Urban Farm-It has launched a special Mother’s Day menu featuring fresh gourmet mushrooms, and it looks delicious.
Forget the predictable bouquet of flowers – Urban Farm-It’s Mother’s Day menu, packed with gourmet mushroom dishes, will have you whipping up a restaurant-worthy feast for Mum at home.
Available now at urban-farm-it.com, this delicious mushroom-inspired menu is perfect if you’re after something fresh, flavourful, and truly memorable this Mother’s Day.
You can order your fresh Lion’s Mane mushrooms, as well as easy mushroom growing kits, straight from their farm. But hurry, you’ll need to buy before March 27th for guaranteed delivery.
Here are the delightful mushroom dishes you can create:
Starters
Creamy Oyster Mushroom & Thyme Soup
Try this velvety, umami-rich soup with a comforting herbal aroma.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 250g Oyster mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
- 500ml vegetable broth
- 200ml heavy cream (or coconut milk for vegan)
- Salt and black pepper
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add mushrooms and thyme; cook until mushrooms soften.
- Pour in vegetable broth; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend until smooth, then stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with crusty bread.
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil Bruschetta
Crispy bread topped with a rich medley of mushrooms and fragrant truffle oil.
Ingredients:
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 300g mixed mushrooms (Oyster, Shiitake, Chestnut), chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp truffle oil
- 30g parmesan or vegan alternative (optional)
Instructions:
- Toast baguette slices until golden and crisp.
- Sauté garlic and mushrooms in olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden.
- Stir in parsley and truffle oil.
- Spoon mushroom mixture onto toasted baguette slices, garnish with parmesan, and serve.
Main Courses
Lion’s Mane Scallops with Garlic Butter & Asparagus
A seafood-inspired dish featuring the delicate texture of Lion’s Mane mushrooms.
Ingredients:
- 250g Lion’s Mane mushrooms, cut into thick slices
- 2 tbsp butter (or vegan butter)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150g asparagus, trimmed
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Sear Lion’s Mane mushroom slices on both sides until golden brown.
- Add butter and garlic; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Drizzle with lemon juice; remove from heat.
- In the same pan, sauté asparagus until tender.
- Serve mushrooms over asparagus, garnished with parsley.
Shiitake Mushroom Risotto
A creamy, rich risotto packed with deep umami flavours.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 200g Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 200g arborio rice
- 750ml vegetable broth
- 100ml white wine
- 50g parmesan or nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil; sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add mushrooms; cook until golden.
- Stir in arborio rice, coating it well. Add wine and cook until evaporated.
- Gradually add broth, stirring constantly until rice is tender.
- Stir in butter and parmesan; season and serve warm.
Side Dishes
Shiitake & Miso Glazed Greens
A deeply savoury and nutrient-rich side dish.
Ingredients:
- 200g Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 200g green beans or bok choy
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Sauté mushrooms and greens in olive oil until tender.
- In a bowl, mix miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey.
- Pour sauce over vegetables, stir to coat, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Roasted Chestnut & Mushroom Medley
A comforting and flavourful side, perfect for any feast.
Ingredients:
- 250g mixed mushrooms (Shiitake, Oyster), sliced
- 100g roasted chestnuts, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss mushrooms and chestnuts with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Serve warm.
This Mother’s Day, ditch the predictable and serve up something spectacular – fresh gourmet mushrooms straight from your own kitchen. Urban Farm-It’s selection of fresh Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, and Oyster mushrooms ensures your dishes taste as incredible as they look.
Want to try Urban Farm-It’s Mother’s Day feast? You’ll need to be speedy – you’ve only got until March 27th or whilst stocks last to get your order in.
Visit urban-farm-it.com to order now and spoil Mum with an unforgettable mushroom-inspired meal this Mother’s Day.
