Wonderfully diverse to cook with, mushrooms are natural allies with butter, herbs and garlic but also able to work well with all manner of spices. Their distinct yet delicate earthy flavour goes perfectly with luxurious foods like steak and cheese, but also bring body, bite and satisfaction to plant-based meals, making them popular among vegetarians and vegans.

Food writer Jenny Linford's mouth-watering selection of both everyday and special occasion recipes includes everything from small bites and light salads, to hearty soups and stews, oven-bakes, pastas and rice dishes. Woven into the recipe chapters are informative essays, with topics ranging from how to grow mushrooms to mushroom folklore.