Mushrooms are an amazing ingredient. They’ve got variety, texture, and extreme versatility, plus they’re incredibly nutritious. Most people either love them or hate them, but if you’re in the former category, you might be wondering how to make the most of them. And if you’re in the latter category, perhaps we can get you to change your mind by showing you how to use them the right way.

Here are the many ways you can use mushrooms!

1. Raw

Those basic mushrooms you usually find in plentitude at the supermarket, white button mushrooms, are a versatile bunch. You probably have tossed them into soups or stews. But these ones are great as-is, thrown onto a salad, or even better, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, perhaps with a little fresh rosemary thrown in for good measure.

2. Sautéed

Cremini and shiitake mushrooms make for great sautéing. You can slice these a bit thicker so they feel meaty when you bite into them. The trick to getting them just right is not using too much oil, not cramming the pan with too many mushrooms, and making sure that pan is hot, hot, hot! These go great with a juicy steak.

3. Grilled

With spring coming soon, it will be time to dust off your grill. Those large portobello mushrooms are fantastic for throwing on the grill. Make sure you either marinate them or lightly brush them with olive oil to help lock in the moisture. These will taste hearty and robust, though be sure to attend to them so they don’t turn soggy.

4. Disguised

Parents and spouses of mushroom-haters, pay attention! You can use mushrooms as a filler for things like burgers, tacos, meatloaf and more. You just have to chop them to the same consistency so no one will be the wiser. The right ratio is about 30% mushrooms to 70% meat. Any more than that and you’ll get caught out. Roasting them first before chopping them up and blending them in adds even more texture and umami to your dishes.

5. Dried

Dried mushrooms make it easy to always have mushrooms on-hand when you want them. Porcini for example, has a limited season, so stocking up on the dried variety will always serve you well and are perfect for whipping up a divine mushroom risotto. You must allow time for them to soak and then strain the grit out. A coffee filter works great for this.

6. Broiled

Take the stems of your white button mushrooms and chop them up. Then, mix them with breadcrumbs, herbs, and parmesan cheese and stuff the caps. Broil them in your oven for a heavenly appetizer for any occasion.

7. Powdered

Mushrooms in powdered form are another way to sneak nutrition in to your family. You can rub it onto meats to form an incredible crust before roasting, mix it into mashed potatoes, or even have it for breakfast by scrambling it into eggs. It’s certainly healthier than dumping salt on everything, and tastier too.