil
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1 handful arugula
-Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
Preheat oven: 425°F (220°C).
Assemble: Brush flatbreads with olive oil, sprinkle garlic, top with cheese and mushrooms.
Bake: 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Finish: Add fresh arugula and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
2. Lion’s Mane “Crab” Cakes
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
-1 lb lion’s mane mushrooms, shredded by hand
-1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works great)
-¼ cup mayo
-1 egg
-1 tbsp Dijon mustard
-1 tbsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
-1 tbsp lemon juice
-2 tbsp parsley, chopped
-2 tbsp oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the mushrooms: Sauté shredded lion’s mane in a dry pan until moisture evaporates. Cool slightly.
Mix the batter: Combine mushrooms, breadcrumbs, mayo, egg, mustard, seasoning, lemon, and parsley. Form into small patties.
Pan-fry: Heat oil over medium. Cook patties until golden brown, 3–4 min per side.
Serve: Pair with remoulade, aioli, or a squeeze of fresh lemon.
3. Mushroom & Spinach Frittata
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
-8 eggs
-1 cup milk or cream
-1 lb mushrooms, sliced
-2 cups fresh spinach
-1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, gruyère, or mozzarella)
-1 tbsp butter
-Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C).
Cook filling: Sauté mushrooms in butter until browned. Add spinach, cook until wilted.
Mix eggs: Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
Combine: Pour egg mixture over veggies in an oven-safe skillet. Top with cheese.
Bake: 20 minutes or until eggs are set. Cool slightly before slicing.
4. Garlic Butter Mushroom Pasta
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
-12 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
-1 lb mushrooms, sliced
-4 cloves garlic, minced
-½ cup white wine or broth
-3 tbsp butter
-2 tbsp olive oil
-½ cup grated parmesan
-Salt, pepper, and fresh herbs (parsley, basil)
Instructions
Cook pasta: Salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup cooking water.
Cook mushrooms: Heat oil + butter, sauté mushrooms until browned. Add garlic for 1 min.
Deglaze: Pour in wine/broth, simmer until slightly reduced.
Combine: Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved water as needed. Sprinkle with parmesan and herbs.
5. Oyster Mushroom Stir-Fry
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
-1 lb oyster mushrooms, torn into strips
-1 red bell pepper, sliced
-1 carrot, julienned
-2 cups broccoli florets
-3 tbsp soy sauce
-1 tbsp sesame oil
-1 tbsp ginger, grated
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
Stir-fry: Heat sesame oil in wok. Add mushrooms, cook until browned.
Add veggies: Toss in pepper, carrot, broccoli. Cook 4–5 minutes.
Sauce: Mix soy, honey, ginger, garlic. Pour over veggies.
Serve: Over rice or noodles, top with sesame seeds if desired.
6. Mushroom Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
-1 lb mushrooms, sliced
-1 tbsp taco seasoning
-8 small tortillas
-2 cups shredded cabbage
-½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
-1 lime (juice + zest)
-2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Make slaw: Mix cabbage, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro. Set aside.
Cook mushrooms: Sauté with a splash of oil and taco seasoning until browned.
Assemble tacos: Fill tortillas with mushrooms, top with slaw. Add avocado or hot sauce if you like.
7. Chestnut Mushroom Soup
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
-1 lb chestnut mushrooms, chopped
-1 small onion, diced
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-4 cups vegetable broth
-½ cup cream (or coconut milk)
-1 tbsp butter
-1 tsp thyme
-Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook base: Sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft. Add mushrooms, cook until browned.
Simmer: Pour in broth and thyme. Simmer 15 min.
Blend: Purée half the soup (or all, for smooth).
Finish: Stir in cream, adjust seasoning. Serve with crusty bread.
8. Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30–35 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
-1 ½ cups arborio rice
-1 lb mixed mushrooms (lions mane, oyster, chestnut), sliced
-1 small onion, finely diced
-4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, kept warm
-½ cup dry white wine (optional)
-2 tbsp butter
-2 tbsp olive oil
-½ cup grated parmesan
-Salt & pepper to taste
-Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Sauté the mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook mushrooms until golden brown, remove and set aside.
Cook the aromatics: Add butter and onion to the same pan. Cook until translucent.
Toast the rice: Stir in arborio rice, cook 1–2 minutes until lightly toasted.
Add liquid gradually: Pour in wine (if using) and let it absorb. Add broth, one ladle at a time, stirring often, letting the rice absorb before adding more.
Finish it off: Stir in mushrooms, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Top with parsley and serve hot.