morel

noun mo·rel \ mə-ˈrel , mȯ- \

Updated on: 20 Apr 2018

Definition of morel

: any of several edible fungi (genus Morchella, especially M. esculenta) having a conical cap with a highly pitted surface — called also morel mushroom

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Ingredients are likely to include fiddlehead ferns, morel and pheasant back mushrooms, spring onions, watercress, ramps, peas, spruce tips and rhubarb.

— carol deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Little Duck Kitchen debuts in May with foraging and farm dinner," 11 Apr. 2018
Add garlic and morels; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

— the good housekeeping test kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Orecchiette with Morels and Peas," 3 Aug. 2016
Creamy and savory, cheesy grits are a Southern staple at all times of day, but these grits studded with meaty morel mushrooms are an outstanding brunch dish.

— virginia willis, Country Living, "Parmesan Grits with Morels," 23 Feb. 2011
At the May 11 morel dinner, Kimpton will put the mushrooms in every course, even dessert.

— liz biro, Indianapolis Star, "10 women who are absolutely killing it at Indianapolis restaurants," 7 Mar. 2018
Mushrooms like the chanterelle (above) are great when basted in butter, and morels and porcinis are awesome when mixed with spring vegetables in pasta.

— alex delany, Bon Appetit, "These Are the Types of Mushrooms You Need to Know About," 12 Dec. 2017
Anyone who hunts their own persimmons in the wild in fall will keep their trees as much a secret as a morel mushroom hunter protects their hunting spot in spring.

— dawn mitchell, Indianapolis Star, "Retro Recipes: Persimmon pudding pleasures," 20 Oct. 2017
At home in West Marlborough, morels grew in the cracks of my mom’s front porch.

— aimee olexy, Philly.com, "Aimee Olexy's guide to the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square," 7 Sep. 2017
Fortunately, true and false morels are easily distinguished, once a person knows what to look for.

— bill sherwonit, Alaska Dispatch News, "Tips for distinguishing ‘true’ from ‘false’ morels," 5 Aug. 2017

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