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Edible Wild Plants

Recipes and harvesting guides for a variety of edible wild plants and mushrooms. You'll find step by step guides on how to gather edible wild plants safely, and then recipes on how to cook them once you've gathered them.

These are broken into sections covering edible wild greens, berries and other fruit, wild mushrooms, starches and nuts, as well as a selection of pickle recipes using wild plants.

Grilled mushrooms on a plate

Grilled Mushrooms

By Hank Shaw on June 8, 2020, Updated March 15, 2021 - 16 Comments

Grilled mushrooms are a great way to move what’s normally a cold weather ingredient outdoors. This recipe works with any meaty mushroom.

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two perfect porcini mushrooms

You Can Go Home Again

By Hank Shaw on June 1, 2020, Updated April 6, 2021 - 9 Comments

An inability to travel far and wide can lead you to focus on familiar spaces, to recall old memories – and create new ones.

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A bowl of ensalada de nopales

Cactus Salad, Ensalada de Nopales

By Hank Shaw on May 28, 2020, Updated March 22, 2021 - 9 Comments

Young paddles from the prickly pear cactus, de-spined and served as a fresh salad.

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Elderflower Liqueur

By Hank Shaw on May 27, 2020, Updated May 27, 2022 - 6 Comments

Making your own elderflower liqueur is a way to remember that moment when spring becomes summer, even in the depths of winter. Elderflowers are the color of butter and smell sweet and just a bit spicy. Their beauty fades fast, however. You will need to pick them before noon, as the aroma fades once the

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Wild purslane growing in my garden.

All About Purslane

By Hank Shaw on May 18, 2020, Updated October 27, 2020 - 79 Comments

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.

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Lambsquarters growing in the garden.

Quelites, Mexico’s Wild Greens

By Hank Shaw on April 30, 2020, Updated January 24, 2021 - 30 Comments

The Mexicans use wild greens as much as any culture. Here’s an overview of the species: Many grow all around us.

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Two bowls of pasta primavera

Pasta Primavera

By Hank Shaw on April 9, 2020, Updated March 13, 2021 - 11 Comments

Classic pasta primavera the way Le Cirque used to make it back in the 1980s: Angel hair with fresh spring vegetables and cream.

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Porcini powder in a mortar and pestle.

Porcini Powder

By Hank Shaw on April 3, 2020, Updated June 4, 2022 - 8 Comments

Porcini powder is a powerful way to add savory flavors to whatever it is you are cooking. Here’s how to make it at home.

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Hi, my name is Hank Shaw; I’m a James Beard Award-winning author and chef. I started this site back in 2007 to help you get the most out of all things wild: fish, game, edible wild plants and mushrooms. I also write cookbooks, have a website dedicated to the intersection of food and nature, and do a podcast, too. If it’s wild, you’ll find it here. Hope you enjoy the site!

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