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Mushroom Pairings

Grilled Mushroom Medley Pizza

We’re all familiar with a guide to food pairings for every meal and occasion. Whether it’s wine, chocolate, cheese or produce, there’s always a perfect pairing option. With mushrooms’ natural versatility, variety and distinct qualities, they’re suited to blend into any meal. Take a look at a few of our favorite pairings below to make the most of every fungi variety.

Mushrooms and Eggs

Every variety of mushrooms pairs well with eggs, and a hearty portabella can even serve as a replacement for bread in a classic eggs benedict.  Not only is this a delicious pairing, but a great way to start your day with Vitamin D.

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Meaty Mushrooms

Portabellas are well-known as a meatless option for a juicy burger, however, even finely chopped white button, crimini or shitakes can make a tasty addition to a burger. Blend the finely chopped mushrooms with your favorite burger base (ground turkey, chicken or beef).

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Mushrooms and Leafy Greens

Salads are not the only way to get in your greens. From pizza to pasta and stir-fries, there are plenty of ways to add a touch of color to your day.

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What’s your favorite mushroom pairing?

Summer is Calling

Grilled Mushroom Quesadillas

With Memorial Day quickly approaching, and schools prepping to close out another great year, there are several moments that signify summer is officially here. Whether it’s ice cream melting down the side of a cone or the scent of a burger fresh off the grill, it’s vital to enjoy the start of a new season with all of your senses.

Luckily, mushrooms are the perfect summer ingredient. Easily blended into your favorite burger base or topped on a grilled pizza, we’re here to prevent you from ever saying, “How can I use the mushrooms in my fridge?”

Take a look at a few of our favorite recipe round-ups below to kick off your summer events:

Grilled Mushroom Quesadillas (Pictured Above) – Turn the food into part of the event, allowing kids and adults alike to fill quesadillas with their favorite ingredients. Of course, mushrooms are the perfect pairing to creamy melted cheese.

Burgers, Burgers, Burgers – May happens to be National Burger Month, and everyone from Bon Appetit to Daily Meal are sharing their best of the best.  Portabellas make a natural replacement to a burger with their hearty texture, but diced mushrooms are a perfect addition in your favorite burger recipes, such as this Mushroom Burger with Fried Egg and Truffle Oil.

Of course, we have inspiration across the board on our Pinterest account, with boards dedicated to recipes “On the Grill” and “Summer Delights.”

What are you cooking up this summer with mushrooms?

Mushrooms Greet Spring Meals

Mushrooms Chopped,Sliced and Whole

Mushrooms’ year-round growing season  means that they’re a great ingredient to accompany warm weather bites. This past week, spring and mushrooms were on the mind of several food bloggers with scrumptious mushroom dishes popping up every day. We picked a few of our favorites to make your grocery list a breeze for the weekend’s festivities.

Breakfast/Brunch

With Mother’s Day this Sunday, a Mushroom and Gouda Frittata from She Wears Many Hats is the perfect meal for a breakfast in bed treat or a large gathering.

If you’re interested in putting a savory spin on a classic dessert dish, check out this video from Chef Traci Des Jardins featuring Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding.

Dinner/Lunch

For those nights when you want take-out style food, in your own home,a Kale,Mushroom and Ricotta Calzone from Two Peas and Their Pod is just the ticket.

Family Style Dinner

Comfort food is often reserved for fall and winter,but there is nothing like a dish the entire family can dive into year round. An Italian Chicken, Mushroom and Zucchini Skillet is the perfect dish for a Sunday night dinner.

Appetizers

As a topping or a base for stuffing, mushrooms are the perfect ingredient to kick off any meal. Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms from How Sweet It Is reinvents classic dip and Mushroom and White Bean Crostinis from Dine and Dish are wonderful for a spin on an Italian favorite.

Of course, once the weekend comes to an end, a mushroom filled Meatless Monday is ready to greet you.

What are you cooking up this weekend? 

Celebrate May with Mushrooms

Mushroom and Fontina Tartine by What’s Gaby Cooking

In honor of today being School Lunch SUPERHERO Day we wanted to take the opportunity to honor lunch heroes who showcase mushrooms as a superhero ingredient every day. Today’s celebration presents the perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievement of a few school based chefs who recently took top honors in the Flik Independent School Dining-Mushroom Council Recipe Contest. For a list of all the featured recipes, including Truffle Goat Cheese Mushroom Pizza, take a look at their highlighted Pinterest board.

Throughout the month, May brings additional occasions to enjoy with family, friends and – of course- food. From Cinco de Mayo to Mother’s Day, adding mushrooms to your personal  favorite dishes is a delicious and easy way to please every guest.

When Cinco de Mayo arrives this Sunday, tacos might just be what your palate is looking for. As tacos have an endless amount of fillings to choose from, mushrooms are the perfect ingredient to complement a  variety of flavors. Blend finely chopped mushrooms and chorizo together for a hint of spice, or try these hearty Portabella Fajitas with Fontina Queso from “How Sweet It Is” for a meatless meal option that sizzles.

When the kitchen shifts from an exciting fiesta to planning an intimate brunch, fresh mushrooms can still star as a main ingredient. Our featured Mother’s Day Pinterest board is filled with sources of inspiration from eggs to portabella pasta.

Of course, warm spring days can give plenty of reasons to celebrate. Our featured recipe tab is dedicated to providing a mushroom destination for every celebration this season.

What mushroom dishes are you looking forward to serving this spring?

A Day Dedicated to Mushrooms

Portabella Mushroom Love Note

Every day offers a reason to celebrate the food we love, but when there is an official day designated to the mighty mushroom, it’s important to take the celebration up another notch.  April 16 is recognized as the Day of the Mushroom and we’re honoring our favorite fungi in the most delicious way possible – multiple mushroom recipes.

Take a look at a few of the mushroom highlights below and on the full Pinterest board.

 

  • Roasted Portabella Eggs Benedict – April 16 also happens to be National Eggs Benedict Day. Celebrate two occasions in one dish with this tasty brunch or brinner (a.k.a Breakfast for Dinner) treat!
  • Chipotle Mushroom Sub Sandwich with Chunky Pico De Gallo – It’s easy to get stuck in a sandwich rut, but Poor Girl Eats Well brings vibrant flavors to life in this delightful sub, and with the hearty mushrooms you’ll barely notice it’s meatless.
  • Creamy Mushroom and Kale Quesadillas – Simple and delicious with under ten ingredients, this quesadilla from Eat, Live, Run is perfect as an appetizer (but who really wants to share)?
  • Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde – Even the kids will get into the mushroom love today when you replace a portion of ground beef with mushrooms in these blended tacos. 

Happy Cooking! If you have a mushroom recipe to highlight leave us some love in the comments or on Twitter and Facebook.