Dinner ideas
5 dinners for a box of mushrooms
A box of mushrooms can become a fast toast topping, a rice skillet, a pasta sauce, a bean dinner or a pan of eggs when the cut matches the clock.
mushrooms
5 pages tagged mushrooms.
Storage and keeping
How to keep mushrooms from turning slimy
Mushrooms last better when condensation can escape. Store them cold in paper or a breathable container, avoid washing ahead and cook any bruised pieces first.
Buying guides
How to choose mushrooms that are dry and firm
Good mushrooms feel firm, look dry and smell clean. Check the cap, stem and underside, then choose the pack with the least trapped moisture.
Cooking technique
Why mushrooms steam instead of brown
Mushrooms release a surprising amount of water. Give them a dry surface, a wide pan and time before seasoning if you want colour instead of a grey simmer.
Buying guides
Chestnut vs white mushrooms: is there a real difference?
Chestnut mushrooms have a deeper colour and a slightly firmer feel, but both are useful Agaricus mushrooms. The pan, cut and freshness matter more than the name.