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6 Ways to Cook Maitake Mushrooms

Six ways to prepare maitake mushrooms—in all their wild, frilly, feathery glory
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Maitake mushrooms have a wild, feathery look that we adore. To maintain their textural appeal, put away that knife and simply use your hands to get them into manageable pieces. Starting at the stem, break the cluster into large clumps with some of the core attached (think mushroom florets). From there, tear into smaller pieces before sautéing. (Or grilling. Or searing. Or putting in a sauce.)

Check out the slideshow for six great ways to cook one of our favorite mushrooms.

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    Swiss Chard and Mushroom Galette

    Selling skeptics on the idea of a vegetarian dinner is easy when it’s in pie form. Maitake mushrooms add heft.

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    Seared Maitake Mushrooms

    At Vedge in Philadelphia, chef Richard Landau entices carnivores at his vegan spot by making a statement with dramatic, crispy mushrooms. Find maitakes at specialty and farmers' markets.

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