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Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of.  "Wild Mushroom Sauce."  31 August 2006.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/wild-mushroom-sauce-a-recipe.htm>  06 September 2008.

Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients:
12
ounces shiitake or porcini mushrooms, sliced

6
ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced

3
tablespoons olive oil

1-1/2
cups sliced green onions and tops

1
tablespoon dried basil

1/2
to 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

3
cups vegetable broth, divided

1-1/2
tablespoons cornstarch

2
tablespoons minced parsley

1/2
teaspoon salt

4
to 6 dashes hot pepper sauce



Preparation:
1.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms, green onions, basil and thyme; cook and stir 5 minutes or until mushrooms release liquid. Continue cooking 10 minutes or until mushrooms have darkened and all liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Add 2-3/4 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes or until broth is reduced by one-third. Return liquid to a boil.

2.
Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup broth in small cup. Add to mushroom mixture. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper sauce.






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