Mushroom Guide: Edible Identification, Benefits & Cooking

Mushrooms are low-carb and high in antioxidants, offering unique health benefits across varieties like Shiitake and Portobello. Learn to identify edible mushrooms, master cooking with frozen or canned types, and find innovative recipes like Portobello buns.

The Best Ways to Cook the Puffball Mushroom

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jen Morel

Puffball mushrooms are similar to tofu in color and in texture and can be cooked in a similar fashion. Preferred methods of cooking puffballs range from cubing the flesh and simmering it in a soup to slicing the mushroom and frying it. Puffballs can also be baked, grilled, sautéed and steamed.