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With so many wild mushrooms to choose from, it helps to know which ones are the most rewarding to cook at home. The best choices deliver great flavor, are easy to work with, and fit the way you actually cook during the week.
Here are the wild mushrooms that home cooks reach for again and again, plus how to buy them and put them to use.
Chanterelles
Golden and fruity with a delicate texture, chanterelles are wonderful sauteed in butter and folded into eggs, pasta, or risotto. They are a favorite for special weekend meals.
Porcini
Deep, nutty, and rich, porcini shine in risottos and sauces. Fresh porcini are a seasonal treat, and dried porcini give you that flavor any time of year.
Lobster and black trumpet
Lobster mushrooms bring a firm, meaty bite, while black trumpets add a smoky depth. Both turn a simple dish into something restaurant-worthy at home.
Choosing fresh, frozen, or dried
Fresh mushrooms give you peak seasonal flavor, frozen options are great for convenience and less waste, and dried mushrooms are perfect for the pantry. A good shop offers all three so you can cook the way you like.
Shop the best wild mushrooms at Crown Fungi
Crown Fungi hand-selects wild mushrooms and ships them fresh, frozen, and dried straight to your door. See what is in season right now and add your favorites to your cart. Shop wild mushrooms now.
