63 Mushroom Recipes We Love

October 10, 2018
Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox
While most mushrooms are available year-round, fall and winter is considered peak mushroom season for many popular varieties. Enjoy your favorite fungi at the height of its deliciousness with these umami-rich recipes. 
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Ziti with Mushroom, Fennel, and Tomato Ragu

Ziti with Mushroom, Fennel, and Tomato Ragu
Ziti with Mushroom, Fennel, and Tomato Ragu Recipe

Think your Ragu has to filled with ground beef? Think again. While traditionally a meat sauce, we’ve developed flavors and textures in this sauce with multiple varieties of mushrooms. Serve a loaf of warm bread to sop up all the saucy goodness of this pasta dish. Use a Parmesan rind in your Ragu, soups, and stews to subtly infuse the dish with the flavors of the cheese. If the rind doesn’t dissolve during the cooking process, you can remove it from the mixture, as instructed in this recipe, or break it up with a fork into small, chewy pieces. While any pasta shape will work with this hearty vegetarian dish, we prefer penne or ziti; these noodles help capture every last bite of the chunky sauce.

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Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

Victor Protasio
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms Recipe

We’ve combined one of our favorite comfort foods with our favorite kitchen staple: a skillet. This Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms is creamy and flavorful. The chicken starts out in the slow cooker allowing it to develop rich flavors. Don’t forget reserve the stock from the chicken. It is the perfect addition to the creamy sauce for the pot pie.

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Spinach and Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Truffled Wine Sauce

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart
Spinach and Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Truffled Wine Sauce Recipe
For an easy, elegant meal, serve family and friends Spinach and Mushroom-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Truffled Wine Sauce. Our secrets for the best beef tenderloin: Cook it quickly, keep it moist, and use a trustworthy thermometer. Pull the tenderloin from the oven right when it hits 125', and residual heat will take it to perfection.
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Mostly Mushroom Pasta

Jennifer Causey
Mostly Mushroom Pasta Recipe

If you’re a mushroom-lover, this is the pasta dish for you. It’s chock-full of three kinds of fresh mushrooms (2 pounds of them) that contribute their own flavors and textures—meaty, hearty portobello; super savory, tender shiitake; and earthy, chewy cremini. We cook them in stages so the tougher mushrooms cook longer and the more delicate shiitakes cook less so they hold their shape. The touch of crème fraîche in the sauce gives the dish a stroganoff-like flavor; substitute full-fat sour cream if you can’t find it.

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Mushroom and Asparagus Grain Bowl

Greg DuPree
Mushroom and Asparagus Grain Bowl Recipe

Grain bowls are so popular for good reason. They're the perfect solution for a fast weeknight meal. This vegetarian spring grain bowl has all the elements: pleasantly chewy farro, tender-crisp spring asparagus and fennel, and a big punch of flavor from lemon and Parmesan. Serve warm on a cool night or make it ahead and dish it up cold the next day. Look for precooked, ready-to-heat farro near other shelf-stable prepared grains. To make your own farro: Cook 1 cup dry farro in a pot of boiling water until just tender; drain well. For a little extra protein, top this dish with shredded rotisserie chicken.

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Garlic-Caper Roasted Mushrooms

Jennifer Causey
Garlic-Caper Roasted Mushrooms Recipe

Roasted mushrooms are a revelation--intensely savory yet still tender and juicy. Use cremini or baby bella mushrooms here; white button mushrooms are too mild.

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Ruthenian Mushroom Soup

Jennifer Causey
Ruthenian Mushroom Soup Recipe

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Mushroom and Pork Meatballs with Broccolini Rice

Caitlin Bensel
Mushroom and Pork Meatballs with Broccolini Rice Recipe

Instead of roasting a whole pork tenderloin or slicing and searing, try giving it a coarse chop in the food processor for incredibly rich and tender meatballs. Because the pork is so lean, the meatballs cook in just 8 minutes. Broccolini, a cousin of broccoli, have long stalks and small buds; they'll add plenty of texture to the rice mixture once sautéed and chopped. Sriracha can be found in any grocery store and is worth keeping in your pantry. The chile kick and vinegar tang can perk up tacos, noodle soups, and stir-fries.

