Ingredient

Morel Mushroom

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Flavor: Earthy, nutty, porous texture that soaks aromatics.

Type

mushroom

Peak Months

Apr, May

Season Window

Mar → Jun

Flavor & uses

Earthy, nutty, porous texture that soaks aromatics.

Pan-roast with butter, finish with Madeira; perfect with spring alliums.

Storage

Keep dry and cool; use within 2-3 days.

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Peak: Apr, May

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Morel Mushroom Sauce

A rich, flavorful sauce made with foraged morel mushrooms, a specialty ingredient in the Pacific Northwest.

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Seasonal Morel Mushroom Recipes for Upscale Pacific Northwest Menus

This collection of morel mushroom recipes showcases the bold, earthy flavors of this prized Pacific Northwest ingredient using techniques suitable for an elevated restaurant menu.

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50+ Morel Mushroom Recipes for Your Pacific Northwest Harvest

A collection of recipes featuring foraged morel mushrooms, including simple sautés, creamy pastas, and other gourmet dishes.

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Sautéed Wild Morel Mushrooms

Sautéed wild morel mushrooms with butter, garlic, and parsley. A simple yet flavorful preparation highlighting the earthiness of the morel.

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Morel Mushroom Seasonal Dish

A recipe featuring fresh morel mushrooms, sautéed and served over a bed of greens or pasta.

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Sautéed Asparagus with Wild Morel Mushrooms

This easy spring side dish features sautéed asparagus and wild morel mushrooms, with a touch of green garlic.

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Morel Mushroom Pasta with Parmesan Cream Sauce

Tender, earthy morel mushrooms in a creamy Parmesan sauce served over pasta with fresh herbs and a hint of citrus.

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Crispy Fried Morel Mushrooms

This recipe features fresh wild morel mushrooms cooked in a crispy coating for an earthy, flavorful dish.

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Pasta with Morel Mushrooms

Pasta tossed with a simple, creamy sauce featuring delicate morel mushrooms, a seasonal ingredient in the Pacific Northwest.

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Sautéed Morel Mushrooms

Sautéed morel mushrooms in olive oil, butter, white wine, garlic, and fresh thyme make a delicious appetizer or side dish.

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Morel Mushroom Recipes for High-End Pacific Northwest Dining

Morel mushrooms, a prized seasonal ingredient in the Pacific Northwest, are highlighted in a variety of recipes suitable for upscale restaurant menus, featuring techniques like sautéing and pairing with complementary flavors.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 70%

Morel Mushroom Recipes for Pacific Northwest Cuisine

Morel mushroom recipes highlighting the earthy, nutty flavor of these wild mushrooms, including a spring pasta with morels, morel cream sauce, and morel and asparagus pizza.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 80%

Sautéed Morel Mushrooms

Sautéed morel mushrooms, a delicious and uncommon springtime ingredient, served as an appetizer or topping for grilled steak.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%

Blackstone Griddle Fried Morel Mushrooms

Pan-fried morel mushrooms with saltine cracker coating, served with fresh thyme and green onions.

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