Hen of the woods mushrooms

Maitake mushrooms have a delicate and feathery texture and are very easy to cook. The Chopping Block's Owner/Chef Shelley Young shows you how.

Maitake mushrooms have a delicate and feathery texture and are very easy to cook. The Chopping Block's Owner/Chef Shelley Young shows you how.

These chicken of the woods mushrooms recipes are the ultimate savory and delicious mushroom. Unsurprisingly, they’re known for tasting like chicken and having a texture similar to chicken as well. In fact, these mushrooms are perfect for anyone taking the steps towards becoming full vegetarian or vegan. Yes, you can fry your chicken of woods mushrooms! These batter-fried mushrooms are coated in batter that yields crispy fried mushrooms that taste like chicken.

Fall is so amazing. Not only are the temperatures here in Pennsylvania finally cooling down, it's also peak season for foraging for Maitake Mushrooms (aka Hen of the Woods). And I'm glad to share the 5 Best Ways to Preserve Maitake Mushrooms to make your harvest last all year long!

Here are 11 delectable hen of the woods mushroom recipes you can try at home.

Maitake mushrooms have long been prized in Asia for their potential health benefits and savory umami flavor. In North America, they are often referred to as hen of the woods for their plumage-like appearance and

A delicious crispy roasted mushroom snack or side dish with only 4 ingredients!

Hen of the woods mushrooms (aka maitake) are a great mushroom for beginning foragers. Great flavor and no poisonous look-alikes!

Canning Hen of the Woods Mushrooms (and other safe-edible, wild mushrooms) at home is so easy and a great way to enjoy them even when they aren't in season. Hen of the Wood's meaty texture and robust flavor stands up especially well to canning.

A simple side dish of hen of the woods mushrooms cooked with brown butter and sage is the perfect accompaniment to a fall meal. Serves 2-4