Rich, earthy, and completely vegetarian, this French onion soup is so full of flavor that you won’t miss the veal stock (although you could substitute veal stock or 1 1/4 cup Le Québécois veal demi glace and 2 ½ cups water if you are a committed carnivore). Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, plus extra for …

Scrambled, fried, poached….is there anything else? Yes – baked. Baked eggs are fluffy with a smooth texture. They’re also easier than you think. These eggs get their pizzazz from wild morels and lots of fresh thyme. You could substitute reconstituted dried morels for this recipe, but they won’t be as tender. Drink Pairings: Alsatian Riesling …

Two spring favorites together in the same simple side dish.  Wild produce brings so much flavor to the party you don’t really need much else…just a little butter for richness. Ingredients:        (Makes Four Servings) 3 cups Fresh Morels 1 ½ cups Fresh Ramps 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter Directions: 1. Melt some butter in a frying …

Cold soba noodles are enjoyed year round in Japan (though many people switch to hot soba in soup during the winter). They’re light and refreshing. Traditionally cold soba is served on a plate with a small cup of dipping sauce (as you see here). Diners simply dip a portion of the soba in the sauce, …

Thyme Perfumed Grilled Rack of Lamb, Compote of Morel Mushrooms and Vidalia Onions, Grits Cakes, Nettle Purée This dish is an excellent main course to serve at an elegant dinner party in the spring. There are several different components here, all featuring terrific seasonal ingredients. First, stinging nettles are boiled, then cooked with butter, cornmeal, …

While our marinated morel salad recipe uses the acidity of two different vinegars to “brighten up” morels’ earthiness, this recipe poaches morels in butter for a truly decadent result.  Dried morel mushooms can be substituted for fresh in this recipe, and they will still taste very good, but the texture will not be as tender as if …

Crunchy mild raw beets sliced paper thin, savory fennel seeds & rich earthy morels on top of creme fraiche…what’s not to love? Drink Pairings: Gruner Veltliner from Austria or an Oregon Pinot Noir Ingredients:                           (Makes 4 Servings) 1 Red Beet 1 Golden Beet Fronds from one Fennel Bulb 2 cups Fresh Morel Mushrooms 2 tsp Fennel Seed 1 cup …

Egg White Brioche Frittata with Morel Mushrooms and Wild Ramps Frittata is a terrific dish because it can be put together very quickly, and it can be eaten at any time of the day. While it is simple to make, a frittata can actually be quite gourmet, if it is made with a quality, unique, …

“Fondue” Turnovers with Morel Mushrooms, Green Onion Emulsion, and White Wine Foam These savory turnovers feature a morel mushroom “fondue” filling prepared with Gruyere and Emmentaler, a mixture of cheeses used in a traditional Swiss fondue. The traditional fondue also includes white wine, and in this recipe this component appears as a garnish in a …

This gratin is so delicious you won’t miss the potatoes, which have been replaced by healthier (and more interesting) stinging nettles and morel mushrooms.  If you don’t have nettles on hand, don’t worry, you can always substitute another hearty green. Pairings: Red Pinot Noir from Burgundy or Chianti Ingredients: (Makes 4 Servings) ¾lb of Stinging Nettles …