Shiitakes are some of the most popular mushrooms in the world, and with good reason! These nutritious mushrooms pack the highest ratio of umami flavor, and their texture is sublime.

Shiitake Bacon BLT
Looking for a vegetarian (or vegan) take on the classic sandwich? Look no further than shiitake mushrooms! These meaty, umami-packed mushrooms make a perfect replacement for bacon.

Shiitake Mushrooms with Bok Choy
This is a quick, easy, and healthy recipe for a side dish with shiitake mushrooms.

Shiitake, Tofu, & Broccoli Udon
Shiitakes, Tofu, and Broccoli on a bed of Udon noodles is a healthy and delicious meal option that just happens to also be vegan and vegetarian!

Mushroom Barley Soup
This mushroom barley soup is a healthy way to warm up when it’s cold outside. We adapted this recipe from Julia Turshen’s Mushroom Barley Soup for Dad, from her cookbook Simply Julia.

Creamy Mushroom and Pearled Couscous Soup
This quick and easy creamy mushroom soup was voted one of Food52’s most popular recipes in 2022, and with good reason!

Easy Healthy-ish Kale and Mushroom Bake
This dish was adapted from Julia Turshen’s incredible cookbook, Simply Julia. It is a quick, easy, and healthy-ish option for a delicious and hearty meal!

Mushroom Étouffée
This dish was adapted from David’s favorite cookbook: Paul Prudhomme’s Louisiana Kitchen. We used a mix of mushrooms, and the Black Pearls were especially delightful in this dish.

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Mushrooms and Herbs
This warm and filling vegetarian dish is the perfect thing to after a long winter day. You can use almost any kind of mushroom in this casserole.

Korean Mushroom Lettuce Wraps with Pickled Carrots and Radishes
These Korean-inspired Mushroom and Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious option for dinner!

Deviled Eggs with Mushrooms
These deviled eggs with mushrooms are the perfect appetizer or side for any event (or just for fun!)

Glazed Shiitakes with Bok Choy and Hot Pepper
This easy Chinese-inspired shiitake recipe is a perfect spicy side dish!