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Pan-Seared Strip Steak with Mushrooms, Asparagus, and Vanilla-Cabernet Butter

Photo: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Karen Rankin; Prop Styling: Kashara Johnson
Pan-Seared Strip Steak with Mushrooms, Asparagus, and Vanilla-Cabernet Butter Recipe

This single-skillet supper may sound highbrow (and look the part too), but trust us, it’s about as simple as it gets. Perfectly pan searing a succulent cut of steak is one of those essential kitchen skills that every home cook needs  in order to whip up an impressive, company-worth meal on the fly or simply to treat yo’self at the end of an exceptionally long day. Topping your seared New York strip steak with a decadent compound butter is another back-pocket trick that is simple to do, but reads incredibly sophisticated/delicious. For this steak skillet, we opted to infuse our butter with vanilla bean and red wine—vanilla brings out the robust flavors of the ruby port and Cabernet, both of which partner beautifully with a tender New York strip. A vegetable medley of  mushrooms, asparagus, and shallots quickly sautéed in the flavorful pan drippings makes the perfect side dish to round out this plate, balancing your rich steak and butter sauce. Make this dish once, and we can almost guarantee that butter-basted seared steak + a quick, same-skillet veggie sauté will become a dinner game plan you’ll come back to again and again. Note: You will definitely have leftover compound butter… which is not a bad thing. The butter freezes beautifully and is excellent to have on hand for flavoring veggies, spreading over warm bread, and topping other cooked meats. If you have leftover steak, it makes for one heck of a next-day steak sandwich—especially if you dress toasted bread with a generous smear of your compound butter. If you want to apply this same easy and elegant meal strategy to a slightly more budget-friendly cut of beef, try our Hanger Steak with Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes, and Lemon-Herb Butter. And you can find more helpful technique tips for achieving a perfect sear on your steaks right here. 

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Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Chicken Penne

The Food Gays
Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Chicken Penne Recipe

Creamy, cheesy, chicken pasta—what’s not to love? This cozy 25-minute meal from The Food Gays is sure to become your new go-to this Fall.

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One-Pan Portabella Mushroom Shepherd's Pie

Colin Price
One-Pan Portabella Mushroom Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Leftover Thanksgiving mashed potatoes make it easy to whip up shepherd's pie on a weeknight. This vegetarian version is as hearty as the beefy original, thanks to meaty portabella mushrooms, but you could throw in leftover turkey if you want.

Wine pairing: Joseph Jewell 2014 Pinot Noir (Humboldt County; $32).

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Black Bean and Mushroom Burgers

Photo: Caitlin Bensel
Black Bean and Mushroom Burgers Recipe

The food processor brings these meatless patties together in a flash. Another bonus? A new Harvard study found that those who regularly ate a healthy plant-based diet (like this burger) significantly lowered their risk of heart disease. Ground flaxseed adds body to the burgers.

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Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Fennel, and Blue Cheese

Photo: Caitlin Bensel
Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Fennel, and Blue Cheese Recipe

This gorgeous main uses just one skillet--first to sear and roast the pork, then to caramelize the fennel and mushrooms. Arugula isn't only for salads; it wilts nicely when sautéed in the pan juices from the pork tenderloin.

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Mushroom-Red Wine Sauce

Photo: Greg DuPree
Mushroom-Red Wine Sauce Recipe

You don't need to have cooked a beef roast to make this full-bodied sauce. The richness comes instead from sautéed mushrooms and red wine. Spoon the sauce over steak or a baked potato topped with blue cheese.

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Sauteed Mushrooms with Garlic

Photo: Christopher Testani Styling: Kaitlyn Du Ross Walker
Sauteed Mushrooms with Garlic Recipe

After just one bite, it's easy to get hooked on this flavorful, 5-ingredient, hummus topper. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with toasty baked pita chips, if desired.

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Wild Mushroom Soup

Wild Mushroom Soup Recipe

Marsala, a fortified wine from Sicily, gives this slow cooker soup recipe its wonderful flavor. Feel free to substitute sherry for a similar effect. 

 

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Chicken-and-Mushroom Dumplings with Bok Choy

Photography: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen.
Chicken-and-Mushroom Dumplings with Bok Choy Recipe

We keep these dumplings weeknight-doable by using easy-to-find wonton wrappers (look for them near the tofu) and the simplest folding method. To make this a communal meal, set out the steamer baskets on a towel so your family can help themselves. If your bok choy is larger than what we call for, cut it into quarters so it will fit in the baskets.

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Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese

Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Thom Driver.
Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese Recipe

Mushrooms and aged Gruyère cheese add heft and depth to this one-pan vegetarian main.

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Bacon Mushroom Melt

Bacon Mushroom Melt Recipe

Lose weight the 5:2 way. This healthy, quick and easy recipe is featured in the breakfast section of the new 5:2 Starter's Guide to The 2-Day Diet. The book provides a selection of over 100 tasty recipes that meet the daily 500 calorie allotment for the 2 days of intermittent fasting, as required by the 5:2 Diet. 

