Mushroom - Medicinal
Created by AndrewM

This recipe is similar in concept to the "healing" properties of chicken soup, with the added benefit of black mushrooms to turn on cells in the immune system.

Created by AndrewM

A flavorful and attractive side dish.

Created by AndrewM

An adaptation of an old Usenet recipe.

Created by AndrewM

A variant of a classic Chinese dish.

Created by AndrewM

Endlessly variable & yummy.

Created by AndrewM

Complex & rich flavors with a light feel.

Created by AndrewM

Light, fresh, and healthy.

Created by AndrewM

Straight-forward yumminess in the Italian tradition.

Created by AndrewM

A very Italian version for Japanese mushrooms.

Created by the3foragers

Hen-of-the-Woods (Grifola frondosa) is an autumn mushroom we love. We received our first Hen from Russ Cohen in a trade for some jellies made from foraged wild foods, after we took a walk with him last year.


Since then, we have been dreaming about the hen season. Joining the Connecticut Valley Mycological Society has taught us a lot about how to look for this beautiful polypore, such as preferred habitat, correct timing, and how to determine a desirable specimen vs. a too old or too young specimen. When cleaning the mushroom and separating the parts for drying, freezing, and eating fresh, we usually end up with a lot of very solid stems from the cores of the mushrooms. These solid cores form the base of a spread that is highly flavorful and almost meaty. We like to make a grilled cheese sandwich with a heavy layer of tapenade, or eat it just spread on crackers.

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