Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus) Base

Since they can be grown commercially, oyster mushrooms can now be bought cultivated in a variety of colors and flavors. A spring find of wild ones on a tree is a special delight. Although I have had a bonanza of wild Pleurotus, I realize that many don’t have such luck, so I decided to create recipes for the store-bought kind.

Serve over Soft Polenta or use as a pasta sauce or as a soup with tender vegetables such as peas, green beans, a