In season - Mushroom recipes

Tips for storing and using mushrooms

• Plastic bags make mushrooms sweat and deteriorate quickly. Store them in paper bags in the fridge so they last longer.
• Mushrooms absorb water, so instead of washing them just wipe them clean with paper towel.
• A quick sauté on a high heat is all they need to make them tender and produce the best flavour. Mushrooms become soggy if overcooked.
• These brown gems contain essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They may also help to lower blood glucose and improve diabetes health and may reduce cancer risks.
• When mushrooms are exposed to sunlight they naturally generate vitamin D. 'Vitamin D mushrooms’, which have been pulsed with UV light, are available from some retailers. Or expose regular mushrooms to direct midday winter sunlight for 1–2 hours.

In season during: Summer, autumn and spring.