Mushroom

Roasting mushrooms intensifies their flavour beautifully. For a burst of colour, add some truss tomatoes.

If you want to reduce the intensity of the chillies, remove the seeds and membranes. Note

Eggs are delicious in the morning, and with an Asian flare this is a new and exciting way to prepare them.

Beef and mushroom make a delicious pair in this herby, slow-cooked stew.

Snow peas can be replaced with sugar snap peas, if you like. Hokkien (or stir-fry) noodles are sold in cryovac packages in the refrigerated section of supermarkets. Note

Loaded with roasted kumara and pan-fried mushrooms, this healthy pilaf is great for a mid-week dinner and also makes for a tasty packed lunch.

These pies taste wonderful with a fresh rocket salad dressed with 2 tablespoons lime juice, a tablespoon of olive oil and a clove of garlic. Combine this with 100g baby rocket leaves, ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and ¼ cup fresh mint leaves. Sprinkle with 2 chopped green onions. Note

These easy stuffed mushrooms are divine served with a fresh green salad and crusty bread.

This is warming comfort food at its best. Don’t let the long cooking time put you off. You’ll spend very little time at the stove before the pan goes in the oven.

Topped with golden, flaky pastry these individual chicken, leek and mushroom pies are great for either lunch or dinner.

Bruise the lemon grass by hitting the lower white bulb with the flat side of a heavy knife or cleaver­ this helps to release its flavour and aroma. Note

ham option Sprinkle with finely chopped ham. Note

Serve up this winter warming mixed mushroom risotto for dinner tonight. It's full of flavour and perfect if you're after a vegetarian meal that will be more than substantial.

These crispy, tasty little tarts make wonderful finger food.

Healthy and vibrant wok-tossed greens with oyster sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

Spicy chorizo adds bite to the creamy mushroom sauce, to finish you can sprinkle finely grated parmesan cheese and coarsely ground black pepper over individual servings, if you like.

These tender beef steaks with creamy mushroom sauce go perfectly with homemade fries.

The piece of blade steak is also known as a “bolar of blade”, or just “bolar blade”; it is a shoulder cut. Beef silverside or rolled brisket are also suitable to use. Serve with spinach mash and steamed green beans. Not suitable to freeze. Note

Beef stroganoff is a dish served in a sauce with sour cream. It originated in Russia in the 19th century and has since become popular around the world, with as many variations as there are countries that eat it. Here we've used pork instead of beef, but chicken may also be used.

Barley is a wonderful, healthy and tasty way to thicken a delicious soup or stew such as this one.

Filled with chopped bacon, onion and parmesan cheese, these moreish mushrooms make for a tasty brunch, lunch or light dinner with salad.

The deep, earthy flavours of this pot roasted pork shoulder with mushroom, port and chestnut are redolent of winter evenings and roaring fires.

The rich, earthy flavour of field mushrooms and the light, green taste of grilled asparagus are very different, but both pair beautifully with this anchovy dressing.

Delicious tomato and mushroom calzone; a great sharing dish for family and friends.

Antipasto means "before the meal" and is the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal.

Spice up your Vietnamese omelette with this delicious recipe.

This spicy risotto is cooked in a rice cooker for minimum effort and maximum flavour.

This indulgent, comforting meal is perfect for a cosy night in. Purists may prefer to make their own gnocchi, but we've discovered that the store bought version is an excellent time saving alternative.

A rich and warming leek, bean and mushroom bake infused with red wine, passata and fresh thyme.

This deconstructed Beef Wellington makes for a new take on a genuine classic. A fabulous dish to serve up at a special dinner party.

This spicy beef and mushroom soup will warm you up on a cold winters night.

There are fewer things more delicious than char-grilled seafood with herby garlic butter.

You can dot these delectable little tarts with torn brie before baking if you like.

The flavours of this sticky duck are spectacular and team perfectly with the refreshing cabbage and radish salad.

Colourful and delicious fried rice topped with thinly sliced omelette.

Loaded with vegies, this tasty chicken and mushroom stir-fry makes an ideal weeknight dinner.

It's hard to eat poorly when you've got a carton of eggs in the fridge, even if there's little else around. Eggs represent very compact packets of protein and nutrients ready to be turned into a nutritious meal in minutes. Master an omelette then you can create a filling according to what you have on hand.

Start your day with a delicious egg, mushroom and prosciutto breakfast pizzas.

