Over the years, it’s become a staple with our family, one thing we can count on all three of our kids eating without complaint. After I powdered some Comb Tooth mushrooms I was given, we thought they’d make a tasty addition to the recipe, and we were right.
Crab cakes are a popular dish, one that people just starting on a vegetarian diet would likely miss a lot. This recipe is supposed to be close enough to the original that unsuspecting eaters wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. It can also be made with Comb Tooth or Bear’s Head mushrooms.
Chicken of the Woods will last up to a week in the fridge or frozen for longer, but using it fresh seems to be best in my opinion. After a few days of storage, the chicken taste isn’t as strong and it starts to soften, losing the chicken-esque texture.
Birthday dinners were a huge tradition in my family growing up, and it’s something that I’ve held on to. I’ve made a personal tradition of celebrating my brother’s birthday with him, with either me or my husband cooking him a special meal. Ben’s birthday was the other day, so I invited him to come spend some time with me, and asked what he’d like to eat.
I’ve heard several times that Lion’s Mane can be cooked to taste like lobster. Since lobster tends to run on the expensive side, if true, this is good news for lobster lovers all over. Vegans might also enjoy this recipe, just switch out the butter for a vegan substitute.
I was slightly surprised, however, to see a recipe for beer battered chicken of the woods. I suppose it shouldn’t surprise me, I just hadn’t thought about breading and frying it. As soon as I can get my hands on some, I’m going to be trying this.