Mushroom

Creamy and comforting, this asparagus, chicken and mushroom pasta bake is a great mid-week dinner recipe. It's also handy on a busy weekend when you've got lots of mouths to feed.

This chicken dish is bursting with flavour, and ready in under 30 minutes meaning you can create a hearty and satisfying meal for the whole family fast

When you need a nourishing midweek meal but you’re short on time, this NZ Pork fillet roast will satisfy the whole family

Perfect for a quick and cosy dinner, each bite promises warmth and flavour, reminiscent of classic pub fare.

A gorgeously simple pork fettuccine recipe, with mushrooms, crispy pork batons and golden croutons

This vegetarian take on beef Wellington makes a filling and flavoursome dish that's special enough for a dinner party - or even your Christmas spread! Serve with our rich mushroom gravy and roast veggies for a complete meal.

This platter is a great way to enjoy quality, lean venison as a starter or with other barbecue meats and salads. The salsa is packed with herbs and the hummus adds a lovely creaminess, creating a dish bursting with flavours and texture.

This Thai-style coconut curry is packed with plump porcini mushrooms, succulent chicken and fiery flavours, creating a dish that is filling and wonderfully tasty. Serve for a simple and nourishing dinner.

This roasted portobello mushroom dish is so easy to make but is gourmet enough to be found in your favourite café. Enjoy for a luxurious weekend brunch or light midweek dinner - it's deliciously versatile!

Put a vegetarian twist on the traditionally meat-based Italian ragu with this rich and flavoursome mushroom recipe. Served with pappardelle and topped with a zingy homemade gremolata, this dish is an all-round winner.

This French dish is rustic and simple. The slow-braising technique does all the work for you and results in succulent, flavoursome chicken that goes beautifully with fresh bread and a green salad.

Buckwheat crêpes in France are commonly filled with ham and cheese or mushroom and spinach. Here, Nici crammed it all into one irresistible crêpe, perfect for a nourishing breakfast or brunch!

Covered in a layer of delicious cheesiness, these little pies are incredibly moreish! They're packed with eggplant, tomatoes and mushrooms, making for a tasty combination of vegetarian goodness.

For a vegetarian meal that is warming, nourishing and full of flavour, you can't look past this potato and mushroom pie. This recipe makes three 1-litre pies, so it's perfect for a night of winter entertaining.

Make life easy for yourself and use a store-bought chicken for this soup, or maybe leftovers from a roast chicken dinner. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it's a no-fuss meal for dinner or a weekend lunch.

Making your own pasta is a wonderfully tactile and satisfying experience – and takes just 20 minutes. So clear a space in the kitchen and try this rustic mushroom, thyme and parmesan cream pasta

This comforting and tasty mushroom and lemon thyme pasta is a brilliant way to showcase mushrooms. Serve topped with fried mushrooms, parmesan and reserved thyme for the perfect weeknight dinner.

Make meal time easy with this delicious vegetarian all-in-one creamy edamame mushroom pasta that is a great way to showcase mushrooms.

You'll love the incredible foresty flavours and creaminess of this mushroom soup. It’s a classic French recipe that begins with a roux and finishes with cream, of course! Simply delicious!

This deliciously creamy mixed mushroom and spinach fettuccine by Nici Wickes is the perfect dinner to enjoy during those cold winter months.

Nutrient-rich mushrooms are a staple in the autumn and winter months, so try Nici's mushroom ragout and pumpkin recipe for a deliciously comforting weeknight meal.

Here, Nici Wickes has combined mushroom and pepper in this delicious mushroom pepper steak sauce recipe that is perfect enjoyed for a tasty midweek meal.

Swap out the mince for lentils and add a bunch of veggies! This vegetarian shepherds pie is oh so tasty.

These little savoury mushroom bread and butter puddings by Nici Wickes make the perfect dinner – they’re rich, cheesy and incredibly tasty.

French onion soup is great for the chilly months, generously topped with cheese served with sliced baguette.

Do you love smooth, creamy mushroom soup, but also love the meaty texture of whole mushrooms? Here Nadia Lim has gone for both in this comforting mushroom and thyme soup with roquefort croutons.

This comforting and perfectly creamy courgette spaghetti is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavour and combines to create a delicious budget-friendly weeknight meal

Served with a side of crunchy salad, enjoy Nadia's delicious Turkish pide with mushrooms is a brilliant autumn recipe that is perfect for weekend grazing.

