Dried Porcini mushrooms. Re-hydrate and add to risotto, wild rice, or ravioli. It is beautiful when blended in a cream sauce! It's earthy overtone add a meaty richness to all kinds of dishes. Try them in both forms to get a huge umami punch.

PARING SUGGESTIONS:
Soften whole dried mushrooms in hot water for at least 15 minutes before adding to a dish. You can use the flavorful soaking liquid as all or part of a recipes cooking liquid as for a mushroom risotto. Add dried porcini to a pot of braised short ribs or lamb shanks.