Hub just found them in the backyard next to the garage - we've never found morels in our yard before - but this is definitely the time of year for them.
It's funny b/c I had heard a story on the news just this week about someone finding some morels in their backyard.
These little guys were not even "hiding" - right out in the open next to the garage and trashcan :)
After doing some online research and sending a photo to my MIL and having her affirm their authenticity - I cooked them up.
Apparently the hollow insides are a signature of the morel.Good thing we are only a family of 4 because there were only 4 pieces (half each). I used my MIL's recipe (below) for coating the morels before frying them up. Of course with our small amount of morels we didn't need the full recipe.
Directions:
cut in half lengthwise, cut off lower roots (the dirty ends)
rinse with cold water
beat a couple of eggs with some salt and pepper
dip mushrooms into eggs
roll in flour
fry in 1/4" of melted butter (I use part butter and part oil)
when crisp on one side turn and fry the other side until crisp
drain on paper towel
