18 Warming, Comforting Mushroom Recipes That Are Full Of Flavour

The humble mushroom has a delicious umami flavour when it’s cooked in the right way.

Once browned and caramelised, the vegetable’s distinct funkiness can shine in a simple dish, like bite-sized tarts, and elevate the overall flavour profile of everything from comforting soups to creamy risottos.

In the recipes below, mushrooms are often used as a stand-in for meat, bringing punchy, distinct notes to seasonal salads, udon noodles and flaky, golden pastries.

But you’ll also find them paired with a robust cut of beef or lamb, in a slow-cooked pie or as a side, holding their own against rich flavours.

Mushroom tarts

Dijon mustard and chopped dill offer up surprising flavours in these munchable puff pastry tarts.

Oven-baked risotto with bacon and mushroom

Portobello mushroom soup with blue cheese toasties

Freshly cut chives help to cut the creaminess of this mushroom soup, while blue cheese introduces a funky flavour for dipping.

Beef fillet with wild mushrooms and okra

A barbecued beef fillet sits atop a bed of mushrooms and okra salad in this special dinner dish.

Wild mushroom crostini

Crusty bread is rubbed with fresh garlic and drizzled with olive oil, for a punchy and crunchy party nibble.

Barbecued mushrooms and flatbread

The mushrooms in these flatbreads are marinaded in smoked paprika and chilli flakes, before being cooked on a barbecue hot plate.

BBQ portobello burger with caramelised onions and Saint Agur cheese

This plant-based burger recipe comes from Martin Nordon’s Green Burgers cookbook and uses mushrooms for their almost-meaty flavour.

Hearty steak and mushroom pie

Beef stock and red wine enrich the dark flavours of this pie, which showcases both delicious short and puff pastry.

Leek and mushroom vol-au-vent

These puff pastry bites have a rich and creamy filling, with mushroom, tarragon and leek. They’re an easy way to impress a party.

Mushroom and beetroot sliders

These cute vegetarian burgers are an easy handout at dinner parties and pack lots of umami flavour.

Chicken and mushroom risotto

Plenty of parsley is added to this creamy risotto, to add a bit of freshness to the rich dish.

Mushroom, prosciutto and olive pizza

This homemade pizza pairs the richness of prosciutto and mushroom with peppery rocket leaves for a mouthwatering dinner.

Leek, mushroom and chicken fricassee

Slow-cooked chicken, tarragon and white wine make for a more-ish and tasty broth, in this comforting cold night meal.

Vegan potato and mushroom pie

Creamy mashed potatoes and miso-soaked mushrooms combine to make rich flavours in this unbelievable vegan dish.

Wild mushroom and courgette salad

This salad makes the most of all the vegetables in season right now — a light and lemony soy sauce dressing brightens the cooked courgettes and wild mushrooms.

Slow-cooked lamb and mushroom pies

A sprinkling of sesame seeds adds extra crunch to the top of this luscious, slow-cooked lamb pie — it’s a hearty and filling meal.

Mushroom udon noodles

This deeply savoury and well-spiced udon noodle and mushroom soup comes from Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s Around The Table cookbook.

Pumpkin, mushroom and tomato red curry

This warming red curry has dried shiitake mushrooms that add a tasty and funky flavour. It’s also time-conscious making it a delectable weeknight dinner.