The Mushroom Council is an organization dedicated to helping people discover the flavor, versatility, nutrition, and sustainability of mushrooms. Its website serves as a resource for home cooks and anyone interested in learning more about mushrooms, with information on varieties such as white button, crimini, portabella, shiitake, oyster, beech, maitake, king trumpet, and lion’s mane. Visitors can explore how mushrooms are grown, how to prepare them, and their nutritional benefits, alongside research and information about mushrooms’ environmental impact and life cycle.

The Council offers a wide range of recipes, cooking tips, how-to videos, and practical articles for making mushrooms part of everyday meals. Recipe ideas include mushroom toast, sesame-crusted mushroom bowls, gnocchi, and blended chili. Its Blend™ approach combines mushrooms with meat to add flavor and vegetables to dishes. The site also shares food and cooking features, industry resources, news, and newsletter updates. Overall, the Mushroom Council promotes enjoyable, accessible ways to cook with mushrooms while sharing information about their place on the plate and their relationship to the planet.