From breakfast dishes like bruschetta and ricotta-stuffed ‘shrooms, to lunch and dinner stews, risottos, pasta and more – we have mushroom recipes for every meal.
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How to buy the best mushrooms
Choose mushrooms that are firm, plump and have a smooth appearance. Avoid mushrooms that are sweating or wrinkled. Mushrooms with a closed veil (gills hidden) will have a more delicate flavour than those with the gills exposed.
How to store mushrooms
Mushrooms are best stored in the fridge. Place mushrooms in a paper bag topped with a damp paper towel to prevent the mushrooms drying out. Storing mushrooms in plastic will cause them to sweat and become slimy. If stored correctly fresh mushrooms will keep for up to a week in the fridge.
The best way to prepare mushrooms for cooking
No waste and no fuss make mushrooms one of the easiest ingredients to prepare. There is no need to peel mushrooms. Apart from being time consuming, a lot of goodness and flavour is in the skin. Wipe mushrooms gently with a damp cloth.
If necessary, simply use a soft brush to remove any dirt from the skin surface and trim the stem end. If there is some residual compost still on the mushroom when you buy them, just brush it off. Do not soak mushrooms in water, as the mushrooms will absorb water.
Tips for foraging mushrooms
You can catch the tail-end of the wild mushroom season in Australia which usually starts late April and winds down by August. The most common variety available that is safe to eat are pine mushrooms, also known as saffron milk caps for their distinct colour. Always engage a professional forager who can educate you on how to safely identify and harvest edible varieties, as consuming poisonous fungi can be lethal.
Mushroom parmigiana
Mixed mushroom pasta
Beef and mushroom pies
Air fryer broccolini with mushrooms
BBQ mushrooms with lemon ricotta
Julie Goodwin’s creamy chicken & mushroom pasta
Creamy mushroom pasta
Sticky chilli caramel pork chops with mixed Asian mushrooms
Mushroom-stuffed butternut pumpkin
Spaghetti with mushrooms and almonds
Smoky mushroom soup with garlic labne
Mixed mushroom ragù with lentils
Steak, bacon and mushroom pot pie
Chunky beef & mushroom pies
Pumpkin, capsicum and fetta stuffed mushrooms
Air fryer mozzarella mushroom burgers
Slow cooker beef ramen with shiitake mushrooms
Easy oven-baked mushroom gnocchi parcels
Chicken fricassee with mushroom and leek
Gluten-free chicken and mushroom hand pie
Mushroom brown rice risotto
Mushroom and goat’s cheese omelette
Mushroom orecchiette with gremolata crumbs
Mushroom and goat’s cheese ravioli
Creamy beef and mushroom rigatoni
Leek and mushroom lasagne
Slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew
Chicken, bacon and mushroom stew
Mushroom stroganoff
Bacon and mushroom risotto
Mushroom sauce
Mushroom hot & sour soup
Mushroom and pesto toasted sandwiches
No-knead pizza with mushroom and crispy cavolo nero
Free-form mushroom and cheese tart
Beef and shiitake mushroom pie
Roasted mushroom bruschetta
Baked bean and ricotta-stuffed mushroom
Mega mushroom burgers
Rice cakes with zucchini and mushrooms
Soft polenta with mushroom ragu
Chicken and mushroom soup
Spaghetti with mushrooms and breadcrumbs
Eggplant and mushroom pasta pot pie
Pork filet mignon with mushroom sauce
Mixed mushrooms with smoked salmon, egg and seed topping
Mushroom, sage and buckwheat risotto
Semolina gnocchi with mushroom ragu
Pasta with spinach, mushrooms and almonds
Roasted field mushrooms
Stir-fried eggplant, tofu and mushrooms
Mixed mushroom and mozzarella pizza
Bacon, mushroom and kale risotto
Mushroom and tomato tarts
Soy pork with mushrooms
Mushroom sliders with pickled fennel and harissa creme fraiche
Mushroom quiche
Mushroom soup with herbed creme fraiche
Mushroom and spinach tarts with tomato salad
Chicken, mushroom and brie quiche