Been a great year here for the Golden Chanterelle also the Black Trumpet ( Black Chanterelle ) and the Cinnibar Chanterelle ( redish orange and smaller). They are good in soups, pastas, rice, grits, and meats. I find them simple and easy to use and delicious.
http://www.foodsubs.com/Mushroom.html
http://www.mssf.org/cookbook/chanterelle.html
Disclaimer: It is important to positively identify the correct mushroom and eating small amounts at first is good practice, that having been said there are a few varieties that are easy to identify and with experience you will know when and where to look for them.
Images: Cooking with sm.Green Egg
Golden Chanterelle
Cinnibar Chanterelle
Chanterelle on the ground...in one situation.