Morel Mushroom Recipes

This recipe—with its totally addictive miso-butter croutons—is adapted from one served at Larder, a Jewish deli in Cleveland. (Chef Jeremy Umansky is also an expert in Asian fermentation.) The recipe can be made vegetarian—just skip the fish.

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Morel mushrooms tossed with a little flour and sauteed in butter is the purists' way to enjoy these seasonal delicacies.

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Toss linguini with a rich sauce of morels, ramps (or leeks), peas, ham and cream for a dish that tastes of springtime. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese, if you like.

Can't find morels? Substitute the same amount of stemmed shiitake, cremini and/or button mushrooms. Or check online for dried morels.

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Tofu and soy cheese boost the protein of this golden vegetable and egg dish. Use fresh assorted mushrooms, including morels.

Fans of fresh mushrooms will love this garlic- and rosemary-infused pizza. Fontina Valle d'Aosta cheese, found in specialty cheese shops, melts beautifully into the crust, contributing a sweet and mild earthy taste.

This morel-mushroom appetizer recipe, from Sykora Bakery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, tastes best served fresh from the oven.

If you can't find fresh morels, rehydrate dried ones by covering with warm water for 30 to 45 minutes.

Morels, Gruyere cheese, asparagus and fresh thyme top a homemade pizza crust.

Tuck this creamy filling inside an omelet, or serve over grilled steak or chicken.

Brisket is a tough cut of meat that's transformed into heavenly tenderness with slow, low cooking. Serve on crusty ciabatta rolls. The morels are optional, but if you like mushrooms, try them here.

The forest floors around Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay yield delicately flavored morel mushrooms for crepes, omelets and sauces. This morel sauce recipe was one of the most popular items at the former Hattie's restaurant in Suttons Bay, Michigan.

More morel mushroom recipes:

• Morel-Zucchini Frittata
•  Grilled Steaks with Morel and Caramelized Onion Sauce
• Beef with Morel-Bourbon Cream Sauce
• Hearty Chicken with Mushrooms