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An Un-fung-ettable Night In
Written on September 10th, 2025
Staying in season is here and your nights in at home just got even cosier, it’s time to put your warmest jumper on and enjoy the comfort of your home on those rainy Autumn evenings. This is the first in our ‘big night in’ series with a variety of fun themes to try over the coming months.
Autumn is one of the best times of year to make the most of seasonal produce, and for our first cosy night in it’s all about celebrating mushrooms. They’re one of the most versatile products you’ll find in our produce section and can be used as a meat substitute, in pastas and even desserts! Discover more about our fungi friends and the recipes that showcase their incredible flavours.
Know Your Mushrooms
Learn more about different types of mushrooms, their flavours and texture can vary widely meaning they are a popular choice of seasonal produce to use in the kitchen.
Baby Button
Mild and almost earthy flavour, the flavour develops and deepens when cooked. They can be eaten sliced or whole
Chestnut
A woodsy brown cap, rich and nutty in flavour and very versatile. Try them in soups, casseroles, risotto or an omelette
Closed Cup
The most popular mushroom, medium in size with a delicate flavour. Delicious cooked in garlic butter
Yellow Oyster
A fun yellow colour with a meaty texture, these brighten any soup, stew or pasta dish
Shiitake
The cap is soft and spongy, they have a hearty and meaty flavour when cooked. Great to use as a meat substitute
Portobello
Rich, earthy and meaty. Enjoy grilled on a burger bun for a veggie alternative
Mushroom Recipes
Walnut and Mushroom Chocolate Brownies
Gooey chocolate brownies with a unique addition of mild and earthy button mushrooms for a delicious depth of flavour, plus a surprise crunch of walnuts
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Wild Mushroom Tart
A rustic mushroom tart topped with melted gruyere cheese and served with chive and crispy onion cream cheese
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Mushroom and Courgette Strudel
Impress your guests with this vegetarian show-stopping main that can be swapped for your traditional Sunday roast, ideal for sharing
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Exotic Mushroom and Rice Soup
Soup season is here, and our hearty mushroom and rice soup is bursting with flavour, serve with a slice of crusty bread and butter
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Mushroom and Rosemary Pasta
A quick and easy family favourite elevated
with a rosemary breadcrumb topping
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Mushroom Bolognese
There’s no going wrong with a mushroom bolognese for a warming Autumn dish using meaty Portobello mushrooms
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Exotic Mushroom Mixed Bento Box
Showcasing all the ways you can use mushrooms, including stir fry, sushi and grilled chestnut teriyaki mushrooms
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Find More In Store
Geo Watkins Mushroom Ketchup
An alternative to tomato ketchup that enhances any dish with its deep, punchy umami flavours. Try it in stews, ramens or even in your gravy for your Sunday roast
Chef Porchini Mushrooms UHT Cream
This ready to use cooking cream containing Porcini Mushrooms is a necessity for adding richness to pasta dishes and as a base for sauces. A staple in Italian homes since the 1960s
Truffle Hunter Black Truffle Oil
The finest black truffles expertly blended with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for an intense earthy aroma. Drizzle on pasta, pizza and risotto
Find all you’ll need for An Unfunghettable Night In in our produce section and throughout store!