Breakfast, lunch or dinner - this one-pan bake recipe is a winner. Serve with hot sauce and wholegrain sourdough toast for a meal that's simple, delicious and saves you spending time on dishes

Nail a brunch classic with this mushrooms on toast recipe. Ready in just 10 minutes, this bite packs in plenty of flavour with just a few simple ingredients. Try for a tasty meal any time of day

Nadia Lim's mushroom Wellington recipe makes the perfect vegetarian meal! Filled with portabello mushrooms, sweet caramelised onions and brie cheese, this dish is delicious served with chutney and salad

Looking for a delicious gluten-free breakfast idea? This stuffed mushroom recipe sees creamy, garlicky baby spinach and crispy Parma ham shards come together to create the ultimate brekky or brunch

This moreish recipe sees button mushrooms baked to perfection then crumbed to create delicious little 'popcorn' snacks. Serve with sweet chilli and honey soy dipping sauce for the ultimate party bite

Love haloumi? This 20 minute pizza recipe is irresistible for vegetarians and meat eaters alike! Mushrooms and haloumi come together perfectly to create a simple yet sophisticated weeknight meal

Make dinner time delicious with this creamy mushroom gnocchi recipe. Ready in just 35 minutes, this is the perfect fuss-free vegetarian meal. Serve topped with parsley crumble and enjoy

Love risotto, hate stirring? This delicious oven-baked mushroom and chicken risotto recipe makes easy work of creating this Italian classic. Serve with seasonal greens for a perfect family dinner

This mushroom tart recipe will be a favourite for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Spiked with balsamic vinegar and soy sauce, this tart has a rich umami flavour that's simply irresistible

Serving blue cheese toasts with Nici Wickes' mushroom soup recipe will make you swoon. Serve on chilly nights for a warming vegetarian dinner that's bound to keep tummies happy all round

This delicious mushroom pilaf recipe is the ultimate in vegetarian comfort food. Gently spiced and topped with cashews, coriander and chilli, this pilaf is the perfect one-pot meal. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

Is it a pie or is it a tart? Nici Wickes' mushroom and onion tart recipe uses scone dough as the “pastry” – spread haphazardly over the pan, tarte Tatin-style but much less fiddly. It all works a treat and is darn delicious

Adding miso to butter to this quinoa recipe is a lovely way to inject a little umami into everyday eats. Thickly sliced flat mushrooms are used in this dish, but any mushroom will do. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

This butternut strudel recipe creates a delicious, comforting vegetarian meal. Spiked with herbs and studded with nuts, this strudel is best served warm with a fresh side salad

Rise and shine with this delicious mushroom omelettes with spinach and brie recipe! Simple yet flavour-packed, these omelettes make the perfect breakfast for two

Whip up an appetiser no one will be able to resist with this delicious stuffed paté mushrooms recipe. Serve these crunchy, golden crumbed bites with a glass of icy cold beer

This beautifully flavoured classic mushroom soup is great enjoyed for a comforting weeknight meal

There is nothing more special than a bowl of intensely flavoured mushroom soup. Try using a selection of mushrooms - each bring their own little piece of magic to the dish. Created by Emma Galloway for Taste magazine

This fried rice recipe has had a health-injection with brown, red and wild rice, green beans and bok choy

These bite-sized mushroom burgers are perfect for entertaining - whether it's a big party or a intimate gathering, your guests will love the combination of mushroom, blue cheese and bacon

This chickpea and cauliflower-stuffed mushrooms recipe creates a delicious, hearty vegetarian meal that's packed with great flavours like harissa and coriander. Quick and simple, this vegetarian recipe makes a brilliant fast dinner

This easy mixed mushroom ramen bowl recipe requires only 5 ingredients to produce a warming dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes

Dig into this mushroom stroganoff recipe for a delicious dinner.

This creamy vegetarian pie recipe is perfect for getting that comfort food-fix while still fitting in plenty of vegetables. Delicious, vegetarian and ready in just 35 minutes

This vegetarian recipe combines mushroom, carrot and lentils to create a flavourful strudel. Covered in golden filo pastry and served with a fresh rocket salad, this is a hearty vegetarian meal option

This dish is old-fashioned French comfort food at its best. The chicken is braised with wine and vegetables and finished with cream for richness. The fricassée has many variations depending on the region but the great thing about this dish is that it’s a one-pot wonder and ready in under an hour.

Serve this braised mushroom and beef stew recipe with creamy polenta

Beef stroganoff is great comfort food! Tender strips of beef and mushrooms are sautéed in butter, then swirled with sour cream to make a creamy sauce. Serve with rice, mashed potato or pasta

Oh, how I love this dish! It’s hearty and flavourful, and makes a great meat-free meal.

These little flavour bombs are popular at parties. It’s impossible not to be tempted by crispy bacon wrapped around juicy wee mushrooms – they’re the perfect mouthful!

A strudel made from a mix of earthy Portobello, brown and white button mushrooms, and slender straw and oyster mushrooms. Whatever funghi you can lay your hands on will make a delightful filling when bound in a sauce scented with red wine and rosemary, then encased in a thin shell of crispy pastry.

These are the best mushrooms in a creamy, peppery sauce especially served with either crispy bacon or lamb’s fry. This is a versatile dish that is perfect as a breakfast, brunch or even dinner.

