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INGREDIENTS 4-6 Servings
1 oz. Butter
1/2 tsp. Shallots, minced
1/4 tsp. Garlic minced
1 cup Shittake mushrooms, large dice
1 cup Oyster mushrooms, large dice
1 cup Portobella mushrooms. Large dice
1 cup Medium domestic mushrooms, large dice
1 oz. Brandy
2 oz. Dry white wine
1/2 cup Demi-glace or brown sauce
1 tsp. Fresh parsley, chopped fine
1/2 tsp. Fresh chives, minced
pinch Ground nutmeg
1 oz. Cream
4 - 6 each Puff pastry squares, 3x3", baked



METHOD
1. Melt butter in sauté pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, sauté until translucent. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender. Stir in parsley, chives and nutmeg. Deglaze with brandy and white wine; reduce liquid by 2/3. Add demi-glace or brown sauce and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 - 4 minutes. Stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes. Cut puff pastry dough squares in half creating "tops" and "bottoms". Place pastry "bottoms" on warm serving plates and top with mushroom ragout. Place pastry tops over ragout and garnish with minced chives.



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