"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Truffles are one of those mysterious ingredients that's often misunderstood. For starters, let's be clear ...

Get to know truffle mushrooms—and find out why they come with such a hefty price tag—with our deep look into the coveted ...

Fresh white truffles on plaid cloth - Owen Franken/Getty Images Once a little-known culinary treasure familiar only to chefs and gourmands, the mighty truffle has, for the most part, broken free of ...

Two new species of truffle have been discovered in North America. But how do they taste and what opportunities do they create for the food industry? Known as the diamonds of the kitchen, for their ...