There are many ways to reconstitute dried mushrooms, but here is the easiest: 1) Put the desired amount of dried mushrooms in a non-reactive bowl. 2) Pour boiling water over the dried mushrooms to cover. 3) Let sit for at least 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender. 4) Strain the mushrooms and use …

Buying fresh mushrooms in bulk and preserving them yourself is a cost-effective way to ensure you have wild mushrooms in your pantry all year long.  Below are the methods we prefer for preserving and storing leftover mushrooms: How to Dehydrate Fresh Mushrooms If you dry them, they will last for years and retain an intensified …

Veal Scalopini Salad with Grilled Pancetta Wrapped Figs, Goat Cheese and Shitake Mushrooms By Connie Deady. in Los Angeles, CA Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. Le Quebecois Grain Fed veal sirloin, thinly sliced & pounded into 16 pieces 8 oz. Goat Cheese, crumbled 4 large Shitake Mushrooms 4 oz. pancetta 8 large figs, sliced in half …

This recipe tempers the richness of black cod with the acidic bite of a pickled salad and an earthy broth made by reconstituting dried shitake mushrooms.  The cod steaks are first quickly seared in hot oil to crisp their skin and develop flavor, then gently finished in the oven.  A small pinch of potent dill …

A simple vegetarian stir-fry that blends savory and sweet.  Delicious over rice! Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) 1 medium Broccoli Head, cut into florets 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil 4 slices of Ginger, thinly shredded 1 clove Garlic, thinly sliced 2 oz Dried Shitake Mushrooms, reconstituted & soaking water reserved 4 Scallions, cut in thin strips 1 tbsp …

Sweet, savory & earthy, but still light and filled with bright colors, this salad would be delicious with teriyaki chicken or fish. Ingredients:  (Makes 8 side servings) 1 oz Dried Shitake Mushrooms 3 cups cooked Basmati Rice ½ cup finely chopped Scallions 1 cup Green Peas (frozen or fresh) ¾ cup diced Roasted Red Bell Pepper ¾ …

  Miso soup is a staple in Japan, where it can be found at breakfast, lunch, or dinner meals, usually served in a small bowl to the side of the main dish.  Miso is an excellent source of protein, and so this soup is a great source of low-fat energy.  Many people make miso soup …

  What is dashi? Dashi is a traditional fish stock essential to Japanese cooking.  You will find it in many Japanese soups, sauces, and stews.  The two most central, essential ingredients in dashi are dried bonito flakes (aka katsuobushi) and kombu seaweed (sometimes spelled “konbu”).  Usually 2 oz each of bonito flakes and kombu are …

This is a simple, but very satisfying mushroom stir fry.  You can easily substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock to make it completely vegetarian/vegan if desired. Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) 1 cup Dried Shitake Mushrooms, reconstituted 1 cup Bamboo Shoots ¼ lb Snow Peas 2 tbsp Oil ¼ cup Chicken Stock ½ tsp Salt …

Thanks to Becca who takes care of our plants for the inspiration for this recipe (If you are in Seattle and want to hire someone with a green thumb to make your life lusher, Becca is your fertility goddess.  Just email me and I’ll give you her info). I am presenting this recipe backwards.  What …