 

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Panini With Sautéed Mushrooms and Gruyère

Photo: Leigh Beisch
Panini With Sautéed Mushrooms and Gruyère Recipe

A great option for a meatless meal, this grilled panini sandwich features sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and gruyére cheese.

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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Photo: Kelsey Grace Harrison
Chicken with Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Try our top-rated, easy chicken dish topped with a savory mushroom sauce for a tasty meal that's ready in just 30 minutes.

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Mushroom and Arugula Pizza

Mushroom and Arugula Pizza Recipe

Mushrooms stand in for cured meat toppers, adding meaty, umami-rich flavor while shaving off sodium and saturated fat.

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Roasted Beets with Mushroom Bordelaise

Roasted Beets with Mushroom Bordelaise Recipe
Greg DuPree

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Wild Mushroom Farfalle

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Claire Spollen
Wild Mushroom Farfalle Recipe

You can substitute fresh parsley or thyme for the dill. A little starchy pasta cooking liquid helps to bind the delicate sauce.

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Mixed Mushrooms with Fish Sauce

Photo: Hector Sanchez Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas  
Mixed Mushrooms with Fish Sauce Recipe

"When creating a side dish, I like the sauce to have a good punch, especially if it's accompanied by something that could stand on its own," says Chris Clime. To make this dish even more flavorful, you can leave the cooked mushrooms in their juices overnight to continue marinating. When you're ready to serve, heat them in a dry, hot skillet and cook until they start to get slightly golden brown and crispy.

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Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta

Photo: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Cabbage, Mushroom, and Bacon Pasta Recipe

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Kale and Mushroom Frittata

Photo: Jennifer Causey  
Kale and Mushroom Frittata Recipe

Half the pleasure of a frittata is just saying it. Go ahead. Free-tah-tah. For molto fun, say it Italian-style: Stress the first syllable and roll the r. Fr-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-ee-tah-tah. Brava, bella. A cast-iron or carbon-steel pan is best here because it goes under the broiler, and high heat could damage nonstick skillets. Handy advice: If you set out to make an omelet but your pan won’t release the eggs and they stick to the bottom, just spread out the fillings, pop it under the broiler, and presto! Frittata. You can easily make this dish for 2 or 4 people using a larger pan and multiplying ingredients accordingly.

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Chicken Fricassee with Cream and Morel Mushrooms

Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Chicken Fricassee with Cream and Morel Mushrooms Recipe

This earthy chicken stew features dried mushrooms, new potatoes, leeks, bacon and fresh herbs for a savory, satisfying one-dish meal.

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Wild Mushrooms in XO Sauce

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen
Wild Mushrooms in XO Sauce Recipe

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Sweet Potato-and-Mushroom Risotto

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez  
Sweet Potato-and-Mushroom Risotto Recipe

When two starchy, creamy elements combine, the result is pure comfort. Pureed sweet potatoes give this risotto a golden hue and a subtle sweetness. For a little crunch, you can try sprinkling each serving with crumbled bacon or toasted nuts (hazelnuts or pecans would be delicious).

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One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards

Photo: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Catherine Crowell Steele; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
One-Pan Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Mushrooms, and Collards Recipe

Rather than boiling the noodles in a separate pot, we cooked them with the chicken stock and other ingredients. The starch from the pasta thickens the broth, making a surprisingly rich sauce without butter or cream.

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Maple-Dijon Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine
Maple-Dijon Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms Recipe

A container of mushrooms may seem like a lot, but they will shrink considerably--and their flavor will intensify--when roasted.

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Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Onions

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanches; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine
Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Onions Recipe

Use a stainless steel pan instead of a nonstick here, if possible. A stainless surface will better collect fond (also known as browned bits) from the pork, which is then deglazed to lend rich flavor to the mushrooms and onions as they cook.

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Mushroom Bolognese over Spaghetti Squash

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Catherine Crowell Steele; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine
Mushroom Bolognese over Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Go low-carb with hearty spaghetti squash in place of pasta. Cook an extra squash, and store the flesh in ziplock bags for a quick side during the week.

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Pasta Primavera with Ham and Mushrooms 

Pasta Primavera with Ham and Mushrooms  Recipe

It's hard to beat pasta primavera. But it's even harder to beat a 20-minute pasta primavera that only requires one skillet. Use a frozen broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot mix to save time and add color, texture, and nutrition. This recipe is one to keep in your back pocket for busy afternoons when there's no time for prep. 

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