Beech mushrooms

Learn everything you need to know about shimeji mushrooms, also known as beech mushrooms. How to pick the best ones, store, and cook.

Delicious, nutritious, and boasting a unique flavor profile, Beech mushrooms have been capturing the attention of food enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals alike. Whether you're a gourmet chef exploring new culinary frontiers or an avid forager seeking nature's treasures, understanding the ins and outs of these fascinating fungi is essential. In this article, we'll delve into everything you need to know about Beech mushrooms, from their distinct characteristics and culinary uses…

Shimeji mushrooms wrapped in thin slices of meat, browned and simmered in a hot and sour sauce with garlic, ginger and fresh herbs.

This is a bumble stir-frying recipe with brown and white beech mushrooms. This time, I also added oyster mushrooms. It is a quick, savory Chinese stir fry, and you can transfer it into vegan by using mushroom

Beech mushrooms are like the little superheroes of the mushroom world-just adorable raw, but roast them at super-high heat with some olive oil and a generous amount of salt and pepper and they morph into a crunchy, slightly funky bar snack that you'll want to eat by the handfuls. Serve with cold beer!

With their delicious nutty flavor, beech mushrooms (aka Shimeji) are one of the most popular mushrooms in Asia. Learn all about them here.

This Brown Beech Mushroom Flatbread makes a wonderful appetizer as it comes together in less than 15 minutes. Or you can double the recipe and serve it for dinner with a nice salad. I love using Naan flatbread because of its soft airy interior and crunchy crust once it comes out of the oven. If you can’t find naan flatbread, you may use pita bread, prepared pizza crust or even regular tortillas. The sauce base is a flavorful basil pesto, and you can find prepared pesto in jars right next to…

A love for eating mushrooms turns into a passion for growing and finding them.

A sheet-pan of roasted oyster mushrooms has a blend of tender and meaty mushrooms mixed with crispy, salty bits that are flavored with garlic powder and fresh thyme. The roasting time depends on how crispy you want the mushrooms. Start checking the mushrooms after 10 minutes, and take them out of the oven when they have a texture you like. If you'd like a faster way to cook mushrooms, try my recipe for sauteed oyster mushrooms with fresh garlic.

Enoki, Procini, Potebello and Brown Beech. An in-depth look at different mushrooms and how to cook them.