30 Marvelous Mushroom Recipes to Help You Eat More Fantasic Fungi

Dairy free but so creamy, this is a mushroom soup you'll be making on repeat. 

Mushrooms feature in many a stuffing recipe but this one stands out from the crowd. Hearty portobellos are a good partner for sweet Italian sausage and potato sandwich bread. Anise-like fennel adds a subtle note.

Seared shiitake and oyster mushrooms are tossed with bitter chicories, quick-pickled shallots, toasted hazelnuts, pomegranate arils, and anchovy paste for this salad that's a bold mix of colors, textures, and flavors.

A sophisticated meat-free entrée starring a steak-sized maitake mushroom set atop a luscious mash of Japanese sweet-potatoes and leeks. Drizzled with soy sauce and lime and roasted at high heat, the maitake's texture concentrates to near-porterhouse perfection.

A tasty riff on the Italian-American dish cioppino, this rich fish dish calls for thick slices of king-oyster mushrooms instead of the expected scallops. 

When you have fresh porcini mushrooms there's no need for lots of bells and whistles, so this elemental pasta dish calls for just butter, garlic, and fresh tagliatelle. Then some chopped parsley and a lashing of sharp, salty Pecorino Romano cheese for serving.

A special occasion mushroom, that's the chanterelle. If you're lucky enough to have some of these "queen of the woods" then try this elegant pan gravy. Aromatics including shallot and tarragon build flavor, butter and flour add texture, and the sweetness of Madeira balances the mushrooms' umami. 

For a quick vegetarian dinner, make these hearty tacos with grilled portobellos and corn.

French onion soup gets even more delicious with "meaty" mushrooms; they amp up the flavor without weighing you down.

Quick and delicious, this simple recipe combines chicken cutlets, button mushrooms, a little white wine, and some thyme for an irresistible one-pan main dish.

Meaty button or cremini mushrooms are offset by fresh dill and a spicy, richly-flavored crème fraîche sauce in this umami-packed main that's on the table in 35 minutes. 

Mushrooms are a great stand-in for meat like bacon. Roasting shittakes in the oven coaxes out their deep umami qualities and firms their texture up just enough so they become a satisfying sandwich filler.

Our deconstructed take on a grilled cheese sandwich uses roasted cauliflower steaks as a base and crunchy toasted bread as a garnish. Umami-rich mushrooms and nutty Gruyère turn them into a satisfying vegetarian dinner.

Stuffed mushrooms aren't just for appetizers and they aren't only for vegetarians. This version features hot Italian chicken sausage but you could just as easily use turkey or pork sausage. Portobellos make a meaty main and an arugula salad (with croutons!) is the perfect partner.

There are three kinds of cheese—mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmigiano-Reggiano—in this vegetarian lasagna. Silky eggplant and umami-rich cremini mushrooms make a decadent filling. 

No one will miss the meat in this vegan mushroom gravy. Dried porcini give it a robust flavor base that shallots and white wine enhance. Use any combination of shiitake, cremini, and white button mushrooms for a rich, full flavor.

Button, cremini, and portobello mushrooms, along with scallions and Parmigano Reggiano are the toppings for this pizza. You don't need a sauce—it's that good.

Cremini mushrooms bring earthy flavors to this quick stew that's made with canned tomatoes and white beans. The beans break down as they cook, giving the stew a wonderfully creamy consistency.

This cheesy, decadent vegetarian dip takes mere minutes to put together and is a certified crowd pleaser. It uses a mix of mushrooms—either go with a bag of mixed mushrooms or a combination of cremini, button, and portobello, adding in some more exotic mushrooms like oyster or shiitake if you can find them. Be sure to have plenty of crusty bread or crostini on hand for serving.

Utterly simple and so satisfying, mushrooms and pearl onions are roasted together until rich and sweet. Serve this easy side dish with mashed potatoes and roast chicken.

Stuffed mushrooms are always a hit as a party appetizer. In this version, white button mushroom caps are filled with tangy goat cheese and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs.

 These mushroom-packed Polish dumplings are traditionally served with soft, browned onions or sour cream. 

Store-bought frozen puff pastry makes easy work of this savory mushroom and spinach pie. Serve with a salad as a main dish or cut into small squares for a quick appetizer.

This elemental combination of shallots, garlic, parsley, and finely chopped mushrooms is a classic component of French cuisine. Spread the mixture on crostini or use as a filling for omelets or a stuffing for chicken breasts, pork loin, or baked Brie.

For a sophisticated and budget-friendly vegetarian dish, polenta, arugula, slivers of Parmesan cheese, and juicy portobello mushrooms are drizzled with a warm balsamic sauce. 

Mushrooms, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley flavor this rice pilaf. Serve with steak, fish, or chicken.

Whether for brunch or dinner, this button mushroom frittata is a winner. The cubes of bread make it feel like an inside-out egg sandwich.

Bacon adds smoky flavor to this mushroom soup while the tomato paste adds a touch of sweetness. Use quick-cooking barley as a time-saver.

Oh so classic, these tangy oregano-marinated mushrooms are also so easy to make. Serve them as an appetizer or part of an antipasto or tapas spread.

Mushrooms and eggs are a classic combo, and for good reason—they complement each other so well. This one-dish (vegetarian!) dinner stars an assortment of juicy sautéed mushrooms along with baked eggs and toasty croutons. It’s also excellent for brunch or lunch, in fact it’s an all-round winner.