This is a simple hen of the woods recipe where you slice the mushroom in big ‘steaks,’ then sear it under a weight.
Foraging
Spanish Mushroom Rice
Basically this is a paella that hinges on mushrooms, with pork and paprika playing harmony. Wild mushrooms like porcini are best, but whatever you have will do.
Mushroom Stir Fry
A simple mushroom stir fry recipe from Yunnan, China: Dry fried mushrooms with ginger, scallions and chiles.
Mushroom Sauce for Steak
This is a classic French mushroom sauce for steak based off a Julia Child recipe. Try it on your next venison steak.
Grilled Mushrooms
Grilled mushrooms are a great way to move what’s normally a cold weather ingredient outdoors. This recipe works with any meaty mushroom.
You Can Go Home Again
An inability to travel far and wide can lead you to focus on familiar spaces, to recall old memories – and create new ones.
Cactus Salad, Ensalada de Nopales
Young paddles from the prickly pear cactus, de-spined and served as a fresh salad.
All About Purslane
Purslane is an edible weed eaten in many cultures. Called verdolagas in Mexico, purslane is tart, tasty and easy to grow. Here’s what to do with it.