Transfer the chopped mushrooms to a large bowl. By hand, finely chop the remaining mixed mushrooms and stems and the reserved portobello mushroom stems and trimmings into ¼-inch pieces; add them ...

Mushroom decorations are extremely adorable. If you like the look of mushroom decor, you'll want to create these quick and easy DIY mushrooms for your yard.

While the mushrooms are cooking, bring a large pot of water to the boil. Cut the iceberg lettuce into wide strips. When the water boils, add the lettuce and stir.

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water. Blanch the 1 cup of parsley leaves in the boiling water for 20 seconds. With a slotted spoon, transfer the parsley to the ice water.

To make the wontons, put the garlic, ginger, spring onion, coriander, celery, shiitake mushrooms and Chinese leaves in a large bowl. Add the pork mince and prawns (if using) to the bowl.

To reconstitute the dried porcini mushrooms and make the mushroom stock, put the dried porcinis in a medium-size bowl. Pour 2 cups boiling water over the mushrooms; stir to wet and submerge them all.

Tip: Place a small bowl upside down in a large bowl; stand one end of corn on middle of upside-down bowl and using a large knife, slice kernels off. Note: This should yield about 2 cups.