Quick Guide to Hunting Morel Mushrooms in the Mountains of California

Hunting for Morel Mushrooms

Morel mushrooms are incredibly versatile from a culinary standpoint. Classic preparation‘s include dredging and frying in butter or stuffing with meat or cheese. Probably my favorite application for dried morels is to make a cream sauce, using the liquid from rehydrating the mushrooms to add an incredible depth of savory flavor to your sauce. Here I am using shallots and leeks for their sweetness help enhance the earthiness of these morels. The recipe and method are fairly simple, but absolutely