Fresh Hens of the Forest mushrooms

[John Michael]

I just received a bag of fresh mushrooms someone gave to my wife that grow in Iowa or Idaho

can't remember which state exactly. They are fresh and have a very odd shape, no two are the same size and I am told that they are called Hens of the Forest. I have thought about roasting them and using to top a pizza or to make a duxelle and use in omelletes. Anyone

out there have any more info on this type of funghi or suggestions on how to use them?

[Teddy Devico]

Take the stems off and them break them into pieces. Saute with butter, salt, pepper, garlic, shallot, and thyme. Extremely delicious.

[David A. Goldfarb]

Hen of the woods or maitake mushrooms are also nice just brushed with olive oil or melted butter and roasted.