Wow!!!!! Neighbor just gave me a small sandwich size bag of morel mushrooms!!!!

[a kennedy]

I’m not a cook……husband WAS, he passed away 2 years ago on May 4h. So…….what do I do with them??? Thanks.

[drray23]

1. Many ways to eat them. They are a delicacy.

One common French recipe is to sautée them in butter and minced shallots. Combine that with an egg omelet ( stuff the omelette with the morels and shallots) or a fried egg.

Edit : here is a recipe in English about this :

https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2014/04/18/omelet-with-creamy-morel-mushrooms

[a kennedy]

4. Thank you.....love omelets.

[Lifeafter70]

2. Here is a link for ten easy recipes

I like them in pasta

https://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/morel-recipes.html

[a kennedy]

6. Wow, I think I can handle some of these. Thanks.

[JoseBalow]

3. Slice them up and saute them in butter

Then eat them as is, or add to any sauces or dishes you like.

Just don't eat them raw, they can mess with your stomach if you don't cook them.

Enjoy!

[a kennedy]

7. Good point about not eating raw......thank you.

[legallyblondeNYC]

5. But first, clean them well.

Morels are delicious, but you must clean them before using. It is typical that foraged morels will have not only dirt but also bugs.

Trim the end, slice them in half (lengthwise),, and let them soak in salted water. Then, you pluck them from the soak, dry them on paper towels, and use them -- soon....! (Some will tell you to avoid the soak, which is probably okay if they are clean -- cultivated or from a producer.)... Saute in butter, shallots, splash of white wine - maybe some herbs (I like thyme). They are particularly good with spring vegetables (and pasta, yes) -- peas, ramps, or asparagus.

[a kennedy]

8. Ugh, dirt & bugs, soaking will be done. Love the splash of white wine.

[Easterncedar]

9. Oh my, I am sooo envious!

Sauteed with butter, salt and a splash of wine, morels are heaven on their own. I haven't had fresh morels in years, but I remember the experience as bliss.