What the button mushroom is to the U.S., the shiitake is to East Asia is (but more delicious)—they are the most popular and widely sold mushroom in that region. Luckily for us, shiitakes are ...

Shiitake mushrooms have a rich, earthy flavor and a distinctive taste best described as meaty. These mushrooms have large caps measuring 2 to 5 inches wide, and they vary in color from light to ...

Shiitake mushrooms are among the most popular types of mushrooms. They have a broad, brown cap with a thin, curved stem. Like other mushrooms, they’re rich in beneficial carbohydrates, vitamins, ...

On a ridge in Echo Park, the fungus kingdom has established a small beachhead in Mary Steffens’ side yard. She’s growing shiitake, the iconic tree mushroom native to China and beloved in Japan. For ...

Sweet corn kernels take two different forms in these crispy cakes. Half the corn is pureed into the batter; the other half is sautéed with shiitake and onion to give the fritters crunch. More Corn ...

Many years ago I tossed a few whole dried shiitake mushrooms into my blender, just to see what would happen. What happened completely changed the way I cook. I discovered that finely pulverized ...

Shiitake mushrooms are an edible fungus native to East Asia, commonly used in both culinary dishes and traditional medicine. They are known for their rich, savoury flavour and meaty texture, making ...

A man who went to hospital after developing a bizarre rash across his back was found to have reacted to an unexpected ingredient. The man, aged 72, was discovered to have eaten a meal containing ...

There's an old joke about mushrooms: Every mushroom is edible, but some are only edible once. While mushrooms have a wide array of culinary, medical, and, erm, recreational uses, there are some you ...