How to Use morel in a Sentence

morel

noun
  • The Holmgrens have had some good morel hauls over that time.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
  • Use a mesh bag or basket to collect the morels and keep them dry.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Thus buying or tasting a morel can be its own treasure hunt.
    — Midwest Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Toss linguini with a rich sauce of morels, ramps (or leeks), peas, ham, and cream.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Lamb carpaccio with morels, green garlic and pea tendrils in spring.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • When is morel season in Kentucky?
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Sautéeing is a splendid way to showcase the pure flavor of morels.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Morels, on the other hand, can be dustier and grittier when dry.
    — Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appetit, 10 Mar. 2017
  • Once your region is past its last frost date, that is usually when morels begin to grow.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
  • At the Montana restaurant, the morels were served lightly cooked or raw.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Sauté morel mushrooms about five minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The morel fricassee dish with lemon, chive, garlic, and brown butter is a must-try.
    — Midwest Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • At home in West Marlborough, morels grew in the cracks of my mom’s front porch.
    — Aimee Olexy, Philly.com, 7 Sep. 2017
  • Prices depend on the vendor but due to the rarity, morels bring top dollar.
    — Brandon Patterson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2018
  • Some mushrooms that sort of resemble morels are toxic, at least to a degree.
    — Daniel Neman, sacbee, 13 June 2017
  • For older kids, head into the woods to harvest morels or other native plants.
    — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 24 Mar. 2020
  • Aromas of morels and truffles, petrol, blackberries and gorse.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • This recipe also works wonderfully with a few sautéed morel mushrooms on top!
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 21 Apr. 2020
  • How can people prepare for morel hunting season?
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Alongside Gruyère cheese, the morels really shine.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Don’t miss the chicken with foie gras and Château Chalon with morels and asparagus.
    — Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 18 June 2023
  • Heat from the flames can stimulate some fungi, like morel mushrooms, to release spores.
    — National Geographic, 21 June 2016
  • Simply put, living plant roots provide food to fungus that produce morels.
    — Matthew Every, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Simply put, living plant roots provide food to fungus that produce morels.
    — Gary Garth and Matt Every, Outdoor Life, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Luckily, cooking morels is the best way to enjoy them anyway!
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Luckily, morel mushrooms have a distinct look that’s pretty easy to spot.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2020
  • Lately the beets have been swapped for morels and English peas, and ginger foam was traded for yuzu.
    — Providence Cicero, The Seattle Times, 25 May 2017
  • Crack the egg and swirl your spoon, and the broth becomes a creamy backdrop to the snappy vegetables and the earthy morels.
    — Seamus Mullen, Bon Appetit, 25 June 2018
  • Don’t rake or drive a vehicle through the area as forest floors are typically where morels grow.
    — Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Don’t rake or drive a vehicle through the area as forest floors are typically where morels grow.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Mar. 2026

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