Mushroom Recipes

According to The Guardian* ‘mushrooms are having a moment’ – cultural depictions of fungi are proliferating; experimentation into the effects of ‘magic mushrooms’ has returned to modern medicine; and after one of the wettest summers on record local, wild mushrooms are flourishing. This is extremely positive as the subject of mushrooms has long been neglected in global discussions of sustainability.

The root system of mushrooms is called mycelium and is very effective at cleaning the pollutants from soil and water** – there’s even reports of mycelium cleaning up oil spills***! Mushrooms can be used in micro forestry where they can kill sickness in other plants – making them natural doctors of the environment. Mushrooms are even breaking through into the world of fashion, they can be processed into a vegan material that looks and feels exactly like leather.

As if all these reasons weren’t enough to get on board the mushroom train, they are absolutely delicious! From portobello to shiitake, oyster to porcini – they’re a versatile and umami ingredient, as these tasty recipes prove.

Shallot and Mushroom White Lasagna

This winter warmer swaps out traditional meat for a mixture of ‘meaty’ mushrooms in this showstopper white lasagne.

Paysan Breton Blue Cheese Gnocchi Bake with Mushrooms and Greens

This mushroom gnocchi bake is ready in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner.

Eggy Bread with Crispy Shallots and Creamy Mushrooms

Mushrooms are big players in the breakfast scene, and this indulgent brunch dish proves why!

Paysan Breton, Mushroom and Bacon Pizza

Nothing beats a fresh out of the oven pizza! A crisp crust and fluffy base topped with salty bacon, moreish mushrooms and creamy cheese.

Chestnut, Shallot and Mushroom Pie

The combination of chestnut, shallot and mushroom make an elite pie filling.

Dieter Lloyd