Caps off to these 35 moreish mushroom recipes
We’re not ashamed to admit we’re a little mad for mushrooms. Fabulous fungi can add maximum flavour to any dish, making mushrooms the perfect addition to your comforting risotto, midweek pasta or sauce for your steak. They’re also the ideal ingredient for adding umami and bite to meat-free Monday meals. If you can’t get enough of enoki, like to party with portobello and are obsessed with king oysters, be inspired by this collection of our best healthy and hearty mushroom recipes.
Mushroom rolls with pesto cream
"Once baked, you can use a small serrated knife to cut these tasty rolls in half and serve them as a snack-sized appetiser, if you prefer.” – Tracey Pattison
Mushroom pie
This easy mushroom pie is the perfect warming meal for any day of the week. Ideal as a vegetarian pie option, this delicious savoury pie delivers on all fronts.
Baked field mushrooms with breadcrumbs, garlic and thyme
“When you cook things together, you get all the flavours moving together; it’s like this marriage made in heaven, in a pan,” says Mike McEnearney, chef and creative director of Sydney’s Carriageworks Farmers Markets.
Crispy pork belly stir fry with white garlic chives and shiitake mushrooms
“This is a family recipe, which celebrates the cooking techniques that Chinese migrants brought to Thailand. Chinese and Thai people celebrate Lunar New Year together, and we developed this recipe for our Chinese friends. A top tip is to stir-fry the garlic chives at a very high heat for a short period, to let the chives stay crunchy.” – Narin Kulasai
Prawn and shiitake mushroom lettuce cups
One of Adam D'Sylva's favourite at-home recipes, these prawn and shiitake lettuce cups team fabulous fresh seafood with vegetable crunch.
Quick and delicious mushroom and thyme soup
The earthy, umami magic of mushrooms stars in this rich and creamy soup, which only takes around 30 minutes to get on the table.
Roasted flat mushrooms, tahini and pistachio gremolata
Mushrooms don't get mush better than this! Serve these beauties with a healthy spoonful of this herby pistachio sauce.
Matt Preston's mushroom stroganoff
“This strog employs a new way of cooking the mushrooms – poaching them in stock and shiitake powder first, to boost their juiciness and umami levels.” – Matt Preston
Korean mushroom japchae (noodles)
Lucy Nunes shares her take on the classic Korean dish.
Cheesy mushroom and lentil lasagne
“Nothing screams comfort like a cheesy lasagne, and this one gives you extra ragu for another day. My best tip for less-waste, less-fuss cooking is to make a double batch. You’re going through the process anyway, so put twice as much in the pan.” – Tom Walton
Mushroom and cheese breakfast bake
“Leeks, mushrooms and soft goat’s cheese paired with pieces of soft and crispy baguette make this dish a winner.” – Lucy Nunes
White bean, leek and mixed mushroom stew
This white bean and mushroom number is just as hearty as its meaty counterparts – and just as 'lick the bowl clean' good, too!
Mixed mushroom noodles with tea-marbled eggs
Traditional Asian flavours collide in this delicious dish of mixed mushrooms, wheat noodles and stunning tea-marbled eggs, all drizzled with a zingy ginger dressing.
Mushroom ragu with egg yolk pappardelle
Homemade pasta with only two ingredients? Yes, please. You'll need a pasta machine for this recipe, or substitute store-bought pasta.