When you buy portobello mushrooms at the store and see what looks like dirt in the packaging, chances are it's not actually dirt. Portobellos are a cultivated variety of mushroom (versus wild), and ...

No—and here’s why. All the experts agree that it is best to avoid water when cleaning mushrooms. Per Snowden, “fresh mushrooms should not be washed or soaked before cooking because of their ...

Should you wash mushrooms under water and brush them off with a towel before using them? Some say, “Yes” and some say, “No.” Turns out, the answer isn’t as straightforward as you might hope. There’s ...

Mushrooms are a great way to add rich, meaty flavor to almost any dish while cranking up the nutrition. (Courtesy of Jennifer Iserloh) Mushrooms are a wonder food when it comes to weight loss, cancer ...

“Wiping mushrooms is the best way to clean them,” says Jones. A damp paper towel makes it quick and easy to wipe off any bits of dirt. Avoid submerging mushrooms in water, as their spongy texture is ...

, morels grow wild during the best time of the year. The only way to get them—if you don’t want to pay a lot of money—is to find them and pick them yourself. But, the morel’s hollow stem and pitted ...

Morel mushrooms are close to the perfect food. Abundant, delicious , and easy to identify, morels grow wild during the best time of the year. The only way to get them—if you don’t want to pay a lot of ...