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mushroom

A mushroom is the conspicuous umbrella-shaped fruiting body (sporophore) of certain fungi
A mushroom is the conspicuous umbrella-shaped fruiting body (sporophore) of certain fungi, typically of the order Agaricales in the phylum Basidiomycota but also of some other groups.
Popularly, the term mushroom is used to identify the edible sporophores; the term toadstool is often reserved for inedible or poisonous sporophores. There is, however, no scientific distinction between the two names.
In a very restricted sense, mushroom indicates the common edible fungus of fields and meadows (Agaricus campestris). A very closely related species, A. bisporus, is the mushroom grown commercially and seen in markets

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  1. L_B

    Recipe Spinach and Mushroom Wild Rice Casserole

    While searching for recipes using mushrooms. I came across this one. I haven't tried it yet but it is definitely going to be on the menu next week at our house. It looks so good! http://www.savorystyle.com/blog/food/spinach-mushroom-wild-rice-casserole Ingredients 1/2 lb. fresh spinach 1...
  2. Duck59

    Recipe Mushrooms à la Greque

    Here's a simple little concoction for a snack or a salad. Water 150 ml Garlic cloves (as many as you like, the more the better) Juice of 2 squeezed lemons Olive oil 30 ml Pepper (and salt if you must) Bay leaf Sprig of parsley Button mushrooms 350 g Large tomato Chopped parsley (for garnish)...
  3. winterybella

    Recipe Mushroom, Lemon and Lentil Salad

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  4. Morning Glory

    Recipe Spinach, Mushrooms & onions (revisited)

    As promised, as co-judge of the Cookingbites Recipe Challenge I've been trying out some of the dishes submitted in my Test Kitchen! This one is an exploration of the recipe posted by @winterybella: Sautéed Spinach, mushrooms, and caramelized onions from...
  5. Caribbean girl

    Recipe Mushroom and Egg Casserole

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  6. L_B

    Recipe Roasted Garlic & Butter Mushrooms

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  7. C

    Recipe Green Smoothie (Apple, Banana, Mushroom, Spinach)

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  8. L_B

    Recipe Portobello Mushroom Pizza

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  9. cupcakechef

    Recipe Fettucine with Shiitake Mushrooms and Basil

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  10. cupcakechef

    Recipe Japanese Mushroom, Tofu & Vermicelli Noodle Soup

    Original source here: http://www.daringgourmet.com/2013/02/16/mushroom-tofu-and-vermicelli-soup/ Thought it sounded like a yummy winter warmer - and so simple, too! Ingredients 4 cups chicken stock (vegetarian/vegan: use vegetable broth) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon miso paste 1...
  11. Caribbean girl

    Recipe Mushroom Soup

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  12. winterybella

    Recipe Easy Marinated Mushrooms

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  13. Morning Glory

    Marvellous Mushrooms

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  14. valedevento

    Recipe Vol au vent

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  15. valedevento

    Recipe Toast with mushroom

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  16. winterybella

    Recipe Sautéed Spinach, mushrooms, and caramelized onions

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  17. valedevento

    Don't like mushrooms

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  18. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Leek and Mushroom Gratin

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  19. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Ham, Leek, Mushroom and Ale Cobbler

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  20. Froz

    Recipe Mushroom snacks

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