KING OYSTER aka TRUMPET ROYAL, (Pleurotus eryngi)
PROFILE: meaty flavor highlighted by roasting or grilling
TRY: slice lengthwise, brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper
IN THE KITCHEN: “coin” slices from stems may be treated as scallops, brushed with oil, soaked in wine and seared on stove-top, or marinate in a soy-based dressing and grill, as in teriyaki