The bloggers who participated in our Candy Cap Challenge created a deliciously diverse spread of recipes. Bloggers were asked to create an original recipe using dried Candy Cap mushrooms, and we got some truly amazing results. Some recipes were savory, some were sweet, but all were delicious.
See the full list of recipe submissions below:
Four Points Foodie – Maple Marinated Chicken with Candy Cap Risotto
Pink Apron – Candy Cap Mushroom Sponge Candy
Cookies and Crafts – Maple Infused Candy Cap Cookies
A Taste of Koko – Yule Log Cake feat. Candy Cap Mushrooms
Okay, Check it Out – Forest Floor Donuts
Romeo Cucina – Stuffed Acorn Squash with Moroccan-Style Candy Cap Filling
Cookistry – Candy Cap Crusted Rack of Pork
Shallot Jane – Candy Cap Bread Pudding
Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker – Candy Cap Mushroom Syrup Cupcakes
Flavor Appraiser – Candy Cap Cornbread Stuffing
Inspired to try Candy Cap mushrooms? Check out our Candy Cap recipes for even more ideas!
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OK, I had to vote for A Taste of Koko – Yule Log Cake feat. When I first opened the post, I thought it was a “cheat” using the item for presentation rather than IN the recipe, but then I realized it was both. Way to go! 🙂
I have to admit that Okay, Check it Out – Forest Floor Donuts most caught my attention though. It was less about the mushrooms (I’m not a shroom person myself), and more about the spruce tips. I’ve never heard of them before, but I’m very curious now and will have to see about getting some. I do use rosemary a LOT – not sure how similar it is in flavor/texture.
Nice job guys. Good luck!
I really liked A Taste of Koko’s Yule Log and Okay, Check it Out’s Forest Floor Donuts (really cute title for them!), but I voted for Romeo Cucina’s Stuffed Acorn Squash. It looked interesting and it is something that I would be more likely to make in my own kitchen. Good luck everyone!
Chris – eBay is your best bet for spruce tips as far as I know, probably in the spring. (I froze mine, but I don’t know if sellers do so.) They’re very tender, moreso that rosemary, if only because the needles are thinner. I’ve ordered spruce tip syrup before, and although it’s good, it’s a much much fainter flavor than the tips themselves – but has the benefit of being available year round.
Good luch everyone! What an amazing array of recipes. They all look delicious!
I am voting for Romeo Cucina…Good Luck!!
Thanks so much Amy! This competition is tough with so many wonderful recipes to choose from.
As usual, a fun and challenging contest. Thanks for sponsoring so many of these, Justin, and congrats to the winners!