Herb Sauce

Just a little of this colorful sauce will turn any meat or poultry dish into something special. Try it on poached eggs, too, or as a sauce for pasta or rice.

• Ready In: 36 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cs.

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  large shallots, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup mushroom, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons unbleached flour
• 1  cup  chicken stock
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh chives
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh tarragon
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir in the shallots and mushrooms and saute until tender, about 5 or 6 minutes.
3. Whisk in the flour, then add the stock and stir until smooth.
4. Simmer over low heat until the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the wine and herbs and simmer 5 to 10 minutes longer.
6. Season to taste and serve immediately.