button mushroom

noun

|Updated on: 5 Jul 2018

Definition of button mushroom

: a usually small white mushroom (Agaricus bisporus synonym A. brunnescens) in which the pileus has not yet expanded

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Recent Examples of button mushroom from the Web

On a recent day, Diaz said, his team used 560 pounds of Delta asparagus, 200 pounds of button mushrooms from Colusa, 120 pounds of Persian cucumbers and 200 pounds of pea shoots from West Sacramento, and 160 pounds of strawberries from Watsonville.

— cathie anderson, sacbee, "Hospital food gets a farm-to-fork makeover from UC Davis Medical Center's new chef," 18 June 2018
Mushrooms Makes 2 cups 2 pounds button mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon Korean chili flakes Salt and pepper Heat the oven to 375° F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

— marian bull, GQ, "The Superiority Burger Cookbook Has the Secret to the Best Mushrooms You'll Ever Eat," 7 June 2018
Our White Mushroom featured a flavorful if stingy sprinkling of button mushrooms, spinach and roasted garlic atop a light, white sauce.

— anna caplan, star-telegram, "Urban Bricks' serviceable fast-casual pizza in north Arlington lacking in authenticity | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 11 Apr. 2018
Stir in the toppings of beef bulgogi, sautéed button mushroom slices, cooked carrots, summer squash and asparagus with a runny egg.

— linda bladholm, miamiherald, "This Korean mom-and-pop restaurant in a Doral strip mall is the real deal | Miami Herald," 16 Mar. 2018
Eggs and Horseradish Cream Makes 4 servings More than just being fun to say, these skewers are an improved twist on standard kebabs (button mushrooms, chunks of bell pepper, and wedges of onion).

— sara moulton, Houston Chronicle, "This breakfast for dinner has the best diner moves," 19 Feb. 2018
The first four ingredients of an Original Garden Burger, the popular brand found in many grocery stores, are brown rice, button mushrooms, rolled oats and mozzarella cheese.

— nick kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, "New kind of veggie burger threatens old-school variety for title of Chicago's best," 22 Jan. 2018
Brown button mushrooms are coated in a delicate, curried batter and lightly fried, resulting in a pop of mushroom richness on the palate.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Review: This fine Indian spot in Louisville knows its sauce but has room to improve," 20 Dec. 2017
Well, white button mushrooms are the same as creminis, but harvested earlier, which gives them that pale color and mild flavor.

— alex delany, Bon Appetit, "These Are the Types of Mushrooms You Need to Know About," 12 Dec. 2017

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