Description

A very satisfying appetizer recipe of mushroom toast

Ingredients

    *   2 shallots, minced
    * 4 tablespoons butter
    * 3/4 lb mushroom, chopped
    * 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
    * 1 1/4 cups dry white wine
    * 1/2 cup chicken stock
    * 1 cup heavy cream
    * 1/4 teaspoon salt
    * 1/8 teaspoon pepper
    * 1 dash nutmeg
    * 8 slices French bread, cut 1/2 inch thick on an angle,lightly toasted

Recipe

   1.
      1
      Saute the shallots in butter in a large skillet over low heat, until tender.
   2.
      2
      Add the mushrooms and saute 5 minutes more.
   3.
      3
      Add thyme and white wine, turning the heat to medium high.
   4.
      4
      Reduce the liquid until it almost evaporates (about 10 minutes).
   5.
      5
      Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil again.
   6.
      6
      Lower heat to medium and reduce this mixture by half.
   7.
      7
      Stir in the cream and seasonings.
   8.
      8
      Cook until thickened, approximately 15-20 minutes.
   9.
      9
      The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
  10.
      10
      Refrigerate until needed.
  11.
      11
      To serve: spread about 1 tablespoon of the mushroom mixture onto each slice of french bread and set under the broiler until hot.