Chestnut Mushrooms

Chestnut mushrooms (Pholiota adiposa), also called Cinnamon Cap mushrooms, consist of bunches of mushrooms containing a small golden or chestnut brown cap with pink to dark brown gills and a thin white or beige stem. The Chestnut mushroom is a beautiful, rusty brown colored mushroom that grows in large bountiful, clusters. It's a culinary delight that can be easily incorporated into any dish. The entire mushroom - both cap and stem - can be used and its crunchy texture remains intact even after cooking. Lovers of this mushroom are drawn to its earthy and nutty taste. The chestnut is tasty and meaty. These mushrooms do not have a distinctive odor, which could prove beneficial in certain dishes. Chestnut mushrooms are delicious at all times of day. At breakfast try chestnut mushrooms with garlic in cheese toasties or cooked in butter on the side of scrambled eggs. They’re perfect in a quick soup at lunchtime or made into a pie with chicken and bacon for supper.