[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Henryk

Gracie, nice to hear from you.

I don't have a recipe, per se, but here's what I do.

Buy several pounds on mushrooms--mixed types too, but they're expensive. Sauté a few finely chopped shallots in a stick of butter in a pot large enough to hold all the mushrooms. Make a light roux. Roughly cut the mushrooms in half or quarters. Sweat the mushrooms in the same pot with a little chicken stock until the mushrooms have shed most of their moisture. Pulverize in a food processor. Add more chicken stock, if need be for desired consistency. Add a tablespoon of sherry or cognac, optional. Bring to a boil to thicken. Add a few tablespoons of heavy cream for added richness. This benefits from preparing a day in advance.

Next time I make it, I'll write down the exact directions!

That sounds delicious. Can't wait to try it. P.S. The plants you gifted us are still blooming by the front walk. Kindest wishes.