Mushroom Toasts

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lb mushroom, thinly sliced (pref. mixed)
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon unbleached wheat flour
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1/2 small fried red chili (optional but delicious)
• 1 cup canned beef broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0 -inch-thick French bread or sourdough bread, slices
• olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Mix Sherry and chili; simmer 3 minutes. Add broth; cook until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in parsley.

2. 2

   Meanwhile preheat broiler. Brush bread with olive oil. Broil until golden.

3. 3

   Arrange 1 toast slice on each plate. Spoon mushroom sauce over and serve.