This delicious Maitake mushroom basil flatbread recipe was created by chefs Cindi and AJ from The Fresh Market. It originally aired in February 2024 as part of their Lenten live streaming video where all ingredients are shopable online. The vegetarian recipe features our Maitake mushrooms combined with flatbread, basil, walnuts and cheese. This quick dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or snack.

These meaty mushroom skewers make an incredible appetizer. The spicy almond dip is nutty, aromatic and perfect for dipping other vegetables as well.

Crispy pastry wrapped around rich brie cheese, stuffed with sweet, caramelized onions and balsamic glazed mushrooms might be the most luxurious appetizer possible! Enjoy with a variety of accompaniments such as crackers, fruit preserves and fresh fruit.

Whether you’re looking for a craveable snack or a quick weeknight meal, these mushroom flatbread pizzas are sure to satisfy! They deliver big flavor and come together in minutes. An easy recipe to try with kids so they can put together their own mushroom masterpiece!

Puffy, rich and savory bread swirls stuffed with herbs and sautéed mushrooms-- need we say more? These buns make an incredible starter to dinner, a light lunch or brunch…pretty much any time of the day. Easily made vegan!

Meaty portabella mushroom caps are the perfect vessel for stuffing with all kinds of goodness, especially creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, caramelized onions, and Italian pancetta! The recipe can easily be halved if you are only looking to make a few.

Pillowy Lion’s Mane mushrooms get chewy and crisp when baked onto fresh pizza dough with bright basil pesto and a flurry of mozzarella cheese. Top it with more fresh basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese--this is far from your basic white mushroom pizza!

This Kentucky-fried copycat captures all the secret flavor and satisfying crunch while keeping it completely vegetarian. The zippy honey mustard is a natural complement to the crispy mushrooms. You’ll forget all about those dollar menu nuggets!

Nutty sautéed Maitake mushrooms paired with creamy brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce create a Fall flavor explosion. Wrap it up in crunchy pastry and top with more herbs for an elegant holiday appetizer or part of an elevated Thanksgiving spread.

Craving some American backyard flavor without all the heft and richness of classic BBQ? These meat-free sliders check all the boxes bringing the smokiness, sweetness, and satisfying texture you’d want in a handheld slider!

Lion’s Mane mushrooms are pillowy-soft and boast an array of nutritional benefits. One of the best parts of cooking is its delicate seafood flavor and chewy texture. Cook it down and fold it together with some seafood flavors for a shockingly delicious and vegetarian ‘crabcake’!

Ceviche is a delicious and bright dish traditionally made with fresh seafood cooked in citrus and salt, but works just as well with Shiitake mushrooms! The firm shiitake are an excellent pair with the crunchy vegetables and the fragrant herbs. One scoop and you’ll be hooked!

This Mexican-inspired preparation of Blue Oyster mushrooms is savory and spicy, with a great texture for topping tacos, burrito bowls, or a favorite: nachos! This crowd-pleasing recipe can be customized with various toppings. You can easily omit cheese or use a vegan alternative.

Avocado toast is a deliciously simple way to get healthy fats and great flavor for breakfast or a snack. The freshly sautéed mushrooms bring it to the next level with a welcomed variety of texture and savoriness!

Shiitake mushrooms are known for being savory umami-bombs, but this recipe kicks it up a notch by marinating and roasting them into bacon. Shiitake bacon can be used on salads, wraps, and much more!

One of the best things about Maitake (aka Hen of the Woods) mushrooms is the difference in textures when cooked; chewy and ‘meaty’ on the inside and crispy and crunchy on the outside. This recipe takes full advantage of those differences by combining different cooking methods to transform the mushrooms into extra crispy Buffalo ‘Wings’. Try with a variety of sauces!