Creamed Watercress with Ginger and Shiitakes

The bold peppery flavour of watercress puts a modern twist on classic creamed spinach. A handful of shiitakes and a hit of fiery fresh ginger give this rich yet nutrient-packed side an Asian-inspired feel.

Chicken with Leeks and Shiitake Mushrooms

The subtle, earthy flavours of leeks and shiitake mushrooms naturally complement chicken. Serve this easy entertaining dish with mashed potatoes or rice. If you're not cooking with wine, replace it with chicken stock, adding 2 tsp (10 mL) white wine vinegar.

Chicken Braised with Chestnuts and Shiitake Mushrooms

Few Chinese banquets are without a fancy preparation of a whole chicken or duck. The rich chestnuts and shiitake mushrooms suit the New Year's table and represent fall and winter respectively. The carrot slices stand for gold coins that welcome the coming spring with riches, and the green bok choy reminds us of summer. Don't think of this dish as only for Chinese New Year; it makes a wonderful main course at any table.

Shiitake Mushroom Broth

Flavoured with mushrooms, this broth is an elegant, light start to any fancy meal. Dried mushrooms add intense flavour, and fresh mushrooms have a tender texture.

Shiitake Steamed Oysters

Steaming gives oysters a firm texture and keeps them juicy. This recipe can easily be doubled when steamed in batches.

Pork and Shiitake Lettuce Wraps

Boston lettuce makes the perfect wrap for this pork stir-fry. Leaf lettuce makes a good substitute, but other less flexible lettuces, such as iceberg, may be harder to wrap. Keep your washed lettuce crisp by storing between sheets of damp paper towels in an airtight container or plastic bag.

Enoki & Shiitake Mushroom Pho

Celery Root Bisque with Shiitake Mushrooms

Celery root will never win a beauty contest, but as the hero of a fall harvest soup, it gets the prize every time.

Shiitake-Stuffed Brie in Puff Pastry

Stagger baking times for each wrapped Brie to ensure a fresh warm one is ready to go when guests devour the first.

Soba Noodles with Pea Shoots and Shiitakes

This makes a great vegetarian main course salad or side dish served with grilled meat. Since pea shoots are not as tender as pea tendrils, they are cooked before eating.