A lighter take on creamy chicken carbonara; with bacon, mushrooms and shavings of parmesan

Beef and mushrooms are given a smoky, creamy hit with smoked paprika and sour cream for this classic pasta dish

Dollar-wise dinners to get you through the week.

Look for mixed punnets of suitable mushrooms – such as shiitake, enoki and shimeji. If your local grocer doesn’t sell them, use just one variety or replace with chopped mushrooms of choice.

Schiacciata is a Tuscan-style flatbread traditionally made with flour, yeast, salt and water – I’ve added a little rosemary for variety. It’s baked in the oven then brushed with olive oil once it comes out. Use wild mushrooms if available but otherwise substitute whatever mushrooms you have access to. Lardo is a salami that has been made since the time of the Ancient Romans from cured fat, rosemary and spices. Use fresh broad beans in season; at other times, use frozen ones, which are just as good.

Individual chunky beef and mushroom pies are encased in golden puff pastry and served with a homemade tomato sauce

All the goodness of a shepherd's pie in a handy individual serve that equals $4 per person.

A platter of perfectly grilled vegetables, imbued with the slight smokiness of the barbecue, can taste amazing. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Making homemade sausage rolls for a party shows you care. Roll out these chicken, mushroom and thyme beauties for the perfect party snack. Photography by Todd Eyre.

You can now have this taleggio treat from Al Volo pizzeria at home. Luca Villari from the Auckland pizzeria shares his recipe. Photography Todd Eyre.

Rise and shine with these mixed mushrooms, smoked salmon, egg, and seed topping - a delicious, nourishing start to your day!

This vegetarian buckwheat, mushroom and sage risotto is a delicious creamy filler, perfect for lunch and dinner.

Make every Monday meat-free with delicious vegetarian options. Such as these golden crumbed brown rice cake patties and stir-fried vegetables, sprinkled with seaweed.

Italians are the best at vegetarian pasta dishes. We have created a beautiful semolina gnocchi with mushroom ragu recipe for meat-free Monday's.

These filled and roasted mushrooms make a tasty starter or a substantial meat-free main course for vegetarians.

Tasty wholesome corn fritters with crispy bacon and hearty mushrooms - a mouthwatering flavour combination perfect for weekend brunch!

We've used low-GI brown rice to make this risotto a healthier option. Top with fried mushrooms, pecorino cheese and thyme leaves, it's diabetic-friendly too.

This delectable vegetarian pasta is packed with mushrooms, pecorino and crunchy almonds. Delish! It's also good for diabetics.

Juicy, garlic-infused mushrooms on lightly toasted sourdough sprinkled with onions. Perfect for lunch or brunch. And suitable for diabetics, too.

The venison in this pie gives it a wonderfully rich flavour - pair it with a salad for a lighter option. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Tender, flavoursome roasted field mushrooms - reason enough to get out of bed in the morning! A delicious and nutritious way to start your day! This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

A popular fast food in the many ramen bars in Japan, they are also a diet staple for students. ‘Ramen’ is the name of noodle, as well as the name of the dish.

Impress your Halloween party guests with these cute coffin pesto pizzettas! Quick and easy to prepare and so delicious!

Mushrooms and mozzarella are one of my favourite combinations and in this case, paired with salty prosciutto and zingy rocket, it’s heaven on a plate. I’ve chosen three of my most-loved mushroom varieties here, but if you can’t find them or prefer other kinds, simply replace with your own selection. Photograph by Todd Eyre. Props and styling by Cameron Woodcock.

No longer miss out on the things you love because of allergies or intolerances; these delicious steak, pepper and mushroom pies are free of all gluten... and taste amazing!

Please the whole family with this nourishing and flavoursome bacon, mushroom and kale risotto - the perfect idea for a quick and tasty dinner tonight!

Sink your fork through a buttery, golden crust to reveal the delicious, hearty centre of this eggplant and mushroom pie. We've added pasta pieces into the filling for extra texture, flavour and comfort!

Breakfast worth waking up for - this hearty baked bean and ricotta-stuffed mushroom is quick, easy, and so delicious. It's also a great low calorie option for those wanting to stay on track with their health goals.

Serve your family this deliciously hearty goulash tonight. Served with a flavoursome paprika cream, it's the ultimate Winter comfort food.

Succulent, juicy duck and hearty mushroom soup - full of wholesome, authentic Asian flavours, this is perfect combination for dinner tonight!

I love this easy variation on the original coq au vin recipe. It’s a great dish for large numbers as it can be prepared the day before and served from the large pot it’s cooked in. It needs nothing more than some bread to mop up the juices and a simple salad to refresh the palate. C’est bon!

Enjoy the flavours of Asia with this delectable butter miso mushroom risotto. This dish is quick and easy, yet still packs bags of flavour!

Feed the family with this flavoursome nourishing chorizo and mushroom pilaf - quick and easy, but no lack of flavour for those pressed for time!