Food glossary
What is Horn of plenty?
Horn of plenty — A common woodland mushroom, so named because it grows in the shape of a long horn or funnel. It's also known as black trumpet and trompette de la mort. It has a fluted edge and dark gills and is very dark brown, almost black in colour. It looks and tastes like a dark version of the chanterelle mushroom. Horns of plenty are a bit of a luxury as they only grow wild - and if you do find them in…
A common woodland mushroom, so named because it grows in the shape of a long horn or funnel. It's also known as black trumpet and trompette de la mort. It has a fluted edge and dark gills and is very dark brown, almost black in colour. It looks and tastes like a dark version of the chanterelle mushroom.
Horns of plenty are a bit of a luxury as they only grow wild - and if you do find them in your local farmers’ market, or more remarkably, your supermarket, then they'll be very expensive. Nonetheless, they have a delicious rich flavour - good with creamy sauces or in soups or stews, with chicken, polenta or pasta.
For a real treat just fry them in butter and serve them on toast. Gathered from summer through to winter, they’re sometimes available dried. Clean them carefully before use to get rid of any grit.