Mushrooms
Horn of Plenty
Horn of plenty grows only in beech forest in Denmark. It favours the humus-rich coastal woods where it can spread. Each individual mycelium typically covers an area of about five by five metres. The mushrooms can be hard to see when small, but if allowed to grow, they are easier to spot. Horn of plenty can appear in September, and perhaps even earlier, but the typical timing is late September and October.
Find it in nature
Beech forest in Denmark, the humus-rich coastal woods where it can spread
Østjylland
Mols Bjerge · Helgenæs-skovene
Humus-rich coastal woods with old beech
Sjælland
Gribskov · Jægersborg Dyrehave
Moist beech stands near the coast
Fyn
De fynske kystskove
Humus-rich beech forest close to the coast
Recipes with Horn of Plenty
Grilled deer heart with black trumpets, blackberries, and pickled wild onions
Game, berries, and mushrooms are a trinity that works well together. Here I've added pickled onions. Deer heart is one of my favorite game foods, and it's easy to prepare.
Horn of plenty butter
This is one of my favorite mushroom hacks. The dish is clearly best made with fresh mushrooms, but you can also use dried ones. It should be black trumpet or chanterelle.
Horn of plenty in soy
This simple dish has become a new classic in my kitchen, and I know it has inspired many places. I got the idea from a breakfast buffet in Tokyo, where mushrooms on toast is a staple.
Tacos
Tacos are a perfect way to eat mushrooms, as they easily serve as the bread in the meal. You can portion and plate your tacos beautifully, but it's far cozier to just set out everything.
Tartare
I love tartare and have eaten many different kinds. This one is on the lighter and more acidic end, and of course with mushrooms.
Frittata with funnel chanterelles
This is a classic Italian egg dish that differs from an omelette in one respect; namely that it starts on the stovetop but finishes in the oven. The filling can be almost anything.
The Mushroom Handbook
Similar ingredients
Morel
A rare and capricious mushroom that thrives with elm – years can pass between finds of edible morels.
Hooded Morel
A lovely bonus find in April and May – appears in thickets and parks after rain and mild spring temperatures.
Chanterelle
Found in many types of forest from June to November – peaks after good rainfall and always grows in small groups.