Mushroom Recipes: 10 Easy Ways To Cook Mushrooms (Photos)

Mushrooms are a surprisingly versatile ingredient -- they make their way into our breakfast, lunch and dinner. And their culinary possibilities are seemingly endless. Not only are there numerous varieties to become aquainted with (ahem, it might be time to move beyond the button mushrooms), but you can prepare mushrooms in a number of ways. They can be grilled, stuffed, breaded, fried, roasted, braised and sauteed.

Often times we get stuck in the same routine, making the same ol' stir-fry or our tried-and-true mushroom pasta sauce, but it's time to shake things up. Get out of your cooking rut and start experimenting with this earthy ingredient. They're subtle enough to make a savory side dish for meat eaters and are substantial enough to serve as an entree for vegetarians. Click through the slideshow below for cooking guidelines and recipe ideas.

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[Stellapetrides]

07:31 AM on 05/22/2012

The Chef`s Gourmet Prize Awarded Cooking Style and "saveur du palet" exclusive Personality!+***^***+

[tendril]

08:41 AM on 05/11/2012

Chop onions, celery (finely). Add parmesan and panko (optionally chopped prociutto or pancetta) to make a filling. Saute. Set aside. Bake the mushrooms(separately) for ten to fifteen minutes at 400. Fill mushrooms. Top with sliced fontina. Broil until the fontina melts/bubbles. Oh yeah...

[egbone]

04:58 PM on 05/10/2012

Mushrooms are delicious raw, but raw mushrooms have no nutritional value. They are indigestible. That's because the cell walls of mushrooms are made from chitin, which is the same stuff as shrimp shells. Chitin is tough stuff, allowing a mushroom to push through the earth (even asphalt!) but we don't have the stomach enzymes to digest it.

Commercial mushrooms should always be washed as some farmers use insecticides on them.

[seaglass3]

03:21 PM on 05/10/2012

I love mushrooms. I read somewhere it is best to clean them by wiping with a paper towel but I still rinse them makes me feel better about it. LOL

[Grinnifer]

03:16 PM on 05/08/2012

Wild mushrooms should never be eaten raw! Also be very careful about mixing different types of mushrooms in one dish, the combination can make some people very ill.

[Grinnifer]

03:13 PM on 05/08/2012

The most full proof method for sauteing mushrooms is to do it in a dry pan. After all of the moisture is gone, then add the fat, seasoning and other ingredients. Enjoy!

[Bubbawubba Gump2]

09:16 AM on 05/08/2012

I don't understand why so many so called helpful articles , TV shows and cookbooks insist on NOT cleaning mushrooms properly. Wash them under running water, people!! Mushrooms are grown in a manure based media.Yes, I said manure(shirt - r)! Sure, it is broken down, but you still should not eat cow dirt. Washing under running water will get them clean and WILL NOT add a lot of water to the mushrooms. That is an old wives tale, watch Good Eats, Alton Brown proved it.