Break your fast with this classic breakfast fry-up, complete with fried eggs, roasted tomatoes, crispy ham and herby mushrooms.

A fresh and fragrant braised duck dish that is fragrant and full of flavour. Most types of dried mushrooms will work well; if you want to stick with the Asian theme of the dish, use dried shiitakes.

Toss the pasta through the sauce just before serving, as it will soak up all the sauce if tossed too early. Either swiss brown, flat or oyster mushrooms can be used instead of the button mushrooms.

Swiss brown mushrooms, also known as cremini or roman mushrooms, are similar in appearance to button mushrooms, but are slightly dark brown in colour. The large variety are often called portobello mushrooms. Note

We used ling fillets in this recipe. Note

For a nourishing and earthy dinner try this tasty winter mushroom and rocket risotto.

This easy quiche will be a sure-fire winner with your family.

This alluring, creamy, sensational pasta dish fulfils your desire to be amazed with a comforting yet exciting meal experience.

The portobello mushroom is virtually a larger version of the swiss brown or cremini mushroom. Dense and hearty, it is a great variety to choose when making stuffed mushrooms. You can use swiss browns here but purchase the largest ones you can find.

These simple mushroom tarts are bursting with flavour and make a great lunch when served with a ripe tomato salad.

Slow-cooked veal shin (the cut also known as osso buco) and earthy mushroom ragu are perfect winter comfort food, especially served on a bed of warm, creamy polenta.

These individual Japanese hotpots are brimming with flavour and comfort.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Cover puddings halfway through cooking if the tops are becoming too brown. Note

Earthy, autumnal and deeply savoury, this mushroom ragu is excellent served on polenta, pasta, a side for beef or veal or even on thick slices of toasted sourdough.

Loaded with peas, mushrooms, zucchini and herbs, this creamy noodle dish is delicious and filling.

Lasagne is always a satisfying dish. A lovely slosh of red wine and the addition of mushrooms make this recipe particularly hearty. No one will go hungry tonight.

Warm your body and soul with this hearty veal stroganoff. Complete with soft, buttered noodles, it makes the ultimate comfort food on a cool evening.

Delight both children and adults with these top-quality homemade sausage rolls and pizza spirals.

This classic Japanese miso soup combines silken tofu with prawns for a light, soothing meal that can be enjoyed all year long.

Pork and veal are the ideal combination if you're aiming to make tender, delectable little meatballs. Smothered in mushroom sauce and served on a bed of fettuccine, they're bound to become a firm family favourite.

Really, you can add any mushroom you like to this dish, and all mushroom lovers will have a favourite or three they can't go past. Mixed garlic mushrooms is an earthy, garlicky dish to savour.

Quick and easy as it is, this pappardelle with chicken and creamy mushroom sauce makes a surprisingly luxurious dinner for a dish that's verging on a store-cupboard classic.

Cheese and spinach tortellini baked in tomato pasta sauce with mushroom, zucchini and tomato.

Add some gourmet elements to the beloved Aussie pie with chunks of steak, succulent vegetables and crisp pastry crusts.

This Asian-styled wok-seared mushroom omelette is also stuffed with capsicum, chilli, sprouts, coriander and green onions. A lovely light lunch.

Minute steak is a thinly cut slice that can come from any part of the cow, but is most often rump. It's a tasty and economical cut that can, and should be, cooked very quickly hence its name.

Totally falling under the category of comfort food, this gnocchi with creamy sauce is a rib-sticker.

The filling for these delicious little chicken and mushroom pot pies can be made a day ahead, meaning you just have to pop the pastry lid on and bake them when you're ready to eat.

Try these sautéed mushrooms on toast instead of your usual full English this weekend. Not only are mushrooms full of B vitamins, selenium and iron, they bust out the free radicals, too. Plus, they taste great.

Mixed mushrooms add flavour, texture and complexity to this spicy beef and noodle stir-fry, as well as a welcome boost of important nutrients. Winning all round.

An Italian filled and baked bread - perfect for children's snacks, lunches or any time!

Try canned salmon with a little lemon juice in place of mushrooms. For a healthier version, replace cream with low-fat evaporated milk. To thicken, blend 1 teaspoon cornflour with 1 tablespoon evaporated milk and stir slowly into remaining milk. Note

Each of the topping recipes here makes enough to cover four mini pizza bases. You can buy prepared pizza bases from the supermarket, they can be found in the refrigerated, freezer or bakery sections. Note