Food and Recipes Veggies Mushrooms 9 Types of Mushrooms to Know About By Patricia S York Patricia S York Assistant Food Editor Pat is an Assistant Editor at Southern Living and has been a part of the team since 2006. She works with the Senior Food Editor to plan monthly print food features and stories that will highlight Southerners making a difference through food, share delicious recipes that utilize seasonal produce, and offer exceptional reader service. Pat also writes digital content on a variety of topics including cooking, gardening, and pets.One of the reasons Pat enjoys living in Birmingham is because it is centrally located between the mountains and the Gulf coast. She spends her free time gardening, hiking with her dogs, and pursuing her goal of becoming a better horsewoman. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on September 22, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Antonis Achilleos Does your knowledge of edible mushrooms end with the plastic-wrapped white buttons you use to sauté with steaks? There is a whole world of edible fungi out there ready to enhance your culinary creations. Next time you are foraging through the produce department of your grocery store, look for these delicious mushrooms and incorporate them into your weeknight meals. 01 of 09 Chanterelee Antonis Achilleos Picked in the wild, these pricey mushrooms are prized for their toothsome texture and earthy, slightly fruity taste. Add to a dish where they will shine, like a creamy risotto or pasta. 02 of 09 Cremini Westend61/Getty Images The older, darker colored version of the popular white button mushrooms, these can be baked into lasagna and other cheesy casseroles, sliced and tossed into salads, or stuffed and served as appetizers. 03 of 09 Enoki Photograph by Magda Indigo/Getty Images Slight in size, this thin white mushroom is big on flavor and is a popular ingredient in soups and salads, especially in Asian cuisine. 04 of 09 Maitake Antonis Achilleos These rich, savory mushrooms grow in large, ruffled clusters, which is why they are called "hen of the woods." Toss on the grill, or sauté with pork or chicken. 05 of 09 Morel kcline/Getty Images Even people who claim to dislike mushrooms will fall in love with the meaty texture and nutty flavor of morels. Expensive and hard to find, morels are usually reserved for fine dining. 06 of 09 Oyster Antonis Achilleos Typically white or pale gray, oyster mushrooms can also be pink or yellow. The scalloped caps taste great in stir-fries and have a delicate nutty flavor. 07 of 09 Porcini BRETT STEVENS/Getty Images Reddish-brown in color and slightly sticky to the touch, the cap of a porcini can reach up to 12 inches in diameter. These mushrooms are popular in Italian cuisine. 08 of 09 Portobello Yulia-Images/Getty Images The portobello is really just a mature, overgrown white mushroom. They are left to grow for a longer period of time, until they have spread out into that delicious meaty cap. 09 of 09 Shitake Antonis Achilleos Toadstool-shaped shitakes have a mild smoky flavor and a firm texture that holds up well in soups and noodle dishes. Trim off and discard the stems; they are too tough to eat. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit